Articles by Ben Martin

  • Siblings dominate junior basketball awards

    Colac’s McLachlan family has enjoyed a dominant season in Colac’s junior basketball competition.

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  • 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.

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  • 1995: Match called off after players, spectators involved in melee

    Incidents described by CDFL president Ged Edwards as “bringing the league and football into disrepute” unfolded at Winchelsea on Saturday during the home team’s clash with Alvie.

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  • 2011: Tiger sent off for mohawk

    Brawling, striking and umpire abuse – all things that can get a footballer sent from the field. A dangerous hairstyle has become the latest addition to that list.

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  • 2009: Baker’s dozen for star Saint

    Thirteen has become the magic number for Birregurra full forward Mark Whelan who helped break the Saints hoodoo against Forrest at the weekend.

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  • 2008: Future premiership Tiger makes senior debut

    Simpson under-17 shooter Sophie Cronin made her senior debut to help the Tigers to a 38-goal victory.

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  • Footballer’s loving family ensures his memory lives on

    Colac’s Emma Craddock says it would be impossible to ever forget her partner and Otway Districts footballer Aaron “Bill” Mahoney, as their two children Asha, 7, and Toby, 5, become more and more like him each day. A beloved son, brother and partner, and loving father, tomorrow marks five years since Aaron’s tragic on-field death.

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  • Tigers stay connected online with trick shots

    Simpson footballers and netballers have found a way to keep their skills up while also keeping connected online.

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