Football
Umpire gets the all clear after scare
Colac district football umpiring legend Geoff Coghill is no stranger to the term “all clear” after more than 50 years in the caper.
Bombers recruit leads the way
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says gun recruit Tyler Flanigan is driving the standards for his teammates after making a dominant return to Colac district football.
Six in the mix for Colac
The Colac Tigers could have as many as six inclusions for Saturday’s clash with Geelong West, but only one is certain.
Forfeit no cause for alarm
Colac Imperials senior women’s football captain Kaila Morris says the team’s forfeit on the weekend is no cause for alarm, with a potential night game this weekend set to help boost numbers.
Setback could stall Swan’s milestone
Birregurra AFL export Lewis Melican might have to wait to bring up his 50-game milestone after injuring a hamstring in Sydney’s thrilling win against Geelong.
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.