Articles by Ben Martin

  • Change tipped in footy’s top four

    IRREWARRA-BEEAC, Birregurra, Alvie and Lorne have consistently featured in the top four during the past three years – but players have tipped that to change.

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  • NBA players inspire basketballer

    Colac representative basketballer Michael Ritchie says sitting courtside to watch NBA powerhouse Boston Celtics inspired him to better his ability.

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  • Falcons impress in victory

    Colac and district’s contingent of the Geelong Falcons impressed in the club’s first TAC Cup match of the season.

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  • Veteran rider vows to return

    Veteran jockey Neville “Nifty” Wilson has vowed he will return to riding after fracturing his neck.

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  • Award for basketball service

    Colac Basketball Association’s Peter “Helmut” Foley still remembers turning up to the “sheep shed” to referee games of basketball.

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  • Basketball’s grand final hero

    Heroic moments rarely present themselves in sport but Hawks Magic teenager Sam Barrow has become a hero.

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  • Veterans prepare for new season

    Colac’s most senior football team is out to improve on its 2010 result when the veterans’ season kicks off this weekend.

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  • Flag-winners now trying out for Victoria

    Playing in City United’s winning under-14 grand final side was not enough success for Colac cricketers Jarrod Walters and Dylan Slater.

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