Articles by Ben Martin
Blues star rapt to see brother prevail
AFL superstar Charlie Curnow says he thought older brother Ed was the happiest he’d been throughout his football career after landing the Lorne Football Netball Club a premiership on the weekend.
Four changes but Alvie still too good
Not even four forced changes and coming up against the minor premiers could stop Alvie from winning this year’s reserves premiership.
Comeback stuns Saints coach
Even Birregurra co-coach Ethan Floyd says he had his doubts the Saints could come back and win when they trailed by three goals heading into the final quarter of Saturday’s under-18 grand final.
Young Roos relieved to cap off perfect year
South Colac coach Adam McNamara says relief was the overarching feeling as the Roos’ under-14.5 footballers put the finishing touches on their perfect season.
Saints celebrate after long wait
A 23-year drought premiership drought came to an end when Birregurra pulled off a major upset and ended Irrewarra-Beeac’s 2.5-year undefeated run in Colac district netball’s 13-and-under grand final.
Rising star nomination for recruit
Promising Colac netball recruit Mary Place has earned a nomination for Geelong netball’s rising star award following an impressive first season at the club.
Dolphins deliver 14th flag
Lorne premiership coach Ed Curnow says anything is possible when you’ve got a group of players that love coming together to improve their game.
Hard call for Lorne selectors
Lorne coach Ed Curnow made special mention of the unlucky Dolphins squeezed out of Saturday’s grand final team during post-game celebrations.