Articles by Alex Baird

  • Foundation junior a shock return for grand final

    A foundation Colac Otway Rovers junior, Liam McCullagh has been on some journey during his return to the club as a senior player, preparing for a grand final this weekend despite accepting his season was over on the eve of finals.

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  • Greater challenge for reigning champs

    A new-look team and the evolution of D Grade netball has added pressure to the only premiership side in the competition’s short history.

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  • Experienced Roo no stranger to prelims

    South Colac’s Janelle Monaghan is more familiar with this time of the year than any other netballer in the top grade during the modern era.

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  • Vibes high at Western Eagles

    Committed junior mentor and Western Eagles legend Kess Duynhoven says there is a buzz around the Irrweillipe-based club as it aims to fill all three positions in underage netball grand finals.

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  • Saint inspires in return to netball

    Birregurra officials say Penny Morrison’s return to netball three years after a serious car accident has been inspiring.

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  • New voice joins coastal group

    Retiring Colac Otway Shire councillor Graham Costin says taking on a key role with an Apollo Bay advocacy group will enable him to deliver on his promise to continue campaigning for issues along the coast.

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  • Flags for siblings over west

    Joey Noseda saw how hard winning games of footy was while following her dad around when he toiled away for years putting a reserves team on the park at Apollo Bay. 

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  • Bay athlete claims national title

    Dreaming of being Australia’s next Jessica Hull is becoming more of a reality for new Australian cross-country champion and emerging Apollo Bay athlete Teyvia Williams.

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