Articles by Ben Martin
Recruit to play despite broken bone
A star Birregurra recruit says that despite a broken wrist he still plans to play out the 2020 season if it goes ahead.
Otway Districts and Simpson teammate surveys
The Colac Herald surveyed footballers and netballers from the 10 Colac District Football Netball Leagues clubs about their teammates ahead of the 2020 season. The results run in Wednesday editions of the Colac Herald. Here’s what the Otway Districts and Simpson players had to say… OTWAY DISTRICTS FOOTBALL Player surveyed: Jordan Craddock, 25 Who will […]
Physio urges players to be wary of injury
A Colac physiotherapist and former football coach says footballers and netballers could risk injury if the sports return, even with a “mini pre-season” under their belts.
Eight-year plans leads Smith to Olympic Games
Colac district shooter Penny Smith was 17 years old when she put in place an eight-year plan to get to the Olympic Games. She said there has been plenty of times she considered giving up on her dream, with her Commonwealth Games snub the biggest blow. But after almost a decade, Smith achieved her goal and will represent Australia at next year’s Tokyo Games.
Upgrade to attract state’s up-and-coming shooters
Up-and-coming shooters from across the state can now come to Colac in a bid to take their shot to the next level.
Irrewarra-Beeac and Lorne teammate surveys
The Colac Herald surveyed footballers and netballers from the 10 Colac District Football Netball Leagues clubs about their teammates ahead of the 2020 season. The results run in Wednesday editions of the Colac Herald. Here’s what the Irrewarra-Beeac and Lorne players had to say…
Siblings dominate junior basketball awards
Colac’s McLachlan family has enjoyed a dominant season in Colac’s junior basketball competition.
2004: Future AFL footballer kicks five on debut
Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin celebrated his senior debut with a five-goal haul against Geelong West-St Peters.