Articles by: Ben Martin

Local picked for state program
Colac cricket export Aanliya Cheeran has taken a big step towards state cricket after earning selection in Cricket Victoria’s Female Emerging Performance Squad.

Braves fight back for a draw
The Colac Braves fought from behind to salvage a draw in their potential finals preview against Corio on the weekend.

Thunder and lightning fail to deter archers
Colac archers braves electrical storms for the first time in recent history during a shoot on the weekend.

Season over for Bomber
The season is over for Cobden youngster Ryleigh McVilly following surgery on a serious leg injury the weekend.

Club keen to see more of emerging ruckman
Cobden football officials say they would play teenage debutant Flynn Penry every week if he was available, but don’t expect him to be.

Final-round blockbuster awaits
Colac district football’s top five is on track to come down to a final-round blockbuster between Simpson and Lorne.

Young Hawks test positive
Apollo Bay has encouraged anyone involved with the weekend’s junior matches to get tested after “a number” of young players tested positive to COVID-19.

Mulder one of the Swans’ best
Alvie coach Joe Dare says Lachy Mulder put in another blistering performance during a breakout season in the Swans’ dominant win over Apollo Bay.

Bombers win ‘against the odds’
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says the odds were against his side going into the final term against Birregurra on Saturday.

Strong finish lifts Tigers
The Colac Tigers put to bed a string of poor fourth-quarter performances during their dominant win over Bell Park.

Imps snag important win despite injuries
Despite being two men down, the Colac Imperials have pulled off a runaway victory in a potential finals preview against Simpson to all but secure their spot in finals.

Dolphins to return after a decade out
Lorne cricket officials hope their long-awaited return to the Colac District Cricket Association this summer could be the beginning of the club’s resurgence.

Milestone for fourth-generation Swan
It’s fitting that a fourth-generation Alvie footballer will celebrate 200 games on the same day the Swans commemorate their 100 years.

Take the horse to the footy
The Alvie Football Club was formed in 1922.

Coach full of praise for milestone man
Colac Tigers officials say they haven’t ruled out champion Tiger Travis Woodmason for a return to the senior ranks as he gears up for his 250th open-age game.

Hillman, Smartt a chance to play
Colac co-coach Rowan McSparron says Kane Smartt and Luke Hillman have been among players in contention for tomorrow’s clash with Bell Park after playing in the reserves last week.