Articles by: Ben Martin
Selfless Swans get past Bombers
Selfless footy has helped set up Alvie’s second semi-final showdown with reserves minor premier Simpson, Swans coach Liam Williamson says.
Concussion sidelines gun junior
Irrewarra-Beeac officials say they will get around young talent Ashton Middleton, after he was taken to hospital following a head knock in the Bombers’ under-18 qualifying final win.
South holds on in elimination final thriller
South Colac has advanced to Colac district football’s first semi-final after surviving a furious fightback from Simpson in today’s elimination final.
Star Bomber to miss first final
Irrewarra-Beeac has ruled star onballer Cooper Stephens out of Colac district football’s qualifying final against Lorne today.
Coach focused on team
Colac coach Rowan McSparron says he hasn’t considered for a moment that tomorrow’s clash against St Joseph’s could be his last.
Unexpected win for Eagle
Western Eagles rising star Remy Duynhoven says winning Colac district netball’s coaches’ MVP award was never on her radar at just 18 years of age.
Milestone man puts injuries behind him
Colac Tigers footballer Ben McCarthy has taken the long road to reach 100 senior games after battling a host of injuries throughout his career.
Reinforcements arrive for South
South Colac has overcome a stack of season-ending injuries to return to Colac district football’s reserves finals this year.
Talented Alvie recruit falls short of qualifying
Champion Alvie netballers Chelsea Hillman and Taylah Nelson will make timely returns to the team with a star recruit set to miss A Grade finals.
Roo happy to be back playing with his family
Returned South Colac footballer Clay Mulgrew says a desire to assist his brother-in-law step into the world of coaching led him back to his family club this season.
Otway netballers get behind junior ‘buddies’
Otway Districts’ junior netballers got a major thrill when their senior idols turned up to cheer them on during Saturday’s final round.
Winner almost parted ways
Champion Alvie ruckman Levi Dare says the 2023 season was set to be his last with Alvie before his younger brother Dom took on the club’s coaching role.
Women to play first match
The first ever Colac women’s soccer match will be the showpiece during the Colac Otway Rovers’ “Super Sunday” celebration this weekend, with five games at Colac’s Western Oval across senior and junior level.
Premiers at full strength ahead of finals
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Dave Boyce says the Bombers are fighting fit after claiming a second-straight A Grade netball minor premiership.
Hassett ready to take the reins
Grovedale women’s mentor Paul Price says Sunday’s grand final win will be his last at the helm, confident his co-coach and fellow Colac export Taylah Hassett is ready to lead the team solo.
Grand finals prove Colac has plenty of talent
Former Colac district senior coach and premiership women’s coach Paul Price says the weekend’s grand finals showed there is plenty of talent coming out of Colac, which could be missing out with no local team.
New coach keen to get home
While most people would be sad to see their trip around Australia coming to an end, Shane Boyington says the prospect of getting stuck into his new role as Otway Districts’ new coach has him excited to get home.
New coach signs for ‘right reasons’
Otway Districts football officials are confident that new senior football coach Shane Boyington is the right man to lead the club in its pursuit of finals next year.
Coach out for first final
Former AFL footballer Ed Curnow is among two Lorne stars likely to miss this weekend’s qualifying final following a bruising final-round win over Colac Imperials.
Imperials fall short of fairytale send-off
There were emotional scenes as Paul Liistro wrapped up his successful tenure as Colac Imperials coach on the weekend.
Tigers ready for ladder-leader
Colac coach Rowan McSparron says the Tigers have no fear of having to take down an undefeated St Joseph’s team in its pursuit of finals.
Huge milestones for Braves
The Colac Braves were unable to keep their baseball season alive during huge milestones for two of their greatest.
Saints refocus ahead of final
Birregurra netball officials know they can match it with Simpson in this weekend’s elimination final despite falling short against the Tigers for the second time on the weekend.
Demons keep coming but Swans too good
Alvie coach Jaymie Lowe says she was pleased with the way her team responded to consistent challenges from Otway Districts on Saturday.
