Articles by Ben Martin
Alvie still has room to improve
Alvie co-coach Jaymie Lowe says the club was pleased to return to the winners’ list on Saturday but concedes the Swans still have work to do.
Caller shares story to help others
One of the most recognisable faces in Colac district football says he may not be here today if a colleague hadn’t one day asked him “hey, are you all right?”
Saint happy to be back
Star Birregurra footballer Ethan Floyd could barely contain his excitement as he declared himself fit to make his long-awaited return from a ruptured ACL this weekend, using a few words that couldn’t be printed by this publication.
Locals impress at desert race
A host of Colac Motorcycle Club members made the six-hour trek north to tackle the famous Hattah Desert Race, with Colac’s Max Morley claiming a fifth-placed finish in his class.
Clubs excited to promote mental health cause
Birregurra Football Netball Club president Chris Mortimer says the Saints are rapt to support an important cause and host Colac district football and netball’s second Let’s Talk Round tomorrow.
Tigers accept call to throw out report
Colac Tigers officials say they have accepted the decision of AFL Barwon’s match review panel to throw out an incident involving an alleged hit on Tiger Aaron Walters, despite believing they had a case.
Young Demon not daunted by coaching call-up
New Otway Districts co-coach Jackson Paatsch says he’d always had an interest in stepping into coaching, but says he wasn’t expecting the opportunity to come this early.
Crucial clash awaits Colac footballers
Colac coach Rowan McSparron says the importance of tomorrow’s clash with Bell Park is not lost on the Tigers.