Football
Co-coach remains optimistic
Colac co-coach Rowan McSparron says the Tigers would rather get bundled out in straight sets than not make finals at all.
Homegrown talent plays big role in clubs’ rise
What is it that makes a grand final team at country football level?
Senior trio boosts coastal club
Dominant performances from Lorne’s returning senior players have propelled the Dolphins into a reserves grand final, hunting their first flag in the grade in more than two decades.
Cat’s selfless call to miss big final
Colac Imperials have heaped praise on unlucky Cat Luke Garner for making the selfless call to leave himself out of Saturday’s preliminary final side.
Cat’s return a huge shock
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says he still can’t believe Sam Lucas is back on the footy field.
Imps reflect on journey to grand final
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says the team’s rise to its first grand final in a decade has “probably come around a bit quicker than expected”.
‘Warra to learn from defeat
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says the Bombers will use the disappointment of this year’s finals series to drive them during the off-season.
Dolphins to challenge ban
Lorne has confirmed it will challenge a three-match ban for an under-18 footballer to AFL Victoria ahead of this weekend’s grand final.