Articles by Ben Martin
Floyd’s return on hold
Colac Tigers football remain hopeful of holding onto contracted player Ethan Floyd after he reportedly lodged a clearance to return to Birregurra.
Basketballers fall one game short of decider
Colac basketball coach Nathan Lemke says Mount Gambier showed why it has been so hard to beat for so long during the teams’ Country Basketball League semi-final.
Green calls time after 30 years
Thirty years of commitment to the Australian Open is set to come to an end following this year’s tournament for Colac’s Mike Green.
Medallist re-signs, while midfielder uncertain
Lorne football officials have confirmed two-time Jack Mahoney Medallist Mark McCormack is going around again, but another premiership star is undecided.
Surfing injury sidelines forward
The return of former Lorne premiership player Jared Matheson has come at a good time with star forward Lewie Hollmer likely to miss the first half of the 2020 season.
Anzac Day showdown called off
Two Colac district league football-netball clubs have reportedly canned plans to go head to head under lights on Anzac Day this year.
League pulls pin on Bendigo Country Week
A lack of numbers has forced the Colac District Cricket Association to pull out of Bendigo Country Week, depriving the league’s young players of the chance to test themselves against greater competition.
Young tennis ace earns ballkid gig at Australian Open
Aspiring Colac tennis player Riley Westlake will come face to face with some of the world’s biggest stars after landing a gig as a ballkid at this year’s Australian Open.