Football
Triple-figure loss failed to diminish the Saints’ hope
Even after a 103-point loss to start the season, Birregurra under-18 captain Tom Armistead says he was confident the Saints had a team capable of making it to a grand final.
Bright future for young Tiger
Simpson football officials are keen to get young Tiger Olly Rial onto a Geelong Falcons or GWV Rebels list next season after he won the Colac district league’s under-18 best-and-fairest award as a bottom-bottom-ager.
Imps midfielder wins medal in final round
A best-on-ground performance in the final round has helped Colac Imperials’ Darcy Foster net Colac district football’s under-14.5 best-and-fairest award in a thrilling count this week.
Sixth grand final for Bluey
Veteran Irrewarra-Beeac ruckman Jaden “Bluey” Angus knows how lucky he is to be playing in his sixth grand final this weekend.
Curnow’s selection blues
Lorne coach Ed Curnow says he’s not feeling great about the selection headache he’ll face ahead of this weekend’s grand final against Irrewarra-Beeac, with four players in the mix to return from injury.
Fox declares himself fit for Dolphins’ decider
Lorne rising star Cole Fox has declared himself fit for a potential return in this weekend’s grand final following concerns over the severity of his concussion.
Bombers can take inspiration from ‘08 squad
Last time Irrewarra-Beeac met Lorne in a grand final, it was feeling of relief for many Bombers players like club champion Jason Cartwright.
Young Bomber’s return close
Irrewarra-Beeac junior officials are confident young talent Ashton Middleton should be fit to return for this weekend’s under-18 grand final.