Netball
NETBALL’S BACK: Strong last quarter lifts Saints to victory
A DOMINANT last quarter has landed Birregurra netballers a gutsy win against Lorne in the season opener.
STAR RETURNS: Star recruit to boost Demons’ finals chances
OTWAY DISTRICTS hope the return of Colac Imperials premiership star Candi Robbins can help end the Demons’ two-decade absence from A Grade netball finals.
BIG SCORE: State finally funds Central Reserve upgrade
THE STATE Government has committed $400,000 to Colac Otway Shire Council to support the council after the Christmas Day bushfires.
NEW TEAM: Cats set for new era after players depart
INCOMING Colac Imperials coach Chelsea McLeod is preparing for a new era at the Cats after a mass exodus of A Grade netball premiership stars in the off-season.
UP AND COMERS: Hawks appoint young coaches
APOLLO BAY netball officials hope the appointment of two young netballers to lead the club will spark a boost in player numbers approaching the Hawks’ 2016 campaign.
NEW LEADER: Colac Imperials appoint netball coach
COLAC district netball powerhouse Colac Imperials have promoted in-house to fill their A Grade coaching role.
NEW ADDITION: Colac Tigers recruit talented defender
COLAC TIGERS have added more firepower to their netball stocks by landing versatile St Marys defender Lucy Vercher.
DARK DAY FOR LIONS: Forrest forced into recession
FORREST Football Club president Warren Miller says the committee was “absolutely gutted” to announce the club would go into recession in 2016.