Football
Go after Clarkson, Demons fan urges
COLAC district’s most passionate Melbourne Football Club fan would hire Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson to coach the embattled Demons for season 2012 and beyond.
Crowd abuse shocks umpire
A GEELONG football umpires official wants leagues to reach out to potential umpires with disabilities following controversy involving a spectator abusing an on-field official.
Across The Leagues
The Colac Herald’s weekly wrap brings you the latest football and netball news.
Bombers throw finals race wide open
IRREWARRA-BEEAC keeps its finals hopes alive with a win against South Colac, as does Lorne in a thriller against Colac Imperials. Forrest cruised past Otway Districts, Birregurra unearthed new forwards against Apollo Bay and Simpson kept Western Eagles to one goal.
Tigers coach critical of players, umpires
FRUSTRATED Colac Tigers coach Matt Gibson has slammed his players’ defensive mentality and the umpiring after the Tigers’ humiliation against St Josephs.
Debate set to rage about Tigers’ best
SORTING the best of the best from the Tigers’ GFL era is the task of a small selection committee – and broad criteria have made for a challenging job.
Blue starring in new role
CARLTON assistant coach Gavin Brown expects Colac district AFL export Lachlan Henderson to hold his spot in the backline for the remainder of the season.
Robertson still the one to beat
COLAC Tigers utility Kane Leersen has a tip for whoever gets the job on St Josephs forward Russell Robertson tomorrow: Be as physical as possible.