Football
Bombers eager to respond
Irrewarra-Beeac under-18 coach Rob Elborough is confident the Bombers can make the right adjustments after Lorne handed his side its first loss of the season, booking a spot in its third-straight grand final.
Harwood has high hopes
Irrewarra-Beeac youngster Austin Harwood says he would love nothing more than to leave the Bombers a premiership player at the end of the season.
Key duo in doubt
The Colac Tigers are set to welcome back champion onballer Leigh Gorwell for tomorrow’s qualifying final against South Barwon, but two other Tigers are likely to miss.
Ex-Swan embraces banter
Star Colac Imperials recruit Cullan Spence says he’s looking forward to the challenge against his old side on the finals stage, and the banter that comes with it.
Cobden rapt to end drought
Cobden co-coach Dan Casey says the Bombers’ return to Hampden league finals came ahead of schedule, ending a six-year drought.
Injury could sideline century goalkicker
Century goalkicker Dom Dare could be a shock omission for Saturday’s second semi-final against Colac Imperials, while a key Bomber’s season is over.
Demons face tough task to replace Rooke
Otway Districts club officials hope the club’s next senior coach will continue to build on the hard work started by AFL champion Max Rooke.
Professional fight for Demon
Otway Districts footballer Beau Fenton has found an interesting way to keep fit during the off-season as he prepares for his first professional boxing match this weekend.