Soccer
Late goal breaks hearts
A heart-breaking late goal in the dying stages of the Colac Otway Rovers’ round one match has seen them go down 3-2 to Surf Coast, but new coach Will Meaden loved his team’s intensity and effort.
Volunteering in Africa an eye-opening experience
Alvie sportsman Charlie Johns says his volunteer position leading soccer programs for underprivileged children in Africa had been an eye-opening experience.
Rovers okay to move on
Colac Otway Rovers president Tom Davis says the news of the cancelled season almost came as a relief following months of uncertainty.
Rovers remain hopeful
Colac Otway Rovers soccer players are holding on to hope of returning to the pitch this season after a Football Victoria statement left the door open for a season to recommence.
Rovers remain hopeful
Colac Otway Rovers president Tom Davis says his players are eager for an extension to the soccer season after enjoying their first win in almost two years before last week’s lockdown.
Thrilling win ends two year drought for Rovers
Four second-half goals, including a Sangit Shrestha hat-trick, have landed the Colac Otway Rovers their first senior soccer win in more than two years.
Rovers embrace difficult draw
Colac Otway Rovers coach James Gorman says his side is embracing a tough run in Geelong soccer during the sport’s return from another layoff.
Rovers recruit remains upbeat
Injured Colac Otway Rovers recruit Mason Woods has endured a tough run with soccer lately but hopes to finish the season on a high coaching the club’s improving under-16 side.