Articles by Alex Baird
Horse racing trials to return to Colac Turf Club
HORSES are set to officially test out the revamped Colac track for the first time as racing’s return to the district nears.
Experienced defender joins Otway Districts
OTWAY DISTRICTS’ coaching stocks have been further bolstered after the Gellibrand-based club landed key-position footballer Zach Hickleton.
Shark unlucky to miss selection
A CRICKET VICTORIA coach says promising Apollo Bay fast bowler Jacob McKenzie was unlucky to miss selection for the upcoming Under-19 National Championships.
Tigers dominate Cougars’ list
A STRONG contingent of Colac netballers makes up almost half of the Geelong Cougars’ 19-and-under Victorian Netball League side for 2016.
Cat set to join Panthers again
COLAC AFL footballer Darcy Lang is expected to feature in Warrion’s Division One cricket outfit again before Geelong’s pre-season gets underway.
Redback blasts ton at club’s new home
A MAIDEN top-grade century from Kane Quickensted has helped Irrewarra celebrate its Division One debut at the club’s new home in Colac with victory.
Tennis legend retires after six decades
GEORGE HUGGINS has been the heart and soul of tennis at Elliminyt for more than 60 years.
Golfer in line for scholarship
A BREAKTHROUGH 2015 has helped up-and-coming Colac golfer Georgia Fish attract interest from one of Australia’s premier golf clubs.