Articles tagged: Football
Big month beckons for Colac
A season-defining month of football has arrived for the Colac Tigers with tomorrow’s clash against Grovedale the start of a crucial run of matches.
True Roo through and through
Brendan Monaghan has achieved plenty during his footballing career at South Colac, but the life-long Roo says reaching 200 senior games ranks among his proudest.
Stakes rising for top-five hopefuls
Simpson coach Grady Rooke says his side is well aware of what’s at stake in tomorrow’s clash against Irrewarra-Beeac.
Looking beneath the surface
Colac district football clubs have weighed in on concerns surrounding hard-wicket cricket pitches on football ovals, in the wake of a tragedy at a community level last weekend.
Season over for young Eagles goalkicker
The Western Eagles have been handed a major blow with their leading goalkicker set to miss the remainder of the season.
The glue that binds Birregurra
Jake Smith is the type of bloke every country footy club would love to have.
AFL Barwon halts MRP details
Colac district football tribunal outcomes will no longer be publicly released after AFL Barwon made the decision to cease providing public summaries of reports for the remainder of the season.
Dolphins climb clear on the top
Lorne has claimed the top spot on the ladder after withstanding a fierce challenge from Colac Imperials in a blockbuster battle between the competition’s leading sides.
Tigers tighten top-five grip
Simpson has secured an important win over the Western Eagles to keep breathing space from the finals-chasing pack.
Saints keep finals hopes alive
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says his side well and truly answered the challenge to produce consistent four-quarter effort against Apollo Bay.
Fast start fires Bombers to big win over Dees
A dominant opening quarter set Irrewarra-Beeac on its way to a comfortable win over Otway Districts.
Cat driven to go one better
Spending hours in a car each weekend has become routine for Colac Imperials midfielder Will Mackay who is determined to help the Cats go one better this season.
Birregurra aim to stay in hunt
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says his playing group still has the belief it can play finals this season, despite a mid-season form slump.
Colac district footballers shine against region’s best
A Colac district junior football coach says Colac’s rising stars “held their own” after a strong showing in the Geelong Falcons showcase games.
Close finals race keeps Simpson on its toes
Simpson coach Grady Rooke says the Tigers have little room for error in the race for finals as they look to extend their winning streak against the Western Eagles.
Dees’ bright future
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says there are encouraging signs emerging at the Demons despite a difficult season.
Winchelsea celebrates in style
A special anniversary weekend was made even sweeter for Winchelsea after the Blues honoured their proud past with exciting victories.
Eagles finish with a flourish
Western Eagles has shrugged off a sluggish start to produce one of their strongest finishes of the season, overrunning Birregurra with a blistering final quarter.
Bombers’ win creates finals breathing space
Irrewarra-Beeac has bounced back from its heaviest defeat of the season with a win over South Colac creating valuable breathing space in the race for a finals berth.
Tigers suffer another cruel defeat to Towners
Another heartbreaking loss has left Colac on the outside of the top five looking in, but the Tigers delivered a performance that suggested finals football remains well within reach.
Cats stand tall in tough Swans test
Colac Imperials coach Bailey Scott says his side’s ability to lift the pressure after quarter time proved the difference in a finals-like clash against Alvie.
Umps jump on board mental health round
Colac district football umpires boss Tim Whitehead says spectator abuse at sporting matches takes a toll on the mental health of umpires.
Bay braced for huge challenge
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams is under no illusion how tough tomorrow’s task against coastal rival Lorne will be.
Top-five fight on the line
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cooper Stephens remains confident his side can maintain their position inside the top five despite last week’s reality check against Colac Imperials.
