Articles by Alex Baird

  • Birre’s dream to bring back more local talent

    Birregurra coach and Saints footy product Kane Leersen says he dreams of seeing more names like Tom Cotton return to the club during his time at the helm.

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  • Leader returns in boost for Colac

    Returning Colac Tigers netball coach Courtney Cuolahan says she is excited to see what a full-strength squad can deliver tomorrow against Grovedale.

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  • Young Eagles flying

    Western Eagles coach Fiona Penny says the club’s teenagers are proving more than capable at A Grade level after challenging flag favourites Irrewarra-Beeac in another promising performance.

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  • Recruit bolsters reigning premiers

    Colac Tigers recruit Lily Eldridge could strengthen the reigning netball premiers at both ends of the court after playing in defence and attack during her debut in the Geelong league.

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  • Bombers forwards fire in big win

    Milestone footballer Dylan Flanigan says forwards Mitch McMullan and Charlie Grist were at their damaging best on Saturday for Irrewarrra-Beeac after both snagging seven majors in a big win.

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  • South monitors stars

    South Colac coach Nick Lynch says the Roos are being cautious with their stars after gun recruit Brody Finn finished their win against Apollo Bay on the bench, while a host of other key footballers missed.

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  • McDonald ready to lead Redbacks

    Irrewarra cricket officials say the timing is right to promote young leader Bryce McDonald as the club’s top-grade skipper after serving a valuable apprenticeship as a vice-captain.

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  • New Tiger adds versatility

    Simpson coach Daniel Beard says young Colac Tigers export Ryan Mulder has bolstered the team’s backline and played a pinch-hitting role in the ruck since his surprise move to the club this season.

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