Articles by Alex Baird

  • Tigers leader likely to step down

    Simpson coach Bec Mitchell says she is likely to step down from the role, but hasn’t ruled out hitting the netball court for the Tigers in 2022.

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  • Doran living an Olympic dream

    Mark Doran never forgets sinking his teeth into Wayne McCarney’s story when the cyclist returned home to Colac as an Olympic bronze medallist.

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  • Strong finish has Imps optimistic

    An impressive three-week block during the second half of the season gave first-year coach Siobhan Casey enough evidence her netballers were on the right path.

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  • 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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