Articles by Ben Martin

  • 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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  • Swan stars in win over Lorne

    Only one netballer earned maximum SportsPower Colac coaches’ votes during an even round of Colac district netballer. Star Swan Ruby Bowers was the only player to receive three votes from both coaches after leading the Seans to victory against Lorne. See below for all the round 17 votes. The leaderboard will remaining hidden until a […]

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  • Big night for Colac export

    Colac export Taylah Hassett has had a successful night at AFL Barwon’s female football awards night, finishing top three in the league medal count and earning Team of the Year honours.

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  • Alvie defender to make shock return, 10 re-sign

    Alvie co-coach Dom Dare says he thought Liam Mulder’s season was over when he was taken to hospital with a lacerated kidney last month. But the premiership defender will make a “miraculous” return to the field this weekend.

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