Articles by Ben Martin
Junior footballers in interleague mix
NINE Colac Imperials girls footballers and five Colac Tigers boys have earned selection in AFL Barwon’s initial junior interleague squads.
Basketballer to represent country Victoria
Colac basketballer Lewie Varley will represent country Victoria for the first time in nine years this weekend.
Shooter earns a spot for Australian camp
Colac district shooter Daniel Demasi is on track for a bright future in the sport after earning selection in a national development camp.
Colac Tigers pair in state under-19 squad
COLAC Tigers footballer Zach Zdybel and Liam McCarthy have earned selection in Vic Country’s initial under-19 squad.
First-gamer injured during big weekend for debutants
The senior debut of Colac Tigers footballer Liam Loubey lasted just 10 minutes during a big weekend for debutants around the Colac district.
Trio hospitalised in bruising clash
Three Alvie footballers ended up in hospital following a bruising encounter with Lorne at the weekend.
Team runs in friend’s memory
A group of Colac friends will tackle the Great Ocean Road Running Festival each year in the memory of their “beautiful friend” Jess McGuane, who lost a battle with depression last year.
Late selection to join state football squad
Vic Country coach Matt Battistello says Colac AFL prospect Cooper Stephens forced his way into the state squad with eye catching performances after an injury layoff.