Articles by Ben Martin

  • Outbreak could delay cricket’s return

    The Colac District Cricket Association is facing the prospect of delaying the sport’s return this weekend, with at least three clubs having been affected by the region’s COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • Why Max picked the Demons

    Geelong icon Max Rooke says Otway Districts ticked all the boxes when he was looking to get back into footy after having a break following almost two decades in the AFL system as a player and mentor.

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  • Colac outdoor archery hub to double in size

    The Colac Otway Archers’ outdoor range is set to double in size in the new year after the club successful acquired new land.

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  • Hillman a hat-trick hero

    Colac district junior cricketer Anakin Hillman had an incredible start to his representative cricket career, taking a hat-trick in his first over.

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  • Media eager to see Cooper

    AFL Media has named Colac AFL export Cooper Stephens as the young Geelong footballer they’d most like to see debut this year.

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  • Pier to Pub to go virtual as COVID cases rise

    Organisers of the Pier to Pub have announced the iconic ocean swim will convert to a “vitual event” due to the developing COVID-19 situation, just days before the major Lorne event was to go ahead.

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  • Tons for Colac district duo

    Max Hutchinson and Micah Robb have both recorded tons to get the Colac District Cricket Association’s under-17 side off to the perfect start in the Barwon-Central Highlands Championships today.

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  • Lorne ruckman puts retirement plans on hold

    Two-time Jack Mahoney Medallist Mark McCormack has reportedly come out of retirement as the Dolphins look to bolster their list across both grades.

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