Articles by Alex Baird

  • New-ball surprise for Stoneyford recruit

    Nick Harding says he was caught by surprise after taking the new ball for Stoneyford during his first outing with the Colac district cricket powerhouse.

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  • Saints to play safe with young quick

    Birregurra is monitoring teenager Gabe Hanlon ahead of tomorrow’s clash with City United after the emerging quick re-injured a troublesome back.

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  • Former AFL player to pad up for Panthers

    Warrion officials have revealed former AFL footballer Darcy Lang has committed to the cricket club for its clash with Colac West this weekend.

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  • Mum’s willing to have a crack

    Barongarook West’s Linda Knight says her mantra of saying yes to most things has taken her on a remarkable journey in sport with her young sons. The mother of five celebrated another first on the weekend when Linda featured in a game of senior men’s cricket alongside her teenage twin boys Leo and Lionel Scott. […]

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  • Stoneyford recruit impresses skipper

    Stoneyford cricket co-captain Dom Dare says teenager Luke Lloyd lived up to the hype during his first outing with the Maroon Caps.

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  • Rolling Team of the Year: Round One

    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.

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  • Final in sight for junior pennant side

    A Colac golf side could secure a spot in the South West Golf Association’s junior pennant final with an away win over Geelong this weekend.

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  • Birregurra couple leading the way

    Champion goaler Saskia Rowan says she jumped at a chance to lead her first senior netball team after a position opened up following Sarah Main’s departure from Birregurra.

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