Articles by Alex Baird

  • New Eagles goalkicker proves the difference

    Western Eagles officials say proven country footy goalkicker Jake Van Dongen was ultimately the difference in his new club’s first win of the season.

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  • Ladder positions tighten up

    Simpson coach Rebecca Mitchell says her side is growing belief after leapfrogging two of Colac district’s flag fancies to enter the top five.

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  • First-gamer steps up as injury numbers rise

    Western Eagles coach Craig Hardingham says promising footballer Max Troughton’s senior debut came at good time, with two key players preparing for long stints on the sidelines.

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  • Tigers take plenty of positives from first loss

    Colac Tigers co-coach Steve Lawrence says there were plenty of positives to take from his side’s loss to a Newtown and Chilwell powerhouse featuring a host of its star netballers.

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  • Zara’s first glimpse of Super Netball

    Colac boasts two netballers in a 15-player elite training academy led by Suncorp Super Netball outfit Melbourne Vixens this year. Tigers products Brooke Allan and Zara Walters are part of the 2021 “Vixens Academy” intake in an exciting move for the pair in their pursuit of reaching the highest level in the sport. We spoke […]

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  • Vixens swoop on Colac defender

    A former Australian netballer says Colac export Brooke Allan has a big opportunity to make her mark at the Melbourne Vixens after gaining special access to the Super Netball Club.

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  • Exciting Demon a chance for season debut

    Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says talented footballer Paddy Ryan could make a welcome return to the club against the Western Eagles tomorrow.

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  • New Swan feels right at home

    Gun Alvie recruit Jaymie Lowe says it’s been easy to relate to her new teammates after crossing to the reigning premiers from arguably country Victoria’s most powerful netball club.

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