Football
Special day for Simpson coach
He’s won multiple premierships and league goalkicking awards, but Simpson senior coach Daniel Beard says there was a real sense of pride when he took the field with his two sons for the first time on Saturday.
Baller’s brush with Cotch
Former Colac Kookas basketballer Jordan Lingard says rucking to three-time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin with Central Highland’s club Ballan was a surreal experience.
Young defender in top form
Colac Imperials’ Jack Skinner has continued to go from strength-to-strength in an impressive purple patch of form for the Geelong Falcons key defender.
Young Eagle’s clutch moment
Western Eagles teenager Tom Fish achieved every footballer’s dream when he kicked a winning goal after the siren in the Eagles’ reserves clash against Colac Imperials.
Rongdit in Vic Country team
Colac’s Ben Rongdit is among three local footballers who have earned in Vic Country’s 32-man under-18 squad for this year’s AFL National Championships.
Youthful Saints continue to rise up the ladder
Birregurra has kept in touch with Colac district football’s top five after pulling away late in its win over Otway Districts.
Imperials champion stars in early return game
Champion Colac Imperials footballer Campbell Scott had six shots on goal in an exciting early return to footy after eight months out.
Coach ready for team to break out in back half
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker has heaped praise on the Bombers’ young brigade, playing a key role in downing South Colac and boosting the club’s top-three chances.