Articles by Ben Martin
Siblings driven for success
The third generation of speedway drivers in Colac’s Balcombe family is showing plenty of promise, following success in a state series.
Braves have first defeat
The Colac Braves have suffered their first loss of the Geelong baseball season after rain forced an early end to their clash with Werribee.
Young Cats impress on debut
Teenage debutantes Lilley Ayres and Savannah Jenkin were shining lights on an otherwise tough day for Colac Imperials’ senior women’s football team.
Junior footy concerns grow as South pulls side
A South Colac junior football official says dwindling football numbers have become a community issue after the Roos were forced to withdraw their under-18 team for the remainder of the season.
Another blow for height stocks
The Colac Tigers’ height stocks have copped another hit with young Tiger Darcy Howard expected to spend a stint on the sidelines.
CDFNL club pulls under-18 football team
A Colac district league club has already begun planning for season 2022 after making the difficult decision to pull its under-18 football team this week.
Negative result a big relief for Tigers
Simpson Football Netball Club president Brad Smith says it was a massive relief to learn a potential coronavirus connection within the club returned a negative test result yesterday.
Tigers, Swans to decide when they will play
CDFNL chairman Peter Hickey says the league has left it up to Simpson and Alvie to determine when, and if, their round three matches will be played.