Articles tagged: Otway Districts

Lavers Hill character shares legends’ tales
An Otway Districts football icon has tracked down legends of the game to share their stories in a journey that would make any devoted footy fan envious.

Otway coach signs up
Otway Districts coach Tom Mullane-Grant says his decision to lead the football club for a second season was easy.

Demon misses clash for birth
It takes something special for Tom Mullane-Grant to miss a game of football, and the Otway Districts coach had good reason to sit out the weekend’s match.

CAPTAIN REMEMBERED: Club stays strong one year on
A YEAR has passed since the death of beloved Otway Districts footballer Aaron “Bill” Mahoney and the club is still coming to grips with the tragic loss.

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.

AGAINST THE ODDS: Recruit fit and firing after cancer battle
TOM SUTHERLAND will create a new chapter in his remarkable story of cancer survival when he pulls on the boots with Otway Districts this football season.

Demons appoint new mentor
NEW Otway Districts coach Emma Craddock says she aims to recruit established netballers to help guide the club back into A Grade finals contention.

Experienced defender joins Otway Districts
OTWAY DISTRICTS’ coaching stocks have been further bolstered after the Gellibrand-based club landed key-position footballer Zach Hickleton.

New Demons coach targeting recruits
NEW OTWAY Districts coach Tom Mullane-Grant says he hopes to land experienced football recruits to bolster the club’s list in 2016.

Demons sign star goalkicker as coach
PROVEN country football goalkicker Tom Mullane-Grant says the timing was right to take on Otway Districts’ top job.

Recognition for Demon’ president
THE PARTNER of Otway Districts footballer Aaron Mahoney has made an emotional tribute to Demons club president Tony Robertson at Geelong District Coaches Association’s awards night.

Heart issue caused footballer’s death
THE FAMILY of Otway Districts footballer Aaron Mahoney has revealed that an underlying medical issue was the cause of his death.

Partner appreciative of fundraising effort
THE PARTNER of Otway Districts footballer Aaron Mahoney says she is eternally grateful for everyone who played a part in raising more than $210,000 for her young family.

Eagles defeat Otway in thriller
SEVENTH-PLACED Western Eagles netballers are edging closer to the top five after securing a nail-biting three-goal win against Otway Districts.

Demons crash party with 17-goal victory
OTWAY DISTRICTS footballers have crashed a Western Eagles 20-year celebration with a 105-point win at Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve.

Demon’s desire for success grows
FIRST-YEAR senior netballer Shannon Davis says Otway Districts can become a competitive force in the Colac district competition if their young group sticks together.

Coach pleased with performance
OTWAY Districts netball coach Kellie Edwards says her young team will take confidence out of a competitive effort against reigning premiers Colac Imperials.

Hawthorn AFL star supports footballer’s grieving family
COLAC AFL star Luke Hodge has helped organise a major fundraiser to support the family of Otway Districts footballer Aaron “Bill” Mahoney.

Otway Districts name medal in captain’s honour
OTWAY DISTRICTS have dedicated tributes to captain Aaron Mahoney at their home ground that will leave a lasting legacy for the footballer who died during battle for the Demons.

Demon’s teeth knocked out in on-field incident
SERIOUS damage to Jacob Torpey’s teeth failed to stop the Otway Districts footballer from singing the Demons’ club song for the first time.

Emotional victories for grieving Demons
OTWAY DISTRICTS footballers have dedicated an emotional win to captain Aaron Mahoney in their first outing since the death of the much-loved leader.

Otway Districts play for captain
OTWAY DISTRICTS footballers face another difficult challenge tomorrow when they wear the beloved red and blue colours of captain Aaron Mahoney for the first time since his death.

Geelong players inspired by Otway club’s strength
RESPECTED Geelong AFL footballer Tom Lonergan says fond memories of the Otway Districts club inspired him to lift the Demons’ spirits at their toughest time.

Demons lure former star back to club
OTWAY DISTRICTS football officials have finally re-gained the services of former assistant coach and hard-nosed midfielder Stewart Sutherland for the remainder of the season.

