Articles by Ben Martin

  • Rattlesnake’s double-ton almost breaks record

    Stoneyford cricket officials say they were “blessed” to see Farooq Qureshi’s latest heroics with the bat as he came dangerously close to breaking the league record held by one of his teammates.

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  • Alvie newcomer holds his spot

    Alvie captain Jarrod Groves says new recruit Anthony Laver is likely to hold his spot in the side following a second-straight three-wicket haul.

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  • Another debutant for Colac as bowlers fire

    Colac has put in one of its most dominant bowling performances of the season despite being without its two opening bowlers, while another young Stallion has debuted.

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  • League optimistic ahead of carnival

    Colac district girls’ cricket official Jaccob Rodda is bullish about the association’s chances at this week’s Country Week carnival.

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  • Final quarter proves costly for Kookas

    A tough fourth quarter let slip another encouraging performance from Colac’s women’s basketball team, while two ex-Kookas have made a starring return to Colac’s men’s side.

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  • Renegades retire Finch’s 5

    The Melbourne Renegades announced they would retire their number five in honour of Aaron Finch before his final Big Bash League game last night.

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  • Accident can’t stop lifesaver

    Helping organise Lorne’s iconic Pier to Pub has played a major role in helping surf lifesaver James Carew get back to normality after losing the use of his legs in a skiing accident 17 months ago.

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  • Colac faces player shortage after star ruled out

    Colac basketball officials have shut down one of their star players for the remainder of the season due to injury, as the Kookas face a major player shortage this weekend.

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