AFL
Swans AFL recruit reflects at home
COLAC DISTRICT’S newest AFL recruit Lewis Melican is at his Birregurra home still coming to terms with life as a Sydney Swan.
Young footballer learns from AFL’s Magpies
WINCHELSEA footballer Darcy Parish will head to a training camp in the United States full of confidence after getting his first taste of life in the AFL.
Former Falcon set to boost South Barwon
SOUTH BARWON football officials hope former Colac AFL prospect Meyrick Buchanan can help lead the Swans back to finals next year.
Schoolies surprise for district’s new AFL rookie
BIRREGURRA footballer Lewis Melican was relaxing in a Gold Coast pool on schoolies when he heard Sydney had selected him in the AFL rookie draft.
Birregurra defender a ‘smokey’ in AFL draft
GEELONG FALCONS talent manager Michael Turner says Birregurra’s Lewis Melican is the Colac district’s best AFL draft hopeful this year.
AFL star supporting cancer clinic appeal
COLAC’S sporting community is rallying to help the district’s cancer patients, in memory of friend and sporting identity Rick Burnett.
AFL export wins North’s top honour
COBDEN AFL export Ben Cunnington has won North Melbourne’s best-and-fairest honours.
Unforgettable experience for Birregurra footballer
ASPIRING Birregurra footballer Jackson Learey says presenting an AFL premiership medal to Hawthorn’s Matthew Spangher was an experience he’ll never forget.