Articles by Ben Martin
New home, female teams on agenda
Introducing women’s and girls’ teams, boosting volunteer numbers, and introducing a five-year plan to find a home were among the major talking points at the Colac Otway Rovers’ annual meeting.
Mother and daughter team up on the court
Passionate Colac basketballer Kellie Edwards says she “never in a million years” thought she’d take the court with her daughter India.
Ladder spot fails to worry Kookas
Colac coach Jordan Lingard says the Kookas are not concerned despite their latest loss dropping them into eighth spot on the Country Basketball League ladder.
Timing was right for Zinger’s return
Alvie football officials say the timing was right for star ex-junior Jesse Williamson to make his long-awaited return to the club.
Swan to go down as one of league’s greatest
Alvie co-coach Dom Dare says his brother Levi will go down as one of the greats of the league, with the champion ruckman among three key outs for the Swans.
2010: Cricket match delayed after nasty head gash
Four stitches in the head of youngster Jesse Steenholdt were the salt in the wounds following Deans Marsh’s two Twenty20 losses.
League champion to play closer to home in 2025
A Colac district football great’s time in the league appears to have come to an end, with champion ruckman Levi Dare set to play closer to home in 2025.
Tiger to test himself
Simpson livewire Matty Drayton is set to test himself in the Hampden league next year after reportedly signing with Cobden, where he will also take on a junior coaching role.