Articles by Ben Martin
Falcons to open season in Colac
An injury is likely to sideline Colac’s Brady Hall for the Geelong Falcons’ season opener in Colac this weekend.
Spirit’s grand final win caps off perfect season
Demons Spirit put the finishing touches on a perfect season in Colac’s senior women’s basketball competition this week.
Three Cats named in coaching panel
The Colac Imperials will have no shortage of leaders this season with Mick Foster, Stewy McCann and returning George Steven to be part of a new-look coaching panel in 2023.
GP hopes clubs are taking concussion seriously
Colac GP and former South Colac premiership player Ian Scoble hopes country clubs are taking concussion seriously, with serious fears for the long-term effects on local players, and says it’s only a matter of time until lawsuits begin to filter into local leagues.
Stoneyford eager to clear names
The Stoneyford Cricket Club is looking into appealing a second sanction handed to them following an incident in February, while also making a complaint to Cricket Victoria for “discrimination”.
Tiger makes history in decider
Simpson cricketer Shae De Francesco says her jaw dropped when officials read her name as the best-on-ground medallist in the Tigers’ Division Two men’s grand final win against Boorcan, likely creating history.
Finch to captain US cricket team
Champion Colac cricket export Aaron Finch is set to be part of the first Major League Cricket T20 competition in the US.
Recruit impresses in first hit-out
New Colac footballer Jarrod Walters has impressed in his first hit-out since his return to the Tigers, while the club has settled on a new starting ruckman.