Articles by Alex Baird
Colac to host St Pat’s Cup
Colac Turf Club officials are thrilled to finish to their season later than normal thanks to tomorrow’s St Patrick’s Cup.
Girls lead the way for junior tennis team
A squad made up of nearly all female up-and-coming tennis players has propelled Elliminyt into tomorrow’s Division Two junior grand final.
Sharks visit Syd after special win
“Syd named us the Sharks and has been a huge part of our club ever since I can remember, so it was pretty special to take the cup to him.”
Premiership a fitting end to star’s return
Dale Boyd might have been excused for thinking a top-grade flag at his home club Stoneyford had eluded him after forging a successful cricket career away from the Maroon Caps.
Stoneyford still the side to beat, leaders say
“Stoneyford has the ability to get it done when it matters.” City United finished on top of the ladder, defeated Stoneyford on both occasions this season and was the first side through to this weekend’s grand final. But the Maroon Caps’ remarkable record of six premierships in the past seven seasons once again has them […]
Grand final analysis: City United v Stoneyford
The Colac Herald’s Alex Baird dissects each cricketer ahead of tomorrow’s blockbuster grand final between City United and Stoneyford.
Johnston Medallist eyes leadership role
Star Irrewarra batsman and new Bill Johnston Medallist Danny Hegarty hasn’t ruled out putting his hand up for the club’s vacant captaincy position as he aims to build on his leadership credentials.
Flag the priority for medallist
It seems nothing will mean more in cricket for returning City United gun Luke Inglis than sharing a maiden senior flag with younger brother Alex. Inglis was quick to point that out after joining elite company this week by winning a Bill Johnston Medal as Colac district cricket’s top performer, claiming the accolade with Irrewarra’s […]