Articles by Alex Baird

  • Demons coach to draw on advice from old mentors

    New Otway Districts coach Emma Hillman says a desire to draw on advice from celebrated mentors during her successful journey in the sport was a catalyst behind her decision to step into the role.

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  • Swans handle obstacles in their stride

    Alvie co-coach Morgan Eldridge says the Swans’ ability to overcome a host of setbacks to have an almost blemish-free netball season was nearly as satisfying as their premiership win.

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  • Clubs raise cap concerns

    Colac District Cricket Association club officials have raised concerns about putting their reputations on the line by signing statutory declarations as part of the Division One competition’s new salary cap.

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  • Finch fit for World Cup

    Colac’s Aaron Finch has landed in the United Arab Emirates confident he will be fit to lead Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup.

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  • Coach re-commits, hopeful recruits will follow

    Recommitted Apollo Bay coach Rhiannon White expects a host of her netballers to follow suit and sign with the club as the Hawks aim to become a force in Colac district netball.

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  • Returning Demon claims best-and-fairest

    Emerging Otway Districts footballer Jasper Coutts has capped off a successful return from a knee reconstruction with a maiden best-and-fairest crown for the Demons.

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  • Cricket facing potential delay

    Colac district cricket chairman Steve Millar concedes the 2021-22 season’s start date could be pushed back to November 13 as the state and region still grapples with coronavirus.

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  • Historic night for Bomber

    It’s scary to think Irrewarra-Beeac teenager Grace Garner is only going to get better after her historic year in Colac district netball.

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