Articles by Ben Martin

  • Dolphin backs call for more showcase games

    Lorne captain Sean Smartt has joined a chorus of players to show their support for more showcase games following the success of another Easter weekend in the coastal town.

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  • Smith in form ahead of Olympics

    A gold medal finish at a national event has proven that Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith could be a major force in the women’s Trap at the Tokyo Olympic Games in July.

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  • Season in doubt for talented Dolphin

    A potentially season-ending injury to Lorne coach Carly Enticott has further soured the Dolphins’ opening-round loss, but helped the Dolphins uncover another gem.

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  • They put me forward because of injury: Kelly

    Retired champion goalkicker Christian Kelly has revealed he may never have been a forward if not for an injury in the early stages of his career.

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  • Kids come first as Kelly calls time

    Champion goalkicker Christian Kelly says his children’s sport will now become his focus following his decision to retire from senior football.

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  • State selectors call on Jeffs

    A bronze medal at the Australian Champion of Champions has earned star Winchelsea lawn bowler Rhys Jeffs an opportunity to trial for state selection.

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  • Late point got Lorne ‘out of jail’

    Lorne captain Sean Smartt concedes his team “got out of jail” in its thrilling Easter win against Alvie, with a Lewie Hollmer behind in the final five seconds securing a one-point win.

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  • Premiers bounce back from shock draw

    Alvie co-coach Morgan Eldridge says her team learnt from its shock draw to kick off the netball season, responding with a 35-goal win against Lorne.

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