Articles tagged: CDFNL
Coach takes out honour
Adding to his trophy cabinet, this season’s Jack Mahoney medallist Brad Surkitt took home South Colac’s senior best-and-fairest award, capping off a phenomenal individual season.
Still a lot to like for runner-up
An 18-point loss on Saturday and a second grand final defeat in three years is a bitter pill for Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker to swallow.
Young Saints hit their straps in September
Birregurra 13-and-under netballers have found form at the right time of the season as they head into a grand final tomorrow.
Eagles continue meteoric rise in junior netball
Western Eagles junior netballers have continued their meteoric rise as the 15-and-under side prepares for a grand final tomorrow.
Bombers ‘get the job done’ against Demons
On a wet and windy day at Warrowie Recreation Reserve, Irrewarra-Beeac “just got the job done” against a competitive Otway Districts outfit.
Conditions influence contest
Lorne coach Ed Curnow said the conditions at Elliminyt Recreation Reserve were “fun” but also a “shame” in the Dolphins’ 44-point win over South Colac on the weekend.
Young Saints impress Swan
Alvie co-coach Shane Quick has commended Birregurra’s youngsters for their efforts in a “savage” day for footy at Birregurra.
Dolphin tackles gruelling race
Lorne A Grade netball coach Leigh Potter missed the Dolphins’ clash against Simpson on the weekend for a physically gruelling national event, competing against thousands.
Star trio invited
Three Colac netballers will vie for Victorian academy selection following strong showings at the Central Western Association Championships.
Premiership Bomber finally reaches milestone
“I think he just tried to model himself on me,” former Irrewarra-Beeac player Luke Vickers said ahead of Troy Keating’s long-awaited 200th senior match this weekend.
Role reversed for tag-king Curnow
In what was one of the most anticipated matches of the home and away season, two CDFNL powerhouses in Alvie and Lorne went to battle, but the byplay of a midfield matchup caught the attention of spectators.
Weekend of trucks, utes, arts & sport
There’s an overflow of activities across the Colac Otway region this weekend for locals and visitors alike, with everything from art through to sport, trucks, utes and all in between.
Young Swans defy the odds
When Micah Robb was sitting in a wheelchair as an 8-year-old watching his mates play sport, he longed for the day he was out there running alongside them.
Call for respect for sportspeople
Football supporters are being urged to show respect for CDFNL teams on and off the field, after under-18s players were booed by a group of spectators after the siren on Satur- day.
Rivals unite to support cause
A Colac mental health group is encouraging local sport stars, club volunteers and spectators to get vocal – on and off the netball court and football ground.
Bomber following Dad’s path
Irrewarra-Beeac son-of-a-gun Jacob Stannard has credited the Bombers’ junior development and club culture for his flourishing senior footballing career, as the “baby” Bombers push for a top-three finish.
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.
Milestone Tiger set for life membership
Simpson will hope to celebrate the milestone of one of the club’s greatest footballers with a win when it takes on South Colac tomorrow.
Birregurra footballers aim to bounce back
Birregurra is aiming to recapture form tomorrow against a competitive Otway outfit that has improved throughout the season.
Eagles eager to build form
The Western Eagles take on an injury-depleted South Colac tomorrow, with the Eagles desperate to go one step further after challenging Colac Imperials last weekend.
Players thrive on big stage
Colac district’s under-18 footballers have benefited from a finals-like atmosphere in their interleague match against Central Highlands, despite suffering a narrow loss.
Imperials wary of Eagles despite record
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro is expecting a tough, hard match-up as the Imps look to extend their seven-game win streak against the Western Eagles tomorrow.
Dolphins looking to bounce back
Lorne is looking to rectify last week’s narrow loss against ladder leader Alvie when it takes on Birregurra tomorrow.
Imps’ all-time great returns to the club
Four-time AFL premiership player Luke Hodge will reacquaint himself this weekend with the Colac Imperials, where he won a junior premiership and best and fairest.
