Football
Trio nominated for regional awards
Birregurra netball officials say Edwina Lidgerwood’s remarkable passion for coaching resulted in her nomination for an AFL Barwon Community Award.
Stephens goes back-to-back
Champion onballer Cooper Stephens has continued his impressive run with Irrewarra-Beeac, taking out the Bombers’ senior best-and-fairest award for a second-straight year.
Cat’s status continues to grow at Imperials
Colac Imperials star Campbell Tanis is putting together an impressive resume with the Cats, winning a second best-and-fairest award.
Cobden AFL export eager to play on
Former Cobden footballer Gary Rohan remains hopeful of continuing his AFL career at a third club after Geelong opted against extending his contract for 2025.
Humble Tiger joins elite company
Zach Zdybel joined exclusive company when he became just the seventh player in Colac Tigers history to win three best-and-fairest awards, but the star ruckman says he doesn’t see himself at the same level as the past three-time winners.
St Mary’s snap up former Saint
Geelong league powerhouse St Mary’s say they’re rapt to have Birregurra premiership mentor Ben Boseley on board as senior co-coach for 2025.
Locals shortlisted for awards
Judges have shortlisted three coaches from the Colac district for this month’s AFL Barwon Community Awards.
Former Saint’s signing ‘one of Colac’s biggest’
Colac Tigers president Matt Gibson says new senior football co-coach Seb Ross could be the biggest signing in the club’s history.