Articles by Ben Martin

  • Tiger almost missed out on flag

    Colac premiership footballer Al Adams has revealed an ongoing injury almost forced him to pull the pin on footy before the Tigers’ 2014 grand final win – but 10 years later he is enjoying a successful return to the field.

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  • Club excited to see swimming take centre stage

    Colac Swimming Club president Jeremy Barren says seeing the rise in swimming coverage during the Olympics has been exciting for the club’s young swimmers.

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  • Coach hails premiership players for longevity

    Colac coach Rowan McSparron says 2014 premiership players Lachie Simpkin and Ryan Monaghan still playing regular senior footy in the Geelong league is a testament to their professionalism.

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  • Talented Roo’s season over

    South Colac football officials have confirmed an ongoing knee issue has ruled Tom McKean out for the remainder of the season.

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  • Maximum votes for Tiger and Roo

    A talented Tiger and Roo have earned maximum votes in round 14 of Colac district netball, as the race for the SportsPower Colac coaches MVP shapes as a battle between two.

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  • Swans hopeful star can return

    Alvie netball officials have their fingers crossed that star midcourter Chelsea Hillman could return for finals, following fears a serious arm injury could have sidelined her for the year.

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  • Demon’s return delayed

    The weekend’s poor weather conditions have delayed the long-awaited return of Otway Districts’ Pat Silo from 15 months on the sidelines for at least another week.

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  • Young Stathi the hero following goal after the siren

    Young Colac Tiger Stathi Papafotis lived out every footballer’s dream with a goal after the siren to win his team a game.

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