AFL

  • Sister in awe of Ben’s fight

    Simpson netballer Maddi Cunnington has opened up to the Colac Herald about her family’s journey and her awe-inspiring brother Ben.

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 21

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh battled hard all game for the Blues, finishing with 27 disposals, 10 contested possessions, six clearances, six tackles, and seven score involvements. AF: 89 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Parish returned from a four-game break due to a calf issue to be Essendon’s best with 28 disposals including a game-high 14 contested possessions. […]

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  • AFL player wrap

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh was one of the Blues’ best players in their 29-point upset loss to Adelaide. The Cobden export recorded 40 disposals for the second time this season. AF: 128 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Essendon officials say Parish had begun integrating back into running in his comeback from a calf strain and could return this […]

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 19

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh sent a scare through the Blues’ camp in the third term when he had to be assisted off with an ankle injury. But he returned and finished with 31 touches – 14 of those were offer he returned – and seven clearances. AF: 102 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Bombers officials say Parish […]

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 18

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh finished with a game-high 33 disposals at 88 per cent efficiency, 12 contested possessions, eight clearances, and five score involvements in the Blues’ 30-point loss to Geelong. AF: 105 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Essendon officials have no timeline on Parish’s return with his injury status labelled as “short term” after his calf […]

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 17

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh stood tall when the game was on the line for the Blues. The star midfielder finished with 25 disposals and a last-quarter goal. AF: 93 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Parish looks set for a four-week stint on the sidelines due to a calf strain he sustained during the Bombers’ round 16 win […]

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 16

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) The Cobden export cracked in for the Blues in their tough 15-point loss to St Kilda with 33 disposals. AF: 87 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Parish and the other Bomber midfielders were instrumental in leading Essendon to an upset win over Sydney. He collected 21 disposals in the nine-point victory. AF: 84 Sean […]

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 15

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh produced another dominant display, with 16 disposals in the second quarter alone which led to a career-high 40 disposals in the Blues’ 10th win of their season. AF: 120 Zach Merrett (Essendon) Merrett was one of the Bombers’ best, collecting 28 disposals and leading the way in his side’s 10-point loss […]

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