Articles tagged: Colac Otway Rovers
Teenager appointed as Rovers’ new president
New Colac Rovers president Adam Gavens says he wants to bring a youthful and vibrant feel to the club in his new role.
Rovers short but put up fight
An undermanned but determined Colac Otway Rovers have gone down in a trying 3-2 loss to finals contender Barwon S.C.
Breakwater breaks away for win over Rovers
Colac Otway Rovers have been handed a disappointing 4-1 loss to Breakwater Soccer Club.
Young soccer stars face off in grand final
Colac Otway Rovers hosted its Mini Roos program grand final at Beeac as a big curtain raiser for the men’s match against Surf Coast.
Rovers improve despite loss
Despite a second loss to Surf Coast FC this season, Colac Otway Rovers player Sohail Ali says major improvements were shown in the 2-1 loss compared to the round one clash.
Rovers take it up to ladder-leader after break
The Colac Otway Rovers were faced with a tough ask facing ladder-leader Corio SC in their first game back since a two-week hiatus but the Rovers showcased their improvement in the 3-1 loss.
Another Rovers game is lost
For the second consecutive week the Colac Otway Rovers have been unable to play matches against their rival opponents.
Club happy to postpone game
Colac Otway Rovers and Drysdale SC looked set to meet for the first time this season but an unfortunate number of unavailabiltes for Drysdale led to a mutual decision between both teams to postpone the match.
Special game for soccer side
Colac Otway Rovers ventured down to Geelong, only to fall 1-0 short to the Deakin Ducks in a special Naidoc week game hosted by Deakin.
Rover thriving in first season
First-year Colac Otway Rovers star Adam Gavens says new coach Will Meaden has transformed the Beeac-based club into an environment that has allowed improvement.
Rovers’ captain proud of his side
Colac Otway Rovers went down in a gallant 2-1 fight against a very strong Bellarine Sharks at Beeac.
Controversial call proves costly
A controversial decision has seen the Colac Otway Rovers go down in a narrow 2-1 loss to Leopold FC, after an early goal by the Rovers’ was disallowed.
Rovers’ homecoming ends with nill-all draw
The Colac Otway Rovers returned to their home ground at Beeac for only the second time this year in the first seven rounds, against Armstrong United.
Vandals leave Rovers homeless
A scheduled home game at Beeac for the Colac Otway Rovers had to move after vehicular vandalism tore up the recreation reserve, forcing them to take on Lara United at Lara.
Geelong backs Rovers for finals
The Colac Otway Rovers have suffered a 1-0 loss to Geelong SC in a tough night game on Geelong’s home turf.
Colac Otway holds on for a draw
In tough and trying conditions the Colac Otway Rovers have held on to split the points with Barwon SC, tying 2-2.
Best start in years
The Colac Otway Rovers are off to a blistering start in their 2022 campaign with the club’s best start to a season since 2015, after a massive 6-2 win against Breakwater Eagles.
Breakthrough win for Rovers… sort of
The Colac Otway Rovers are on the board for the first time in Geelong soccer’s 2022 season, but not the way Will Meaden would have expected his first win as head coach.
Late goal breaks hearts
A heart-breaking late goal in the dying stages of the Colac Otway Rovers’ round one match has seen them go down 3-2 to Surf Coast, but new coach Will Meaden loved his team’s intensity and effort.
Rovers’ new coach optimistic
Ahead of Colac Otway Rovers’ round one match-up with Surf Coast FC, new coach Will Meaden is excited about what his side can produce on the pitch in season 2022.
New coach optimistic for Rovers
Newly appointed Colac Otway Rovers coach Will Meaden felt he wanted to test himself as a leader, and when the opportunity to coach became available it was too hard to resist.
Rovers commit to play in 2020
Colac Otway Rovers players have committed to competing in a senior soccer season which could start by the end of the month.
Rovers set to make call on soccer season
Colac Otway Rovers will let their senior soccer players decide if they want to compete in a Geelong competition this year, while the club is likely to choose against sending juniors down the highway. The Rovers could instead host underage games in Colac and are aiming to start a round-robin competition by June 28, the […]
Delays frustrate sports clubs
Colac’s baseball and soccer clubs are frustrated by slow progress in making their dreams of purpose-built facilities at the former Colac High School site a reality.
