Articles by Ben Martin
Braves survive scare to hold top-four spot
The Colac Braves have survived a major scare to hold onto their Geelong Baseball Association top-four spot.
CDFNL to stand firm on grand final date
CDFNL chairman Peter Hickey says the league will work with AFL Barwon to avoid a clash between CDFNL and GFL grand final days, “but we certainly won’t be changing our dates”.
Bombers re-appoint Parker
Irrewarra-Beeac has rewarded senior football coach Cam Parker for leading the Bombers from the bottom of the ladder to finals, re-appointing him for 2022.
Crucial clash ahead for Birregurra and Bay
Birregurra coach Glen Darroch says the Saints are eagerly awaiting clarification on finals dates as they prepare for their biggest game of the season.
Lang unlikely to qualify
Colac Tigers officials have conceded it’s unlikely that former AFL footballer Darcy Lang will be able to qualify for the Tigers’ finals campaign this year.
Family proud of new Olympian
The parents of Colac district Olympian Penny Smith say they have been overwhelmed by the community support for the star trap shooter, who they expect to have the 2024 Paris Olympics in her sights.
Export secures spot in VFLW decider
Colac’s Darcy Moloney and her Geelong teammates have booked a spot in this weekend’s VFLW grand final.
Meeting to lock in finals dates
Colac District Football Netball League chairman Peter Hickey says dates for the first round of finals are yet to be locked in, with a meeting to finalise plans this week.