Football
Imperials duo ‘certain’ to return from injury
Colac Imperials have confirmed backline general Stewy McCann will play his first game in almost two months in Saturday’s preliminary final, while revealing the extent of Jett Price’s knee injury.
Locals take on AFL’s top pick
Two Colac footballers have played starring roles in securing the Geelong Falcons a finals berth against potential AFL number one draft pick Harley Reid.
Selection headaches for preliminary finalist
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says there will be plenty of headaches at the selection table for the preliminary final against Colac Imperials, following Kaidan Flanigan’s late withdrawal on Sunday.
Coach hopes semi-final win can lift Bombers
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker is hopeful Sunday’s semi-final win over Lorne can re-spark the Bombers “hunger and desire” to return to grand final day this year.
League calls out booing, social media comments
Football supporters being urged to show respect for CDFNL teams on and off the field, after under-18s players were booed by a group of spectators after the siren on Saturday.
Injured Swans trio ‘given every chance’
Alvie Football Netball Club will give its injured star trio every chance to get up for the senior football grand final following a bruising semi-final win on Saturday.
Birregurra takes it right up to minor premiers
Birregurra has proven the battle for the under-14.5 premiership isn’t a one-horse race despite Irrewarra-Beeac booking a spot in its second straight grand final.
Hearing awaits
Two Colac district footballers are in jeopardy of missing out on their grand finals following reports on the weekend.