Articles by Alex Baird

  • 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.

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  • 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 […]

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  • Leersen leaves a big impression at Deans Marsh

    Deans Marsh skipper Robert Staley says the small-town club is hoping star recruit Kane Leersen sticks around as the Swamp Rats aim to keep building on a successful summer.

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  • Mulgrew makes history at West

    Sam Mulgrew becoming the first Colac West cricketer to claim a rising star award in honour of its greatest ever export was a fitting end to a big season for the club.

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  • Stallions step up for teammate

    Colac Oborne co-coach Jason Langdon says the club backed its youngest under-17 cricketer to step up if needed in a grand final after Max Miraglia was the heartbreak story of the Stallions’ premiership. Miraglia was forced to watch on as his teammates dethroned a previously undefeated Warrion outfit in this week’s top-grade junior decider. The […]

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  • Twist of the arm leads to league medal for Treweek

    City United icon Dave Treweek can’t hide from cricket.

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  • Cats eager to pounce on Henry

    Geelong under-16 coach Dylan Slater says the Cats would welcome Colac export Henry Melville at senior level with open arms following his dominant performance in junior Premier cricket.

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  • Stoney knows the drill ahead of eighth decider

    Stoneyford knows the drill.

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