Football
Comeback victory for Tigers
Led by the boot of Nick “Whopper” Harding, Simpson have overcome a 28-point deficit at quarter time to come back and defeat Otway Districts, 12.12 (84) to 11.5 (71).
Knee injury puts dampener on victory
A serious knee injury has soured Irrewarra-Beeac’s win against Colac Imperials on the weekend.
Son of a gun to debut
Another son of a champion Colac footballer is set to make his senior debut for the Tigers tomorrow.
League’s young guns to face off
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says he is expecting a fast and highly contested match when his side meets with a young Colac Imperials side tomorrow at Warrowie Recreation Reserve.
Simpson recruit ready for debut
Simpson coach Daniel Beard has confirmed young Tigers defender Stuart De Bie will make his senior debut for the club alongside fellow returning youngsters in this week’s clash with Otway Districts.
Star surfer makes smooth transition to footy
New Lorne football recruit Xavier Huxtable says he has enjoyed his first season of senior football as he prepares for another tilt at the World Surf League’s pro circuit.
Coaching change comes as a shock
Outgoing Apollo Bay coach Harley Soall says he has been left “a little bit humiliated” following his mid-season exit.
Leersen makes successful return from injury
Colac Tigers football officials say Kane Leersen won’t be rushed back into the senior side after an impressive return from an ACL injury on the weekend.