Football
Lions recruit players
FORMER Otway Districts best and fairest Scott Gainger will return to Colac district football in the maroon, gold and blue of Forrest.
Alvie teen tests himself at GFL level
THE PROSPECT of testing himself at a higher level has lured Alvie best and fairest Liam McGuane to the Geelong Football League.
Still hope for AFL prospects
GEELONG Falcons regional manager Michael Turner has urged Colac district’s AFL draft hopefuls not to be disheartened after missing out in the national draft.
New Bomber ready for life at Essendon
A PHONE call from Essendon captain Jobe Watson marked a new stage in the life of Bombers draftee Jackson Merrett.
Future looks bright for Swans
OTHER football clubs hunt for a big-name recruit to help chase victory, but Alvie hopes to cash in on its home-grown talent.
Switch from footy to bowls pays off
A SWITCH from football to bowls wasn’t always on the radar for Apollo Bay bowler Ian Varcoe.
Coach rates district’s Falcons for AFL draft
FORMER Geelong Falcons coach Aaron Greaves said he would be happy to coach Colac district’s draft prospects at AFL club Melbourne in 2012.
Easter footy still possible at Lorne
LORNE Football Club only needs a willing opponent to stage a home match at the coastal hamlet during Easter.