Articles tagged: Colac Otway Rovers

Dorris eyes a competitive women’s program
A desire to create a stronger pathway for his two daughters was the motivation behind Eddie Dorris’s transition into the head coaching role of the Colac Otway Rovers women’s program.

Rovers lock leaders in
New Colac Otway Rovers senior men’s coach Darren Balboni says he wants to continue to build on the work outgoing leader Eddie Dorris started.

Questions remain for Rovers
The Colac Otway Rovers could be returning to Geelong Senior Men’s Division Two after a winless season in the competition’s top grade.

Big steps made in junior Rovers’ first season
The Colac Otway Rovers under-14 girls have fallen just short of an inaugural season championship, after an agonising loss to Warrnambool Wolves on Sunday.

Title there for the taking for juniors
The Colac Otway Rovers under-14 girls will play in the club’s first-ever junior grand final this weekend after a late-season run of form, capped off by a 3-1 semi-final win over Port Fairy.

Rovers get grand final to become history-makers
The Colac Otway Rovers’ under-14 girls have made history, becoming the club’s first junior team to reach a grand final after a 3-1 victory over Port Fairy in the semi-final.

Rovers start to find goal scoring form
The Colac Otway Rovers will be hoping a flurry of goals across its Division One and Two sides can help the club finish the season off strongly.

Rovers celebrate a win amid losses
An impressive win for the Colac Otway Rovers Division Two side was the highlight for a big crowd watching on at Beeac.

Hat-trick heroics not enough for first victory
A brilliant individual performance has helped the Colac Otway Rovers’ women’s side score multiple goals in a match for the first time this season.

Local soccer little league kicks off with a bang
The Colac Otway Rovers kicked off its Mini Roos Tournament, with big bags of goals to highlight round one.

Rovers ready to change results
Colac Otway Rovers coach Eddie Dorris says his side must improve on its defence if it is to break through for a win this season.

Rovers lick wounds after loss
“That was a game where we felt like we should’ve won, after the game the boys were really shattered - I haven't seen them like that all year.”

Gettable game slips for Colac
An Argentinian import was not enough to save an undermanned Colac Otway Rovers from a 3-0 loss to Deakin University away on Sunday.

Blunders cost Colac Otway Rovers points
An in-form youngster has helped the Colac Otway Rovers get back on the score sheet in a heartbreaking loss to Surf Coast.

Scouser set in Rovers’ defence
Colac Otway has spent the offseason bolstering its ranks, but one addition from across the pond has helped reinforce the squad with veteran experience.

Future footballers fire away for region
Three young Colac Otway Rovers talents have excelled in Geelong Region colours at the Victorian Country Championships over the long weekend.

Junior program produce representative Rovers
Three junior Colac Otway Rovers representatives will play for the Geelong Region at the 2025 Victorian Country Championships this weekend.

Colac Otway Rovers get first taste of the top
A 4-1 defeat away from home was a baptism of fire for an undermanned Colac Otway Rovers in its inaugural Division One match.

Rovers create history with top grade promotion
The Colac Otway Rovers have been promoted to Football Geelong Men’s Division One and coach Eddie Dorris says the club is relishing the dream scenario.

Mums and daughters team up
Three sets of Mums and daughters are kicking goals side by side this season.

Colac Otway finds back of the net for first time
A stunning freekick from Rovers Women’s Megan Rodway marks the team’s first competitive goal and provides coach Rebekah Codling with confidence for the season ahead.

Rovers continue red-hot form
Rovers head coach Eddie Dorris says a preseason spent focusing on defensive structure has led to an electric opening campaign and a potential push for Division One.

Rovers recognised by Football Victoria
The Colac Otway Rovers has received Football Victoria’s prestigious Club Change Maker of the Month award, in recognition of its efforts to grow female participation in the sport.

Rovers make grading statement
The Colac Otway Rovers have stormed into round one with a flurry of goals and dominant performances, after seven of 10 sides kicked off their campaigns with victories.

