Articles by Ben Martin

  • Rohan, forwards to play crucial role

    Geelong assistant coach Matthew Knights says Gary Rohan and the Cats’ forwards will play a critical role in tomorrow’s grand final against Richmond.

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  • Steven is Cats’ hard-luck story

    Lorne’s Jack Steven pushed his body to the limit in a bid to prove his fitness for tomorrow’s AFL grand final but has missed out on a call-up.

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  • Cats’ famous names remain

    Imagine, at 18 years old, walking out to pre-season training alongside Geelong AFL royalty like Gary Ablett Sr, Billy Brownless and recently-crowned Brownlow Medallist Paul Couch.

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  • Grand final wasn’t on the radar

    It’s fair to say playing in an AFL grand final didn’t seem like a realistic goal for Birregurra’s Lachie Henderson when Geelong threw him a lifeline in last year’s rookie draft.

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  • No reason clubs can’t start training: chairman

    Colac district league chairman Peter Hickey says there is no reason why football clubs should delay pre-season training, with the players’ mental health to benefit.

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  • Top shooters bound for Colac

    The region’s best shooters are set to flock to the Colac Gun Club for an annual shoot this weekend.

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  • Saint responds to omission

    A seven-goal haul from Dustin Walters is likely to earn the Apollo Bay export a quick recall into St Mary’s Premier league team.

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  • Family talks Cat out of throwing in the towel

    Cobden’s Gary Rohan might not be preparing for his third AFL grand final if his family hadn’t talked him out of giving up the sport 11 years ago.

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