Articles by Alex Baird

  • Giant’s verdict a reminder for all footballers

    Colac district football umpires boss Craig Kerr says officials have cracked down on umpire mistreatment this year, with the issue once again in the national spotlight following GWS star Toby Greene’s controversial incident.

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  • Heartstopper for Swan’s family

    Only of Birregurra’s Melican household could watch as son and Sydney Swans defender Lewis had one of his best outings in the AFL to almost will his side over the line in an elimination final.

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  • Bomber’s new lease on life

    Irrewarra-Beeac star Courtney Garner’s decision to turn things around during the height of the coronavirus pandemic has been lifechanging on and off the netball court in 2021.

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  • Buddha announcement a boost for league, says Tiger

    Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says having a name like AFL legend Garry Hocking in the Geelong league’s coaching ranks is a major boost for the competition.

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  • New-look Saints show promise

    Narrow losses to finals teams on three separate occasions has Birregurra coach Saskia Rowan brimming with confidence the Saints can climb up the A Grade netball ranks next year.

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  • Blues embrace Bomber’s rise to All-Australian

    Winchelsea’s Daniel Greskie says its footy community is having flashbacks of Darcy Parish dominating the midfield at junior level with the Blues during his All-Australian season with Essendon this year.

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  • League ensures netball side’s won’t be short

    CDFNL chairman Peter Hickey says league officials will ensure clubs have no shortage of players in netball finals after concerns surrounding player qualification rules.

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  • Young Tiger’s remarkable result in league count

    Concussion and missed games of footy due to playing up an age level have failed to stop respected young Colac Tigers leader George Melville from almost claiming a league best-and-fairest.

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