Articles by Ben Martin

  • 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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  • 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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