Articles by Ben Martin
Rookie athlete to run overseas
A Colac teenager has received invitations to compete in two international athletic competitions in the US and Canada this year despite having no formal training.
Ex-Tigers tipped to win medal
Football followers have tipped former Colac Tigers teammates Kane Smartt and Michael Bolitho as favourites to win this year’s Jack Mahoney Medal.
Falcon’s injury turns out to be broken leg
Colac footballer Cooper Stephens is likely to miss the opening month of the TAC Cup season after discovering his “corked leg” was actually a broken bone.
Returned footballers provide experience
The Colac Tigers have received a major boost on the eve of the 2017 season with the return of premiership stars Kaden Newton and Alex Adams.
Tiger to captain Falcons
Colac footballer Cooper Stephens will lead the Geelong Falcons’ under-16 team as captain for the first time this weekend.
Roo takes on coaching role
South Colac has appointed gun midfielder Luke Burnett as the club’s new assistant coach.
Key changes at Simpson ahead of season
A Simpson premiership player has returned on the eve of the 2017 season, while another is parting ways.
Colac umpire to officiate AFL Women’s grand final
COLAC umpire Lokky Harty history-making season has continued after earning selection to officiate the first ever AFL Women’s grand final.