Articles by Alex Baird

  • Championship call-up

    Injury to star Geelong Cougar Kaitlyn Amor has presented Colac teenager Riley Stephens with an opportunity to make her senior Victorian Netball League debut this Friday.

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  • Eagle lacerates kidney

    Dutch-born Western Eagles footballer Thijs Helder is lucky to avoid losing a kidney after suffering a sickening injury similar to Geelong AFL premiership player Tom Lonergan.

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  • Colac recruit eager to prove his worth in GFL

    New Colac Tigers footballer Matt Kenny is determined to prove he belongs at senior GFL level.

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  • Representative side’s memorable triumph

    Colac district 17-and-under netballers have claimed the Barwon championship crown in an overtime thriller to cap off a memorable debut season in the regional competition.

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  • Young gun ready to debut

    GFL coach Jeremy Dyer says officials are eager to showcase Colac Tigers footballer Campbell Floyd on the interleague stage in 2016.

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  • Nephew provides inspiration

    Colac’s Kaden Newton says crossing the finish line with his 8-month-old nephew Lakyn kept him motivated to push through a gruelling 60-kilomretre Ultra Marathon.

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  • Bay to celebrate legend

    Apollo Bay will host a Bryan Noseda Celebration Day to coincide with the 20-year reunion of the Hawks’ memorable senior
    football premiership against coastal rival Lorne.

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  • WORLD TITLES TILT: Australian selection for Colac triathletes

    TRIATHLETE Craig Davis says having fellow Colac exports earn Australian selection was a thrill for the sport in the district.

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