Articles by Alex Baird
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.
Emerging stars to hit senior Country Week
Colac district cricket’s emerging talent will join forces to represent the association at Bendigo’s senior Country Week carnival later this month.
Broken back, neck for Simpson racer
The family of Simpson’s Matty Symons say the speedway driver’s injuries “could’ve been a lot worse” despite suffering a broken neck and back in a horrific crash.
Swimmer’s strong return earns state qualification
Colac swimmer Lauren Ryan has capped off a dominant return to the pool by qualifying for two events at state level.