Articles tagged: Alvie Football Club

New golfer claims first medal
Colac’s Charlie Grist has claimed the first monthly medal of 2026 at the Colac Golf Club, just six months into his competitive golf career.

Delahunty takes Alvie mantle
A drive to give young people an opportunity to improve their physical health and their mental health has led Peter Delahunty to take over the role as Alvie president next season.

Alvie premiership stars recommit for flag-defence
Alvie’s campaign for back-to-back CDFNL flags is off to a flying start, with 21 of the 22 footballers who won the 2025 premiership recommitting to the Swans for next season.

Perfect swan song for Alvie champion
The future is bright for Alvie following Saturday’s grand final win against Colac Imperials, with the squad in a good position for future success according to one player.

The coaches box: grand final styles to clash
All year, coaches at Alvie have barely needed their whiteboard. They’ve kept the message short and simple.

Key Swans put hand up for decider
Alvie’s week off, after beating Colac Imperials by 11 points to qualify for the grand final, couldn’t have come at a better time according to co-coach Shane Quick.

Swans secure first grand final spot
Alvie has booked a direct path to this year’s Colac district grand final after grinding out a hard-fought 11-point win over Colac Imperials in Saturday’s second qualifying final.

Swans reaping return of seamless homecoming
Homecomings are always sweeter when they bring success. For Alvie, one forward’s return has already helped the Swans produce two top-five goalkickers in 2025, with the prospect of a premiership well and truly alive.

Big statement made by Swans
Alvie has beaten Lorne for the second time in a row after a clinical defensive performance in the second half helped the Swans advance to this weekend’s second semi-final against minor premier Colac Imperials.

Alvie overcome Birre in thriller
Alvie has clinched a top-three spot despite a late push from Birregurra.

Dees building habits for 2026
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says the team has “an opportunity to shape the finals series” in tomorrow’s game against Alvie.

Coach’s late goal seals Swans win
Alvie has knocked Lorne off the ladder’s top spot in a six-point “arm wrestle” victory.

Saints slog out result at Gelli
Testing conditions have held Otway Districts and Birregurra to the lowest scoring game of the football season in a “brutal game” at Gellibrand.

Junior footy in jeopardy
Alvie president Luke McLennan has called on the AFL to address falling junior football numbers or risk seeing more clubs fold.

Match called off after trainer collapses
Alvie Football Netball Club has thanked responders for their help after a club trainer collapsed during Saturday’s match against the Western Eagles.

Birregurra takes back first place
Injury-riddled Birregurra have notched up an important win against Alvie as the ladder leaders faced off on Saturday.

Double centurion delivers win
South Colac’s footballers celebrated club champion Ben Cox’s 200th senior game for the club with a big win over Simpson.

Bombers await tough test from ladder-leader
Irrewarra-Beeac is preparing for a clash with top-of-the-table Birregurra this weekend, looking to build on its momentum following a gutsy three-point win over South Colac.

Eagles aiming to get first victory on the board
The Western Eagles have faith they can get their season back on track this weekend, following a winless start to the season.

Otway full of confidence ahead of Alvie clash
Second-placed Alvie will take on an Otway side full of belief tomorrow, after an upset win against Lorne strengthened the Demons’ finals aspirations.

PHOTO SPREAD: Junior Football – Alvie v Colac Imperials
Colac Herald photographer Joel King captured the weekend action in junior sport.

Table-topping Swans welcome big ins
Gun recruits Kaden Newton, Ben Lynch and Ezrah Robertson are all set to return to Alvie’s line-up on the eve of finals.

Returned Swan re-injures knee
Alvie is facing an anxious wait after defender Spencer Williamson re-injured a knee that forced him to sit out a year and a half of football.

Bombers legend to join Swans
Alvie football officials hope having Essendon AFL legend Dustin Fletcher take a junior training session will help boost low junior numbers at the club.

