Football
Falcon standing out with all-round talent
Former AFLW footballer Melissa Hickey says Sienna Mallon’s all-round sporting talents make her stand out on the football field, following her return from concussion.
Key talls dominate votes
Key talls dominated the coaches’ votes in part two of Colac district football’s split round on the weekend, while a Demon has climbed into the top five.
Injury to sideline forward
South Colac has confirmed in-form forward Ben Cox will miss this weekend’s clash with Otway Districts after he was knocked out on the weekend.
South Colac teenagers lead the way in win
South Colac coach Nick Lynch says the Roos’ pack of teenagers helped lift them back into form in a come-from-behind win over Simpson.
Dolphins still have work to do
Lorne coach Alex Adams says his playing group is edging closer to finding its best football, but concedes the Dolphins aren’t at the “level” of the competition’s top-three sides.
Injury ends star Saint’s season
Birregurra star Ethan Floyd’s reunion on the footy field with his brother Campbell lasted less than a quarter before he suffered a season-ending injury. The 23-year-old is remaining upbeat despite the news of a ruptured ACL, saying his return to the Saints had been the best thing he has ever done.
Another setback for Bay export
Geelong Falcons coach Paul Corrigan says he feels for Apollo Bay export young gun Joel Cooper after having his second year with the Falcons derailed by injury.
Premiership defender to return after bye
Colac football officials expect defender Lachie Simpkin to be fit to return after this weekend’s bye.