Sport
New Colac golf leader eager to grow game
Former professional Nick Welsh says capitalising on a golfing boom in Colac by making the sport more accessible was high on the agenda after taking on the clubโs presidency.
Yeo farmer one of the greats
He’s polled the second most Brownlow Medal votes ever and he lives 10 minutes outside of Colac. Get to know former Footscray champion Gary Dempsey as his beloved Dogs prepare to battle for the AFL flag.
Sharks appoint new coach, captain
Apollo Bay cricket officials say they will use their Division Two title defence to prepare the clubโs young brigade for a return to the top-grade ranks the following season.
Historic numbers for Kookas
The Colac Kookas have defied a downward spiral in local junior sport after recording the biggest number of junior representative teams ever this summer.
Coaches back Roo to win medal
Averaging almost three goals a game from the midfield has thrust South Colac’s Josh Black into favouritism for this year’s Jack Mahoney Medal in the eyes of senior coaches.
CDFNL and GFL finals cancelled
Geelong Football League and Colac District Football Netball League finals have been cancelled, AFL Barwon has announced.
Special grand final for former Bulldog’s family
Colacโs Heather Green says if the Western Bulldogs win next weekendโs AFL grand final then sheโll look to the sky and share a moment with her late father.
Ex-league medallist among inclusions
New Stoneyford leader Dale Boyd says the arrival of decorated cricketer Matthew Love and the potential return of two-time league medallist Levi Dare will soften the blow of Luke Lloydโs departure.