Articles by Ben Martin

  • Magpie continues to grow with elite exposure

    A Collingwood coach says Colac netballer Brooke Allan’s game continues to grow with her exposure to elite opposition.

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  • Clubs hope coaches will boost junior numbers

    Two Colac district football clubs have gotten on the front foot with coaching appointments in a bid to boost their low junior numbers.

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  • Driver scores podium finish at national titles

    Simpson driver Tim Rankin has scored a podium finish at the Australian Formula 500 Championship on his home track.

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  • Injury fails to deter state team selectors

    Not even a serious knee injury could keep Colac cricketer Henry Melville from earning state selection for the first time.

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  • Local driver flying after 10-year break

    Simpson driver Tim Rankin says growing costs and injuries almost forced him to retire from speedway racing two years ago.

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  • Trinity dominates state finals

    Colac’s Trinity College has continued to be a breeding ground for elite cricketers, with two teams bringing home state titles from this year’s Woolworths Cricket Blast.

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  • Hawks mentor opts to coach closer to home

    Outgoing Apollo Bay coach Subali Armstrong says an opportunity to coach closer to home was part of his decision to decline his role with the Hawks for season 2020.

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  • Four big names to boost Apollo Bay

    New Apollo Bay coach Dion Lawson says the club’s latest crop of high-profile recruits will keep the Hawks in contention in 2020.

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