Articles tagged: Birregurra football club

Last-gasp kick keeps ‘Warra alive
A final-minute goal from Lachie Farr has put Irrewarra-Beeac’s reserves through to the grand final, after getting over the top of Birregurra by one point.

Fast start sets up win for Birregurra
Birregurra’s reserves have booked themselves into a second qualifying match against Lorne this weekend, after overcoming Irrewarra-Beeac by 24 points.

Handley additions for Birre
Two brothers have been an important part of Birregurra’s route to the finals, helping improve the new-look Saints defence.

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

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.

Dolphins forwards dominate
Lorne sits top of the ladder for the first time this season following an eight-goal final quarter against Birregurra.

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

Birregurra battle late for tie
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel knows his side dodged a bullet in its draw with the Western Eagles.

Birregurra to find new avenues amid injury woes
Top of the table Birregurra is approaching this weekend’s clash against the Western Eagles knowing things might look different from weeks past.

Saints skipper goes down in win
Birregurra have overcome a string of injuries and a relentless Irrewarra-Beeac outfit to claim a gritty 14.7 (91) to 7.10 (52) victory, with the Saints showing off their depth and heart.

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.

Volunteers hurry to help hurt Hawk
Last week’s National Volunteer Week witnessed one of the CDFNL’s worst injuries of the season.

Hawks building from ground up
In a rebuilding season for Apollo Bay, captain Tristan Smith has led from the front, showing the younger generation of Hawks how to go about their business.

Saints find positives in defeat
An encouraging performance against reigning premiers Lorne last week has Birregurra confident of the task ahead in tomorrow’s match against South Colac.

Rehab time won’t be wasted: Saint to learn during recovery
Birregurra rising star Flynn Darroch says he was use the next 12 months on the sidelines as a learning experience as he works his way back from a ruptured ACL.

Footy fines foster fundraising
A photo of a Birregurra footballer in the Colac Herald would usually cost them a $5 fine to help fund the end-of-year footy trip, but Jonty Graham’s newspaper appearance has supported an even worthier cause.

CELEBRATION: Artist hopes jumpers inspire community
Birregurra and Apollo Bay will break new ground in tomorrow’s highly anticipated football clash as they run out in specially designed jumpers that celebrate Indigenous heritage.

Star midfielder returns in limited capacity
Birregurra football officials say they are rapt to have star midfielder Michael Bolitho return to the club despite work commitments restricting him from a full season.

Birregurra reveals recruits to cover star’s departure
Birregurra officials are hopeful jet midfielder Michael Bolitho will join a host of confirmed recruits as the club aims to return to the top of Colac district football in 2019.

Teen impresses on debut
Fifteen-year-old Noah Allen played his first senior game in Birregurra’s 133-point thumping over Irrewarra-Beeac.

Bomber to make history
When a 16-year-old Travis Sell made his senior debut for a struggling Irrewarra-Beeac team in late 1997 he had no idea he would go on to make club history.

Saints sign recruits while teenagers re-commit
Colac district football’s reigning premier Birregurra has welcomed three handy recruits to the club, while re-signing two of its emerging young players.

Premier to name coaches
Colac district reigning football premier Birregurra is set to announce a new coaching panel over the weekend.

Coaches back Saints to defend their flag
Colac district football coaches have tipped Birregurra to win its sixth senior football premiership tomorrow.

