Articles tagged: Football
Tigers make tough call on juniors
Dwindling numbers have forced Simpson to make the tough call and pull the pin on its under-18 team for the 2026 season.
Local talents land Falcons list spots
The Geelong Falcons have announced a 40-man playing squad for 2026, including two Colac Tigers and a former Birregurra Saint, while a proven CDFNL senior footballer has missed out.
Robb awaits contract call after injury setback
Second-year Colac recruit Micah Robb is continuing his push for a contract with VFL club Werribee after suffering another injury setback.
Hawks swoop to add more key footballers
Apollo Bay captain Tristan Smith says the club is going from strength to strength with the Geelong base growing by another four recruits this week.
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.
Lara youngsters find new home at South Colac
South Colac has managed to pounce on two new recruits from Geelong-league club Lara, after its senior football program went into recession this month.
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.
New football recruits to help fill Hawks needs
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams says he expects all of the Hawks newest recruits to make immediate impacts at senior level.
Apollo Bay adds seven new senior footballers
Apollo Bay has added seven new faces to its senior football list for 2026, with more signings expected in the coming weeks.
DEVINE NIGHT: ‘Colac’ made a hall of famer
A legendary local footballer has joined an exclusive list of athletes in the Colac Sportmen’s Club’s hall of fame.
Lara fold causes fixture worry
A mass exodus of players has forced Geelong Football League club Lara to fold its senior football program for season 2026, leaving a two-game gap on the Colac Tigers’ calendar.
New trio joins Birregurra with big wraps
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says he has received great reports on the trio of Geelong Football League recruits who will call the Saints home in 2026.
‘Warra find ruck replacement
Irrewarra-Beeac have signed an ex-Geelong Falcon and first-year coach Bryce McDonald says he fills a much-needed role for the club.
Champion departs Tigerland
The Colac Tigers will have to find a new captain with star defender Jack Melican set to move to Brisbane next month.
Colac captain on the move
The Colac Tigers will have to search for a new captain this season with star defender Jack Melican set to move to Brisbane next month.
Dolphins star to take charge of Pies youth
A Collingwood football official says he expects Lorne footballer Charlie McCartin to fill a big role on and off the field at the Magpies this year.
McSparron lands at Werribee
A connection through an old teammate has helped former Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron join the coaching ranks at VFL club Werribee.
McCartin lands role at Magpies
Lorne premiership defender Charlie McCartin will join Collingwood VFL next season as a player and a recruiter on a part-time basis.
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.
Murray reveals draft day secrets
If Tobyn Murray’s name wasn’t called at pick 40 of last month’s AFL national draft, he was only a few selections away from landing in a different state.
Delahunty takes Alvie mantle
A drive to give young people an opportunity to improve their physical health and their mental health has led Peter Delahunty to take over the role as Alvie president next season.
Simpson recruit finds home away from home
Simpson’s latest recruit “fell in the lap” of the Tigers and has spent time being tutored by Richmond premiership star Alex Rance.
