Articles by Ben Martin

  • Tiger hopes new coach will entice recruits

    Champion Colac footballer Zach Zdybel is hopeful the signing of former St Kilda champ Seb Ross could entice more players from the Colac district league to test themselves with the Geelong league club.

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  • Trio nominated for regional awards

    Birregurra netball officials say Edwina Lidgerwood’s remarkable passion for coaching resulted in her nomination for an AFL Barwon Community Award.

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  • Colac archery returning to his best after accident

    Colac archer Carl Jacques had his best performance yet following his return from a serious accident that almost cost him his ability to walk.

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  • Cobden AFL export eager to play on

    Former Cobden footballer Gary Rohan remains hopeful of continuing his AFL career at a third club after Geelong opted against extending his contract for 2025.

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  • Humble Tiger joins elite company

    Zach Zdybel joined exclusive company when he became just the seventh player in Colac Tigers history to win three best-and-fairest awards, but the star ruckman says he doesn’t see himself at the same level as the past three-time winners.

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  • St Mary’s snap up former Saint

    Geelong league powerhouse St Mary’s say they’re rapt to have Birregurra premiership mentor Ben Boseley on board as senior co-coach for 2025.

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  • Locals shortlisted for awards

    Judges have shortlisted three coaches from the Colac district for this month’s AFL Barwon Community Awards.

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  • Depth set to help team climb up ladder

    New Colac women’s basketball coach Todd Klein is hopeful that pressure for spots could see the Lady Kookas climb the ladder in season 2024.

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