Football
Merv happy to help Hawks
Former Aussie Test cricket icon Merv Hughes says he was stoked to take on a special role with Apollo Bay’s footy and netball club to continue his family’s strong links with the coastal town.
Tigers nominate for AFL mid-season draft
Two Colac Tigers footballers will hope to follow a similar path into the AFL as teammate Joffy Simpkin after nominating for the AFL’s mid-season draft.
Colac feared Tiger had shoulder fracture
The Colac Tigers have revealed they feared veteran Travis Woodmason had a fracture in his shoulder.
Falcons’ team to have few changes
The Geelong Falcons say their girls’ side could be almost unchanged next year as it looks to bounce back from its grand final loss, with five of six Colac Imperials still in the mix.
Swans no match for Manson
Colac Imperials footballer Ruby Manson outscored South Barwon off her own boot to lead her team to victory in the first official round of the AFL Barwon women’s season.
Cunnington leads Roos to first win
Princetown AFL product Ben Cunnington played an inspiring role to help North Melbourne recover from a 32-point deficit and secure its first win of the season.
Dare stars against former club
Three-time Hampden Football League best-and-fairest Levi Dare could feature in the votes for his performance against former club Cobden.
Bombers unveil another debutant in victory
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says emerging Bombers are making the most of senior opportunities in 2021 after two more young footballers helped the club claim another big scalp.