Articles by Alex Baird

  • Blow for Zara on the eve of nationals

    Colac netball rising star Zara Walters says she is devastated to miss out on representing Victoria for a second time after next week’s national carnival in Tasmania was cancelled due to Australia’s COVID situation.

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  • Coach predicts D Grade competition to grow

    Colac Imperials D Grade coach Claire Foster says she expects the competition to only grow after the standard of netball exceeded her expectations in its first year.

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  • New interleague date locked in

    Colac district football’s 2021 intake of junior interleague footballers will finally get a chance to represent the league after officials rescheduled matches against the Central Highlands.

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  • Bright beginnings for Balboni at Barwon

    A four-goal performance has highlighted Barongarook teenager Oaklee Balboni’s smooth transition into state league soccer at senior level for the first time.

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  • Injury clips Hawk’s wings

    A shoulder injury has ended Apollo Bay footballer Billey Bernet’s impressive run of consecutive games.

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  • State selection for Melville

    The good news continues for Colac district cricket’s emerging talent after Henry Melville became the latest export to earn Vic Country selection.

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  • Blow for Bulldogs export

    Camperdown football export Easton Wood faces another stint on the sidelines after injuring an ankle in the VFL.

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  • Hugh and Ted follow in the footsteps of famous AFL names

    Ted Buchanan and Hugh Coulson will follow in the footsteps of famous Colac football names when they become the latest pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School to represent the state.

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