Articles tagged: Otway Districts Football Netball Club

Otway locks away assistant coach, recruits keep rolling
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says landing 12 fresh recruits and a new VFL-experienced assistant “speaks volumes of the club that people want to be here”.

Familiar face returns to take the reins at Otway
Emma Sutherland will return to her former A-grade coaching role at the Otway Districts for the 2026 season.

Bone brothers return as Demons bolster midfield
Otway Districts have bolstered their on-ball stocks with the return of two former Hampden league rising stars.

Otway turns eye to the future
Otway Districts officials say they were eager to get on the front foot and help bring under-18s football back to the club.

Demons add depth to senior football squad
Otway Districts coach Shane Boyington says the Demons have prioritised adding depth to the club’s senior and reserve squads this off-season.

Preseason preparations begin
The Colac Herald spoke with five of Colac and district’s athletes to hear how they recover, prepare and spend their off-seasons away from their respective football and netball clubs.

Concerns for participation rates
Fielding competitive teams is becoming more difficult across the state, Otway Districts official Ross Panther says.

Demons appoint A-grade leader
Otway Districts has looked internally to hire a new A-grade netball coach, announcing the new leader over the weekend.

Demons coach optimisic about future
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says she believes the Demons have the team to go further into September next season after a preliminary final finish this year.

PHOTO FEATURE: Lorne versus Otway Districts
Colac Herald photographer Joel King’s stunning images from the weekend’s junior sport.

Dees look ahead after heartbreaking end
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says she is exited to see what the Demons can achieve next season, after a heartbreaking end to season 2022.

New coach to boost Demons
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell believes a hard-working off-season could set the Demons up for success under retired AFL champion Max Rooke in 2023.

Demons returnee wins best and fairest
Otway Districts’ Dylan Clissold has taken little time to win another best-and-fairest award in his return to the club this year.

Dees’ thirds thrive
Otway Districts’ C grade netball continues to shine as the club’s best performers, with the Demons only missing the competition’s finals once this decade.

Coach re-commits for second season
Otway Districts president Ross Panther says the club is excited to see what its A Grade netball side can produce next season, after the club announced current coach Emma Sutherland had re-signed for the 2023 season.

Retired AFL star ready for top job
Otway Districts president Ross Panther says after spending the 2022 season as a coaching advisor and assistant for the Demons, Max Rooke felt ready to take on a bigger role as the club’s senior coach.

Dees’ junior focus
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says the Demons are trying to find the right balance between developing young and experienced players over their next two matches.

Demon debuts alongside his dad
It is not often a father and son can grace the field together in a senior football match but for Otway Districts’ Corey and Joel Ferrari, the rare opportunity arose.

Young footballers get opportunities
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says the Dees are putting a strong emphasis on giving senior opportunities to some of the club’s talented juniors for the betterment of their future.

Returned Demon thriving
Otway Districts netballer Bianca Morrow has been a revelation for the Demons in attack this season and the goal shooter says playing alongside her friends has played a big part in her rejuvenation.

Dees chase better effort
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says the Demons are determined to put in a more competitive showing this time round when they face South Colac.

Demon took a lot out of GFL stint
“I think they described me as a very green and raw player when I arrived.”

Big win boosts Otway
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell is hoping that last week’s 83-point win over Apollo Bay can boost his side’s momentum into tomorrow’s clash with Lorne.

AFL gun wanted to ‘earn his spot’
Otway Districts football officials have confirmed former Geelong AFL player Max Rooke will likely feature in the Demons’ senior team in the back half of the season.

