Football
Ex-Hawk likely to return, after current club withdraws team
Former Apollo Bay midfielder Dion Lawson appears likely to return for the Hawks this weekend, after his current club announced today it would pull its senior football teams for the remainder of the year.
Saints re-sign coach for 2020
Birregurra has rewarded senior coach Ricky O’Toole for keeping the Saints in premiership contention despite their injury-ravaged season, re-signing him for 2020.
Reserves captain enjoying rise
New Colac reserves captain Jack Slater says the team has come a long way since his first year when the Tigers averaged 100-point losses each week.
Last-minute goal saves Apollo Bay’s season
A match-winning goal in the dying seconds from Apollo Bay recruit Jake Barlow has given the Hawks’ finals aspirations a major boost.
Cunnington to celebrate 200 games
One of the Colac district’s most successful AFL exports will celebrate his 200th game this afternoon.
Swans still unsure if coach will play
Alvie assistant coach Angus Uwland says Joe Dare’s return to football would be a boost for the whole league, not just the Swans in their quest for a premiership.
Hodge reportedly to to retire
Colac AFL export Luke Hodge is reportedly set to retire at the end of the season and move into a part-time coaching role, national media outlets have suggested.
Star Hawk accepts two-match ban
A two-week ban for Jack Mahoney Medallist Jarrod Wight put a sour note on Apollo Bay’s win against Irrewarra-Beeac.