Football
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.
Maximum votes for trio
Otway Districts’ 10-goal hero and up-and-coming talents from Alvie and Colac Imperials were among footballers to earn maximum SportsPower Colac coaches’ votes on the weekend.
Ten-goal day out for veteran Demon
Otway Districts club officials say it was a special moment to see club legend Dean Mahoney kick a bag of 10 goals at 39 years of age.
Imps’ signing not official yet
It’s been a busy weekend for coaching announcements, with South Colac and Alvie locking away coaches for the 2025 season.