Articles by Alex Baird
LOOKING UP: AFL dream motivates young Swan to improve
BIRREGURRA product Lewis Melican speaks to the Colac Herald about life as a Sydney Swans footballer.
NATIONAL HOPES: Champion in mix for Australian selection
VICTORIAN assistant coach Mel Savage says Brooke Allan’s standout National Championship performance has put the Colac netballer in contention for Australian honours again.
INJURY SHOCK: Season over for young Swan
THE news of a season-ending injury to a key midfielder has put a dampener on Alvie’s impressive win against the Western Eagles.
HAWKS HONOUR LEGEND: Reserves win for Bryan
BRYAN NOSEDA’S beloved Apollo Bay reserves footy team delivered an emotional victory in honour of their late legend.
RISING STAR: National title for Colac netball star
COLAC netballer Brooke Allan has claimed her second national championship.
CULTURES UNITE: Passion for soccer unites new Rovers
A PASSION for soccer has created common ground among Colac district’s newest residents.
RUCKMAN OUT: Tiger’s return pushed back until round eight
SIMPSON coach Adam Courtney says star ruckman Corey Baulch’s extended absence could prove a blessing for the Tigers in their campaign for a third-straight flag.
GROWING STRONGER: Rovers to field two new teams
SOCCER’S growth in the Colac district has reached a new high on the back of a spike in player numbers.