Football
Falcon took on McCartin, De Goey
Lewis Melican was always worth holding onto if you ask the former Birregurra junior’s coach at the Geelong Falcons.
Tiger in bed before win
A phone call from Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron while in bed watching Netflix was the last thing Tigers young gun Tobyn Murray was expecting on Tuesday night.
Star Tiger named top rookie
The Geelong Football Netball League has recognised the incredibly bright future of Colac footballer Tobyn Murray, as he was last night crowned the league’s Rookie of the Year.
Skipper almost sat out
Lorne captain Sean Smartt has revealed a torn ligament during the week almost ruled him out of winning a fourth premiership with the club.
Unexpected premiership for champion forward
Lorne premiership forward Jackson Bright says winning a premiership with the Dolphins has been an unexpected bonus after coming out of retirement to have a kick with some mates this year.
Medallist feared he might miss decider
Best-on-ground medallist Sam Torpy concedes he had fears he may not squeeze his way back into Lorne’s team for finals.
Bragging rights for star recruit
Star Lorne recruit Charlie McCartin claimed bragging rights as the only senior premiership player in his family on the weekend, a title he may not hold for much longer.
Football return wasn’t on ex-coach’s radar
Former Lorne coach Al Adams never expected to return to the field let alone play in another premiership.