Articles by Ben Martin

  • Coach of the Year a born leader

    It’s no surprise to learn that recently-crowned Cricket Australia Community Coach of the Year Jaccob Rodda began leading teams as a teenager.

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  • 2010: Game called off after horrific leg break

    Missing football and netball? So are we! Every week we will take our Football-Netball Time Machine back through history to bring you the biggest news from the coinciding date. The new feature will continue until football and netball returns.

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  • Spearhead shines at the Saints

    It’s been 27 years to the day since Birregurra coach Wayne Tyquin booted 24 goals in a win against Otway Districts to shatter the Colac district league’s goalkicking record

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  • Cyclists stay connected

    The coronavirus pandemic has failed to stop Colac’s cycling club from clocking up the kilometres, with members racing online from home.

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  • Saints leader suggests junior football carnival

    Birregurra officials have proposed a Colac district junior football lightning carnival to keep young players in the game if the 2020 season fails to go ahead.

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  • Coaches begin planning, but waiting for call

    Colac district football coaches have begun plans for a new-look training structure if 10-player trainings get the green light, but some remain wary that the season may not go ahead at all.

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  • Blue’s rise no shock to former housemate

    Carlton footballer Darcy Lang says no one within the club has been surprised by how well Sam Walsh has adjusted to AFL football.

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  • Velodrome upgrade still on track

    Colac Otway Shire Council says Colac’s upgraded velodrome will be ready for the summer cycling season despite a minor setback.

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