Articles by Alex Baird

  • Birthday bonus for young Cat

    A maiden senior grand final berth wasn’t a bad way for Jemaya Hassett to celebrate her 18th birthday.

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  • Age no constraint for baby Bombers

    Irrewarra-Beeac netball icon Elissa Rodger says a grand final wasn’t on the Bombers’ radar at the start of the season given the experience in her 13-and-under squad.

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  • Rovers create history with grand final berth

    Colac Otway Rovers made an historic grand final for the club yesterday, but the win has come at a cost.

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  • Injuries fail to stop first Golden Boot winner

    Returning soccer star Oaklee Balboni, Colac Otway Rovers’ first-ever Golden Boot winner, says he is confident his body can hold up as the club aims to create more history over the next fortnight.

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  • Role reversal for Tigers mum and daughter

    Simpson’s Georgia Arndell has idolsed her mum as a netballer, so coaching her this year has added a new dimension to playing the sport they share a passion for together.

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  • Swan finds time for netball

    Netball at Alvie has scratched the sporting itch for impressive athlete Taylah Nelson after she gave away VFLW footy with Geelong to concentrate on work.

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  • State basketballer boosts Saints

    A state basketball rising star will be a boost for Birregurra netball on Sunday as the Saints aim to keep their season alive in the 13-and-under competition.

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  • Cats know what it takes to succeed in September

    Colac Imperials coach Meagan Kerr says week one of B Grade finals was the harsh reality check her netballers needed to succeed in September.   

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