Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Is McMahon the key to City’s chances?

    Could Rebecca McMahon hold the key to City regaining its place at the top of midweek pennant bowls?

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  • Demons add to legacy

    Emma Sutherland and Alex Burnett added to their footy and netball legacies at Otway Districts with more best-and-fairest crowns at the club in 2023.

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  • Behind the scenes after Brisbane’s three-peat

    Ros Monaghan says watching the Brisbane Lions celebrate their famous three-peat behind closed doors was just like being back at Central Reserve after one of Colac’s premiership wins.

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  • Local connections to boost Birregurra

    Two CDCA premiership players and a state under-19 cricketer, all with connections to Birregurra, have the Saints primed for a red-hot crack at finals in 2023-24.

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  • Retirement plans on hold

    Irrewarra-Beeac champion Rachel Rodger is one of Colac district netball’s greatest to ever hit the court and she says this year’s premiership wouldn’t be a bad way to finish a career like no other.

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