Articles by: Alex Baird
Senior trio could boost Lorne
Lorne officials were tight-lipped about the possibility of bringing senior footballers back for tomorrow’s reserves preliminary final against Alvie.
Refugee support group benefits from ride
Keen cyclist and Skenes Creek local Helen Cocks will combine two passions when she volunteers for Amy’s Gran Fondo ride on Sunday.
Apollo Bay’s big fish reel in keen anglers
An Apollo Bay fisherman says the town is fast becoming the “big fish” capital of Victoria after another busy tuna season of huge hauls.
HOUSING HOPE: Council site could provide worker accommodation
A campaigner for more essential worker accommodation in Apollo Bay says it is vital that authorities get on the front foot to ensure the coastal town doesn’t miss out on investment through the State Government’s Regional Housing Fund.
Hungry Demons down Roos in a thriller
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says her netballers are hungry for finals success after producing another special performance at Central Reserve.
Musical hits home for director
Red Door’s Zoe Hudgell says having a Pacific Islands connection behind the scenes of Moana the Musical will add a special element during preparations for the production.
Tough start for Colac’s junior netball sides
Colac Tigers 17-and-under netball mentor Eliza Cahill says her players had a tough initiation to week-one of finals after a second-half fadeout in their Division One clash.
Tigers ready ‘to make amends’
Colac Tigers co-coach Darcy Lang says his footballers “are ready to make amends” in a cut-throat semi-final after failing to overcome a South Barwon outfit in the box seat to challenge reigning premiers St Mary’s.
Lightstation shines bright
Kimberly Roxburgh, pictured front, says the Cape Otway Lightstation is “a gem of the Great Ocean Road”.
Young Tigers stun Supersaints
Colac Tigers under-14 coach Tyson Hay says “it was like this side was made for finals footy” after its remarkable run resulted in a premiership triumph against St Albans.
League defends footy ticket price hike
CDFNL president Jim Allan says the league is not out to make a profit from footy and netball finals after making the tough decision to increase the admission fee this year.
Deserving milestone for selfless young Cat
Colac Imperials coach Tim Foster says he was delighted to see young Cat Jake Langdon reach an impressive milestone in an elimination final after playing a selfless brand of footy this year.
Mid-season additions propel team to finals
Colac Tigers officials are excited to see what their Division Two 17-and-under outfit can produce in netball finals after a mid-season boost with the return of key players.
Kelly and gang give Lorne hope
Lorne co-coach Boe Trickey says a young brigade of Geelong mates and a seasoned Dolphins footballer are giving the coastal club a sniff in the reserves competition this year.
A tasty treat for dedicated dads
‘Doughnuts for dads’ delivered the perfect mix for Apollo Bay kinder kids to treat their loved ones ahead of Father’s Day this Sunday.
Rewarding experience for Roos junior mentor
South Colac premiership skipper Mitch Perkins says sharing the field with players from his under-18 squad was a shining light in a difficult season.
Tiger thrives in new role
A sense of belonging at GFL level has given Dustin Walters a chance to flourish playing a role as a swingman with the Colac Tigers.
From fourth to a grand final
Playing a brand of footy which stacks up in finals is what excites Colac Tigers under-14 coach Tyson Hay the most about his young outfit ahead of Sunday’s decider.
Wild weekend in the Bay
Apollo Bay’s Bill Hurley-Fraser has worked on festivals around the world but says nothing compares with the vibe of this year’s Winter Wild driven by his home town’s community.
Third-placed finish for Tiger
Working alongside star Colac Tigers senior footballer Kody Spokes is helping propel Aubrey Melville into one of the Geelong region’s best young talents.
HELPING HANDS: Family shares the farming experience
Running a small sheep operation at Marengo has been a family bonding exercise more than anything for the Van Santen family.
Loss no major concern but more Tigers injured
Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron isn’t concerned about his side’s record against South Barwon as the club sweats on the fitness of two key footballers for Saturday’s qualifying final against the Swans.
Second-half blitz lifts Dees
A 33-goal second-half blitz from Otway Districts has stunned Colac Imperials on their return to A Grade finals.
Call for new home
Colac district cricket leader Steve Millar is calling for cricket to be part of potential new sporting facilities in Colac as well as revisiting Central Reserve to host the sport again in the future.
