Articles by Alex Baird

  • 2000: Veale kicks 12 goals on debut for Colac

    A 12-goal debut by Colac youngster Carlin Veale was the catalyst for Colac’s impressive win over Port Fairy.

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  • Colac coach to let players make call

    Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says the club won’t put pressure on a former AFL footballer to return next year, while three veterans can also decide on their futures.

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  • 1987: Winch breaks record again

    Winchelsea again broke the Colac district league record highest score by kicking 58 goals against Forrest.

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  • Herald launches new-look footy tipping challenge

    A new-look Colac Herald footy tipping challenge dedicated to the AFL will launch this weekend.

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  • AFL Barwon tables modified season options

    Colac district chairman Peter Hickey says the league will leave it up to clubs to decide if they want to take part in modified football-netball seasons under the AFL Barwon banner.

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  • Tigers coach calls for officials to act swiftly

    Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron has called on football officials to act swiftly if they are to create a makeshift competition for players in
    2020.

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  • Simpson solo after vote

    Simpson co-coach Tom Leishman says senior footballers and netballers were left “gutted” after the Tigers were the only club to vote in favour of keeping a Colac district season alive in 2020.

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  • Hampden league latest to fall

    Cobden coach Adam Courtney says the Bombers were prepared to play football and netball this year if crowds were allowed in the Hampden
    league.

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