Articles by Alex Baird

  • Ruckman relishing surprise selection

    Lochie Veale could be excused for thinking his Big V dream was beyond him 15 years after suspension denied the decorated Colac ruckman his last opportunity to represent the state.

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  • Century eludes decorated country goalkicker

    Otway Districts goalkicking machine Tom Mullane-Grant has dominated country football for the best part of 15 years without cracking 100 majors in a season.

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  • Four Tigers in state mix

    Four Colac Tigers footballers are in contention to represent Vic Country this weekend.

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  • Hawks’ fighting spirit

    Apollo Bay coach Rhiannon White says Kath Speirs has returned to netball in dangerous form after a strenuous boxing camp in Thailand.

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  • McCartney makes time for Tigers

    It takes something special for Brendan McCartney to dedicate what limited time he has away from a busy life in the AFL bubble and travel down to Colac.

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  • Two in, one out

    A knee injury to Lorne footballer Chris Tipping has soured the return of two Dolphins premiership stars.

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  • Teenager earns spot in initial state squad

    Ezrah Robertson’s former representative mentor says the Apollo Bay quick has a special opportunity to make his mark on Victorian cricket.

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  • Clubroom work starts

    A key user of the Colac Secondary College oval says a new facility at the venue is set to create a significant boost for sport in the city.

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