Football
Demons’ flag a reward for long-suffering fans
Meeting former Melbourne captain Robbie Flower in the late 1970s was enough to convert Apollo Bay’s Michael Harrison into a lifelong Demons supporter.
Former Bulldog feared for another drought
Former Western Bulldogs footballer Lochie Veale says he feared he’d have to wait another 50 years to see his old club in another grand final.
Seecamp sticks by the Dees
We caught up with former Melbourne AFL footballer and ex-Colac coach Marcus Seecamp about what it means to see his beloved Dees in another grand final.
League to host presentation nights online
The Colac District Football Netball League has confirmed its annual awards nights will be online this year.
Months of fighting takes toll on CDFNL board
Colac District Football Netball League chairman Peter Hickey broke down when speaking of his disappointment of this year’s lost finals series, saying the past months had “spent” him.
CDFNL to consider changes
An earlier start to the season, more byes and a shorter home-and-away season are all being considered to better handle COVID interruptions in the Colac District Football Netball League next year.
Walsh wows footy world at Brownlow
Cobden footy product Sam Walsh almost certainly trumped his dad and two-time Colac district cricket league best-and-fairest winner Wayne when he bolted into Brownlow Medal contention.
Colac coach feels for ageing players
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says he feels for the players coming to the end of their careers after having another shot at a flag snatched away.