Articles by Ben Martin
Storm fails to stop young Redbacks
An Irrewarra youth girls’ cricket official says he’s never previously been part of a match called off due to lightning, as the young Redbacks recorded their first win of the season.
Half-century for skipper, two debut
Irrewarra women’s coach Bryson Hodge says cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis system has ensured his team returned to the winners’ list after a storm cut short its match against St Joseph’s.
Dolphin’s return in doubt
Geelong AFL officials have raised doubts about whether Lorne export Jack Steven could finish his career at the Colac district league club following his retirement last week.
Basketballers to announce plan to return
Colac Basketball Association will this week announce a plan to return to play following the latest easing of restrictions.
New contract for veteran Cat
Geelong has backed Birregurra’s Lachie Henderson to be part of its 2021 premiership assault after extending his contract for another season.
Cougars select four, promote teenager
Geelong Cougars have promoted Colac teenage rising star Zara Walters to their senior Division One side for the 2021 Victorian Netball League season, and she is among four from the Colac district who the club has signed.
Demons happy to wait for right coach
Otway Districts officials say the club is not panicking despite still being without a senior football coach.
Colac hopeful Allan will be available more often
Colac Tigers netball officials are hopeful a shake-up to the Australian Netball League could mean having access to star defender Brooke Allan on a full-time basis in 2021.