Articles by Alex Baird
Bombers recruit leads the way
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says gun recruit Tyler Flanigan is driving the standards for his teammates after making a dominant return to Colac district football.
Demons rally around injured farmer
Otway Districts footballers are eager to rally around teammate Drew Kordupel and lend a hand on his dairy farm after learning the dedicated Demon required a knee reconstruction.
Birregurra golfers stand tall against the big clubs
Committed Birregurra golfer Vic Parker says reaching a Geelong pennant final is a major feather in the cap for the small-town club.
Setback could stall Swan’s milestone
Birregurra AFL export Lewis Melican might have to wait to bring up his 50-game milestone after injuring a hamstring in Sydney’s thrilling win against Geelong.
New Carlton coach swooped on Stephens
Carlton VFL coach Dan O’Keefe has revealed Colac Tiger Cooper Stephens was the first footballer he called when assembling the Blues’ reserves side from scratch.
Floyd’s Dogs on fire in the west
Former Colac Tigers and Birregurra footballer Campbell Floyd is on track for another successful season in Western Australia after his side enjoyed a triple-figure win in a grand final rematch.
Former Tiger leads Tassie state league side
A former Colac Tiger is leading a state league netball outfit in Tasmania.
Blues icon mentors recruit
Carlton VFL coach Dan O’Keefe says he can’t wait to watch Cooper Stephens develop under a retired AFL legend who he has compared the Colac footballer to.