Football
Five-goal haul for talented forward
Geelong Falcons officials say young Colac footballer Will McLachlan continues to go from strength-to-strength following a five-goal haul in the Falcons’ latest win.
Swans ‘wouldn’t look out of place in Hampden league’
Colac Imperials football coach Paul Liistro says Alvie has become a “10-goal better side” than the team that beat the Imps in last year’s Colac district league grand final.
Big win could come at a cost
Alvie co-coach Shane Quick says three key Swans could face fitness tests ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster against Simpson following Alvie’s incredible start to the season.
First look at new Tigers
Simpson coach Daniel Beard says the signs are all positive after his side’s final practice match against reigning Warrnambool district league premier Nirranda.
Cat honoured to take on captaincy role
Colac Imperials footballer Luke O’Shannassy says the significance of captaining his home club is not lost on him.
LATE BOOST: Talented duo arrives ahead of first game
A connection to Colac Imperials coaches Paul Liistro and Indy Parish has helped the Cats land a pair of talented youngsters on the eve of their Good Friday clash against Alvie.
Another former AFL footballer signs with Simpson
A chance to play footy with an old mate has led a third former AFL footballer to sign with the Simpson Football Netball Club.
CDFNL ready to fight junior football rule changes
Colac district football officials expect to learn more about proposed changes to age group qualifications following a meeting tonight, but CDFNL chair Peter Hickey says he will “fight tooth and nail to ensure no kids will be missing out on a game of football”.