Articles by Ben Martin

  • Colac footy umpire suffers season-ending injury

    The Colac football umpires are still on the hunt for new whistleblowers, with a serious on-field injury ruling an experienced umpire out for the year.

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  • Season-defining match awaits Braves

    The Colac Braves could climb into Geelong baseball’s top four if they can continue their winning form this weekend.

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  • Wild weather fails to stop Colac archers

    Six Colac archers overcame one of the “windiest weekends in recent history” to score podium finishes at Donald’s annual two-day shoot.

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  • Newcomers claim darts title

    A team of Alvie footballers and cricketers has taken out Colac district darts’ A Grade title in its first season in the competition.

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  • Swan’s haul catches coaches’ eye

    Alvie footballer Dom Dare’s second 14-goal haul of the season has earned him the maximum 10 coaches’ votes in the Swans’ win over the Western Eagles, with his 73 goals ranked second in country Victoria.

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  • Demons optimistic drought could end

    Otway Districts assistant coach Beau Fenton says the Demons have the belief to end their 18-year finals drought this season following their second big upset win of the season.

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  • Eagles goaler injured

    The Western Eagles could be without in-form goaler Briea McLachlan for up to a month due to injury.

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  • Injury cloud hangs over Tigers

    A trio of Colac footballers have come away from Saturday’s win against Geelong West under injury clouds but co-coach Rowan McSparron remained hopeful they could be fit to play this week.

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