Articles tagged: Lorne Football Netball Club
Lorne leaders locked in
Lorne officials say they’re excited to have football and netball coaches Ed Curnow and Leigh Potter re-sign for season 2026.
Dolphin makes call on coaching future
Lorne’s Bryce Vincent says he plans to step back from his assistant coaching role, but believes Ed Curnow will continue as senior coach into 2026.
Bombers believe form can win out
Irrewarra-Beeac reserves coach Luke Vickers says his side has belief it can take down an undefeated Lorne outfit in tomorrow’s decider.
Cats not taking underdog Dolphins lightly
The D-grade grand final pits ladder-leaders Colac Imperials against a newly-formed Lorne team, who have battled from fifth to being one win away from a flag.
Lorne look at alternatives
A Lorne Football Netball Club official has outlined the challenges of sustaining junior participation rates to secure the club’s future.
Conditions influence contest
Lorne coach Ed Curnow said the conditions at Elliminyt Recreation Reserve were “fun” but also a “shame” in the Dolphins’ 44-point win over South Colac on the weekend.
Dolphins just miss finals, but still rising
Lorne took big strides offensively and defensively in Leigh Potter’s second season in charge at Stribling Reserve.
New Dolphin prevails
First-year Dolphins have dominated Lorne’s senior football best-and-fairest count this year.
PHOTO FEATURE: Alvie versus Lorne junior football and netball
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by the junior netball and football between Alvie and Lorne at the weekend.
Lorne aiming to build form as finals get closer
Lorne is aiming to build momentum from last weekend’s impressive win against Simpson when the Dolphins take on the Western Eagles tomorrow.
Dolphins looking to bounce back
Lorne is looking to rectify last week’s narrow loss against ladder leader Alvie when it takes on Birregurra tomorrow.
PHOTO FEATURE: Lorne versus Otway Districts
Colac Herald photographer Joel King’s stunning images from the weekend’s junior sport.
Push for night lighting for Lorne netball courts
Lorne’s Stribling Reserve could get upgraded netball courts and lighting for night games, if a funding application proves successful.
First-year players win awards
First-year Dolphins have dominated Lorne’s senior football best-and-fairest count this year.
Lorne impresses with new squad
Lorne under-18s coach Cam Nugent says making finals is a great achievement for a group that was relatively new and had limited experience playing alongside one another.
Shooter signs after gym catch-up
It was all luck that Lorne A Grade coach Leigh Potter stumbled across her side’s leading goalshooter Jess Croker for this season.
Ex-AFL player joins Dolphins
A former AFL footballer made a surprise debut for Lorne in Saturday’s win and coach Al Adams says he is expecting the tall defender to play the remainder of the season.
Dolphins take plenty out of Eagles triumph
Lorne coach Al Adams says returning to the winners’ list and regaining some form was a massive take away from the Dolphins 22.8 (140) to 4.5 (29) victory over Western Eagles.
Dolphins eager to rebound after tough loss
Lorne coach Al Adams says he is hoping to regain Mark McCormack, Trent Rafferty and Richard White for their clash with the Western Eagles tomorrow, after the trio were all late omissions in last week’s loss.
Confusion on the coast
Last-quarter drama at Stribling Reserve had both Lorne and Otway Districts players and officials confused, after the siren in the final quarter sounded 10 minutes into the last term.
23 for Will
Lorne under-14.5 footballer Will Larcombe had massive day in front of the big sticks, with his 23-goal haul believed to be a Colac district junior record.
New coach has Lorne on track
Under first-year head coach Leigh Potter, Lorne netballers have shown strong improvements under her guidance in season 2022.
Richmond star joins Lorne
Lorne footballers enjoyed a training boost this week, with Richmond premiership player Nick Vlaustin training alongside the Dolphins ahead of their big clash with Simpson tomorrow.
Star surfer makes smooth transition to footy
New Lorne football recruit Xavier Huxtable says he has enjoyed his first season of senior football as he prepares for another tilt at the World Surf League’s pro circuit.
