Articles by Alex Baird

  • Sky’s the limit for surfing rising star

    Lorne president Carly Enticott says the coastal town’s “groms” were pinching themselves to have a new surfing idol who also happens to play at their local footy club in his spare time.

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  • State athlete smashes school records

    Elite teenage long-distance runner Teyvia Williams had a nice confidence boost entering today’s junior track and field national carnival after breaking a stack of records at Apollo Bay P-12 College.

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  • Lorne locks in twilight clash for Coastal Cup

    Lorne will host its first game under lights for premiership points against coastal rival Apollo Bay later this month.

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  • Eagles plan to attack

    Western Eagles coach Craig Hardingham hopes a new-look forward line and a desire to play an attacking brand of footy can allow Chris Warwick to kick big bags of goals on a regular basis this year.

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  • Star midfielder to miss South’s premiership defence

    Overseas travel is likely to leave South Colac without former best-and-fairest footballer Josh Woods in its premiership defence this season.

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  • Saint shines at nationals

    Birregurra netball product Tully Bethune kept Victoria’s 17-and-under national championship hopes alive by playing a key role in a thrilling draw against the reigning champions.

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  • No pressure on Roos veterans

    South Colac coach Nick Lynch is in no rush to promote the retirement of two key footballers as he prepares to squeeze a host of high-profile names in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to Lorne.

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  • Lorne leader hails Leersen

    Lorne footy leader Al Adams says having someone of Kane Leersen’s calibre in the coaching stocks is a huge endorsement for the CDFNL.

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