Articles by Ben Martin

  • Hot weather denies premiers grand final shot

    Barongarook Birnam captain Kallan Thompson says his team has been left disappointed after the weekend’s total fire ban denied his team a chance to defend its A Grade title in Polwarth district tennis.

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  • Broken leg fails to stop dedicated Colac archer

    Champion Colac archer Lorraine Black has made a successful return to the sport five months after a serious leg break threatened her career in the sport.

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  • Pelican, 46, stars in grand final

    It’s not often you see a 46-year-old crowned man of the match in a Division One grand final, but Bookaar president Eddie Lucas says there’s something special about champion batsman Simon Baker.

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  • Last-minute return for Birregurra star

    Birregurra has landed one of the recruits of the season just over a week before the opening round, with favourite son Ethan Floyd committing to his home club in 2023.

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  • Verdict in for Stoneyford players

    Two Stoneyford cricketers have earned two-match suspended sentences and the club has copped a $500 fine following an incident in February.

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  • History for young Colac archer

    Colac’s Toby Jacques has created history after becoming the first Colac archer ever to record a perfect round in competition.

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  • Girls’ Auskick program a huge success

    The overwhelming success of a new girls-only Auskick program has officials optimistic about the future of girls’ football in Colac, while an under-14 girls’ team appears a possibility this season.

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  • Family affair at Bookaar

    Twenty years after playing in a premiership with his dad and two brothers, Bookaar champion Simon Baker has an incredible chance to share a flag with his two sons.

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