Articles by Alex Baird

  • Saints product earns state selection

    Emerging Birregurra goaler Tully Bethune has earned a spot in Victoria’s initial 17-and-under squad for next year’s national championships in Hobart following her breakout season in the state league. 

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  • Skipper pushes for Country Week return

    Former Melbourne Country Week top-grade premiership cricketer Nick Lynch says he wants the Colac district to return to the tournament this season.

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  • Spinner shows promise for Rockets

    Barwon Rockets co-coach Jack Wrigglesworth says the match situation didn’t allow City United young gun Aanlin Cheeran to reach his full potential with the ball during the opening round of the Youth Premier League.

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  • Besei brings his best yet again

    Defending Colac Golf Club champion Gary Besei had every right to think he might have struggled with consistency during this year’s event after limited time on the course in the lead-up.

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  • Garner starts strong at World Cup trials

    Colac’s Josh Garner impressed with the bat and ball during his first trial game against Australia’s best young talent in his bid to earn under-19 cricket World Cup selection.

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  • Family thrills Eric at Warrion

    Eric Hay has prepared the centre-wicket at Warrion’s iconic ground for some big games of cricket during 50-plus years in the caper as head curator.

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  • CDCA Team of the Week: Round 5

    The Colac Herald will select its best XI from the Division One ranks each round in 2021-22.

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  • Cricket’s back on the agenda at Central

    Cricket is back on the agenda at Colac’s Central Reserve for the first time in 10 years, with City United on the hunt for a new home due to fears about Eastern Reserve’s future.

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