Articles by Alex Baird
Rovers commit to play in 2020
Colac Otway Rovers players have committed to competing in a senior soccer season which could start by the end of the month.
Tigers help shape Lions legend
“Some of his best stories were when he was three or four and he was hanging around the footy club when I was coaching Colac.”
League introduces helmet rule
Colac district cricket officials hope forcing players to wear helmets will signal the end of a host of “near misses” with fatal head injuries.
Australian cricket captain signs with Colac club
Australian limited overs cricket captain Aaron Finch is set to become the face of the Colac Golf Club and will tee off alongside its members during competition tomorrow.
District’s Flyers eager to impress
Geelong state league coach Gerard Murphy says the next wave of Colac district Cougars are likely to get a chance to show their wares on the netball court in 2020.
League unveils points system
Reigning cricket premier Stoneyford is the only Colac district club that would have exceeded its player points cap last season based on the model being introduced by the league for the 2020-21 campaign.
Netball star unable to join teammates
Collingwood coach Rob Wright says it was disappointing not having access to Colac rising star Brooke Allan during the Magpies’ return to netball this week.
Netball options remain in Colac
Netball Victoria official Mel Taylor has urged Colac district clubs to investigate ways of keeping players involved in the sport in 2020 if league officials cancel the footy-netball season.