Football
VFL club calls on Cobden ruck
Returned Cobden ruckman Mark Marriott has earned a whirlwind return to football in Victoria with a call-up to the VFL.
Falcons to open season in Colac
An injury is likely to sideline Colac’s Brady Hall for the Geelong Falcons’ season opener in Colac this weekend.
Three Cats named in coaching panel
The Colac Imperials will have no shortage of leaders this season with Mick Foster, Stewy McCann and returning George Steven to be part of a new-look coaching panel in 2023.
Recruit impresses in first hit-out
New Colac footballer Jarrod Walters has impressed in his first hit-out since his return to the Tigers, while the club has settled on a new starting ruckman.
Last-minute return for Birregurra star
Birregurra has landed one of the recruits of the season just over a week before the opening round, with favourite son Ethan Floyd committing to his home club in 2023.
Girls’ Auskick program a huge success
The overwhelming success of a new girls-only Auskick program has officials optimistic about the future of girls’ football in Colac, while an under-14 girls’ team appears a possibility this season.
Best-and-fairest winner returns
A two-time premiership player and best-and-fairest winner made their return to Birregurra in the club’s first practice match.
Imps export takes on coaching role at Otway
A new-look coaching panel headlined by former AFL premiership player Max Rooke will lead Otway Districts in their 2023 Colac district campaign.