Articles by Alex Baird

  • Simpson’s signings give club confidence

    Simpson football officials believe they were building a list that could return the club to finals before the 2020 season was stalled.

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  • English recruit delivered on and off the field

    Irrewarra cricket officials say Englishman Liam O’Brien offered just as much off the field as he did on it during his memorable stint at the club.

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  • Young Redbacks step up

    Irrewarra captain Dave Jackson says playing off for a spot in the grand final while still blooding the club’s up-and-coming cricketers has Redbacks officials excited about the future. 

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  • AFLW coach delivers parents Scott’s trophy

    Melbourne AFLW coach Mick Stinear made a secret trip to Shelley Scott’s Gerangamete family farm to deliver the decorated Colac district athlete’s biggest accolade yet.

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  • Demon in mix for club honour

    “She was definitely good enough to be in the All Australian squad, and in my opinion, the team.”

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  • Helping Hawks get to work

    Colac district football and netball followers will love their trips to Apollo Bay even more when the CDFNL returns after the Hawks family united to upgrade the club’s facilities. Bay committee members and supporters have used the delayed start to the season to complete work at the club’s home on the Great Ocean Road. The […]

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  • Travel bans could hurt internationals

    Overseas players have changed the landscape of Colac district cricket in recent campaigns.

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  • Cricket board prepares for coronavirus

    Colac district cricket officials say they are preparing for a shortened season and are open to working with rival codes once the dust settles with coronavirus.

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