Articles by Alex Baird
Aanliya creates CDCA history
City United officials say Aanliya Cheeran’s historic debut on the weekend is only the beginning for the emerging female cricketer in senior men’s cricket.
Saint smashes double ton
Birregurra captain Jules Callahan says Colac district cricket’s newest double-centurion James Riches almost didn’t reach the milestone after wanting to end his innings early.
Top-grade test awaits for Aanliya
Emerging state junior Aanliya Cheeran is set to line-up for City United against Colac today, perhaps making her the first female cricketer ever to feature in Colac district’s top-grade ranks.
Golfers gear up for big test
Colac golf officials expect to have a fair indication of who might claim the 2021 club championship by the end of the weekend in a new-look format this year.
New Saint plays key role
Birregurra leader Jack Parker says Alex Burnett has been a vital pick up, with a gun all-rounder likely to be absent for much of the cricket season.
Late-season recruit strengthens Stoney
A new dairy farmer to the area has bolstered reigning premier Stoneyford’s cricket depth in the early parts of the season.
Hutch hits top-grade high at 50 not out
Warrion cricket legend Dean Hutchinson would have never envisaged his career highlight at top-grade level coming at the age of 50 after everything he achieved in the sport.
Inglis a class above
“Inga was just a class above, some of the shots he was playing were unbelievable and you can see why he played where he did.”