Articles by Alex Baird
League wants female voice at board level
Colac District Cricket Association chairman Steve Millar says the board is eager to have a female voice to help continue the growth of women’s cricket in the region.
Recruits boost Birregurra ahead of top-grade return
Birregurra skipper Jack Melican is backing promising young cricketer Liam Hammond to take on both wicketkeeping and opening batsman duties when he joins the Saints this season.
Water hazard forces Apollo Bay’s course to close
Seasoned Apollo Bay golfers are used to seeing parts of their course submerged in water at this time of the year.
Stallions rising star bound for Geelong
Former state junior and emerging Colac cricketer Henry Melville says the timing is right to test himself in the highly rated Geelong league.
Co-coach puts club first
Otway Districts president Ross Panther says co-coach Ben Allan has indicated he would step aside if the club can land a suitable replacement.
Australian skipper’s message to Colac
Australian cricket captain Aaron Finch left a message with Colac before jetting off to England for his long-awaited return to the sport.
Steven shines for Cats
Former Lorne premiership player Jack Steven wound back the clock to produce his best performance since arriving at Geelong this year.
New standalone South Colac coach confident
Nick Lynch says he will have plenty of support as South Colac’s new standalone coach.