Articles by Alex Baird
VFLW grand final blow for Moloney’s Cats
Colac footy export Darcy Moloney’s dream of playing in a VFLW grand final in 2021 is over after this year’s decider between Geelong and Collingwood was cancelled.
Blue commits to Colac Tigers
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron wants VFL football to remain a priority for Cooper Stephens after he re-signed with the Tigers this week.
Mayor a hit at croquet club
Mayor Kate Hanson was a hit with Colac croquet players on the weekend.
Rooke’s arrival still sinking in for Demon
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell oozes positivity, but even he admits the thought of having former AFL star Max Rooke joining the Demons was farfetched.
Rowarth hopes rare group grows
Apollo Bay’s Alan Rowarth is among a rare breed of surviving Melbourne premiership players gearing up to watch the Dees aim to win their first flag in 57 years.
Sky’s the limit for Falcons rising star
A departing Darebin Falcons VFLW official says the sky is the limit for Apollo Bay’s Alice Caddy after how quickly she picked up the pace of state league footy.
Wood pumped ahead of second AFL grand final
Camperdown product Easton Wood says his teammates have raised the bar during their stunning finals campaign which has led the club to a second AFL grand final in five years.
Lynch and Price team up to take Stallions’ reins
Gun Colac cricket recruit Nick Lynch will have help from one of the region’s most respected football leaders when he takes on the Stallions’ captaincy this summer.