Articles by Alex Baird
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.
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.
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.
Rookie has eyes on debut
Colac’s Cooper Stephens says he will do everything he can to make his AFL debut with Geelong after having his first taste in the big league.
Dolphins lure Berry for 2020
Frankston coach Danny Ryan says Colac district football export Jack Berry has arrived at his third VFL club with “a point to prove”.
Experienced coach joins young leader
A decorated coach will return to the Colac Tigers to take on the club’s top job alongside a star netballer during her recovery from injury.
Redbacks end City’s eight-game winning run
Irrewarra has ended City United’s eight-match winning run on the eve cricket finals in thrilling circumstances.Irrewarra has ended City United’s eight-match winning run on the eve cricket finals in thrilling circumstances.
Family and injuries led Roo to coaching
Nick Lynch says having special access to one the Colac region’s great football minds always had him thinking about entering the coaching ranks.