Articles by Ben Martin

  • Three-week ban for match official

    Colac district football chairman Peter Hickey says a three-week ban for a Lorne match official is a reminder that umpire abuse will not be tolerated by anyone.

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  • Skull fractures fail to stop young Falcon

    One of the Colac district’s best young football prospects says having his skull fractured in a tackle hasn’t deterred him from returning to the sport later this year.

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  • Locals dominate junior carnival

    Colac district’s junior footballers have enjoyed dominant performances representing the Barwon region at this year’s V-Line Cup, their coach says.

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  • State netballer on track for medal

    Kawarren export Ryan Towers is on track for a medal at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association national championships this week.

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  • Archer on track for Grand Master status

    Colac’s Chris Whitewood is on track to become Victoria’s first archer in 15 years to achieve a rare feat.

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  • Swans rise after COVID hits

    Even a player with a torn ACL stepped up to help Alvie hold on for a thrilling win against Lorne following the Swans’ recent COVID outbreak.

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  • Imps consider football merger

    Colac Imperials’ women’s football team is reportedly considering a merger in a bid to continue to provide football opportunities to local women.

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  • Improving Dolphins get breakthrough victory

    New Lorne netball coach Leigh Potter says her team’s breakthrough win against a finals contender is a big step in the right direction.

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