Football
McLachlan named in half-time sprint
The Colac district will have two representatives competing at the MCG today, with Brisbane recruit Will McLachlan set to take part in the half-time sprint during today’s AFL grand final.
Colac netballers land new coach
Colac Tigers netball officials are confident that Irrewarra-Beeac premiership coach Dave Boyce is the right person to lead the club’s developing young list from 2025.
Saint destined for big things
“I don’t think we’ll see too much more of Lewis at Birregurra. I think he’ll play Falcons next year and who knows where he goes from there.”
Towers saw potential in future AFL superstar
Former Sydney footballer and Colac district export Dean Towers says he knew AFL superstar Errol Gulden was destined for big things when he coached him in the AFL Sydney competition.
Swans knew Lew’s ability
A Sydney Swans coach says the club always knew what sort of ability Lewis Melican had if he could get his body right.
Buchanan reflects on decider
Colac product Amon Buchanan will once again have a big role to play on AFL grand final day, but this time from the coaches’ box.
Falcon took on McCartin, De Goey
Lewis Melican was always worth holding onto if you ask the former Birregurra junior’s coach at the Geelong Falcons.
Tiger in bed before win
A phone call from Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron while in bed watching Netflix was the last thing Tigers young gun Tobyn Murray was expecting on Tuesday night.