Articles by Alex Baird
Colac Herald’s top performers of 2020
Our sports reporters have picked the Colac district’s top performers from the past 12 months.
Colac teen one of Rory’s Warriors
Toby Middleton was inspired to do something after hearing young Rory Berry’s story.
Dare’s damaging performance
Stoneyford cricketer Dom Dare brought back memories of his breakthrough season in 2015-16 after producing a barnstorming knock to lead his side to victory over Colac West.
Selection shock for Swan
He has already ticked off featuring in a Division One cricket grand final and now 16-year-old Alvie rising star Jensen Monaghan has his sights on earning a senior representative cap.
Our Cooper joins Cats
Colac product Cooper Stephens says starting life as an AFL footballer at home in Geelong was the cherry on top after his childhood dream came true.
League honours netball legends
The term “legend” is used loosely at times in local sport.
Injury improves new champion
Colac’s newest club champion Matt O’Dowd says a freak injury allowed him to put more time into his golf this year.
Colac’s Magpie ready to take the next step
Barongarook product Brooke Allan says a daunting first experience with Collingwood at the elite level inspired her to reach new heights with her netball ahead of the 2020 season.