Articles by Ben Martin

  • Local coach thriving up north

    Former Hampden league champion James Gellie knows he’s one of the lucky ones to be able to work full time in football despite having never played at the elite level.

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  • Selectors name netball squads

    Colac district netball officials say they received unprecedented numbers during trials for this year’s junior representative teams.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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