Articles by Ben Martin
Demons’ injury count keeps rising
Otway Districts coach Alan Alford fears his club could be cursed with four more players set for lengthy stints on the sidelines, after already missing 10 players for their bruising encounter with Irrewarra-Beeac.
Women’s teams on the agenda
Camperdown and Ecklin are among cricket clubs hopeful of launching women’s programs if a proposed South West Cricket women’s competition is to get off the ground.
Local cyclists avoid nasty fall
Colac cyclists managed to avoid any injuries following a nasty crash that resulted in a race being abandoned on the weekend.
Swan and Bomber pulling ahead
A Swan and a Bomber have opened up a strong lead at the top of the SportsPower Colac coaches’ Player of the Year standings after round five matches.
Alleged homophobic slur earns two-week ban
A North Shore footballer has accepted a two-match ban after being found guilty of “insulting language” in the Seagulls’ loss to Colac, alleged to be a homophobic slur.
Goal in final seconds lifts Lorne over South
A Jackson Bright goal in the final 20 seconds of the game has helped Lorne steal a memorable one-point victory over South Colac.
Breakthrough victory for Imps
A vintage performance from recruit Nicole Mitchell has led Colac Imperials to their first win of the Colac district netball season.
Eight majors for Tiger in dominant win
A career-best eight-goal haul from Colac footballer Adam Garner has put an exclamation mark on the Tigers’ big win over North Shore.