Articles by: Ben Martin
Injured but praised for team’s grand final win
Injured Birregurra footballer Flynn Darroch says the club still made him feel part of the team despite an ACL injury sidelining him from the Saints’ under-18 grand final win.
Swans securing signatures for 2025 season
Alvie football officials say they’re in a strong position to contend again next year with a bulk of their list already signed up.
McLachlan named in half-time sprint
The Colac district will have two representatives competing at the MCG today, with Brisbane recruit Will McLachlan set to take part in the half-time sprint during today’s AFL grand final.
Colac netballers land new coach
Colac Tigers netball officials are confident that Irrewarra-Beeac premiership coach Dave Boyce is the right person to lead the club’s developing young list from 2025.
Saint destined for big things
“I don’t think we’ll see too much more of Lewis at Birregurra. I think he’ll play Falcons next year and who knows where he goes from there.”
Swans knew Lew’s ability
A Sydney Swans coach says the club always knew what sort of ability Lewis Melican had if he could get his body right.
Medal win a major shock
Geelong netball’s newest A Grade league medallist Eliza Cahill says she thought her invitation to this week’s awards night was “just to make up numbers on the table”.
Hoopsters impress at state tournament
Three Colac junior basketballers have gotten their first taste of hoops on the state basketball pathway following Basketball Victoria’s Country Under-12 Jamboree this week.
Tigers wait to make call on injured defender
The Colac Tigers were set to give experienced defender Tania Du Plessis up until tonight to prove her fitness ahead of tomorrow’s B Grade grand final.
Star Tiger named top rookie
The Geelong Football Netball League has recognised the incredibly bright future of Colac footballer Tobyn Murray, as he was last night crowned the league’s Rookie of the Year.
Skipper almost sat out
Lorne captain Sean Smartt has revealed a torn ligament during the week almost ruled him out of winning a fourth premiership with the club.
Unexpected premiership for champion forward
Lorne premiership forward Jackson Bright says winning a premiership with the Dolphins has been an unexpected bonus after coming out of retirement to have a kick with some mates this year.
Medallist feared he might miss decider
Best-on-ground medallist Sam Torpy concedes he had fears he may not squeeze his way back into Lorne’s team for finals.
Bragging rights for star recruit
Star Lorne recruit Charlie McCartin claimed bragging rights as the only senior premiership player in his family on the weekend, a title he may not hold for much longer.
Football return wasn’t on ex-coach’s radar
Former Lorne coach Al Adams never expected to return to the field let alone play in another premiership.
Family tradition rolls on
He’s got a long way to go to catch up to his dad in terms of premierships, but Lorne’s Richard White is on his way.
Coach backs delisted Hawk, while Cat not offered contract
A Hawthorn assistant coach believes Colac’s Cooper Stephens still has plenty to give at AFL level despite being delisted by the Hawks.
Future’s bright for talented Tigers
Their A Grade netballers might have fallen short of a three-peat this season, but Colac Tigers netball coach Courtney Cuolahan says the club’s B Grade team reaching a grand final proves the future is still bright for the club.
Blues star rapt to see brother prevail
AFL superstar Charlie Curnow says he thought older brother Ed was the happiest he’d been throughout his football career after landing the Lorne Football Netball Club a premiership on the weekend.
Four changes but Alvie still too good
Not even four forced changes and coming up against the minor premiers could stop Alvie from winning this year’s reserves premiership.
Comeback stuns Saints coach
Even Birregurra co-coach Ethan Floyd says he had his doubts the Saints could come back and win when they trailed by three goals heading into the final quarter of Saturday’s under-18 grand final.
Young Roos relieved to cap off perfect year
South Colac coach Adam McNamara says relief was the overarching feeling as the Roos’ under-14.5 footballers put the finishing touches on their perfect season.
Saints celebrate after long wait
A 23-year drought premiership drought came to an end when Birregurra pulled off a major upset and ended Irrewarra-Beeac’s 2.5-year undefeated run in Colac district netball’s 13-and-under grand final.
Rising star nomination for recruit
Promising Colac netball recruit Mary Place has earned a nomination for Geelong netball’s rising star award following an impressive first season at the club.
