Articles by Alex Baird

  • Powerhouse awaits, but Redbacks ready

    Irrewarra skipper Dave Jackson has backed his side to take it up to a powerhouse Stoneyford outfit in Colac district cricket’s top-grade decider.

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  • Officials cancel plans for junior footy shake-up

    The structure of junior football in the Colac district will remain largely the same in 2018 after officials abolished plans to create an under-13 competition in the CDFL.

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  • Redback thrills mentor

    The rise of Irrewarra wicketkeeper Lachy Mulder has delighted no one more than the man he replaced behind the stumps.

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  • Legend endorses Sharks pair

    Former Apollo Bay games record holder Wilf Rink says the mantle is in good hands with dedicated cricketers Matthew Hanks and Rowan Harwood.

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  • District’s Olympians meet at baton relay

    Monday’s Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay leg at Torquay united two famous Colac district athletes for the first time.

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  • Moment to savour for mad Saints fan

    “For Jules Callahan to make a hundred and walk halfway down the pitch and give Nick Riewoldt a hug after his maiden century was unbelievable.”

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  • Saints await stars

    Birregurra is bracing for a special day at the club tomorrow when two modern-day AFL greats become Saints cricketers for a day.

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  • South boosts squad while coach re-signs

    South Colac will once again throw its hat in the ring as a genuine contender in Colac district netball this season after a promising summer.

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