Articles by Ben Martin
Club-aligned junior competition to grow game
AFL Barwon officials hope new club-aligned under-10 and under-12 football teams will help grow participation numbers long term.
Volunteers save Easter tournament
The Colac Golf Club has praised the volunteers who stepped in to ensure its annual Colac Toyota Easter Tournament went ahead despite a heavy downpour of rain putting the event in jeopardy.
Cat records perfect performance in Easter showdown
Colac Imperials’ Campbell Scott has climbed into third spot in the Colac Herald’s coaches’ Player of the Year standings following his perfect 10 performance on Friday night.
Imps win a Good Friday classic
Campbell Scott and Stewy McCann have led the Colac Imperials to an all-time classic win in the first Good Friday showdown against Alvie.
Perfect games for Swan and Demon
An Otway Districts goaler and Alvie recruit both scored maximum votes in the eyes of coaches in round one of Colac district netball.
Tigers named top team of 2022
Colac Sportsmen’s Club officials say it was an easy decision to award Colac’s premiership drought-breaking netballers as the top team of 2023.
Imps skipper in mix after wasp attack
Colac Imperials skipper Jeremy Spokes is likely to make his season debut in this weekend’s Good Friday showdown after missing the Imps’ season opener due to a wasp attack.
National recognition for athlete
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe has earned recognition for her achievements and participation in major Australian sporting events.