Netball
2008: Alvie netball legends come out of retirement
Bec Finn and Sharon Hickey came out of retirement to help Alvie defeat South Colac in a nailbiting and low-scoring match.
New Lorne leader has big plans
Zoe Donne has a track record of succeeding when she takes something on.
Tiger named vice-captain of state team
State netball officials have named Colac’s Zara Walters as vice-captain of Victoria’s 17-and-under team despite the national championships being cancelled.
Third sister turns to coaching
New Simpson coach Rebecca Mitchell will continue an impressive family tradition when she becomes the third sister to coach an A Grade netball team.
Alvie and Apollo Bay teammate surveys
The Colac Herald surveyed footballers and netballers from the 10 Colac District Football Netball Leagues clubs about their teammates ahead of the 2020 season, starting with Alvie and Apollo Bay. Here’s what the players had to say…
AFL Barwon open to other options
AFL Barwon officials say they are open to restructuring their football-netball leagues if the coronavirus delays competition until back half of the 2020 season.
AFL Barwon slashes footy and netball salary caps
The Colac district league is among leagues to have their salary caps slashed to ensure the survival of clubs in 2020 and beyond.
Recovering Tiger’s biggest challenge on hold
Emerging Colac Tiger Gabi Rieniets had come to terms with not playing netball in 2020 well before the coronavirus pandemic threatened to derail the season.