Articles tagged: Football
Missed chance to proud reality
When Nathan Murray looks at his now AFL-listed son Tobyn, he sees the perfect example of what he might have done differently in his own career.
South continues Ammos recruiting spree
South Colac coach Brad Surkitt has continued to dig deeper into his Geelong Amateur connections.
Selections set for Falcons hub
The Geelong Falcons has announced its inaugural Colac Regional Hub boys squad and support coach Bailey Scott says the hub could present opportunities that past players from the region have never had.
Saint signs closer to home
A desire to be close to home has lured Birregurra star Ethan Floyd back to the Geelong District Football League.
Longtime Tiger looks back
Tyson Hay’s time with the Colac Tigers has been rewarded with the first life membership of its kind.
Falcons cast eye on Colac talent
About 60 promising junior footballers from the Colac region will trial at a Geelong Falcons talent identification session on Sunday.
Murray heads west
Tobyn Murray has been selected with the 40th pick in the 2025 AFL National Draft.
Six footballers await AFL draft call
While Tobyn Murray is the most likely Colac and district footballer to be drafted this week, five others have thrown their hat in the ring.
Former Roo’s son to turn Sun in tonight’s draft
The son of former Colac Tigers and South Colac footballer Mark Uwland is expected to be selected in the top five of tonight’s AFL National Draft.
Ducky makes WA state-league jump with Peel
Former Colac Tigers footballer Dustin Walters has signed for WAFL club Peel Thunder in 2026.
Familiar faces take up Tigers reserves role
A familiar face and first-timer will join forces to lead the Colac Tigers reserves side next season.
Colac coaches in pathway roles
The Geelong Falcons has appointed former AFL player and Colac football figure Lochie Veale as the lead development coach for the Falcons’ Colac Otway Regional Hub.
Champion goalkicker departs
Simpson’s forward line will look a lot different next season with mainstay Nick ‘Whopper’ Harding no longer in the goal square.
Interest surrounds Colac product ahead of AFL draft night
Tobyn Murray is eyeing a late selection in next week’s AFL National Draft, with six clubs showing interest in the Colac Tigers product.
Bone brothers return as Demons bolster midfield
Otway Districts have bolstered their on-ball stocks with the return of two former Hampden league rising stars.
Cass name to continue at Red Rock in 2026
A young key forward with a strong family connection to the club will help bolster Alvie’s attack in 2026.
Falcs to support local talent
The Geelong Falcons have formed a Colac Otway Regional Hub to give young footballers in the region a chance to train and develop closer to home. The hub will be a training base for listed Falcons players and those identified as emerging talents across the Colac district. It aims to reduce travel demands for local […]
Tigers to train with Werribee
Two of Colac Tigers’ rising stars will train with VFL club Werribee over summer. Micah Robb has been invited to complete the pre-season with Werribee and fight for one of 50 contracts the club has to offer. Former Apollo Bay junior Joel Cooper will complete his fourth trial session with the Bees tonight and is […]
Recruit to help Eagles forwards take full flight
Western Eagles coach Dan Casey says the addition of key forward Darcy Conlan will help free up the young Eagles forwards.
Birregurra adds dynamic forward
Birregurra’s busy off-season has continued with the Saints adding a dynamic forward to their list.
Otway turns eye to the future
Otway Districts officials say they were eager to get on the front foot and help bring under-18s football back to the club.
Demons add depth to senior football squad
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says the Demons have prioritised adding depth to the club’s senior and reserve squads this off-season.
Preseason preparations begin
The Colac Herald spoke with five of Colac and district’s athletes to hear how they recover, prepare and spend their off-seasons away from their respective football and netball clubs.
Roos coach committed to leading club again
Brad Surkitt will be South Colac’s playing-coach again in 2026 in what he describes as a “unique situation”, after announcing in August that he was leaving the club.
