Articles by Alex Baird
Skippers tip Swans for cricket flag
CDCA top-grade cricket captains have tipped 2014-15 premier Alvie to go back-to-back this season in a strengthened Division One competition.
Demons sign star goalkicker as coach
PROVEN country football goalkicker Tom Mullane-Grant says the timing was right to take on Otway Districts’ top job.
Stallions’ depth a strength ahead of season’s start
INCOMING Colac captain Aidan Spence says the Stallions’ depth can keep the club in the Division One cricket finals picture, despite the departure of key players.
Boost for cricket club on season’s eve
STONEYFORD cricket president Kevin Boyd says upgraded facilities at its Pirron Yallock venue have boosted the club on the eve of the 2015-16 season.
Birregurra to return in standalone clash
BIRREGURRA will burst back from a three decade absence from top-grade cricket in a stand-alone match against Apollo Bay on Saturday to kick off the Colac district season.
State call-up for youngster
COLAC junior cricket prodigy Josh Garner has ambitions of captaining the state again after earning Victorian selection for the Australian championships.
Colac’s Luke Hodge joins elite company with another premiership
CHAMPION Colac footballer Luke Hodge sits in elite company after captaining Hawthorn to another AFL premiership.
Racecourse prepares for racing to return
HORSERACING will officially return to Colac in December after officials gave the Colac Turf Club the green light to host Christmas racing following a 33-month break.