Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • McDonald joins Garner at Cats

    Geelong coach Nick Speak says having two Josh’s from Colac opening the bowling in Victorian Premier Cricket isn’t unrealistic after reigning Bill Johnston Medallist Josh McDonald’s pre-season form.

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  • Bay resident hopes land sale is reconsidered

    Pip Cuming understands the importance of 69 McLachlan Street to the Apollo Bay community and why accommodation for essential workers in the future is essential to her current employer.

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  • Redbacks remain confident after key departures

    New Irrewarra captain Bryce McDonald says a champion quick and the addition of overseas cricketers will help cover the loss of two Bill Johnston Medallists.

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