Articles by Ben Martin
South Colac coach cleared of skull fracture
South Colac playing-coach Josh Black has returned home from hospital after doctors cleared him of any skull fractures following an incident in the Roos’ semi-final win.
Freak accidents fail to stop junior team
A freak run of accidents outside of football has failed to stop Colac Tigers’ under-19 side from claiming an against-the-odds qualifying final victory.
Drought is over after 30 years
A 30-year drought came to an end when Irrewarra-Beeac’s under-17.5 footballers booked their spot in the grand final.
Dolphin returns for sons
Lorne struck gold when triple-premiership hero Sam Parsons wandered back into the club five rounds into the season.
Resilient Tiger takes long road to 200 games
Champion Colac footballer has taken the long road to 200 games after battling a host of long-term injuries throughout his career.
Sisters to share special day
Colac Imperials rising star Kaila Morris says playing alongside her younger sister will make her first football grand final appearance even more special.
Ethiopian-born Swan wins league count
Newly crowned Colac district football best-and-fairest winner Jal Makuey had never heard of Australian Rules football until his family migrated to Australia in 2008.
Red Sox headline big weekend
A come-from-behind grand final victory to junior team Red Sox was part of a big weekend for Colac baseball.