Articles by Alex Baird

  • Youngster to step up after batsman departs

    Warrion skipper Rohan Symes says the club is backing last season’s under-17 league medallist to fill a void left at the top of the order by dynamic batsman Jye McLaughlin.

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  • Stallions set to challenge Stoney

    Colac district top-grade leaders say reigning wooden-spooners Colac loom as cricket powerhouse Stoneyford’s biggest threat this season.

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  • Gun recruit and returning star tipped for medal

    Stoneyford leader Dale Boyd says new coach and gun cricket recruit Matthew Love didn’t disappoint during his first outing with the club ahead of round one.

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  • Another historic season for women’s cricket

    The Colac Herald takes a look at each club ahead of CDCA women’s cricket competition’s 2021-22 campaign.

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  • Delay on new pitches force fixture change

    Colac district cricket officials have made last-minute changes to the round one fixture following concerns about ground safety after new pitches were installed.

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  • Premiership star among recruits

    A returning premiership star could be squeezed out of Stoneyford’s Division One side because of Colac district cricket’s points cap.

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  • Stoneyford strengthens squad

    It’s scary to think the premiers from seven of the past eight seasons could strengthen their squad.

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  • CDCA clubs risk suspension over salary cap

    Colac District Cricket Association clubs face the prospect of sitting on the sidelines when the season starts this weekend if they refuse to sign paperwork as part of the league’s new salary cap. 

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