Articles by Alex Baird
Cricket prepares for COVID
Colac district cricket chairman Steve Millar says the association remains proactive in preparing for a season which could look very different as the region braces during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colac’s bid to create a women’s league
Local women’s cricket pioneer Jaccob Rodda says launching a senior competition in Colac this year is an “ambitious” but realistic goal.
Night netball still postponed
Colac Night Netball Association officials say their junior season will remain postponed until the Bluewater stadium reopens and school returns to normal.
Colac golf officials tighten restrictions
Golf officials have tightened restrictions after the coronavirus outbreak in Colac to ensure the sport remains safe to play.
Redbacks land recruits to replace former league medallists
Irrewarra skipper Dave Jackson says the club’s new cricket recruits have arrived at a good time as the Redbacks prepare for life without two Bill Johnston Medallists next summer.
Birregurra Swan set to return
Birregurra football export Lewis Melican is set to bolster a struggling Sydney squad this weekend after overcoming a hamstring injury.
Son inspires Clark’s comeback
Irrewarra recruit Kyle Clark says his 5-year-old son Jett has inspired him to play cricket again after a lengthy spell away from the sport he once dominated.
Recovering netballer calls on former teammate
Champion netball export Nadine McNamara says she called on a former South Colac teammate for advice after fearing she had suffered a similar long-term injury.