Articles by Ben Martin
Second perfect game comes as a surprise
Colac tenpin bowler Trent Matthews says he never expected to score one perfect game, let alone two.
Fenton’s first fight falls flat
Otway Districts footballer Beau Fenton’s debut fight ended in disappointment after his opponent was forced to withdraw from the clash.
Tigers dominate league awards
The Colac Tigers have dominated AFL Barwon’s junior netball league count, with two winners and two runners-up in their respective age groups.
Braves climb from fourth to reach grand final
The Colac Braves have booked the unlikeliest of grand final berths after upstaging a heavily-favoured opponent for the second week in a row.
League calls out booing, social media comments
Football supporters being urged to show respect for CDFNL teams on and off the field, after under-18s players were booed by a group of spectators after the siren on Saturday.
Injured Swans trio ‘given every chance’
Alvie Football Netball Club will give its injured star trio every chance to get up for the senior football grand final following a bruising semi-final win on Saturday.
Birregurra takes it right up to minor premiers
Birregurra has proven the battle for the under-14.5 premiership isn’t a one-horse race despite Irrewarra-Beeac booking a spot in its second straight grand final.
Hearing awaits
Two Colac district footballers are in jeopardy of missing out on their grand finals following reports on the weekend.