Articles by Alex Baird

  • Ex-Blue thrilled for Cripps and co

    Colac Tigers co-coach Darcy Lang says there aren’t too many more AFL players deserving of a finals campaign than former Carlton teammate and Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps.

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  • New-look Imps learn from loss

    Colac Imperials coach Bree McKenzie says a new-look squad took plenty away from last week’s loss in their quest to defend last year’s C Grade netball flag.

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  • Roos ready to embrace rare finals opportunity

    South Colac coach Adam McNamara says there’s no better learning opportunity for his under-14.5 footballers than tomorrow on a preliminary final stage at Central Reserve.

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  • Eagles inspire South to claim big finals scalp

    South Colac under-18 co-coach Jimmy Fitzpatrick says his footballers can take a leaf out of a young Western Eagles side’s book in their bid to claim a big finals scalp.

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  • Zara eyes Super Netball spot

    Colac Tigers young gun Zara Walters has her sights firmly set on a training partner spot in Suncorp Super Netball after her incredible debut performance at senior level on the national stage.

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  • Senior trio could boost Lorne

    Lorne officials were tight-lipped about the possibility of bringing senior footballers back for tomorrow’s reserves preliminary final against Alvie.

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  • Refugee support group benefits from ride

    Keen cyclist and Skenes Creek local Helen Cocks will combine two passions when she volunteers for Amy’s Gran Fondo ride on Sunday.

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  • Apollo Bay’s big fish reel in keen anglers

    An Apollo Bay fisherman says the town is fast becoming the “big fish” capital of Victoria after another busy tuna season of huge hauls.

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