Articles by Ben Martin

  • Nephew inspires retired footballer

    Retired Colac footballer Kaden Newton says pushing his body through an incredibly gruelling 100-kilometre run is nothing compared to the fight that people affected by cystic fibrosis like his nephew Lakyn go through every day.

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  • Skipper says Lorne ‘not here to make up numbers’

    Lorne captain Sean Smartt is confident the Dolphins have bridged the gap between them and the top sides this year after falling agonisingly short of finals last season.

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  • Duo bound for Gold Coast

    Vic Country officials have confirmed two Colac district local footballers will make the trip to the Gold Coast for the next two games of the under-16 national championships following their impressive debuts in the carnival.

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  • Star Tigers set to return

    Two former AFL footballers are among three definite ins for the Colac Tigers ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster against Newtown and Chilwell.

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  • Honours for Colac young guns

    The future of sport in the Colac district looks extremely bright with two 10-year-olds taking out honours at the Colac Sportsmen’s Club.

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  • New leader in Player of the Year standings

    A new leader has emerged for the coaches’ Player of the Year award at the midway mark of the Colac district football season.

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  • Dare’s late heroics help Alvie overrun Lorne

    Alvie coach Joe Dare says his brother Lincoln “had no right” to mark the ball that led to his match-winning goal in the Swans’ all-time classic against Lorne.

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  • Roos’ injury list keeps growing

    A 10-year drought came to an end as Colac Imperials prevailed over cross-town rival South Colac, while the Roos’ injury woes continued.

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