Articles by Alex Baird

  • Junior mentor amazed by talented squad

    Decorated junior mentor Sandra Robinson has coached plenty of successful junior sides, but she says there was something special about this year’s crop of Irrewarra-Beeac 15-and-under netballers.

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  • Fairytale finish to season for Swan

    Star Alvie playing-coach Jaymie Lowe never envisaged her return to netball would pan out like it did in 2024 after a serious knee injury put her successful career on hold.

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  • Young stars set to put on a show

    A Grade guns and South Colac and Western Eagles junior mentors Brittany Monaghan and Remy Duynhoven say tomorrow’s 17-and-under decider is a must-watch for netball purists.

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  • Chance at a three-peat excites Cats

    Colac Imperials coach Bree McKenzie says a new-look squad took plenty away from last week’s loss in their quest to defend last year’s C Grade netball flag.

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  • Young Bomber’s big turnaround

    Irrewarra-Beeac youngster Bella Frith was feeling somewhat on the outer entering a big week of netball for her beloved Bombers this time last year.

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  • Right move for Rach after break

    A move to Alvie has reignited former Irrewarra-Beeac netballer Rachael Cahill’s passion for the sport after she stopped playing at junior level.

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  • Roo ready for shot at redemption

    Injury isn’t going to derail South Colac leader Tammy Rooney’s shot at grand final redemption in D Grade netball.

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  • Building a career in the industry

    Scott O’Hanlon has built a career in the agricultural industry through Swayn and McCabe in Colac like so many other locals.

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