Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Garner’s tough road to glory

    Courtney Garner’s road to becoming an Irrewarra-Beeac premiership captain wasn’t easy, with an early-season injury paling into insignificance after she was lucky to survive a nasty car accident just three months ago.

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  • Young Bomber shines on the big stage

    Irrewarra-Beeac junior mentor Sandra Robinson couldn’t contain her excitement after Emmy Frith’s grand final performance.

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  • Special honour for star South Colac netballer

    South Colac officials say star Roo Janelle Monaghan might be the club’s youngest-ever life member.

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  • District young guns lift Cats

    A junior mentor says conditions suited the Colac district’s tough brand of footy during the opening matches of the V-Line Cup.

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  • Buchanan steps back from Premier level

    Meyrick Buchanan’s days of playing high-level cricket might be behind him after Geelong coach Nick Speak revealed the Colac export was stepping back from the Premier level this season.

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