Articles by Ben Martin

  • Hoopsters make representative camp

    THREE Colac basketballers will take the first steps to pursuing a career in the sport after gaining selection in a state-wide carnival.

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  • Sydney star’s first AFL grand final

    A CAREER-threatening leg injury was never going to stop Cobden AFL export Gary Rohan from competing in an AFL grand final, his family says.

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  • 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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