Articles by Ben Martin

  • Archer earns the title of state champion

    Colac youngster Cooper O’Gorman has continued his rapid rise in archery, earning the title of state champion for the second time this year.

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  • ON THIS DAY: Breakthrough hat-trick for Irrewarra stalwart

    After 38 years and countless overs, Irrewarra stalwart Jeff Cole recorded his first hat-trick.

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  • Drop in players hurts Stoneyford

    Eleven teams will contest Colac district’s women’s cricket competition again this season after a lack of numbers forced Stoneyford to pull the pin.

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  • Off-season recruiting has Simpson optimistic

    A solid recruiting campaign and a new co-captain could see Simpson’s women’s cricket team climb the ladder in its second season, with eight new faces on board.

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  • Young Stallion lends a hand with women’s team

    Colac Cricket Club rising star Fraser Holt is chipping in to help the club’s up-and-coming female cricketers reach new heights this season.

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  • Former AFL export signs with WAFL contender

    Former Colac footballer Cooper Stephens is set to head interstate to join a WAFL premiership contender after being delisted by Hawthorn last month.

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  • First-gamer hits winning shot

    A 14-year-old Colac basketballer had a Country Basketball League debut to remember when she scored a buzzer-beating shot to deliver her team a thrilling victory over the reigning premiers.

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  • Locals clean up at AFL Barwon awards night

    AFL Barwon’s new Net Set Go Coach of the Year Edwina Lidgerwood says she has a newfound passion for developing the Saints’ junior program since stepping into the role last year.

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