Articles by Ben Martin

  • Skipper almost sat out

    Lorne captain Sean Smartt has revealed a torn ligament during the week almost ruled him out of winning a fourth premiership with the club.

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  • Unexpected premiership for champion forward

    Lorne premiership forward Jackson Bright says winning a premiership with the Dolphins has been an unexpected bonus after coming out of retirement to have a kick with some mates this year.

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  • Medallist feared he might miss decider

    Best-on-ground medallist Sam Torpy concedes he had fears he may not squeeze his way back into Lorne’s team for finals.

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  • Bragging rights for star recruit

    Star Lorne recruit Charlie McCartin claimed bragging rights as the only senior premiership player in his family on the weekend, a title he may not hold for much longer.

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  • Football return wasn’t on ex-coach’s radar

    Former Lorne coach Al Adams never expected to return to the field let alone play in another premiership.

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  • Family tradition rolls on

    He’s got a long way to go to catch up to his dad in terms of premierships, but Lorne’s Richard White is on his way.

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  • Coach backs delisted Hawk, while Cat not offered contract

    A Hawthorn assistant coach believes Colac’s Cooper Stephens still has plenty to give at AFL level despite being delisted by the Hawks.

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  • Future’s bright for talented Tigers

    Their A Grade netballers might have fallen short of a three-peat this season, but Colac Tigers netball coach Courtney Cuolahan says the club’s B Grade team reaching a grand final proves the future is still bright for the club.

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