Football
‘We’re not far off’ says Eagles coach
Outgoing Western Eagles coach Craig Hardingham is confident the Eagles are “just a couple of key players away” from being competitive in the Colac district league.
Perpetrators sentenced to pick up a whistle
Four Lorne Football Netball Club “spectators” will undertake an umpiring course and officiate five games each next year after being found guilty of umpire abuse following the Dolphins’ under-18 grand final.
McSparron signs for sixth year, Lang to focus on playing
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron will return to the helm as the sole senior football coach in 2024, following the news fellow co-coach Darcy Lang would to take a step back next year.
New coach excited to work with Eagles’ young list
New Western Eagles coach Dan Casey says watching Colac Imperials’ rise to a grand final sparked a desire to continue his coaching at the Irrewillipe club.
Liistro shortlisted for coach of the year honours
Colac Imperials grand final coach Paul Liistro has been shortlisted for AFL Barwon’s senior male coach or the year award.
Swans bolster midfield, while trio recommit
Alvie’s premiership defence is well and truly underway with a Warrnambool district premiership player set to bolster an already stacked Swans midfield.
MCG experience for Cobden export
Cobden export Flynn Penry says running out onto the MCG for the first time on AFL grand final day was a surreal experience.
Homegrown talent to lift Hawks
Apollo Bay coach Tyson Holt is confident the club’s emerging local talent will carry the club up the ladder in the future years.