Football
Juniors in the spotlight
League boss Peter Hickey has confirmed junior football and netball games will be played in the CDFNL this weekend, despite no senior matches due to coronavirus restrictions. The Herald understands GFNL underage games will also be played under AFL Barwon direction. More details to come. See Friday’s Colac Herald for more.
Coaches back call for extra player
Eight coaches from the Colac district league’s 10 clubs have thrown their support behind calls for the senior competition to return to 22 players per side as injury numbers continue to skyrocket.
CDFNL to stay a 21-player competition
CDFNL boss Peter Hickey says the league’s senior football will remain a 21-player competition despite calls from coaches to return to 22.
Saints leader set to miss
Birregurra football officials expect to lose co-coach James Rowan for upcoming matches against Western Eagles and Simpson.
Geelong’s healthy list restricting Colac duo
Geelong VFL coach Shane O’Bree say the club has been impressed with Colac talls Zach Zdybel and Adam Garner as their long wait for a debut continues.
Setback for Swans export
Sydney coach John Longmire says former Birregurra footballer Lewis Melican suffered another blow in his recovery from a hamstring setback.
Ex-Tiger thriving in Queensland
Former Simpson jet Ben Jackson is the latest Colac district connection to north Queensland football powerhouse Port Douglas.
Geelong considered sidelining Stephens
The Geelong Football Club reportedly considered putting Colac export Cooper Stephens on its long-term injury list with an eye on tonight’s mid-season draft.