Articles by Alex Baird
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.
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.
Rare majors lift spirits during convincing win
A goal with his first kick for debutant Sam Barrow and a rare major to skipper Paul Presani lifted the Colac Tigers’ spirits during their solid win over Lara.
Braves climb to top of ladder
Colac Braves coach Josh Hay says his baseballers’ ability to limit opposition sides’ scoring power could play a big part in leading the club to success in 2017.
Recovering footballer turns to soccer
A sickening injury in another code has led to Dutch-born Colac Otway Rovers recruit Thijs Helder making a return to his native sport soccer this season.
Duo makes the cut for final two games
Colac footballer Ethan Floyd and Winchelsea gun Cassidy Parish could feature in Vic Country’s final two national carnival games after selectors included the pair in a reduced squad.