Articles by Alex Baird

  • AFL focus for Bay photographer

    A photo of pure elation behind the scenes with this year’s Geelong league premiers has once again put Apollo Bay photographer Amber Noseda in the spotlight of the AFL’s Footy Focus competition.

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  • Teen on the cusp of senior state debut

    Geelong coach Stephen Field says Colac teenager Aanliya Cheeran is on the cusp of making her debut for Victoria in senior women’s cricket’s national competition as she prepares for a historic weekend with the Cats.

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  • Vixens contract not official

    Colac rising star Zara Walters is yet to sign with the Melbourne Vixens as elite netballers continue working through a Collective Players Agreement with the sport’s governing body.

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  • Mulgrew move thrills mentor

    New South Colac coach Brad Surkitt says he hopes he can get the best out of returning Roos footballer Clay Mulgrew.

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  • Hole-in-one continues golfer’s impressive journey

    Golf has come somewhat naturally for Colac’s Mark Ritchie, who has reached single-figure handicap status and now has a hole-in-one on his home course less than a decade after taking up the sport.

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  • Surkitt says he’s ready for first coaching gig

    First-year senior footy coach Brad Surkitt says he had plenty of influential mentors to take notes from as he prepares to take the reins of South Colac.

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  • Colac Lawn gears up for 100-year celebrations

    Mark “Butch” Robinson can’t wait to relive the glory days of the Colac Lawn Tennis courts and bring the next generation along for the ride during 100-year celebrations of the iconic club.

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  • Roo beauty – South Colac announces new coach

    South Colac officials got their wish of landing an accomplished footballer with connections to the area to coach the club next year.

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