Articles by Ben Martin
Tiger working hard to return to the field
Colac Tigers officials say Kane Smartt could almost “swim the English Channel” but still isn’t quite ready to return to the field.
Favourite son plays game 250
Otway Districts have paid special tribute to one of their favourite sons following his 250th club game on the weekend.
Colac’s home-run win stripped away
An in-the-park home run victory has been sensationally stripped away from the Colac Braves in a devastating end to their clash with Ballarat Royals.
Juniors picked for state basketball tournament
Young Colac basketballers Bodhi Baker and Jayla Rodger have taken their first big strides in the state basketball pathway with selection in Basketball Victoria’s Under-12 Country Jamboree.
Lorne could cement top five
A Lorne win this weekend is almost certain to cement Colac district football’s top five but there are still plenty of ladder-shaping games remain-ing.
Race going down to the wire
Only 10 votes separate the top four players on Colac district football’s coaches’ MVP leaderboard with three rounds remaining, as a star Swan returns to the lead.
Finals almost certain after beating ‘Warra
Lorne coach Al Adams says he’s rapt the Dolphins have been able to respond to their critics, with a hard-fought win over Irrewarra-Beeac giving the club a big chance of ending its three-year finals drought.
Former Saint returns
Star export Jess McGlade made a surprise return for Birregurra’s clash with Alvie, but it wasn’t enough to get the Saints over the line.