Football
New Carlton coach swooped on Stephens
Carlton VFL coach Dan O’Keefe has revealed Colac Tiger Cooper Stephens was the first footballer he called when assembling the Blues’ reserves side from scratch.
Hurt Demon recovering after match called off
An Otway Districts under-14.5 footballer is in good spirits after he was knocked unconscious in an under-18 clash on the weekend, which led to the match being called off.
Floyd’s Dogs on fire in the west
Former Colac Tigers and Birregurra footballer Campbell Floyd is on track for another successful season in Western Australia after his side enjoyed a triple-figure win in a grand final rematch.
Bomber managing return
Irrewarra-Beeac officials say Khan Beckett’s availability is likely to remain a week-to-week proposition following his first game in three years.
Falcons eyeing grand final berth
Five Colac Imperials footballers will this weekend play for a spot in the NAB League Girls grand final.
Surgery for Tiger after arm injury
Simpson will reportedly be without co-coach and star forward Nick Harding for the next two-and-a-half months after he broke his arm in the Tigers’ loss to South Colac.
AFL star’s return boosts club, league
Lorne football officials say the return of former AFL star Jack Steven is a huge boost for their club and the league.
Stars out but Tigers still win
No Lochie Veale, Ryan Monaghan, Jarryn McCormack, Kane Smartt, Lachie Simpkin or Joffy Simpkin.