Articles by Ben Martin
Former AFL player lifts Otway to win
Otway Districts officials say there was a buzz around the club with the return of former AFL footballer Dean Towers.
Imps down Lorne to end eight-year finals drought
Colac Imperials coach Amy Ellis says she believed her team deserved to play finals this year after the club ended its eight-year drought on the weekend.
Tigers too good for Joeys
The Colac Tigers overcame a slow start and “trying conditions” to defeat St Joseph’s in their second-last game of the regular season.
Muddy comeback for former Dee
Former AFL footballer Dean Towers got a welcome return to country footy as Otway Districts prevailed over Simpson in one of the muddiest games of the year.
Debutants make impact
Colac Tigers officials say the club’s newest debutants Brady Hall and Max Buchanan both had an impact in the Tigers’ win over St Joseph’s.
Western Eagles send coach out on a high
The Western Eagles survived a major scare from Apollo Bay to send coach Craig Hardingham out on a high, in a fiery match in which “about six” yellow cards were handed out.
Young duo to debut for Colac
The Colac Tigers have called on teenage duo Brady Hall and Max Buchanan to debut in tomorrow’s big clash with St Joseph’s.
Otway’s star AFL export always wanted to return
Dean Towers says returning to Otway Districts and leading the club to a premiership after his AFL career had always been a dream of his, but says tomorrow’s clash will likely be his last.