Articles by Ben Martin

  • Flag not driving Alvie stalwart

    Champion Alvie footballer Hayden Hickey says winning a premiership wouldn’t define his career with the Swans as he gears up for his 200th senior game tomorrow.

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  • Hamstring setback sidelines defender

    A hamstring injury is likely to sideline young Colac defender Will Parkhouse until finals, but a champion Tiger appears set to make his long-awaited return tomorrow.

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  • Concussion sidelines new Saint

    New Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says he is likely to lead the Saints from the sidelines next year with an ongoing battle with concussion set to put an early end to his playing career.

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  • Hassett good enough for VFLW, coach says

    A Grovedale women’s football coach says Colac export Taylah Hassett could easily mix it at VFLW level following her best season yet.

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  • Experienced Braves gearing up for first final

    The Colac Braves’ elimination final showdown with Bellarine in Geelong baseball will be a battle of youth versus experience, the Braves say.

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  • Birregurra rapt to reveal coach

    Birregurra Football Netball Club officials say they’re excited to announce Dave McNeel as their new coach for the 2025 Colac district league season, while a popular Saint will also take his first step into senior coaching.

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  • Star goaler to reach 300 games

    Around 30 years after making her senior debut, champion Colac district netballer Nicole Mitchell will notch up her 300th CDFNL A Grade on Saturday.

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  • Junior Tigers disqualified from finals

    The rollercoaster finals series for the Colac Tigers’ under-16 footballers has continued after the team was sensationally disqualified from finals this week.

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