Football
Roo praises trainers after rupturing spleen
SOUTH COLAC footballer Joel Menzies has praised the quick response of club trainers following his potentially life threatening on-field injury at the weekend.
Falcon misses shot for win, but still stars for team
GEELONG FALCONS drew with Tasmania in their latest TAC Cup match after emerging Birregurra forward Zach Zdybel missed a shot on goal in the final minute.
Influential Alvie forward parts ways with Swans
HIGHLY-RATED Alvie footballer Tom McCrickard has parted ways with the Swans and will join former teammate Christian Kelly in the Farrer Football League.
Tigers win battle for top spot
LADDER leader and reigning premier Simpson has asserted itself as the team to beat once again after a convincing victory against second-placed South Colac.
Footballer recovering after rupturing spleen
SOUTH Colac coach Tim Foley says Roos footballer Joel Menzies was in good spirits in hospital yesterday after rupturing his spleen in Saturday’s loss to Simpson.
Vic Country selection for Colac district footballers
STAND-OUT performances in this year’s interleague campaigns have earned Colac Tigers footballer James Linton and Simpson footballer Joel Hayward spots in Vic Country’s initial state squads.
Players lace up to stop violence
THOUSANDS of people will wear orange shoelaces and clothes across Australia this weekend, in a show of solidarity against violence.
Star Saints forward leaving Birregurra
BIRREGURRA football coach Ben Boseley says he believes the Saints are still genuine flag contenders despite the loss of star forward Christian Kelly.