Articles by Alex Baird

  • Medallists remain on the radar

    Stoneyford coach Matthew Love says the reigning cricket premiers are hopeful multiple Bill Johnston Medallists Joe and Levi Dare will feature in their squad this summer.

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  • Youngsters boost Saints

    Birregurra leader Jack Parker says the Saints will use their Twenty20 finals berth and commitment from two talented young cricketers to hopefully kickstart their Division One season.

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  • Former skipper thrives under new leader

    Decorated Irrewarra leader Dave Jackson says having someone like Danny Hegarty take over the captaincy has rejuvenated his own career in top-grade cricket peaking at 21 years this summer.

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  • 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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