Articles by Alex Baird

  • Rovers remain hopeful

    Colac Otway Rovers president Tom Davis says his players are eager for an extension to the soccer season after enjoying their first win in almost two years before last week’s lockdown.

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  • Maloney returns to winners’ list after premiership season

    Colac horseracing export Ryan Maloney rode a winner returning from a knee injury he carried during a memorable season in Queensland. Moloney claimed Brisbane’s Jockey’s Championship for the 2020-21 season, which wrapped up last month. The 36-year-old rode an incredible 77 winners over the 12-month period, landing a win in at least one in every […]

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  • Finch on track for World Cup

    Australian cricket officials have backed Colac district export Aaron Finch to be fit to lead the nation at October’s Twenty20 World Cup, despite the star batsman recovering from knee surgery.

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  • Resilient Tigers keep flag dream alive

    Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says his footballers’ resilience will get them through another lockdown as the club keeps it premiership dream alive in 2021.

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  • Recruit a genuine all-rounder

    Mum of three Rach Connelly is making her mark in yet another sporting code’s top grade in the Colac district, once again proving age is no barrier.

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  • Swans’ title defence still alive

    Reigning B Grade netball premier Alvie thought its title defence was in jeopardy after sitting outside the top five following Saturday’s final round.

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  • Roos ready for another grand final assault

    South Colac star Edwina Parker says a difficult initiation to senior coaching hasn’t put her off believing her netballers can reach yet another grand final from outside the top three.

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  • Teen Tiger’s encounter with ex-Aussie star

    Colac Tigers rising star Ava Cuolahan says going toe-to-toe with Australian netball icon Madi Browne was a moment she’ll never forget.

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