Football
Hawks skipper to miss clash
Apollo Bay will be without co-captain Tristan Smith for tomorrow’s final match against Irrewarra-Beeac, after the Hawks leader entered concussion protocols.
Birregurra rapt to reveal coach
Birregurra Football Netball Club officials say they’re excited to announce Dave McNeel as their new coach for the 2025 Colac district league season, while a popular Saint will also take his first step into senior coaching.
Junior Tigers disqualified from finals
The rollercoaster finals series for the Colac Tigers’ under-16 footballers has continued after the team was sensationally disqualified from finals this week.
Alvie defender to make shock return, 10 re-sign
Alvie co-coach Dom Dare says he thought Liam Mulder’s season was over when he was taken to hospital with a lacerated kidney last month. But the premiership defender will make a “miraculous” return to the field this weekend.
Young Tigers hitting straps at right time
Colac under-16 football coach Darcy Howard says the young Tigers are hitting their straps at the right time after putting together their best performance of the season in last weekend’s elimination final.
Falcons fall short in top-of-the-table contest
The Geelong Falcons have their sights set on a pre-finals bye with a win over Greater Western Vicotria Rebels this weekend set to a secure the team a week-
off.
Lorne to learn from loss
Lorne assistant coach Bryce Vincent says the Dolphins will take a lot out of their top-of-the-table clash with Alvie despite coming away with a loss.
Sportsmen’s club honours emerging Colac footballer
The Colac Sportsmen’s Club has named an up-and-coming Colac Tigers footballer as its Sports Star of the Month.