Football
Chairman ‘extremely disappointed’
CDFNL chairman Peter Hickey has confirmed that the first round of finals is on hold due to today’s COVID-19 outbreak in regional Victoria.
Cruel blow for Roos leader
South Colac officials say Luke Burnett will remain a big part of the team’s finals campaign despite injury sidelining him for a second consecutive finals campaign.
Black thriving alongside brother
South Colac recruit Tyler Black says playing alongside his brother Josh seemed unrealistic during his junior days at Torquay.
New Cat to face old teammates
Colac Imperials key forward Dwayne Henke says a chance meeting with Imps coach Paul Liistro was all it took to get him on board this year.
Roos’ depth strongest in a decade
“…it will be the best side that has run out at 12pm for us for the year. Probably for 10 years.”
South Colac reserves co-coach Ryan Fennell says a combination of recruiting and player development has led the Roos’ strongest reserves side in a decade.
Senior injury rules out Eagles skipper
Western Eagles officials have confirmed under-18 captain Leo Scott will miss finals following an injury sustained in a senior game, while knee surgery will sideline an experienced Eagle for 12 months.
Returning forward adds another dimension
Irrewarra-Beeac has found another avenue to goals on the eve of finals through returning footballer Patrick Lowery.
No crowds has league boss gutted
“I’m gutted. I’m the first chairman to tell people they can’t go to the footy and netball, but my hands are tied.”