Articles by Alex Baird
Hurt Bomber steps up in victory
A gutsy final quarter from injured Irrewarra-Beeac veteran Renee Hall led the Bombers to a stunning one-goal grand final victory over South Colac.
Protecting future of lobsters
Apollo Bay fisheries officer Sophie Fletcher says it’s important to understand why the home of the southern rock lobster closes to divers during this time of the year.
International audience for Alvie grand finals
Frank Miraglia will tune into tomorrow’s CDFNL grand final from Florence in Italy hoping his son Luke can emulate what he did and break a 23-year senior premiership drought for his beloved Swans.
Bombers prepared for hungry Saints
Irrewarra-Beeac under-14.5 coach Simon Dewar says key Birregurra footballers are capable of putting an end to the Bombers’ undefeated record this year on grand final day.
Huge day for Irrewarra-Beeac
Jo Menzies will take her hat off as Irrewarra-Beeac’s netball president for about 60 minutes tomorrow and turn attention to playing during a massive day for the club.
Mentors inspire young Bomber
Irrewarra-Beeac rising star Zara Walker has a special connection with her junior coaches and A Grade netballers Jeremi Robinson and Grace Garner.
Standard up to scratch
Irrewarra-Beeac and South Colac netball officials say the standard of tomorrow’s D Grade grand final might surprise onlookers.
Roos expect Cats to come out firing
C Grade league best-and-fairest winner Genevieve Erskine says her South Colac squad expects cross-town rival Colac Imperials to be at another level in tomorrow’s decider after their heroics in the preliminary final.