Articles by Ben Martin
Consistency is the goal
Colac men’s basketball coach Liam McInerney says consistency from the current group could be the key for the Kookas to return to finals next season.
Mentor proud following first season back
Colac women’s basketball coach Troy Parker says he’s proud of how far his young side came during its return to the competition.
Blues hands Bay first loss since November
Winchelsea bowlers have proven the Weekend Pennant premiership race remains wide open after handing Apollo Bay its first loss since mid-November.
Star Tiger confirms departure
The Colac Tigers’ aspirations for a third-straight premiership have been dealt a major blow, with star defender Brooke Allan confirming she has parted ways with the club in a bid to lessen her travel load.
Mavericks sign star Tiger
New Suncorp Super Netball team Melbourne Mavericks have signed champion Colac netballer Brooke Allan as a training partner, the Mavericks have announced.
New guidelines for concussion
A former Colac district football coach and sports trainer says more can be done to teach youngsters to avoid head injuries, following new advice from the Australian Institute of Sport to increase the recovery period for concussions to 21 days.
Foundation Redback still having an impact
Irrewarra’s Ange Balcombe had thought her chances of playing cricket had passed her by.
Run to benefit footy clubs
Bragging rights and $3000 prizemoney is up for grabs for local footballers and netballers in this year’s AKD Otway Trail Run.