Articles by Alex Baird
Tigers secure state netball rising star
Colac will have another state netballer in its ranks after the Tigers secured emerging defender Indya Forde for the 2022 season.
Tough call for new Roo
South Colac netball leader Nicole Mitchell says talented youngster Jess Montano was torn about joining the Roos because of her strong ties with the Western Eagles.
Recruit loving life at Stoney
“It doesn’t matter who you are and what your background is, you’ve still got to adjust to the conditions.”
Stoneyford coach Matthew Love says he is still getting a kick out of plying his trade in the Colac district ranks.
Rovers coach keen to go again
Colac Otway Rovers coach James Gorman says he will “put his hand up” to lead the club for a third year in 2022 after watching his soccer players make huge strides in 2021.
Swan skipper edging closer to return
Alvie skipper Liam McGuane is edging closer to a return after featuring in a Division Two match during a marathon effort last weekend.
Redbacks bowlers lead club to T20 finals
Irrewarra has stormed into Sunday’s T20 finals following a spirted bowling effort against Alvie on Wednesday night.
Birre move brings back the spark for Burnett
In-form Birregurra cricketer Alex Burnett says he is starting to fall in love with the sport again after detaching himself following the loss of his dad, CDCA icon Rick.
Max makes his mark with Rockets
Warrion rising star Max Hutchinson had a dominant Youth Premier League campaign with the Barwon Rockets, matching state rising star Ollie Peake’s efforts with the bat.