Articles by Ben Martin
Lack of experience no concern for rookie
Colac Kookas rookie Ben Li has well and truly thrown himself into the deep end in his first season in the Country Basketball League.
Six out for South Australian trip
The Colac Kookas men’s team could be without as many as six key players for one of the toughest trips on the Country Basketball League calendar.
One on one with Jewel Sibley
Colac Herald basketball reporter Ben Martin goes one-on-one with… Rebels Capitals’ Jewel Sibley.
Premiership Roo returns
South Colac has received a major midfielder boost with premiership star Josh Woods committing to return in 2024.
Lorne star to part ways
Champion Lorne footballer Ryan Williams is set to make a move to the Bellarine league to take on a coaching role, his new club has confirmed.
Imps sign two midfielders, but utility departs
Colac Imperials football officials say they are excited to see what new assistant coach Indy Parish can do in 2024 after he slipped through their fingers this year, while an inside midfielder has crossed from Birregurra.
Rovers on the hunt for their ‘Ted Lasso’
After 13 years of no finals and a desire to create the perfect pathway for their booming junior program, the Colac Otway Rovers are on the hunt for the right coach to lead them into the future, even if they’ve never played soccer before.
Teenager cleans up with six wickets
Playing four games of cricket a week has helped Pomborneit Gold teenager Nellie Sadler claim an incredible bowling feat in her CDCA Women’s team’s win over Stoneyford.