Grand final
Saints proud of grand finalist
Birregurra football officials say the town is proud of the club’s first VFL/AFL export to feature in a grand final in 60 years, regardless of Geelong’s grand final
loss.
Rohan, forwards to play crucial role
Geelong assistant coach Matthew Knights says Gary Rohan and the Cats’ forwards will play a critical role in tomorrow’s grand final against Richmond.
Steven is Cats’ hard-luck story
Lorne’s Jack Steven pushed his body to the limit in a bid to prove his fitness for tomorrow’s AFL grand final but has missed out on a call-up.
Cats’ famous names remain
Imagine, at 18 years old, walking out to pre-season training alongside Geelong AFL royalty like Gary Ablett Sr, Billy Brownless and recently-crowned Brownlow Medallist Paul Couch.
Grand final wasn’t on the radar
It’s fair to say playing in an AFL grand final didn’t seem like a realistic goal for Birregurra’s Lachie Henderson when Geelong threw him a lifeline in last year’s rookie draft.
Stunning return for new mum
Cobden netball officials say former Birregurra netballer Jess Wheadon’s return to the court a month after having her first child was integral to the club’s Division one premiership.
Tigers’ dominance continues
Colac Tigers co-coach Sara Hay says her netballers’ ability to bounce back when the chips are down has added meaning to their second-straight B Grade grand final triumph.
Saints celebrate sweet victory
Birregurra’s grand final triumph might not have been the prettiest of its 2016 football performances, but it was the sweetest.