Football

  • Premiership Swans return to Tigerland

    Alvie football officials say they’ll be forever grateful for what Pat Seal and Dean Felekos were able to achieve with the club as the talented duo prepares for a return to Colac.

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  • New guidelines for concussion

    A former Colac district football coach and sports trainer says more can be done to teach youngsters to avoid head injuries, following new advice from the Australian Institute of Sport to increase the recovery period for concussions to 21 days.

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  • Run to benefit footy clubs

    Bragging rights and $3000 prizemoney is up for grabs for local footballers and netballers in this year’s AKD Otway Trail Run.

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  • ANOTHER SHOT: Cooper keen to return after plagued two years

    Apollo Bay export Joel Cooper says he is still undecided where he will play club football in 2024, but is hopeful of earning a spot on the Geelong Falcons’ list for a third season.

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  • Former Roo returns, while duo recovers

    Another former Roo has returned to South Colac this year, while two key-position players have reportedly shrugged off injuries that plagued their 2023 seasons.

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  • Youth the focus as star leaves

    Birregurra football coach Kane Leersen says the Saints will continue to focus on the club’s emerging young talent in 2024 following the news of another star’s departure.

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  • Strong family connections for newest Tiger

    A ruckman and key forward are next on Simpson’s wish list, after the Tigers added three players with Hampden league senior football experience.

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  • Special clash for VFL hopeful

    Camperdown footballer Zach Sinnott says rubbing shoulders with ex-AFL players in an exhibition game in the Northern Territory was an “unbelievable” experience.

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