Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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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  • Beeac coffee catch-up complaint shocks group

    A weekly coffee catch-up in Beeac, which has become a mental health release for retired men from across the region, will continue today despite a “bump in the road”.

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  • Ambulance response a concern for Colac

    A real-life situation during first-aid training in Colac has put concerns about the region’s slow ambulance response times in the spotlight. 

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  • Young Rover inspires mum to return

    Growing up as a little girl in Norway with easy access to soccer is motivating Tonje Medley to help the Colac Otway Rovers come closer than ever to establishing a women’s program.

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