Articles tagged: Colac District Football Netball League

CDFNL outclassed in heavy loss
Colac district interleague coach Kane Leersen believes the players will be better for the experience despite a tough lesson against a polished Geelong district outfit.

Colac district finds perfect mix
Colac and district interleague coach Kelsey Jeffreys has praised her side's ability to come together instantly after defeating Geelong district in Saturday's interleague netball clash.

Four-year journey leads to interleague debut
Just four years after taking up netball, South Colac's Millie Sibley will pull on the Colac District colours tomorrow in a remarkable rise through the sport's ranks.

Junior sides ready to go
The Colac and District Football Netball League has finalised its junior teams for next weekend’s interleague matches at Buninyong.

From sidelines to joint skipper
Missing out through injury last year made the opportunity to play interleague this year even more special for Sam Mulgrew, who will captain the Colac district under-25 side tomorrow.

Fresh faces in interleague side
Colac district open interleague netball coach Kelsey Jeffreys says she is excited by the balance of youth and experience in her final squad.

Junior reps rise to challenge
Colac district netball official Tracey Tann says the league’s representative teams gained valuable experience at the Netball Victoria Association Championships.

CDFNL names emerging stars
Colac district clubs have put forward their best young footballers, with an initial 42-player squad named for this year’s under-25 interleague campaign.

Jeffreys honoured to lead interleague netball
New Colac district interleague netball coach Kelsey Jeffreys says she is eager to work alongside the league’s top talent after being appointed to lead this year’s representative side.

Leagues set to face off in showdown matches
Interleague football is locked in for 2026, with the Colac District Football Netball League set to renew its rivalry with the Geelong District Football Netball League in what shapes up as another showcase of the region’s best talent.

Colac district come from behind to win
Colac district’s 17-and-under representative netball team has pulled off a spectacular come-from-behind win to be crowned Barwon junior champions.

Rep netballers ready for decider
Colac district’s under-17 representative netball team is just one win away from claiming the Barwon Junior Championships.

Officials address new rule changes, permits
Colac district football officials will work closely with other sporting groups in the community to help find solutions for declining participation in junior sport.

Solution for junior struggles
An Alvie football official says the Colac District Football Netball League should look to work with neighbouring competitions to help boost junior football participation.

Clubs commit to junior sides
Birregurra and Simpson football officials say they are committed to fielding under-18 teams in 2026.

Rep netballers ready for Barwon carnival
Colac district netball officials say this year’s representative teams are shaping up strongly.

Talent excites new Bay coach
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams says the Hawks players have been putting in the hard yards this off-season.

President to follow in family footsteps
South Colac’s new president Luke Reynolds says he is honoured to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Kelvin.

Versatile Bombers recruit to fill multiple roles
Irrewarra-Beeac football co-coach Bryce McDonald says key-position recruit Jayson Tomicic is set to have an impact at both ends of the ground in 2026.

South continues Ammos recruiting spree
South Colac coach Brad Surkitt has continued to dig deeper into his Geelong Amateur connections.

Bombers depart after season of dominance
A chance to be closer to family will see one of the Colac district league’s best netballers test herself at higher level in 2026.

Champion goalkicker departs
Simpson’s forward line will look a lot different next season with mainstay Nick ‘Whopper’ Harding no longer in the goal square.

Cass name to continue at Red Rock in 2026
A young key forward with a strong family connection to the club will help bolster Alvie’s attack in 2026.

Lorne look at alternatives
A Lorne Football Netball Club official has outlined the challenges of sustaining junior participation rates to secure the club’s future.

