Football
Runaway win earns preliminary final berth
A runaway win in today’s final has booked Irrewarra-Beeac a preliminary final berth against Alvie next weekend.
Wait pays off for Scott
Colac Tigers rising star Bailey Scott says he’s glad he waited one more year before committing to test himself in the Geelong Football League.
Six in the mix, but defender to miss
The Colac Tigers could have six players back for this weekend’s qualifying final against Newtown and Chilwell, but skipper Jack Melican is unlikely to be one.
Shock call-up for recruit
Alvie young gun Rani Jamieson says he didn’t expect to play senior football after joining the club mid-season, let alone play off for a grand final.
Swingman plays key role in rise
Emerging Colac Imperials swingman Sam Lucas says going through the hard yards early in his senior career has made the Imps’ rise to finals even sweeter.
Tigers to take the long road
A final-round loss might have cost Colac’s reserves their finals double chance, but coach Lochie Veale says his players thrive when their backs are against the wall.
Swans’ development leads to rise
Alvie under-14.5 coach Reegan Monaghan has credited player development for the Swans’ rapid rise this year.
South to appeal to AFL Victoria
South Colac officials have confirmed they have lodged an appeal to AFL Victoria to have Todd Baudinette’s two-week ban overturned.