Articles by Ben Martin
Coach backs grand final-bound Croc to step up
Port Douglas coach Brad Cooper says Alvie’s Lochie Rosevear is good enough to hold down a key defensive role in the Geelong or Hampden leagues.
Two clubs receive player points boost
Colac district league club Simpson is among two AFL Barwon clubs to receive an additional player point ahead of the 2021 season.
Exports help save Crocs’ season
COVID-19 had threatened to derail Port Douglas’s season before four Colac district exports arrived in July. Now the club is red-hot favourite to win a sixth flag in seven years.
Colac shooters claim bragging rights
Colac shooters are in red-hot form ahead of two representative shoots at the club, after claiming bragging rights against their rivals.
Colac athlete shortlisted for state award
Aspiring Paralympian Clint Pickin is shortlisted for a Victorian sportsperson of the year award.
Merrett steps up during tough season
Peel Thunder coach Cam Shepherd says Cobden export Jackson Merrett took his game to new heights after the WAFL club was stripped of its Fremantle-listed players this year.
Swan preparing for AFL Cairns finals
Alvie footballer Lochie Rosevear and his Port Douglas teammates will play for a grand final berth when AFL Cairns finals kick off this weekend.
Cats legend rapt for Henderson
A Geelong AFL legend says young footballers could learn from Lachie Henderson’s inspiring 2020 season.