Articles by Ben Martin
Mai the bravest of them all
The Colac Braves say the memory of champion clubman Steve Mai spurred the team to victory in the first round of baseball finals.
Cobden rapt to end drought
Cobden co-coach Dan Casey says the Bombers’ return to Hampden league finals came ahead of schedule, ending a six-year drought.
Injury could sideline century goalkicker
Century goalkicker Dom Dare could be a shock omission for Saturday’s second semi-final against Colac Imperials, while a key Bomber’s season is over.
Walters in Australian squad
A starring performance at the Australian Netball Championships has earned Colac netballer Zara Walters selection in Australia’s 21-and-under squad.
Star Swan firing after late start
It’s hard to believe that Colac district netball’s new coaches’ Player of the Year winner Ruby Bowers didn’t take up netball until she was 19.
Demons face tough task to replace Rooke
Otway Districts club officials hope the club’s next senior coach will continue to build on the hard work started by AFL champion Max Rooke.
Professional fight for Demon
Otway Districts footballer Beau Fenton has found an interesting way to keep fit during the off-season as he prepares for his first professional boxing match this weekend.
Key players back in form
Lorne coach Al Adams says a host of Dolphins returned to form at the right time in the club’s elimination final win.