Articles by Alex Baird
Central to host under-12 cricket
Cricket will return to Colac’s Central Reserve next week in an important step for the sport’s future in the district.
Star Colac netballer set to join Demons
Emma Hillman will return to Colac district netball in 2018, joining Otway Districts in a significant boost for the Gellibrand-based club’s premiership aspirations.
New Stallion helps end drought
The acquisition of up-and-coming batsman Luke Lloyd has helped Colac hit Division One cricket’s winners’ list for the first time in 623 days.
Five parent-children combinations for Lawn
Family ties run strong in Polwarth tennis power club Colac Lawn’s top-grade side this season.
Cricket captains back powerhouse to win again
A formidable recent finals record has opposition captains wary of reigning premier Stoneyford entering a new cricket season tomorrow.
New roles for rising stars
Irrewarra cricket officials have earmarked Bryce McDonald and Kaden Beckett as future captains, with the teenagers taking on leadership roles this season.
Captain’s departure a major blow for Tigers
Bec Scott’s new coach at Ocean Grove says she expects the star netballer to set a new benchmark in the Bellarine league’s attacking end on her arrival in 2018.
Brother steps up for Maroon Caps
Stoneyford young gun Dom Dare will replace brother Levi as captain in the club’s bid for hat-trick of cricket flags in 2017-18.