Articles by Alex Baird

  • Colac footballer earns spot on Essendon’s list

    Colac’s Bailey Scott says talking footy with the likes of Travis Cloke and Michael Hurley has been a surreal experience during his whirlwind journey to landing on Essendon’s VFL list.

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  • Cats call on Colac teen for final

    Geelong officials say they had no hesitation selecting Colac teenager Henry Melville for the Cats’ do-or-die final in top-flight Victorian Premier Cricket.

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  • Teen steps up on the big stage

    Irrewarra leader Kane Quickensted says a breakout game from teenager Xavier Cooknell was almost overshadowed by a Darcy Spence special during the Redbacks’ thrilling preliminary final win over the Stallions.

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  • New contender for heavyweights

    Division Two cricket heavyweights Colac and Irrewarra will battle tomorrow for a grand final spot against the new kids on the block, Simpson.

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  • Andre a giant for the Swans

    Andre DeLorenzo has been a champion of Colac district sport for almost 20 years. But as the Herald learned, his efforts on the field are as equally matched off it, staying loyal to his beloved Swans, and more importantly his mates.

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  • A performance the Elephants will never forget

    Derrinallum Elephants bowlers will never forget their first-ever Midweek Pennant premiership, with the tight-nit community basking in the glory following Tuesday’s historic win.

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  • Hodge endorses our new Vixen

    Arguably Colac’s greatest-ever sporting export, who also happens to be new Melbourne Vixen Zara Walters’ first cousin, says he can’t wait to watch the young netballer create her own path in the professional ranks.

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  • Bay bowler backs bowls grand final move

    Apollo Bay bowls leader Michael Harrison says he welcomes ways to grow the game after a move to make this year’s Division One decider a standalone game under the roof.

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