Articles by Alex Baird
Canadian’s trek from World Cup to Warrnambool
Stoneyford import Arslan Khan was in the midst of an Under-19 World Cup this time last year, captaining evolving cricket nation Canada.
Birregurra reveals recruits to cover star’s departure
Birregurra officials are hopeful jet midfielder Michael Bolitho will join a host of confirmed recruits as the club aims to return to the top of Colac district football in 2019.
Redback to join young guns
Irrewarra veteran Ian “Squizzy” Taylor has no issue travelling when it comes to cricket.
South Colac secures former Alvie mentor
South Colac coach Josh Black says former Alvie football mentor Josh Goonan’s return to the club will bolster both its leadership and key position stocks.
Former Australian cricketer backs Buchanan
Former Australian all-rounder Adam Dale believes Colac export Meyrick Buchanan still has what it takes to play cricket at the highest level.
Stoneyford international lands first century
Star international recruit Arslan Khan has landed his first century at Stoneyford during another dominant performance from the reigning premiers.
Selectors promote keeper
A delayed start to the summer has failed to stop Colac district selectors from unleashing promising Irrewarra wicketkeeper Lachy Mulder on the senior representative stage.
Club’s rising stars excite travelling mentor
It took watching just one game to convince country netball icon Leah Ousey that taking the reins of Irrewarra-Beeac from another state was worth the effort.