Articles by Alex Baird

  • Rory’s rise inspires family

    Apollo Bay’s Boyd family might soon become a household name in the Aussie triathlon racing scene if teenager Rory’s rapid rise to state team selection is any indication.

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  • Recruit feels right at home

    New Colac Imperials netball co-captain Chloe Gray has taken a trip down memory lane by returning to Western Oval this season.

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  • Brave Dolphin’s injury ‘worse than a car crash’

    Lorne footy officials have described the injuries of young footballer Tom Grossman as worse than a car crash after he was involved in a freak incident during the round one clash against Birregurra.

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  • Round one win lays foundation for Birregurra

    Birregurra coach Kane Leersen says a win against a solid Lorne unit has laid the foundations for his new-look football side aiming to send the Saints back to finals this year. 

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  • South holds on after late miss

    South Colac coach Nick Lynch says the club’s four new footballers will make it hard for premiership players to walk back into the side after their roles in a thrilling grand final re-match against Irrewarra-Beeac.

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  • New Cats claim early win

    Six new faces have helped Colac Imperials match the amount of A Grade netball wins from 2022 after round one this season in a promising sign for the Cats.

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  • Smooth sailing at Apollo Bay Men’s Shed

    It’s all smooth sailing at the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed after the group finally offloaded a neglected boat as it aims to put the finishing touches on the shed.

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  • Demon could face old club first up

    Otway Districts officials say champion Apollo Bay footballer Karl “Boris” McSparron is a chance to suit up for the Demons against his former club for the first time in a round one selection shock.

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