Articles by Ben Martin
Colac’s Hawk in decider
THE FAMILY of Colac export Luke Hodge say they are super proud of the Hawthorn captain winning a spot in his fifth AFL grand final.
Bombers injured, but win
COBDEN’S under-18.5 footballers have bounced back from a rocky start to win the Hampden league premiership, after two players wound up in hospital.
Son remembers champion footballer as a gentleman
THE SON of Lorne Football Club legend Mark Trickey says the community will remember his dad as “a gentleman who made everyone feel welcome”.
Stadium delays sideline young basketballers
ALMOST 200 young basketballers will be sidelined due to delays with Colac’s Bluewater stadium redevelopment.
Colac triathlete stars in world series final in Chicago
COLAC triathlete Craig Davis has overcome injury to win a third world silver medal at the ITU World Triathlon Series grand final in Chicago.
St Kilda delists Colac’s Simpkin
COLAC AFL export Tom Simpkin and the St Kilda Football Club will part ways after six years.
Apollo Bay appoints football co-coaches
APOLLO BAY Football Club has appointed former premiership football coach Craig Rippon and star midfielder Marty White as its new senior co-coaches.
Eagles end Tigers’ finals run
NEWTOWN AND CHILWELL has ended the Colac Tigers’ gallant campaign for back-to-back premierships.