Articles by Ben Martin

  • Talented Dolphin debuts at 13

    Lorne youngster Emma Heathcote could be one of the youngest A Grade debutantes in Colac district netball history following an impressive first game on the weekend.

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  • Hawks gallant in heavy loss

    Apollo Bay coach Sophie Fletcher says she was proud of her playing group – including a 14-year-old debutante – for fighting to the end during a very one-sided loss to Alvie on the weekend.

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  • Demon debuts in late dad’s number 36

    Otway Districts retired the number 36 following the tragic on-field death of beloved captain Aaron Mahoney nine years ago.

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  • Premiership Swan up for the fight

    While most Colac district footballers will be looking to rest and recover following tomorrow’s matches, Alvie premiership player Harry Carmody will be stepping into the boxing ring for his first career fight.

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  • Colac star shocked to get Vixens spot

    Colac netballer Indya Forde hopes her unexpected call-up to be part of the Melbourne Vixens’ new reserves squad could be a step towards her dream of playing Suncorp Super Netball.

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  • Duo impresses as series wraps up

    A former and current coach of Colac’s Tobyn Murray and Will McLachlan says the pair continued to impress as the AFL Young Guns Series wrapped up on the weekend.

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  • Twelve nearing return for Dees

    Otway Districts coach Alan Alford says the Demons are staying positive despite their winless start to the year, with more than 10 players set to return within the next month.

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  • Swans to lose four

    The Colac Tigers will come up against a South Barwon side missing four of its key starters including a league medallist following the Swans’ bruising Anzac Day clash.

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