Articles by Alex Baird
Stallions search for new coach
Colac is preparing to field a new-look Division One side next cricket season, with its coach and best-and-fairest winner among three key departures.
Club signs recruit, unsure about internationals
New Warrion skipper Rohan Symes has pounced on securing a key recruit and is hopeful at least one of the club’s overseas cricketers will return next season.
Panthers appoint new leader
Rohan Symes’ impact during his first season at Warrion has led Panthers officials to hand the experienced batsman the club’s captaincy.
Recovering Tiger’s biggest challenge on hold
Emerging Colac Tiger Gabi Rieniets had come to terms with not playing netball in 2020 well before the coronavirus pandemic threatened to derail the season.
Committed until the very end
When Keith Hay committed to something, he was in it for the long haul.
Mates still keen for footy reunion
Colac football product Matt Jackson had every reason to think 2020 might just be one of his best years yet.
Rising star joins Demons, returns to soccer
One of the Colac district’s emerging football stars is preparing to juggle life at a new club with a return to soccer.
Sharks skipper leads from the front
Young Apollo Bay captain Billey Bernet is the first to admit he had a summer he’d rather forget with the bat.