CDFL
RUCKMAN OUT: Tiger’s return pushed back until round eight
SIMPSON coach Adam Courtney says star ruckman Corey Baulch’s extended absence could prove a blessing for the Tigers in their campaign for a third-straight flag.
ON TARGET: Another 10-goal haul for South Colac star
REIGNING Colac district goalkicking champion Ben Cox has continued his red-hot form from last season with a 10-goal haul against the Western Eagles.
HAMPERED: Saints coach frustrated despite victory
BIRREGURRA coach Ben Boseley has described the Saints’ win against last year’s grand finalist Irrewarra-Beeac as a “frustrating game of footy”.
RISING FAST: Teenage Hawk steps up
APOLLO BAY Football Club is starting to reap the rewards of its improved junior program with up-and-coming players like Dustin Walters coming through the ranks.
IMPS HURT: Four hurt in bruising clash
COLAC IMPERIALS have four players under injury clouds following the team’s bruising first-round clash with South Colac.
DOUBTERS WRONG: Swans silence critics with win over Lorne
NEW Alvie coach Dan Casey says the Swans enjoyed proving the doubters wrong after the team’s major scalp against Lorne.
DEPLETED: Injuries rock Hawks before season starts
APOLLO BAY has been rocked by injury and player unavailability on the eve of the 2016 season.
SCRAPING THROUGH: Saints storm home in one-point thriller
OFF-SEASON recruiting heavyweights Lorne and Birregurra have lived up to their hype, producing a thrilling season opener which saw the Saints come from behind to win by a point.