Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Emerging Tiger’s biggest test

    Emerging Colac Tiger Chloe Lang is embracing what looms as her biggest ever test in netball tomorrow, when she takes on a Newtown and Chilwell powerhouse without a host of her star teammates.

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  • Son inspires milestone umpire

    Overseeing games alongside to his 12-year-old son is likely to see one of Colac district football’s most respected umpires extend his career.

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  • Umpire shortage inspires new leader

    Signing up as Colac district netball’s new umpires’ leader while the sport is battling a shortage of whistleblowers is inspiring Cassie Stephens to find ways to strengthen numbers.

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  • Injured Rover puts kids first

    Injured Colac Otway Rovers rising star Sohail Ali is inspiring the club’s next generation of soccer players during time on the sidelines after taking on an under-12 coaching role.

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  • Tiger roaring in top-grade return

    Reigning C Grade netball league best-and-fairest Chloe Gray is enjoying a dominant return to the top-grade ranks with Simpson.

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