Football
Eagles coach steps aside
The Western Eagles are officially on the hunt for a new coach after Craig Hardingham announced he is stepping down at the end of the season after four years in charge.
Three goals on debut for young Lang
Under-18 player Phillip Lang made an excellent debut for the Colac-Coragulac senior team in its Hampden Football League match against Mortlake.
Strong start for local duo
State football officials say local duo Brady Hall and Flynn Penry will be in the mix to hold their spots for the second game of the under-16 national championships following impressive debuts on the weekend.
Young Hawk injured
Apollo Bay is expecting to be without young midfielder Judah O’Donnell for up to two weeks following an injury in the Hawks’ bruising clash with Otway Districts.
Young Colac ruckman hospitalised
The Colac Tigers’ ruck stocks will be two men down after young tall Darcy Howard ended up in hospital following the Tigers’ win over Grovedale.
Re-signed Tigers coach backs young squad
Simpson football coach Daniel Beard says he isn’t putting a ceiling on what the Tigers can achieve after the club extended his contract for 2023.
The lid’s staying on at Alvie
Alvie coach Joe Dare says the Swans aren’t reading too much into their win against South Colac despite the commanding win likely earning them the title of flag favourites.