Football
Interleague teams finalised
The Colac District Football Netball League has finalised its junior teams for this weekend’s interleague return in Colac.
Nephew inspires retired footballer
Retired Colac footballer Kaden Newton says pushing his body through an incredibly gruelling 100-kilometre run is nothing compared to the fight that people affected by cystic fibrosis like his nephew Lakyn go through every day.
Skipper says Lorne ‘not here to make up numbers’
Lorne captain Sean Smartt is confident the Dolphins have bridged the gap between them and the top sides this year after falling agonisingly short of finals last season.
Duo bound for Gold Coast
Vic Country officials have confirmed two Colac district local footballers will make the trip to the Gold Coast for the next two games of the under-16 national championships following their impressive debuts in the carnival.
Star Tigers set to return
Two former AFL footballers are among three definite ins for the Colac Tigers ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster against Newtown and Chilwell.
PHOTO FEATURE: Birregurra versus Western Eagles junior football and netball
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by the junior netball and football between Birregurra and Western Eagles at the weekend.
New leader in Player of the Year standings
A new leader has emerged for the coaches’ Player of the Year award at the midway mark of the Colac district football season.
Dare’s late heroics help Alvie overrun Lorne
Alvie coach Joe Dare says his brother Lincoln “had no right” to mark the ball that led to his match-winning goal in the Swans’ all-time classic against Lorne.