Articles by Ben Martin
Sports stars shine in 2022
The Colac Herald has once again tackled the daunting task of naming the Colac district’s top sports stars for the year. With Australian representatives, state representatives and plenty of emerging young talent, it’s never an easy thing to do. See page 31 for more.
Late Alvie netball champion named best of past 50 years
Bec Finn has placed first on the Colac Herald’s list of the top 25 CDFNL netballers from the past 50 years.
Star Bomber one of the best
Rachel Rodger has placed second on the Colac Herald’s list of the top 25 CDFNL netballers from the past 50 years.
Talented Bomber boasted stacked resume
Narelle Frith has placed third on the Colac Herald’s list of the top 25 CDFNL netballers from the past 50 years.
Whitson respected as player and coach
Sue Whitson has placed fourth on the Colac Herald’s list of the top 25 CDFNL netballers from the past 50 years.
Young recruits to boost Imps
Colac Imperials coach Amy Ellis hopes the club’s massive crop of talented young recruits can lead the Imps up the ladder in years to come.
Champion Swan ‘a force to be reckoned with’
Sharon Hickey has placed fifth on the Colac Herald’s list of the top 25 CDFNL netballers from the past 50 years.
Western Eagles add young talent
The Western Eagles have continued their focus on the future with the signing of two talented young footballers.