Articles by Ben Martin

  • McLachlan boots two in Lions debut

    Colac’s Will McLachlan has booted two goals in his first VFL game in Brisbane Lions colours.

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  • Whopper earns life membership

    One of the Simpson Football Netball Club’s all-time greats will receive life membership when he runs out for game 200 today.

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  • Car crash shapes Simpson coach

    Simpson football coach Daniel Beard spent six weeks having to learn how to walk again after he was almost killed in a serious car crash.

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  • Tiger still a state chance despite missing cut

    Vic Country’s under-18 coach says Colac’s Brady Hall could still play in this year’s AFL National Championships despite missing out on a spot in the final squad.

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  • Bulls to appeal after bid to join CDCA denied

    The Pomborneit Cricket Club is set to take matters further after South West Cricket clubs voted unanimously to deny them from leaving the league.

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  • State player boasts AFL traits

    Boasting a stack of AFL traits made Colac’s Ben Rongdit impossible to look past for state selection, Vic Country coach Paul Corrigan says.

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  • Saint flying after knocking back retirement

    Birregurra footballer Joel Hayward says he had all but retired at the end of the 2023 season.

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  • Stars return as Swans look to bounce back

    Alvie coach Shane Quick says star midfielder Chris Moreland and premiership defender Lochie Rosevear remain a chance to play tomorrow after they were shock omissions for their blockbuster clash with Lorne.

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