Articles by Alex Baird

  • Parkhouse primed for nationals

    Will Parkhouse has backing from his Geelong Falcons under-19 coach as the Colac footballer prepares to make his debut for his state.

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  • Merrett set to be a one-club player after six-year deal

    Cobden’s Zach Merrett is likely to be a one-club player in the AFL after signing a long-term deal at Essendon.

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  • Garner selected in Victorian high performance squad

    Colac teenager Josh Garner’s breakout season with Geelong has earned the promising fast bowler a spot in the Victorian Male Performance Squad.

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  • Bomber and Eagle to front tribunal

    A favourite for this year’s Jack Mahoney Medal and a gun forward will front a tribunal tonight following reports from separate incidents during the Western Eagles’ clash with Irrewarra-Beeac on the weekend.

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  • Experienced Roos back in the mix

    Champion footballers Deon Oborne and David Dunne are set to come into the mix for senior selection with South Colac after they suited up in the reserves for the second time this year.

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  • Thrillers delight Tigers coach

    Simpson’s A Grade netballers provided their coach Bec Mitchell with another heart-stopper less than 24 hours after her brother and AFL footballer Gary Rohan kicked the match-winner for Geelong.

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  • South still wary of premiers

    South Colac coach Nick Lynch says Lorne is still capable of contending in 2021 after the back-to-back reigning premiers sent a scare through the Roos’ camp on the weekend.

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  • Star Tiger’s return overshadowed

    Simpson youngsters Lochie Hawkins and Matty Drayton overshadowed the return of key forward Nick Harding after booting four goals each in the Tigers’ big win over Otway Districts.

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