Football

  • Simpson ‘a real contender’

    Alvie co-coach Shane Quick has labelled Simpson a genuine premiership threat following the teams’ battle on Saturday.

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  • Young Cat ends up in hospital

    A serious arm injury and report soured the Colac Imperials’ thrilling win against Otway Districts.

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  • Debutant and late call-up boot five goals each

    Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker has backed his decision to leave star goalkicker Charlie Grist out of the Bombers’ opening-round clash against Alvie, following the 22-year-old’s starring return.

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  • Dolphins fear for the future as junior numbers drop

    Lorne junior football officials say they have serious concerns for the future of the club’s junior program, facing the possibility of forfeiting every game this season.

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  • Loyalty and selflessness crucial as clubs battle salary cap

    A recent Colac district football player survey conducted by the Colac Herald found that 50 per cent of players thought the salary cap was an issue in the CDFNL, while 40 per cent thought there was too much money spent in country footy.

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  • Lorne the best fit for Curnow

    New Lorne coach Ed Curnow has revealed he spoke with both his former clubs before deciding the Dolphins were the best fit for him and his family.

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  • Blues get their man after shock departure

    Winchelsea football officials say they’ve got the perfect man for the job to fill the void of senior coach Christian Shaw following his shock announcement to step down just days before the start of the season.

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  • Fifteen-year-olds still able to play seniors under new rules

    Talented fifteen-year-olds will still be able to play senior football this year despite a new three-year age window in junior football, but clubs will need to make an application to AFL Barwon.

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