Articles by Alex Baird

  • Mum feels at home watching Merrett in action

    Cathy Merrett says watching her son Zach pull on an Essendon jumper at her original home town added to the thrill of having AFL come to Colac.

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  • Menzies late for wedding

    Stoneyford’s record-breaking fifth consecutive cricket premiership might have eluded the club if Joel Menzies left the match when he was supposed to.

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  • Saint shines as a Knight

    Jack Melican has vowed to return to his beloved Birregurra next summer in the club’s bid to return to Division One cricket.

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  • Brownless’ bond with local lads

    Geelong rookie Oscar Brownless says he relishes the chance to reunite with a group of Colac mates to relive a cherished footy memory.

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  • Maloney’s magic moment

    Colac born-and-bred jockey Ryan Maloney says he refused to give up on his dream of securing a group one win, despite hitting rock-bottom less than two years ago.

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  • Maroon Caps march into seventh decider

    Stoneyford has stormed into its seventh-straight Colac district Division One grand final off the back of some stunning individual performances.

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  • Imports favoured to win medal

    An international recruit could become the first overseas cricketer to claim a Bill Johnston Medal after they dominated captains’ picks ahead of Monday night’s Colac district league vote count.

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  • Win inspires Perera to chase his dream

    Gun Stoneyford recruit Savin Perera says spending a summer in Australia has given him confidence to return home to England to continue his goal of becoming an established first-class cricketer.

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