Articles by Alex Baird
Resilient Tigers keep flag dream alive
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says his footballers’ resilience will get them through another lockdown as the club keeps it premiership dream alive in 2021.
Recruit a genuine all-rounder
Mum of three Rach Connelly is making her mark in yet another sporting code’s top grade in the Colac district, once again proving age is no barrier.
Swans’ title defence still alive
Reigning B Grade netball premier Alvie thought its title defence was in jeopardy after sitting outside the top five following Saturday’s final round.
Roos ready for another grand final assault
South Colac star Edwina Parker says a difficult initiation to senior coaching hasn’t put her off believing her netballers can reach yet another grand final from outside the top three.
Teen Tiger’s encounter with ex-Aussie star
Colac Tigers rising star Ava Cuolahan says going toe-to-toe with Australian netball icon Madi Browne was a moment she’ll never forget.
Eagles enhance junior reputation
Western Eagles have built a reputation for developing juniors in recent years, which will only be enhanced after this year when all three of the club’s underage netball teams will feature in finals.
Hawks pounced on star shooter
It’s now easy to understand why Apollo Bay coach Rhiannon White moved so swiftly to ring Monique Adams when she heard the champion shooter might be making the coastal town home.
Returning forward adds another dimension
Irrewarra-Beeac has found another avenue to goals on the eve of finals through returning footballer Patrick Lowery.