Football
Timely return for veteran Alvie defender
Alvie could regain gun veteran defender Andre DeLorenzo for its top-of-the-table clash with Colac Imperials, while Swan Dom Dare will be on 100-goal watch for a second week.
Star trio in the mix to return against Simpson
Birregurra could have as many as three inclusions for tomorrow’s clash with eighth-placed Simpson, as the Saints remain wary of the Tigers despite their record.
Young Hawk in mix
Apollo Bay could receive a major boost for the remainder of the season with talented youngster Judah O’Donnell expected to return to the senior side tomorrow for the first time this year.
Coach backs successors
Outgoing Alvie coach Joe Dare says younger brother Dom and former Nirranda premiership coach Shane Quick are the right people to lead the club forward.
Demons to miss the rest of the season
Otway Districts is set to lose two key players for the final three games of the home-and-away season.
Saints declare Colac ‘the best’
St Mary’s co-coach Travis Robertson has declared the Colac Tigers the “best side in the comp” ahead of the teams’ top-of-the-table clash this weekend.
Bombers’ depth to cover loss of star ruckman
Cobden co-coach Dan Casey says the Bombers have the depth to cover the loss of their champion ruckman for the remainder of the regular season, while two in-form Bombers are set to return.
Youngsters to learn about mental health
Four Colac district football-netball clubs have become the first in the league to take part in a Read the Play Round.