Articles by Ben Martin

  • Defence a focus for Colac coach

    Returned Colac basketball coach Jordan Lingard hopes becoming “a defensive menace” will help the Kookas’ men’s team return to the top of the standings in 2024.

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  • Star Dolphin yet to decide future

    One of the most intriguing AFL prospects in the country says he hasn’t put any thought into where he’ll be playing football in 2025.

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  • Kookas to unveil new youngsters

    Ten basketballers will make their Country Basketball League debuts with the Colac Kookas when the season kicks off this weekend.

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  • Foley ‘stiff to miss medal’

    Champion Richmond footballer Matthew Richardson admitted he might have stolen a best-and-fairest award off one of Colac’s greatest football exports during his visit to the town.

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  • Swans fall short but community still proud

    Former Birregurra Football Netball Club president John Cotton says the community is incredibly proud of export Lewis Melican despite his Sydney Swans falling short in Saturday’s AFL grand final.

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  • Tiger getting better with age

    Former Birregurra coach Paul Lynch says his old Saints teammate Steven Salajan is “getting better with age” after the pair led Thomson to a Geelong district league premiership this month.

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  • Injured but praised for team’s grand final win

    Injured Birregurra footballer Flynn Darroch says the club still made him feel part of the team despite an ACL injury sidelining him from the Saints’ under-18 grand final win.

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  • Swans securing signatures for 2025 season

    Alvie football officials say they’re in a strong position to contend again next year with a bulk of their list already signed up.

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