Articles by Alex Baird

  • End of an era for swimming in Colac

    Retired swimming mentor Deb Legg says the thing she will miss the most about coaching is the journey with her athletes. 

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  • Golfers one step away from promotion goal

    Colac was clear in its desire to climb the ranks in South West pennant golf at the start of the season, and the club’s Division Five side is doing its best to make that a reality… so far.

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  • Rovers run out of legs

    Colac Otway Rovers president Tom Davis says returning home this weekend should bolster the club’s depth after its soccer players ran out of legs to miss securing their first point of the season.

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  • Tigers to unveil another legend

    Colac Tigers officials will honour at least one more great with “legend” status to mark a significant milestone in the club’s history in 2021.

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  • Browne suits up with Allan for Cougars

    A legend of Australian netball failed to help Colac’s Brooke Allan and her Geelong Cougars teammates secure a win in a Sunday state league fixture.

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  • Retired Eagle remains involved

    Western Eagles coach Craig Hardingham says he is thrilled retired footballer Nathan McNamara will remain a key figure at the club on match days this year. 

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  • Young Demon impresses new coach

    Former Australian male netballer Billy Mahoney says Otway Districts goaler Claire Robertson is a special young talent in the Colac district ranks.

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  • Merv happy to help Hawks

    Former Aussie Test cricket icon Merv Hughes says he was stoked to take on a special role with Apollo Bay’s footy and netball club to continue his family’s strong links with the coastal town.

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