Articles by Alex Baird
Concussion concerns for Cat
“It definitely threw me around which is actually quite scary moving forward, I’m not sure how many chances or hits I’ve got left, but hopefully it doesn’t happen again.”
ROLLING TEAM OF THE YEAR: Round 9
The Colac Herald’s rolling Team of the Year has returned for the 2020-21 season. The side is chosen purely on form, with selectors picking the squad of 12 players based on their impact on games and consistency during the summer.
Premier opportunity for more locals
Geelong under-16 captain Henry Melville says he is confident more Colac cricketers will get a chance to join him and Micah Robb in the new Premier competition this summer.
Depth on display for Knights
New dad Shane Currie says his side’s depth was on full display as City United moved to outright top spot in Colac district cricket with a convincing win against Birregurra.
Warrion not giving up on spot in top four
“I think that’s the only spot anyone in the bottom four can get and a lot will have to go right to get there, but anything’s possible.”
Ryan’s six wickets not enough
A six-wicket performance from Irrewarra teenager Ryan Mulder wasn’t enough to stop Alvie from continuing its red-hot form in Division One cricket.
New Panther only knows one way
Jye McLaughlin’s “live by the sword, die by the sword” attitude when he picks up a cricket bat will no doubt put bums on seats during Sunday’s Colac district T20 Big Bash finals.
McCartin suits up for Saints
Birregurra cricket officials hope they can add another talented youngster to their Division One side this summer through the brother of two AFL footballers.