Football
Irrewarra-Beeac and Lorne teammate surveys
The Colac Herald surveyed footballers and netballers from the 10 Colac District Football Netball Leagues clubs about their teammates ahead of the 2020 season. The results run in Wednesday editions of the Colac Herald. Here’s what the Irrewarra-Beeac and Lorne players had to say…
Simpson’s signings give club confidence
Simpson football officials believe they were building a list that could return the club to finals before the 2020 season was stalled.
2004: Future AFL footballer kicks five on debut
Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin celebrated his senior debut with a five-goal haul against Geelong West-St Peters.
1995: Match called off after players, spectators involved in melee
Incidents described by CDFL president Ged Edwards as “bringing the league and football into disrepute” unfolded at Winchelsea on Saturday during the home team’s clash with Alvie.
2011: Tiger sent off for mohawk
Brawling, striking and umpire abuse – all things that can get a footballer sent from the field. A dangerous hairstyle has become the latest addition to that list.
2009: Baker’s dozen for star Saint
Thirteen has become the magic number for Birregurra full forward Mark Whelan who helped break the Saints hoodoo against Forrest at the weekend.
Footballer’s loving family ensures his memory lives on
Colac’s Emma Craddock says it would be impossible to ever forget her partner and Otway Districts footballer Aaron “Bill” Mahoney, as their two children Asha, 7, and Toby, 5, become more and more like him each day. A beloved son, brother and partner, and loving father, tomorrow marks five years since Aaron’s tragic on-field death.
Helping Hawks get to work
Colac district football and netball followers will love their trips to Apollo Bay even more when the CDFNL returns after the Hawks family united to upgrade the club’s facilities. Bay committee members and supporters have used the delayed start to the season to complete work at the club’s home on the Great Ocean Road. The […]