Articles by Ben Martin
Dad’s new lease on life
It’s been eight months since Colac district sportsman Jordan Keast attempted to take his own life following an ongoing battle with depression. The 29-year-old has opened up to the Colac Herald about his battle in a bid to help others, and help break the stigma that clings to talking about mental health.
Ground ready to go after match was abandoned
Officials expect Western Oval to be fit for this weekend’s cricket matches after a bad combination of scheduled treatment and rain
led to a Division One match being abandoned.
Anyone for tennis?
The Colac Herald’s new tennis Q&A feature. This week we play a couple of sets with Barongarook’s Riley Thompson.
Two more guns to boost Alvie
Alvie looks set to boast the strongest midfield in Colac district football next season following the major signings of former Swans Kaden Newton and Ben Lynch.
Archers finish year on high note
The Colac Otway Archers have dominated the first representative tournament in eight months, with all four competitors scoring podium finishes.
Senior list resembles junior premiership side
Alvie’s senior team could resemble its junior premiership sides of the mid-2000s following its latest recruiting campaign.
Langdon to replace Hodge as Redbacks coach
A mutual decision to part ways with coach Bryson Hodge has paved the way for Irrewarra Cricket Club to appoint its first female senior coach.
Two youngsters debut for Redbacks
Two more young Irrewarra cricketers have made their debuts in the Redbacks’ regional competition team.