Articles by Alex Baird

  • Tiger thrives in new role

    A sense of belonging at GFL level has given Dustin Walters a chance to flourish playing a role as a swingman with the Colac Tigers.

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  • From fourth to a grand final

    Playing a brand of footy which stacks up in finals is what excites Colac Tigers under-14 coach Tyson Hay the most about his young outfit ahead of Sunday’s decider. 

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  • Wild weekend in the Bay

    Apollo Bay’s Bill Hurley-Fraser has worked on festivals around the world but says nothing compares with the vibe of this year’s Winter Wild driven by his home town’s community.

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  • Third-placed finish for Tiger

    Working alongside star Colac Tigers senior footballer Kody Spokes is helping propel Aubrey Melville into one of the Geelong region’s best young talents.

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  • HELPING HANDS: Family shares the farming experience

    Running a small sheep operation at Marengo has been a family bonding exercise more than anything for the Van Santen family.

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  • Loss no major concern but more Tigers injured

    Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron isn’t concerned about his side’s record against South Barwon as the club sweats on the fitness of two key footballers for Saturday’s qualifying final against the Swans. 

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  • Second-half blitz lifts Dees

    A 33-goal second-half blitz from Otway Districts has stunned Colac Imperials on their return to A Grade finals.

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  • Call for new home

    Colac district cricket leader Steve Millar is calling for cricket to be part of potential new sporting facilities in Colac as well as revisiting Central Reserve to host the sport again in the future.

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