Articles by Alex Baird

  • Boss wants to lead league back from pandemic

    Colac District Football Netball League chairman Peter Hickey says he wants to take on the job again next year to help clubs navigate through the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Rohan’s form a welcome distraction for Tiger

    Simpson netball coach Bec Mitchell says watching her
    brother hitting his straps in the AFL has been a welcome distraction during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Finch eyes fairytale finish

    Champion Colac district product Aaron Finch has spoken about his desire to retire from international cricket after Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign in India. The current Australian limited overs captain was on Melbourne radio this morning as he prepares to head to England for six one-day and Twenty20 matches next month. Finch captained Australia to […]

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  • Golfers chip in during lockdown

    Members reaching into their own pockets and the return of visiting players have helped the Colac Golf Club get through stage three coronavirus restrictions.

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  • Swans secure a win through local racehorse

    Two Alvie footballers have enjoyed a win this year through a local racehorse. Angus Lloyd and Angus Uwland have shares in owner-trainer David “Butch” Londregan’s horse Zoffany Rocket, who crossed the line first at Colerain on Sunday. The Swans duo joined Londregan’s stables after putting in a bid at Alvie’s fundraising auction last December. The […]

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  • Writer shares star Hawk’s tale

    Nick Riewoldt, Bob Murphy and now Jarryd Roughead.
    They are three of the biggest names in AFL football during the modern era and Birregurra’s Peter Hanlon says he is proud to have played a part in telling their stories.

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  • Former Birregurra juniors hit form at the right time

    Two Birregurra football exports’ chances of continuing their AFL careers next year have been boosted after solid displays in defence for their clubs.

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  • Returning leader set to mentor co-coach

    Returning Birregurra leader Glen Darroch says he is eager to help mentor star Saint James Rowan during his coaching debut after going down a similar path in his own footy journey.

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