Articles by: Alex Baird
Colac netballer crowned GFNL’s best
Colac Tigers officials say Eliza Cahill reached another level this year on her way to being crowned joint-winner of Geelong netball’s A Grade league best-and-fairest, after the club farewelled two genuine stars.
Abbey dedicates flag to Colac netball legend
Premiership netballer Abbey Hayes would have loved one final piece of advice from her late Nana entering Saturday’s C Grade decider with Colac Imperials.
Siblings shine bright on grand final stage
While they had mixed outcomes in their grand finals, talented Colac siblings Ellinor and Ingemar Borrack achieved a rare double in footy and netball.
Next gen on track for stardom
Two famous names in Colac district netball were prominent once again on grand final day.
Bombers coach steps down
Assisting the Colac Kookas men’s basketball side and a potential new role in netball are set to keep Dave Boyce busy after announcing he has stepped down as coach of Irrewarra-Beeac.
South’s young leaders step up on the big stage
South Colac co-coaches Britttany and Janelle Monaghan say their leaders stood up in the last quarter to secure the club its first flag in the 17-and-under ranks since they featured in the competition 11 years ago.
Memorable day for Bombers mum
Of the 12 premierships Irrewarra-Beeac legend Renee Hall has won with the Bombers, her latest could be hard to top.
Midcourter’s legend grows after big day out
Just when Chelsea Hillman’s status in Colac district netball couldn’t grow much more, the champion midcourter delivered once again on the big stage to land Alvie a flag and pick up her first Rebecca Finn Medal.
Swans weren’t letting this one slip
When Ruby Bowers raced towards the Alvie faithful and geed them up after addressing her players at three-quarter time, you could sense the Swans weren’t letting a premiership slip in 2024.
Special journey for Cats crew
Colac Imperials coach Bree McKenzie says a new-look squad took plenty away from last week’s loss in their quest to defend last year’s C Grade netball flag.
Persistence pays off for Lewie ahead of AFL grand final
Birregurra’s Lewis Melican is AFL grand final-bound, and his dad Damian says the family is feeling the love from the Colac district sporting community and beyond.
Junior mentor amazed by talented squad
Decorated junior mentor Sandra Robinson has coached plenty of successful junior sides, but she says there was something special about this year’s crop of Irrewarra-Beeac 15-and-under netballers.
Fairytale finish to season for Swan
Star Alvie playing-coach Jaymie Lowe never envisaged her return to netball would pan out like it did in 2024 after a serious knee injury put her successful career on hold.
Young stars set to put on a show
A Grade guns and South Colac and Western Eagles junior mentors Brittany Monaghan and Remy Duynhoven say tomorrow’s 17-and-under decider is a must-watch for netball purists.
Chance at a three-peat excites Cats
Colac Imperials coach Bree McKenzie says a new-look squad took plenty away from last week’s loss in their quest to defend last year’s C Grade netball flag.
Young Bomber’s big turnaround
Irrewarra-Beeac youngster Bella Frith was feeling somewhat on the outer entering a big week of netball for her beloved Bombers this time last year.
