Articles by Alex Baird
Currie to captain City
Grand finalist City United has backed Shane Currie to take the club to the next step in Colac district cricket after appointing the young leader as its captain.
Finch and co send Colac golf into a frenzy
Another Colac West cricketer almost stole the thunder from the club’s greatest export Aaron Finch during his return home for a game of golf.
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.