Articles tagged: CDFNL football
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.
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.
Cats’ coaches sign on to continue flag hunt
The Colac Imperials have locked in two key leaders for its 2026 campaign, with Bailey Scott signing on for another year as senior football coach and Eliza Cahill set to lead the club’s A-grade netball side solo for the first time.
Tie takes teams into finals footy
A late goal from Zac Wills has helped Irrewarra-Beeac snatch premiership points from ladder-leader Colac Imperials in the last round of Colac district football.
Alvie overcome Birre in thriller
Alvie has clinched a top-three spot despite a late push from Birregurra.
Cats continue to catch Dolphins
A top-of-the-table clash has seen Colac Imperials become the only team this season to defeat Lorne in both match-ups in a thrilling nine-point win.
South stay on track in the fight for finals
South Colac has continued to state its case for a top-five spot, despite knowing its finals destiny, “is in the hands of others”.
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.
Finals football up for grabs
South Colac hosts Irrewarra-Beeac tomorrow in a battle for fifth that “neither team will be shying away from”.
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.
Simpson raises alarm bells over football future
A Simpson FNC official admits falling junior football numbers are “a huge worry”, with less than 50 players across the club’s three junior teams in 2025.
Fight for CDFNL finals – Football
Multiple Colac and district football coaches say it’s the tightest finals race that it’s ever been. With six games remaining in the home-and-away season, the Colac Herald’s Cooper Hayes casts an eye over the top six sides so far – and predicts how he thinks the ladder could shape up after round 18.
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.
Dolphins forwards dominate
Lorne sits top of the ladder for the first time this season following an eight-goal final quarter against Birregurra.
Bombers land late inclusions
As the clearance deadline nears, Irrewarra-Beeac has made two timely signings in Juanito Ramos and Charles Andrews.
Birregurra takes back first place
Injury-riddled Birregurra have notched up an important win against Alvie as the ladder leaders faced off on Saturday.
Juniors ready to represent Colac
Interleague competition continues this weekend, with Colac district’s juniors set to take on new opponents from the north.
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.
Birregurra battle late for tie
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel knows his side dodged a bullet in its draw with the Western Eagles.
Imperials join flag contenders after Dolphins scalp
Colac Imperials have put their premiership credentials on display after upstaging reigning premier Lorne.
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.
