Articles by Ben Martin

  • Coach optimistic about future

    Outgoing Lorne coach Al Adams said the stack of talented young players at Lorne means new coach Ed Curnow won’t have to do too much to lift the Dolphins next year.

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  • Coach rapt to sign his old teammates

    New South Colac coach Brad Surkett says he is over the moon to land the club’s latest signings; two former SANFL footballers who boast a swag of league best-and-fairest and goalkicking awards.

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  • Royals flying ahead of rematch

    Reigning premier Pennyroyal will enter this weekend’s grand final rematch as red-hot favourite after an undefeated start to the Polwarth district tennis season, with the addition of a league legend.

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  • Colac hands Bay its first loss

    Colac has stunned the Corangamite bowls competition by handing reigning premier Apollo Bay its first loss of the season in a one-sided contest.

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  • Coaches locked in, junior side to return

    There’s plenty of excitement at the Colac Tigers who have locked in their coaches for the club’s reserves and under-18 side, which the club has confirmed will return in 2024.

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  • Star export joins local club

    Colac district women’s cricket reigning premier Bookaar has received a major boost on the eve of the season with the signing of one of Colac’s greatest exports.

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  • Champion Swan returning to the court

    Alvie netball officials have confirmed three-time league medallist Chelsea Hillman will return to the court next season despite stepping down from the coaching role, while a champion goaler is also likely to return.

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  • Youngster to ride at The Valley

    Sacred Heart Primary School pupil River Rothery will get a chance to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the horseracing industry tonight after earning selection in a national series.

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