Articles by Alex Baird
Coach to step down after five-year stint
Tim Foley has unfinished business at South Colac, despite the popular mentor announcing the 2017 football season will be his last in charge of the Roos.
Returning cricketer to lead City United
City United cricket officials say promising talent Dylan Slater is set to return to the club for the upcoming season to take on a co-captaincy role.
Rockets boost for Colac district’s youngsters
Cricket officials say the selection of 20 Colac district players in initial Barwon Rockets squads is a promising sign the region’s junior talent is attracting attention.
Six-year drought is over
Otway Districts footballers kicked into gear in the last quarter to land the club back-to-back senior wins for the first time in six years.
Mid-season Falcons call-up for emerging Hawk
Promising Apollo Bay footballer Dustin Walters’ eye-catching recent form has grabbed the attention of TAC Cup officials.
Tiger set to make TAC Cup debut in Colac
Geelong Falcons coach Dan O’Keefe says there is no better place for footballer Campbell Tanis to make his TAC Cup debut than at home in Colac.
Exports hit big stage
AFL Goldfields assistant coach Shannon Knox-Gray says two up-and-coming Colac district women’s footballers can enhance their aspirations of climbing through the sport’s ranks on the interleague stage.
Prospect shines in front of AFL eyes
Colac Tigers footballer Ethan Floyd produced an eye-catching performance in front of AFL recruiters on his return to Vic Country’s side, state coach Matt Battistello says.