Netball
Rising star encourages locals to test themselves
Two-time premiership player Eliza Cahill has encouraged more of the Colac district league’s young talent to test themselves with the Colac Tigers, saying it was one of the best moves she’s made.
Club proud of young Tigers
Colac Tigers officials say they were immensely proud of the club’s 17-and-under netball teams despite both falling short in Saturday’s grand finals.
Coach vows Bombers will be back
Cobden coach Sophie Hinkley has vowed the Bombers would be back for another crack next season after the club’s Open-grade netballers fell short in a fourth-straight grand final.
Lifelong Tiger honoured to be premiership captain
Colac’s Em Murfitt says it’s an “absolute honour” to become a premiership captain at her home club.
Lily making the most of opportunity
Colac netball recruit Lily Eldridge says she didn’t even expect to slot into the Tigers’ A Grade side this season let alone be part of the team’s pursuit for back-to-back flags.
Step back paves the way for dominant season
South Colac’s Rachael Baker says taking a step back and enjoying lower grade netball has contributed to her first league best-and-fairest award.
Ex-Tiger’s daughter an Eagle
Newtown and Chilwell coach Jason Woolley says the daughter of Colac Tigers premiership legend and former AFL player Tim Pekin will have a big role to play in the Eagles premiership aspirations tomorrow.
Primary teacher prevails in thrilling count
A Birregurra primary school teacher has etched her name in the Colac district netball history books.