Articles by Alex Baird
The very best of Birregurra
Birregurra’s 2016 and ’17 premiership sides might go down as one of the CDFNL’s most formidable outfits. The Saints lost just two games across both seasons with a blend of homegrown talent from its successful junior program mixing with a host of big-name and underrated recruits. Herald readers voted Birregurra’s back-to-back premiership outfit as the best of the decade in an online poll, so we decided to look back on the club’s glory years with Ben Boseley, the man who led the Saints to the top of Colac district footy.
Jan’s remarkable journey earns recognition
Warrion’s Jan Smith has made her mark in equestrian from grassroots level right through to the very top of the sport wearing various hats during her dedicated career.
Siblings share special wins
Siblings Damien and Stephanie Thornton will always share special memories of the first Saturday of May after the Colac jockeys celebrated career-defining wins.
Simpson’s signings give club confidence
Simpson football officials believe they were building a list that could return the club to finals before the 2020 season was stalled.
English recruit delivered on and off the field
Irrewarra cricket officials say Englishman Liam O’Brien offered just as much off the field as he did on it during his memorable stint at the club.
Young Redbacks step up
Irrewarra captain Dave Jackson says playing off for a spot in the grand final while still blooding the club’s up-and-coming cricketers has Redbacks officials excited about the future.
AFLW coach delivers parents Scott’s trophy
Melbourne AFLW coach Mick Stinear made a secret trip to Shelley Scott’s Gerangamete family farm to deliver the decorated Colac district athlete’s biggest accolade yet.
Demon in mix for club honour
“She was definitely good enough to be in the All Australian squad, and in my opinion, the team.”