Articles by Alex Baird
Rising star goalkicker debuts
Former junior century goalkicker Josh Sanders kicked three majors on debut for Irrewarra-Beeac.
Emerging Tigers shine, while coach kicks bag
Simpson junior products Reagan Jones and Darcy Thorburn played their best games of senior football as Nick Harding kicked a bag to land his first win as the Tigers’ co-coach.
Tigers aiming to qualify Finn
Colac Tigers will aim to qualify Georgie Finn for finals after the gun netballer was a surprise inclusion during the club’s big win over St Joseph’s.
Injury setbacks deplete South
South Colac netball officials are hopeful recruit Mercedez Hickey has avoided serious damage to a foot after going down in the Roos’ win over Lorne.
Flag ends 23-year drought
Ending a 23-year drought in pennant golf was made even sweeter for a squad of Colac players this week when they unfurled their flag.
Quartet shines during year of cancelled sport
A Colac Sportsmen’s Club official says the calibre of nominees for their highest honour showcases the district’s talent during what limited sport there was last year.
Stoneyford export helps Lions reach decider
East Belmont coach Chris Williams says the club’s latest Colac district cricket connection has made a huge impact at the Lions ahead of a bumper weekend of grand finals for the Geelong-based club.
IT’S BACK: Your in-depth previews of the 2021 football-netball season
Footy and netball are back from Saturday, and the Colac Herald has your comprehensive guide to the 2021 season.