Articles by Ben Martin
Head injury the only sour note
A head injury to star forward Zach Zdybel was the only sour note from the Colac Tigers’ dominant opening-round victory against Leopold.
Hawk in doubt after fracture
Gun Apollo Bay onballer Baden Dodd is set to miss this weekend’s blockbuster Coastal Cup clash with Lorne after fracturing his thumb in the Hawks’ win against Colac Imperials.
New coach follows father-in-law’s path
New Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron will follow in the footsteps of father-in-law Guy Permezel when he begins his coaching career with the club tomorrow.
Lorne lands recruit
Former Port Fairy grand final footballer Jake Hetherington is among Lorne’s latest key signings on the eve of its Colac district footballer season opener.
Ex-Tiger among hurt Bombers
Former Simpson footballer Grady Rooke is likely to miss three months of his first season with Cobden following surgery on a broken wrist, but the injury concerns don’t end there.
Season in doubt after early injury
South Colac officials remain hopeful that a serious shoulder injury to young gun Tom McKean in the Roos’ win against Irrewarra-Beeac won’t cost him his season.
Bombers legend to hang up boots
One of Colac district football’s most decorated careers has come to an end with Irrewarra-Beeac champion Khan Beckett hanging up his boots.
Nine clubs to field teams in all three junior grades
Colac district football officials say concerns about introducing a third junior age group have been unfounded, with nine of the 10 clubs indicating they will field teams in all three grades.