Articles by Ben Martin
Roos prevail in backline battle
South Colac coach Nick Lynch says his team’s win against Colac Imperials was a “battle of the backlines”, as the Roos were able to pull away late in the low-scoring contest.
More debutants for in-form Tigers
Simpson had yet another debutant in its round three win over Birregurra, a former Saint and league medallist.
Young Kookas create history
A group of under-12 basketballers have created history becoming the first Colac girls’ side to finish the season ranked top two in the state.
Bay export to compete against nation’s best
Apollo Bay bowls export Craig Rippon is set to compete on the national stage for the first time tomorrow.
Fielding errors prove costly in Braves’ first game
Fielding errors and an understrength side have proved costly in the Colac Braves’ first game of the Geelong baseball season.
Perfect 10 for young trio
Three young footballers scored the perfect 10 coaches’ votes in the third round of Colac district football, including one in a losing side.
Scans reveal Roo’s fractured back
Young South Colac footballer Riley Mahoney says he was left in shock when CT scans revealed he had fractured his back in a tackle.
Simpson not putting ceiling on its season
New Simpson coach Daniel Beard says he’s not putting a ceiling on what his team can produce this year following its best start to a season in six years.