Articles by Ben Martin
McLachlan named in half-time sprint
The Colac district will have two representatives competing at the MCG today, with Brisbane recruit Will McLachlan set to take part in the half-time sprint during today’s AFL grand final.
Colac netballers land new coach
Colac Tigers netball officials are confident that Irrewarra-Beeac premiership coach Dave Boyce is the right person to lead the club’s developing young list from 2025.
Saint destined for big things
“I don’t think we’ll see too much more of Lewis at Birregurra. I think he’ll play Falcons next year and who knows where he goes from there.”
Swans knew Lew’s ability
A Sydney Swans coach says the club always knew what sort of ability Lewis Melican had if he could get his body right.
Medal win a major shock
Geelong netball’s newest A Grade league medallist Eliza Cahill says she thought her invitation to this week’s awards night was “just to make up numbers on the table”.
Hoopsters impress at state tournament
Three Colac junior basketballers have gotten their first taste of hoops on the state basketball pathway following Basketball Victoria’s Country Under-12 Jamboree this week.
Tigers wait to make call on injured defender
The Colac Tigers were set to give experienced defender Tania Du Plessis up until tonight to prove her fitness ahead of tomorrow’s B Grade grand final.
Star Tiger named top rookie
The Geelong Football Netball League has recognised the incredibly bright future of Colac footballer Tobyn Murray, as he was last night crowned the league’s Rookie of the Year.