Articles by Alex Baird
UP AND COMERS: Hawks appoint young coaches
APOLLO BAY netball officials hope the appointment of two young netballers to lead the club will spark a boost in player numbers approaching the Hawks’ 2016 campaign.
UP COMING: Young guns ensure future’s in good hands
CLAY MULGREW is one of the reasons the Colac West faithful are positive the club’s future is in good hands in top-flight cricket.
OPEN DAY: Event to assist junior golfers
GOLFERS will be in full-swing at the Colac course on Sunday helping create opportunities for the next generation of players in the district.
MEANINGFUL WIN: Driver wins uncle’s honour
COBDEN’S Leigh Podger says a special touch left by his late uncle made winning a speedway title in his honour even better.
UPGRADE: Funding set to revive Birregurra ground
BIRREGURRA footballers and cricketers will be the main beneficiaries of a first-class playing surface at their home ground at the conclusion of 2016 football season.
DOMINANCE: State cricket export challenges batsman
FORMER Victorian cricketer and City United product Liam Buchanan says Stoneyford young gun Dom Dare can reach his full potential by embarking on Victorian Premier Cricket.
ON TOP: City claims honours in crunch match
CITY UNITED cricketers are in the box seat to secure a finals double-chance after taking the honours in their crunch match against Alvie.
HUGE DRAWCARD: Champion jockey set to hit district
THE appearance of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Damien Oliver will be among highlights when Colac hosts its biggest horseracing meet in almost three years.