Articles by Ben Martin

  • Family rapt for Matildas young gun

    Birregurra’s Archie and Theo Forssman have a special connection to the Australian women’s football team that has taken the country by storm, with their stepsister Kyra part of the side.

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  • Could we see Roo return to Cobden?

    Cobden champion Brett Taylor says he expects Ben Cunnington’s phone to be running hot following his retirement from the AFL this week, and says he’d love to see Cunnington back in the red-and-black in the future.

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  • Respected cricket leader excited about footy role

    One of the region’s most successful cricket leaders says he never had any aspirations to get into football coaching but said the opportunity was too good to pass up.

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  • Colac yet to learn the severity of Tiger’s injury

    Colac officials were still waiting last night to learn the severity of Frazer O’Gorman’s latest setback as they look to bounce back against Newtown and Chilwell tomorrow.

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  • Scot develops love of netball

    Scottish expat Shannon Russell says spending three months in Colac has led to a newfound love of netball that she will take back to her home country.

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  • Junior focus for Eagles

    The Western Eagles are set opting against playing their talented junior players as the club looks to cement its spot in under-18 finals.

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  • Birregurra surprises star with milestone celebration

    One of the most humble stars in Colac district netball is set to notch up an incredible 400th club game tomorrow.

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  • Pioneer reaches 150 games

    One of Colac district’s women’s football pioneers says it was a special moment to bring up her 150th game of football at the weekend.

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