Articles by: Alex Baird
Birthday bonus for young Cat
A maiden senior grand final berth wasn’t a bad way for Jemaya Hassett to celebrate her 18th birthday.
Age no constraint for baby Bombers
Irrewarra-Beeac netball icon Elissa Rodger says a grand final wasn’t on the Bombers’ radar at the start of the season given the experience in her 13-and-under squad.
Rovers create history with grand final berth
Colac Otway Rovers made an historic grand final for the club yesterday, but the win has come at a cost.
Injuries fail to stop first Golden Boot winner
Returning soccer star Oaklee Balboni, Colac Otway Rovers’ first-ever Golden Boot winner, says he is confident his body can hold up as the club aims to create more history over the next fortnight.
Role reversal for Tigers mum and daughter
Simpson’s Georgia Arndell has idolsed her mum as a netballer, so coaching her this year has added a new dimension to playing the sport they share a passion for together.
Swan finds time for netball
Netball at Alvie has scratched the sporting itch for impressive athlete Taylah Nelson after she gave away VFLW footy with Geelong to concentrate on work.
State basketballer boosts Saints
A state basketball rising star will be a boost for Birregurra netball on Sunday as the Saints aim to keep their season alive in the 13-and-under competition.
Cats know what it takes to succeed in September
Colac Imperials coach Meagan Kerr says week one of B Grade finals was the harsh reality check her netballers needed to succeed in September.
Beeac coffee catch-up complaint shocks group
A weekly coffee catch-up in Beeac, which has become a mental health release for retired men from across the region, will continue today despite a “bump in the road”.
Ambulance response a concern for Colac
A real-life situation during first-aid training in Colac has put concerns about the region’s slow ambulance response times in the spotlight.
Young Rover inspires mum to return
Growing up as a little girl in Norway with easy access to soccer is motivating Tonje Medley to help the Colac Otway Rovers come closer than ever to establishing a women’s program.
Falcons excited for more footy
A devastating end to the football season had a twist for five Colac Tigers footballers after learning they’d get a chance to suit up with the Geelong Falcons later this month.
New competition continues to improve
Household names in Colac district netball and newcomers to the sport have put the newly formed D Grade competition in the spotlight during finals again this year.
Call for croquet court upgrade
Colac croquet players will start a new season on temporary courts while they continue to campaign for repairs to their “condemned” playing surface on Church Street.
Swans flying early in finals
An impressive Alvie B Grade squad made an imposing start to netball finals.
Former Tiger plays huge role in Joeys’ rise
St Joseph’s coach Riley Richardson says Colac netballer Brooke Allan has been instrumental leading the club to a Geelong league minor premiership.
