Articles by Ben Martin

  • 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.

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  • 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”.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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