Articles by Ben Martin
Coach commits as duo departs
Lorne netball officials say they’re rapt to have star coach Leigh Potter on board for a fourth season, but two talented Dolphins have parted ways with the club.
Star Rover to lead off the field
Colac Otway Rovers star Oaklee Balboni is set to kick goals off the field as well as on after taking on the club’s presidency.
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.