Articles by Alex Baird
Hassett’s heroics save Colac
Match-winning Colac bowls skipper Tim Hassett says scraping home with a crunch win to keep the season alive has the club excited for a preliminary final showdown with reigning premier Apollo Bay.
Royals off to another decider
Pennyroyal tennis leader Rhiannon White says her side’s grand final opponent could be a flip of the coin, and she will watch next week’s preliminary final with great interest.
Tigers in no rush to make Division One call
Simpson cricket officials say they aren’t in a hurry to decide on making a move to the CDCA’s top grade after booking a spot in the Division Two decider during the club’s first season in the competition.
Stoneyford skipper’s flag hopes take a hit
Bill Johnston medallist Matthew Love is likely to miss tomorrow’s qualifying final for Stoneyford, with his premiership aspirations on the line if the club fails to overturn a three-match suspension handed down to the captain-coach.
Country Week at its best
It was Country Week cricket at its purest for Apollo Bay icon Matthew Hanks but with only one thing missing, his old league.
Syd’s special message to Shark
The late Syd Caddy may have missed the chance to watch his granddaughter Alice play for his beloved Sharks, but the Apollo Bay stalwart didn’t pass on an opportunity to share some words of wisdom before she embarked on an unexpected cricket journey.
Drivers vie for bragging rights
There is more than just a state title up for grabs for eight Colac speedway drivers heading to Warrnambool this weekend.
Superfish to prove Lake Colac swim potential
Superstars of open-water swimming will tackle Lake Colac this morning in a bold move to prove Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake can host a drawcard event like the Lorne Pier to Pub.