Articles by Alex Baird
Eagles mentor is flying solo
“A guy who has come to town from Melbourne has just embraced the place and he loves it, so we have no hesitation with him leading us in 2021.”
Competition golf on hold during lockdown stage
Colac golfers will play their final rounds of competition today in groups of two as the club braces for stage three restrictions.
Roo still recovering
North Melbourne has conceded reigning best-and-fairest and Cobden football product Ben Cunnington might not play again this year.
Finn reaches state in time
Star Colac Tiger Georgie Finn made a mad dash for Queensland just in time to play netball in one of her new state’s premier competitions.
Rovers concede season
Colac Otway Rovers officials are resigned to the fact their soccer season is all but over, with regional Victoria preparing to enter stage three coronavirus lockdown.
Cricket rising star on the move
Manifold Heights has snapped up one of the Colac district’s most promising young cricketers in a major boost for the club as it aims to bolster its women’s squad.
Competition cancelled after coronavirus case
Colac golf officials cancelled Saturday’s competition as a precaution after a member tested positive for coronavirus, while the club will enforce new rules due to stage three lockdown restrictions.
Recruits boost club ahead of return to Western Oval
Colac West skipper Alex Gunning says the club’s homecoming this summer will be made even sweeter after four of its most promising cricketers have signalled a return.