Articles by Alex Baird
Roo destined for stardom on TV show
SOUTH COLAC superboot Ben Cox is edging closer to football stardom on reality television program The Recruit.
Promising footballer shows improvement
GEELONG FALCONS coach Andrew Allthorpe says promising Colac footballer Liam McCarthy has taken his game to another level in his second pre-season with the TAC Cup side.
South-west cricket rivalry to continue
COLAC district cricket representative selector Rob Oborne says a rekindled rivalry against Warrnambool provides a solid preparation for Country Week.
Promising City all-rounder notches up maiden ton
A BREAKTHROUGH ton from Josh Weatherhead has broken City United’s winless drought in 2015-16 Division One cricket.
Tiger juggernaut rises after club lands Bomber
BACK-TO-BACK reigning premier Simpson has landed the major signing of Cobden footballer Brendan Richardson as the club prepares to launch its 2016 campaign.
Winchelsea backs AFL draft hopeful
WINCHELSEA Football Club president Daniel Greskie says the town is buzzing at the prospect of Darcy Parish landing at an AFL club on Tuesday.
Colac cowboy hits career high
COLAC’S Adam Hinkley has celebrated a breakthrough 2015 on the international bull riding circuit with an Australian title on his return.
Gun Colac footballer joins Cats’ VFL team
STAR Colac Tigers utility Kane Leersen says an urge to continue developing his football nous has led to another tilt at VFL level in 2016.