Articles by Ben Martin
Imps not giving up on women’s footy
Former Colac Imperials president Peter Lucas says the club won’t be chucking in the towel for women’s football any time soon.
Duo returns as baseballers win again
Colac Braves baseballers Matt Noonan and Simon Day both made successful returns from injury to help the Braves prevail in a “must-win” clash.
Netballers impress at carnival
The Colac district’s junior representative netballers will be primed for next month’s interleague matches after an impressive return to the Central West Association Championships on the weekend.
State title at home for youngster
Young Declan Kelly, 12, was Colac Otway Archers’ sole state title winner as the club hosted the Victorian 3D State Titles on the weekend.
Four players record perfect 10 performances
A record four players recorded perfect 10 votes from coaches in round seven of Colac district football.
Tigers not blaming outs for shock loss
Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron came out of retirement to play his first game in four years as injury and illness hit the club on the weekend, but McSparron made no excuses for his team’s loss to Geelong West.
Hawks prevail for new coach
New Apollo Bay coach Jarrod Wight says he was left inspired to come away with the Hawks “best performance of the season” following a tumultuous week off the field.
Tiger’s debut a rare highlight
A senior debut from young Tiger Sam Mulgrew was a rare highlight in Colac’s shock loss to Geelong West on Saturday.