Articles by Ben Martin

  • They put me forward because of injury: Kelly

    Retired champion goalkicker Christian Kelly has revealed he may never have been a forward if not for an injury in the early stages of his career.

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  • Kids come first as Kelly calls time

    Champion goalkicker Christian Kelly says his children’s sport will now become his focus following his decision to retire from senior football.

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  • State selectors call on Jeffs

    A bronze medal at the Australian Champion of Champions has earned star Winchelsea lawn bowler Rhys Jeffs an opportunity to trial for state selection.

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  • Late point got Lorne ‘out of jail’

    Lorne captain Sean Smartt concedes his team “got out of jail” in its thrilling Easter win against Alvie, with a Lewie Hollmer behind in the final five seconds securing a one-point win.

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  • Premiers bounce back from shock draw

    Alvie co-coach Morgan Eldridge says her team learnt from its shock draw to kick off the netball season, responding with a 35-goal win against Lorne.

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  • Bombers win grand final with six players

    Cobden have capped off a stellar summer netball season with a grand final win, despite only having six players.

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  • State call-up for Gabbi

    State selectors have rewarded Colac Imperials’ Gabbi Featherston for her stellar season in the NAB League with Vic Country selection.

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  • Pennant golfers take winning form into Easter tournament

    Colac’s red-hot pennant golf teams will head into this weekend’s break unbeaten as they prepare for the city’s annual Easter tournament.

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