Articles by Alex Baird
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.
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.
Returning forward adds another dimension
Irrewarra-Beeac has found another avenue to goals on the eve of finals through returning footballer Patrick Lowery.
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.”
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.
Thrilling win ends two year drought for Rovers
Four second-half goals, including a Sangit Shrestha hat-trick, have landed the Colac Otway Rovers their first senior soccer win in more than two years.
Tigers ruckman the real deal
What better time to reflect with Lochie Veale on his remarkable journey in football than after he was crowned the top Tiger during Colac’s 20-year milestone in the Geelong Football League?
Rising star wins Lorne’s top honour
Victorian Netball League rising star Hannah Keane can add a Lorne senior best-and-fairest to her glowing resume in the sport.