Articles by Alex Baird
Experienced Roos back in the mix
Champion footballers Deon Oborne and David Dunne are set to come into the mix for senior selection with South Colac after they suited up in the reserves for the second time this year.
Thrillers delight Tigers coach
Simpson’s A Grade netballers provided their coach Bec Mitchell with another heart-stopper less than 24 hours after her brother and AFL footballer Gary Rohan kicked the match-winner for Geelong.
South still wary of premiers
South Colac coach Nick Lynch says Lorne is still capable of contending in 2021 after the back-to-back reigning premiers sent a scare through the Roos’ camp on the weekend.
Star Tiger’s return overshadowed
Simpson youngsters Lochie Hawkins and Matty Drayton overshadowed the return of key forward Nick Harding after booting four goals each in the Tigers’ big win over Otway Districts.
Teen Bomber stars on debut
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says teenager Mitch Thornton “delivered exactly what was expected” during his debut in senior football.
Falcons call on Birregurra livewire
Geelong Falcons coach Paul Corrigan says the club hopes Noah Allen can bring his x-factor to NAB League footy after the Birregurra youngster earned his long-awaited debut.
Break benefits South ahead of blockbuster
South Colac coach Nick Lynch says a host of key footballers have recovered from niggles during the break in a major boost ahead of tomorrow’s clash with reigning premier Lorne.
Tiger eyeing shock return from injury
Star Simpson forward Nick Harding says he is a genuine chance to make a shock return to football tomorrow, almost two months earlier than expected after having surgery to a broken arm.