Articles by: Ben Martin
Roos excited for the future
South Colac co-coach Adam McNamara says he’s excited see what the future holds for the young Roos, after South booked a spot in its first junior grand final in 10 years o Saturday.
Swans put hands up for recall
Alvie’s Alex Williamson and Danny Allan pushed their cases for a recall for the Swans’ senior preliminary final team following starring performances in the reserves.
Alvie not panicking after defeat
Alvie co-coach Shane Quick says the Swans will refrain from overreacting following their stunning second semi-final loss to Lorne, in which the Dolphins booted the final six goals to steal a three-point win.
Key Saint could return for decider
Birregurra’s under-18 team could get even stronger for its grand final in two weeks with the potential return of the league’s leading goalkicker.
Hawks kick late gamewinner
A goal seconds before the final siren has lifted Apollo Bay’s under-14.5 footballers into an unlikely preliminary final from fifth spot.
Can rampaging Roos be beaten?
Is this the most dominant junior team in country football?
South rapt that new Roo put basketball on hold
South Colac will be thanking its lucky stars that rising star Bailey Mumberson put his fledgling basketball career on hold to have a crack at footy last season.
Young Dolphin happy alongside mates
Lorne rising star James Hughes says he hasn’t put any thought into trying to join his brother in the VFL ranks in the future.
Skipper enjoys climb from ninth to semi-final
Birregurra co-captain Paige Turner says not even she anticipated the Saints’ meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to semi-finalists this season.
Around ninety footballers suit up for Dolphins
Lorne reserves coach Sam Hazelman estimates the club has had nearly 90 footballers suit up for the Dolphins’ senior and reserves team this season, enough players for four teams.
New Imps coach keen to be around family
A desire to be back around his family is behind Bailey Scott’s earlier-than-expected return to Colac Imperials as the club’s new senior football coach.
Jamar not ruling out a return
Former AFL champion Mark Jamar says he hasn’t ruled out a return to Simpson next season after coming out of retirement to join the Tigers this year.
Soccer club’s Super Sunday a success
Colac Otway Rovers officials hope to host multiple Super Sundays a season following the success of the club’s inaugural event on the weekend.
Bomber confident he’ll be fit to face South
Star Irrewarra-Beeac footballer Cooper Stephens is confident he’ll be ready to go for Sunday’s knock-out semi-final after a mystery neck injury sidelined him for the first round of finals.
Roos to make adjustments
South Colac coach Brad Surkitt is confident his side can make the adjustments needed to beat Irrewarra-Beeac for the first time this season in Sunday’s knock-out semi-final.
Colac archers take aim on a former golf course
The Colac Otway Archers got to shoot on a golf course-turned archery range during a recent shoot in the Pyrenees ranges.
Roo’s report thrown out
South Colac defender Todd Baudinette is free to play in Sunday’s knock-out semi-final against Irrewarra-Beeac after his report for striking was withdrawn this afternoon.
South Colac to challenge defender’s ban
South Colac has confirmed it will appeal a one-match ban offer to defender Todd Baudinette following a three-quarter time melee in Sunday's elimination final win over Simpson.
Golf club closed after wild weather
The Colac Golf Club has closed its course for today due to damage caused by overnight wind.
Dolphins to be assessed ahead of semi-final
Lorne coach Ed Curnow says it's too early to say which star Dolphins could make their return for this weekend's semi-final showdown against Colac district football's minor premier Alvie.
Silvagni fails to rattle Dolphin
Lorne coach Ed Curnow has commended star defender Charlie McCartin for continuing to deliver under the watchful eye of AFL clubs, after St Kilda list manager Stephen Silvagni was spotted in the stands during Colac district football’s qualifying final on Saturday.
Eagles ready to take on powerhouse Roos
Western Eagles under-14.5 co-coach Elijah Reid has backed his young side to take it up to junior powerhouse South Colac this weekend.
‘Warra out to limit mistakes
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says losing star midfielder Cooper Stephens wasn’t the reason the Bombers fell short in Saturday’s qualifying final.
Coach reflects as reign ends
Outgoing coach Rowan McSparron says the Colac Tigers’ new coach will have a talented group to work with, after his six-year reign came to an end on Saturday.
