Articles by Ben Martin
Selectors name netball squads
Colac district netball officials say they received unprecedented numbers during trials for this year’s junior representative teams.
Tigers remain hopeful of keeping ex-AFL pair
Former AFL footballers Addam Maric and Mark Jamar are yet to re-sign with Simpson, but new Tigers coach Damien Pemberton says he isn’t giving up hope.
Departing star battled injury
Alvie co-coach Shane Quick has revealed departing star Chris Moreland was playing through soreness, requiring surgery for the entire 2024 season.
Overseas travel for Bomber
Plans to travel the world will keep Irrewarra-Beeac grand final footballer Billy Hoye from returning to the Bombers in 2025. The all-round sportsman, who has also played Premier cricket with Greenvale, spoke to the Herald’s Ben Martin about his travel plans, his football journey and cricket goals in the UK.
Braves recognise milestone players
The Colac Braves have paid special tribute to a trio of players who notched up major milestones in the back end of the Geelong baseball season.
League calls for female umpires
Colac district cricket chairman Steve Millar believes the time is right for women to begin getting involved with umpiring in the region.
Legendary speakers at sportsmen’s club
The Colac Sportsmen’s Club will have an Olympic medallist and a retired Australian cricketer as special guests over the coming months.
Farewell to sport stalwart
I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started working at the Colac Herald 15 years ago.