Football
Gill leaves his mark after merger
Colac and Coragulac’s merger might be the biggest football story in the sport’s colourful history in the district. Officials from both clubs battled infighting from supporters, the Hampden league and the wider community when the Tigers and Hawks signalled their desire to join forces ahead of the 1980 season. The move caused plenty of commotion […]
Tiger eager to step up for Williamstown
Colac Tiger Cooper Stephens says he wants to make the most of an opportunity to prove himself at VFL level after thinking his chances of playing footy were over in 2020.
Birregurra youngster bounces back
“It was really tough for me personally because I got knocked back and I didn’t know if I wanted to have a go again this year.” Birregurra’s Noah Allen says he was desperate to make his mark at the Geelong Falcons in 2020 after finally earning a spot on the club’s NAB League list. But […]
Player availability an issue for clubs
A Colac district league club president says figures from a player survey suggest that teams will struggle finding footballers and netballers to compete in a modified season.
Football leader says August date too late
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says he expects players to lack motivation for modified football and netball seasons in mid-August. AFL Barwon is collecting feedback from clubs about possibly playing shortened senior seasons, not for premiership points, from potentially August 15 to the end of September. A host of targets must be reached for footballers […]
2000: Veale kicks 12 goals on debut for Colac
A 12-goal debut by Colac youngster Carlin Veale was the catalyst for Colac’s impressive win over Port Fairy.
Colac coach to let players make call
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says the club won’t put pressure on a former AFL footballer to return next year, while three veterans can also decide on their futures.
1987: Winch breaks record again
Winchelsea again broke the Colac district league record highest score by kicking 58 goals against Forrest.