Articles by Alex Baird

  • Allan leads the way for Walters

    Geelong league’s new Rookie of the Year Zara Walters says she only has to look at Colac teammate Brooke Allan for inspiration during her amazing climb through the netball ranks. 

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  • Young Tiger tops Geelong

    Young Colac Tiger Abby Hay says having netball taken away from her last year was the inspiration behind an incredible 2021 season, which culminated in a league best-and-fairest win this week.

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  • Golfers rejoice return and green renovation

    Dreaded three-putts to finish a round of golf at Colac might become less frequent in the future after the club decided to upgrade its 18th green.

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  • Swan had unfinished business in state league

    Alvie young gun Lily Eldridge says she was desperate to get another taste of state league netball this year after overcoming a host of obstacles to finally hit the court with the Geelong Cougars.

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  • League honours for Tigers stars

    Teen Colac Tigers sensation Zara Walters is Geelong netball’s Rookie of the Year, while Brooke Allan has fallen one vote short of the league medal.

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  • Injuries and outs hit Swans

    Alvie will rely on its depth and returning cricketers this season with key Swans under an injury cloud and its reigning best-and-fairest departing to test himself at a higher level.

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  • Swans skipper commits despite setback

    Injured Alvie star Liam McGuane has his sights on leading the Swans during the second half of the cricket season after successful surgery from a footy injury with the Swans.

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  • Umpires export eyes 400 games

    Decorated Colac district football umpiring product Adam Coote says he’d go through it all again to keep his dream alive of becoming just the third boundary umpire to reach 400 games at AFL level.

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