Articles by Ben Martin

  • Forward ‘unlucky’ to miss combines

    Geelong Falcons coach Dan O’Keefe says young Colac forward Adam Garner has been “very unlucky” to miss out on a spot at this year’s state combines.

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  • Duo invited to AFL state combine

    Colac district footballers Cooper Stephens and Cassidy Parish have earned invitations to test in front of AFL scouts at a state combine later this year.

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  • International call-up for umpire

    Colac football umpire Craig Kerr is getting a rare opportunity to officiate Australian Rules football at international level.

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  • Young Tiger and Eagle impress on debut

    Simpson’s Jack Hookway and Western Eagles’ Tom O’Farrell both made impressive starts to their senior football careers on the weekend.

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  • Outgoing mentor still keen to coach

    Outgoing Alvie coach Dan Casey has declared he is open to coaching opportunities elsewhere next season after the club announced it would not extend his contact for a third season in 2018.

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  • Saint ready to return after tattoo setback

    Birregurra ruckman Jimmy Bower says he is itching to return to the field tomorrow following a nine-week stint on the sidelines due to a premiership tattoo gone wrong.

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  • League investigating Facebook comments

    AFL Barwon is investigating a potential breach of its social media policy following comments about Colac District Football League umpires on Facebook earlier this week.

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  • Bombers coach re-commits for second year

    Irrewarra-Beeac Football Netball Club president Stuart Nelson says the club had “unanimous support” to re-appoint club champion Jason Cartwright for a second season as coach.

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