Netball
Preliminary final winner could be flag favourite
Could the winner of a grand final be determined in a preliminary final?
Mum proud to win again
Simpson netballer Kelly Thompson says winning the 2022 Val Russell Medal is more enriching and satisfying than her first A Grade best-and-fairest in 2016.
Hawk a worthy winner
Apollo Bay’s A Grade coach described newly crowned Val Russell Medallist and teammate Georgie Custance as someone who always puts her body on the line for the team.
Eagles’ drought ends
It has been a drought-breaking season for the Western Eagles C Grade netball side as they finished minor premiers and qualified for their first final series since 2012.
Tiger, Hawk tie for Val Russell Medal
For just the fourth time in Colac district netball history, we’ve got a tie for the A Grade best-and-fairest award. Simpson’s Kelly Thompson has won her second, while Apollo Bay’s Georgie Custance is a first-time winner.
Bombers rising star goes back to back
Irrewarra-Beeac’s Grace Garner claimed Colac district netball’s Emma McVilly Memorial Award as the best under-19 player for the second year in a row.
Life membership for Callahan, Hunt
The Colac District Football Netball League has honoured Eva Callahan and Bryan Hunt with life membership at tonight’s league presentation.
Another league medal for Parker
South Colac’s Laura Parker has held off a Colac district league legend to win this year’s B Grade best-and-fairest award.