Articles by Ben Martin

  • Para-athlete eyes international stage

    COLAC para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe has set her sights on competing for Australia after reaching national qualifying times.

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  • Colac’s AFL stars prepare for grand final clash

    HAWTHORN captain Luke Hodge says teammate and Colac football export Joffy Simpkin’s preliminary final performance could secure his spot for the AFL grand final.

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  • Colac Herald Sports Mash – Colac Tigers grand final episode

    COLAC Herald sports journalists Ben Martin and Alex Baird cover the Colac Tigers’ grand final results, including the senior football team’s drought-breaking premiership.

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  • Tigers defy the odds to win first GFL flag

    THE COLAC Tigers have overcome the odds to break through and win their first Geelong Football League premiership.

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  • Workplace incident threatens man’s life

    Popular Colac sportsman Dan Casey will spend the next two to three months in hospital after suffering a potentially life-threatening foot injury.

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  • Supporters play part in grand final victory

    COLAC Tigers coach Paul Lynch says the support from Colac’s supporters played a big part in getting the Tigers over the line in the grand final.

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  • Reserves footballers fall short in decider

    THERE was no fairytale finish for Colac’s reserves footballers in their losing grand final effort.

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  • Milestone for Colac Tiger in grand final clash

    COLAC’S Lochie Veale says celebrating his 100-game milestone will be on the backburner this weekend as the Tigers look to win their first GFL premiership.

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