Articles tagged: CDFNL
Indigenous game shines health light
Tomorrow’s official Indigenous round at Birregurra will be more than a game, with co-ordinators using the round’s spotlight to offer vital health education and cultural awareness.
CDFNL likely to vote yes on rule changes
The Colac Tigers will have to implement a new set of rules into pre-season training over the next two months, while the CDFNL is also expected to adopt the new laws for season 2026.
Imps recruit fills a big-body need
Colac Imperials football coach Bailey Scott says the Cats’ newest recruits will provide the midfield with physicality that the team lacked last season.
A new era for Eagles
Western Eagles Football Netball Club has created history, appointing an all-female leadership group ahead of the 2026 season.
Connection lands new recruits
South Colac has announced its first recruits of 2026 with a Bellarine league club connection landing a contingent of four players at Elliminyt Recreation Reserve.
Imps boost attack with returning Cat
Colac Imperials’ flag hopes have been handed a massive boost with key forward Cullan Spence returning to the club in 2026.
Bay to build on junior triumphs
Apollo Bay junior football program saw reward for effort this year with two premierships, and officials hope it can lead to success for their seniors in years to come.
Rule change remains for under-12 grand final
The CDFNL’s new under-12 football competition will end with the two best-performed teams meeting in Saturday’s grand final, after an inaugural season that has presented a range of challenges.
Grand final variety as CDFNL shows its parity
The CDFNL’s competitive balance will be showcased on Saturday, with eight of the league’s 10 clubs set to feature in grand finals.
Bombers end Saints’ season
Irrewarra-Beeac are set to face Lorne in a grand final rematch this weekend after defeating Birregurra by four points in the elimination final.
New spectator rule following junior football incident
The Colac and District Football and Netball league has called for all participants and spectators to “keep behaviour in mind”.
CDFUA calls out to stop abuse of umpires
Colac District Football Umpires Association has called for spectator mindfulness along with a continued player effort to negate umpire abuse.
Mental health round opens up conversations
“The community that I once thought was never going to be able to talk – I never thought I would see so much courage and vulnerability.”
Mental health CDFNL round reduces stigma
A Colac mental health advocacy group will present jumpers to clubs tonight ahead of a special CDFNL round.
Bastion of AFL Barwon to leave after two decades
A stalwart of AFL Barwon has announced his departure at the close of the 2025 season to the administrative body.
Clubs weigh in on livestream debate
Country footy is as visible as it’s ever been. Now, the rise of video footage in neighbouring leagues and emergence of an “Eagle Eye” in local matches has sparked discussion about the future of recording and livestreaming in the CDFNL.
Key Bombers injured during win over Tigers
Injuries to key and returning players soured Irrewarra-Beeac’s win against Simpson.
New Dee boots seven in debut
An ex-VFL defender has made a strong statement by kicking seven goals in his arrival to the CDFNL.
Leersen to take reins of interleague revival
Colac premiership player Kane Leersen has been named the head coach of the CDFNL’s interleague team, as the match returns after a five-year hiatus.
Bombers to spread goalkicking
Irrewarra-Beeac look to halt Simpson’s unbeaten streak through attacking unpredictability in this Saturday’s match-up.
Interleague to expose CDFNL’s best youngsters
A face-off between Colac and Geelong’s district football leagues could be on the cards in 2025, with the match to feature the leagues’ younger talent.
Swans back-to-back, Bomber to win first award
Action returns to the courts after the 189-day off-season, and clubs from across the Colac and district league have had their say predicting the outcome of the season 2025.
Alvie to kick off title defence
There’s no better way for defending netball champs Alvie to start their 2025 campaign than by facing off with the team they’ve met in the past three grand finals.
‘Warra ready for rematch
Irrewarra-Beeac have “dusted off the cobwebs” and are ready for the 2025 netball season, beginning with a grand final rematch against Alvie tomorrow.
