Articles by Alex Baird
New-look Hawks flying
Excitement is building in the netball ranks at Apollo Bay ahead of the 2018 season.
Renegade reflects on journey
Born-and-bred Colac cricketer Aaron Finch made the most of a rare opportunity to come home and share his journey in the sport with the district’s future stars.
Rockette a rising star
Eleven-year-old emerging girls’ cricketer Sienna Mallon will join fellow Colac district product Sophie Walker at this year’s under-14 state championships.
Community mourns netball champion
“I believe she has been the most influential person in netball in Colac.”
Skipper takes on coaching role
Western Eagles netballer Ali Genua says encouragement from departing coach Jenny Fish led to her decision to take the next step as a leader.
Saint’s starring role lifts team to second
A half-century and five wickets from leader Jimmy Rowan has catapulted Birregurra to second on the ladder in Colac district cricket.
Stallions all-rounder prepares for surgery
Colac co-captain Alex White says club officials expect gun all-rounder Aidan Spence to recover from surgery to play a role for the Stallions at the pointy-end of the season.
Australian selection for soccer prodigy
A whirlwind journey since joining Deaf Football Australia’s squad will continue for Colac soccer star Maxwell Muscat when he crosses paths with future A-League stars.