Articles by Alex Baird

  • Committed Dog creates history

    Camperdown’s Easton Wood is an AFL premiership captain, guiding the Western Bulldogs to their first grand final triumph in 62 long years.

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  • Colac man a Bulldog through and through

    Colac man Roy Bentley is in rare company as a Western Bulldogs football supporter.

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  • Committed Roo to coach again

    Tim Foley says a desire to land South Colac a long-awaited football premiership led to his decision to coach the Roos for a fifth season in 2017.

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  • Talented youngsters gain squad selection

    Seven Colac district youngsters made up almost half of a Geelong development squad aimed at giving promising cricketers a taste of life in the Victorian Premier Cricket ranks.

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  • Exciting opportunity for young footballers

    Simpson footballer Brett Robbins has earned a late call-up to the Geelong Falcons’ squad for their under-15 V-Line Cup campaign.

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  • Opportunity lost for aspiring Colac talent

    Promising Colac cricket talent Luke Inglis has missed an opportunity to impress state selectors ahead of December’s under-19 national championships.

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  • Lavers Hill character shares legends’ tales

    An Otway Districts football icon has tracked down legends of the game to share their stories in a journey that would make any devoted footy fan envious.

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  • Tigers star returns to Cobden

    New Cobden coach Levi Dare says the family card played a role in the Bombers’ ability to land former AFL-listed footballer Joe Dare for the 2017 season.

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