Football

Supporters tarnish Colac district footy – New umpires’ coach wants change in attitude

By Rachel Rodger • Mar 5th, 2010 • Category: Football

The man in charge of the region’s football umpires wants to change a discipline problem among supporters which he says is affecting Colac district football and its umpires. New Colac District Football Umpires Association coach Norm Douglas says Colac district football has developed a poor behavioural culture [...]



AFL Tiger will be fit and playing in 2010

By Rachel Rodger • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Football

Colac football export Nathan Foley can see light at the end of the tunnel with the injury that has interrupted his AFL career. The Richmond vice-captain is back running and confident a second operation to repair his injured right ankle has been a success. [...]



Defender says goodbye

By Rachel Rodger • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Football

The footballer many consider central to Irrewarra-Beeac’s back-to-back flag success is no longer at the club. Bomber defender Xavier Meade has told the club he is returning to Perth with girlfriend Laura for two years. Meade’s departure is arguably the biggest loss of any club heading into this season, with [...]



Gambling on games alarms Tigers’ star

By Matt Murnane • Feb 19th, 2010 • Category: Football, Sport

Colac Tigers star Jake Carmody says Football Geelong’s decision to allow betting on home and away games will put unfair pressure on players. The former Tigers skipper warned league officials about taking the game into a gloomy new arena where the integrity of players would come under scrutiny.    Carmody questioned the [...]



HOPE RETURNS – Former team-mates unite to lead Eagles

By Rachel Rodger • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Football

Former Belmont Lions footballer Tom Carson was always confident he could recruit players in his new role as Western Eagles coach. His only issue was being the man in charge and speaking in front of his team. But Carson’s leadership concerns eased this week [...]



Mature players attract attention

By Rachel Rodger • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Football

Geelong VFL coach Dale Amos says the window of opportunity for mature-aged footballers looking to play AFL is better than it has ever been. Amos’ view is good news for Colac footballers Joffy Simpkin, Kane Leersen and Chris Oborne training with the Geelong squad. [...]



Signs positive for Eagles

By Rachel Rodger • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Football

WELCOME BACK: Former Western Eagles coach John Tate was a welcome face back at Eagles training.
NEW: Scott Pickett

Western Eagles football president Andrew Mallon looked a relieved man watching his club’s training session [...]



Bay loses gun recruit as deal falls through

By Rachel Rodger • Feb 10th, 2010 • Category: Football

Apollo Bay Football Club has lost a bid to sign Geelong football star Ricky O’Toole at the last minute. O’Toole was ready to sign with the Bay and play in the Colac district league this season but Corio has refused to clear the star midfielder. [...]



Buff Buchanan shapes up for new start with Lions

By Rachel Rodger • Feb 5th, 2010 • Category: Football

Amon Buchanan is a rejuvenated footballer with the Brisbane Lions – physically and mentally. The former Colac footballer looks sharper than ever since making his AFL debut for the Sydney Swans eight years ago. His lean and rippled physique appears in contrast to the [...]



WE’LL BE READY

By Matt Murnane • Feb 3rd, 2010 • Category: Football

South Colac coach Chris McGuane has a message for rivals plotting to steal his club’s finals spot in 2010 – “we know you’re coming and we’ll be ready”. The Roos leader has been scouring The Colac Herald during the past few months and has not missed the [...]