Football
Father and son team up
Retired Colac district footballer Adam Stannard had a rare opportunity to take the field alongside his son Jacob, three decades after playing alongside his own dad.
Falcon injured again
Colac footballer and Geelong Falcons co-captain Brady Hall’s luckless run of injuries in his top-age year have continued, with the defender set to miss an extended period of time through concussion.
Demons’ injury count keeps rising
Otway Districts coach Alan Alford fears his club could be cursed with four more players set for lengthy stints on the sidelines, after already missing 10 players for their bruising encounter with Irrewarra-Beeac.
Swan and Bomber pulling ahead
A Swan and a Bomber have opened up a strong lead at the top of the SportsPower Colac coaches’ Player of the Year standings after round five matches.
Alleged homophobic slur earns two-week ban
A North Shore footballer has accepted a two-match ban after being found guilty of “insulting language” in the Seagulls’ loss to Colac, alleged to be a homophobic slur.
Coach full of praise for Bombers’ new forward
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says a key forward recruit stamped his authority on Colac district footy during his side’s win over Otway Districts.
Cat hospitalised after knock
Noah Allen and the Colac Imperials were at their best to lead the Cats to a win over Apollo Bay, but the victory came at a cost for the Imps.
Coragulac footballer reflects on premiership
Coragulac’s sole flag in the Hampden league would go on to shape the careers of a host of talented footballers in the region like Gary Kelly, who won a Maskell Medal before going on to forge a decorated career in Geelong’s major league. The former Colac local will reunite with his old Hawks teammates this Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their under-18 premiership.