Articles by Alex Baird

  • Giant test awaits Tigers

    Colac Tigers co-coach Jessie Lang says a Geelong West outfit led by star sisters Jess and Rachel Leader pose a real threat for her netballers tomorrow.

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  • Busy mum relishes Roos promotion

    A busy life off the netball court wasn’t going to stand in the way of young mum Sarah Rye finally getting a crack at a full-time gig in South Colac’s A Grade squad.

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  • Umpire gets the all clear after scare

    Colac district football umpiring legend Geoff Coghill is no stranger to the term “all clear” after more than 50 years in the caper.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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