Football
Harding’s haul in game 200, blow for recruit
Simpson footballer Nick Harding celebrated his 200-game milestone in style with eight goals against Birregurra, but the Tigers could be sweating on the fitness of a star midfielder.
DUO INJURED: Star Dolphin, young Cat face time on sidelines
Lorne and Colac Imperials could be without key players for upcoming games after a bruising encounter at Stribling Reserve.
McLachlan boots two in Lions debut
Colac’s Will McLachlan has booted two goals in his first VFL game in Brisbane Lions colours.
Whopper earns life membership
One of the Simpson Football Netball Club’s all-time greats will receive life membership when he runs out for game 200 today.
Car crash shapes Simpson coach
Simpson football coach Daniel Beard spent six weeks having to learn how to walk again after he was almost killed in a serious car crash.
Tiger still a state chance despite missing cut
Vic Country’s under-18 coach says Colac’s Brady Hall could still play in this year’s AFL National Championships despite missing out on a spot in the final squad.
State player boasts AFL traits
Boasting a stack of AFL traits made Colac’s Ben Rongdit impossible to look past for state selection, Vic Country coach Paul Corrigan says.
Saint flying after knocking back retirement
Birregurra footballer Joel Hayward says he had all but retired at the end of the 2023 season.