Articles by Alex Baird
Demon stars in return game
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says gun netballer Brooke Hawkins was a welcome addition during their clash with a strengthened Apollo Bay outfit.
Young Eagles challenge Bombers early
Premiership coach Dave Boyce was expecting a challenge from Western Eagles netballers on Saturday and that’s what the Bombers faced early in the game.
Saints put time into state league rising star
Birregurra officials say restricting the impact of state league netballer Hannah Keane was a key reason behind the Saints’ second half turnaround during their win over Lorne.
AFL scouts spotted at Lorne
Lorne coach Ed Curnow says he is happy Charlie McCartin is back enjoying footy after reports AFL scouts were at the coastal town watching the young Dolphin in action against Birregurra.
Hawks erase losing run
Apollo Bay coach Tyson Holt had 42 names on a whiteboard written below “Round 15 July 2022” in the away rooms at Gellibrand on Saturday.
Inspiring future generation of beekeepers
It would be a sweet outcome if one of Nicola Philp’s pupils went down the path of beekeeping after graduating from Apollo Bay P-12 College.
Injury blow for Lorne veteran
Lorne coach Ed Curnow says the Dolphins could be without experienced footballer Tom Steven for the remainder of the home-and-away season.
Defender’s determined effort lifts South
A brave performance from star netball recruit Chloe Lang played a key role in the Roos’ tough win over Simpson.