Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Eagles enhance junior reputation

    Western Eagles have built a reputation for developing juniors in recent years, which will only be enhanced after this year when all three of the club’s underage netball teams will feature in finals.

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  • Hawks pounced on star shooter

    It’s now easy to understand why Apollo Bay coach Rhiannon White moved so swiftly to ring Monique Adams when she heard the champion shooter might be making the coastal town home.

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  • Returning forward adds another dimension

    Irrewarra-Beeac has found another avenue to goals on the eve of finals through returning footballer Patrick Lowery.

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  • No crowds has league boss gutted

    “I’m gutted. I’m the first chairman to tell people they can’t go to the footy and netball, but my hands are tied.”

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  • Premiership heroes hang up their boots

    Two-time league medallist Mark McCormack says he has played his last senior game with Lorne, while new Dolphins best-and-fairest and former premiership star Che Turner has confirmed his likely departure.

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