Articles by Ben Martin
Roos to challenge star defender’s ban
South Colac football officials have confirmed they will challenge a two-week ban offered to defender Todd Baudinette which could sideline him for a potential grand final berth.
Tigers won’t dwell on defeat
Recently re-appointed Colac co-coach Darcy Lang says the Tigers have been quick to put their shock 45-point loss to South Barwon behind them with a huge list of potential ins for this weekend’s qualifying final.
Hard-fought win to inspire Eagles
A hard-fought qualifying final win has given Western Eagles’ under-18 footballers confidence they can upstage Colac Imperials for the first time this weekend.
Fourteen return to boost young Hawks team
Two weeks ago, Apollo Bay’s under-14.5 side took the field with a 7-year-old, now it’s playing off for a grand final.
Injury scare but Imps end drought
An injury scare to a star Cat was the only sour note from the Colac Imperials’ first finals win in almost a decade.
Bombers coach to miss
Irrewarra-Beeac will be without playing coach Cam Parker for today’s qualifying final against South Colac due to health and safety protocols.
Tigers lock in coaching trio
The Colac Tigers have locked in co-coaches Rowan McSparron and Darcy Lang for 2023, while champion ruckman Lochie Veale has re-committed as the club’s reserves coach.
Selection headaches causing coach stress
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says selection headaches have kept him up at night as he works out how to squeeze five players in for this weekend’s elimination final against Simpson.