Netball
Locals shortlisted for awards
Judges have shortlisted three coaches from the Colac district for this month’s AFL Barwon Community Awards.
Veteran Tiger claims award
Simpson champion Brenton De Jong took out the club’s senior football best and fairest in his 14th season of senior football at the Tigers.
The two time premiership player won the award in back-to-back seasons in the years 2019 and 2021, now adding another in 2024.
New mum wins unlikely flag
Colac Tigers’ Kelsey Lee says she was unsure if she would even play netball this season let alone win a B Grade premiership.
Two decades between flags for star defender
Colac Tigers netballer Tania Du Plessis is the perfect example of the saying flags don’t come around often.
Outgoing coach celebrates second flag
Outgoing Colac Tigers coach Courtney Cuolahan says a desire to become more involved in her children’s sport was behind her decision to step aside after two years and two flags with Colac.
Efforts rewarded with best-on-court medal
Best-on-court medallist Jessie Lang says the future of Colac Tigers netball is in good hands following the club’s breakthrough B Grade premiership.
Proud day for youngest Tigers
Colac junior coach Sara Hay says she is proud of the effort the Tigers’ 13-and-under netballers showed in their narrow Division Two grand final loss to South Barwon.
Flag caps off fairytale finals run
From being outside the top five heading into the last round to being crown premiers, Colac’s B Grade netballers capped off a fairytale finals run.