Articles by Alex Baird

  • Quartet shines during year of cancelled sport

    A Colac Sportsmen’s Club official says the calibre of nominees for their highest honour showcases the district’s talent during what limited sport there was last year.

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  • Stoneyford export helps Lions reach decider

    East Belmont coach Chris Williams says the club’s latest Colac district cricket connection has made a huge impact at the Lions ahead of a bumper weekend of grand finals for the Geelong-based club.

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  • IT’S BACK: Your in-depth previews of the 2021 football-netball season

    Footy and netball are back from Saturday, and the Colac Herald has your comprehensive guide to the 2021 season.

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  • Talented goaler bolsters Alvie ahead of return

    Reigning netball premier Alvie has landed a former Newtown and Chilwell goaler without having to lift a finger.

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  • Bombers a dark horse

    Alvie premiership coach Morgan Eldridge says she expects Irrewarra-Beeac to be Colac district netball’s dark horse this year.

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  • New Swans leader tipped for league medal

    Alvie midcourt star and reigning league medallist Chelsea Hillman will have an even bigger presence in her second season at the Swans after rising to the ranks as captain.

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  • Six clubs commit to new competition

    “It means more girls are getting a game.”

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  • Swans look scary good

    It seems Alvie’s only problem ahead of its netball title defence is working out the best line-up.

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