Football
FUTURE STARS: AFL scouts to target Birregurra forward
RENOWNED football talent scout Michael Turner has touted Birregurra key-position player Zach Zdybel as Colac district’s top AFL draft prospect this season.
ABSENT ASSETS: Irrewarra-Beeac footballers in doubt
IRREWARRA-BEEAC coach Dean Scheetz says the inclusion of Colac Tigers youngsters can combat the absence of veteran Bombers this season.
CLAWS OUT: Cats strengthen list with new forwards
COLAC IMPERIALS officials are confident the inclusion of a host of forwards will keep the Imps a contender this season.
BIG SCORE: State finally funds Central Reserve upgrade
THE STATE Government has committed $400,000 to Colac Otway Shire Council to support the council after the Christmas Day bushfires.
ROAD TRAGEDY: Footy champion dies on coastal road
THE FOOTBALL community has paid tribute to AFL legend Paul Couch who died after he suffered a heart attack while cycling near Apollo Bay at the weekend.
INJURY WAIT: Colac Tigers officials won’t rush defender
COLAC Tigers football coach Paul Lynch says he won’t push star recruit Stephen Salajan to be fit for round one.
Tigers unveil heritage jumper
THE COLAC Football Netball Club has unveiled a new heritage and clash jumper for 2016.
NEXT GENERATION: Colac’s young cubs prepared for call-up
COLAC football coach Paul Lynch says the Tigers’ next crop of senior players are proving they are ready to play senior football.