Articles by Alex Baird
Birregurra youngster bounces back
“It was really tough for me personally because I got knocked back and I didn’t know if I wanted to have a go again this year.” Birregurra’s Noah Allen says he was desperate to make his mark at the Geelong Falcons in 2020 after finally earning a spot on the club’s NAB League list. But […]
Bombers dynasty hard to top
Leah Ousey says she never felt intimidated when she took charge of an Irrewarra-Beeac side which had won nine top-grade netball premierships in 11 years.
Tigers aim for night footy
Colac Tigers officials say having access to games under lights next year will allow district clubs to watch their star football products in action in the Geelong league.
Parish lands Bombers the win
Former Winchelsea junior Darcy Parish was the match-winner for Essendon after a dominant final quarter against Sydney. Parish kicked a clutch goal to give the Bombers a seven-point lead when the Swans were coming hard at the visitors in the dying stages of Sunday’s clash at the SCG. He had 13 disposals in the fourth […]
Player availability an issue for clubs
A Colac district league club president says figures from a player survey suggest that teams will struggle finding footballers and netballers to compete in a modified season.
Imps to request game under lights
Colac Imperials officials are eager to unveil Western Oval’s new upgrades with a women’s football night game this year.
Football leader says August date too late
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says he expects players to lack motivation for modified football and netball seasons in mid-August. AFL Barwon is collecting feedback from clubs about possibly playing shortened senior seasons, not for premiership points, from potentially August 15 to the end of September. A host of targets must be reached for footballers […]
Boost for Dad’s Army
Colac golf’s band of Dad’s Army volunteers had an extra spring in their step after the arrival of a new set of wheels.