Articles by Alex Baird
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.
NEW CAPTAIN: Teen earns leadership role
EXCITING netball prospect Dallas Williamson will add another dimension to her game in 2016 after taking on a joint captaincy role at Alvie.
MISSING STARS: Trio out for night contest
COLAC TIGERS netball followers will get a gauge of how strong the club’s depth is in 2016, with key players set to miss early games.
SCRAPING THROUGH: Saints storm home in one-point thriller
OFF-SEASON recruiting heavyweights Lorne and Birregurra have lived up to their hype, producing a thrilling season opener which saw the Saints come from behind to win by a point.
NETBALL’S BACK: Strong last quarter lifts Saints to victory
A DOMINANT last quarter has landed Birregurra netballers a gutsy win against Lorne in the season opener.