Football
Injuries hit ahead of rematch
The Colac Tigers will keep their fingers crossed their quartet of casualties will be fit to play one of the most highly anticipated grand final rematches in recent years.
Emerging Saints thriving at senior level
Could Birregurra uncover the next Jack Melican, Lewis Melican, Josh Weatherhead, Campbell Floyd or Zach Zdybel?
Spectator could face long ban
Colac District Football Netball League officials have confirmed the person at the centre of the weekend’s knife incident could face a lengthy ban from local footy.
Falcons star has sights on AFLW draft
Apollo Bay’s Gabbi Featherston has her sights set on next year’s AFLW draft and the 17-year-old is well on her way. The daughter of late Colac district football legend Peter Featherston, who spends upwards of 12 hours a week in the car for footy, represented the state for a second time this year, and has played a major part in the Geelong Falcons reaching this weekend’s NAB League Girls grand final. The Colac Herald’s Ben Martin caught up with Featherston ahead of the big game against Oakleigh.
Exciting Demon a chance for season debut
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says talented footballer Paddy Ryan could make a welcome return to the club against the Western Eagles tomorrow.
Son inspires milestone umpire
Overseeing games alongside to his 12-year-old son is likely to see one of Colac district football’s most respected umpires extend his career.
Local Falcons play major role in grand final berth
Geelong Falcons officials say the club’s Colac district contingent has played a major role in helping the Falcons reach this weekend’s NAB League Girls grand final.
Grand final Bomber is back
Irrewarra-Beeac grand final footballer Tom Miller will make a return to the Bombers this season, but club officials say he is unlikely to feature in the senior ranks.