Articles by Ben Martin
TOP SPOTS: First game for VFL footballers
COLAC duo Kane Leersen and Sam McLachlan will play their first practice matches of the football season tomorrow after earning VFL selection with Geelong.
FUTURE STARS: AFL scouts to target Birregurra forward
RENOWNED football talent scout Michael Turner has touted Birregurra key-position player Zach Zdybel as Colac district’s top AFL draft prospect this season.
CLAWS OUT: Cats strengthen list with new forwards
COLAC IMPERIALS officials are confident the inclusion of a host of forwards will keep the Imps a contender this season.
SHARKS BITE: Sharks end reigning premiers’ season
THE SEASON of Colac district cricket reigning premier Alvie is over after Apollo Bay made light work of the Swans in their semi-final clash.
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Bull rider eyes world title
COLAC bull rider Adam Hinkley has his sights set on a world title following his breakout season in the sport last year.
INJURY WAIT: Colac Tigers officials won’t rush defender
COLAC Tigers football coach Paul Lynch says he won’t push star recruit Stephen Salajan to be fit for round one.
GOLD MEDALIST: Athlete in top form ahead of nationals
COLAC para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe is in red-hot form in the lead up to next month’s nationals in Sydney after winning three state gold medals.
Tigers unveil heritage jumper
THE COLAC Football Netball Club has unveiled a new heritage and clash jumper for 2016.