Articles by Alex Baird
A performance the Elephants will never forget
Derrinallum Elephants bowlers will never forget their first-ever Midweek Pennant premiership, with the tight-nit community basking in the glory following Tuesday’s historic win.
Hodge endorses our new Vixen
Arguably Colac’s greatest-ever sporting export, who also happens to be new Melbourne Vixen Zara Walters’ first cousin, says he can’t wait to watch the young netballer create her own path in the professional ranks.
Bay bowler backs bowls grand final move
Apollo Bay bowls leader Michael Harrison says he welcomes ways to grow the game after a move to make this year’s Division One decider a standalone game under the roof.
Skipper to miss decider
Stoneyford captain-coach Matthew Love says he has moved on from the disappointment of missing a grand final in a bid to help his cricketers achieve the ultimate success this season from the sidelines.
Sienna steps up for grand final-bound Geelong
Taking the keeping gloves for Geelong has landed Colac teenager Sienna Mallon in a Victorian Premier Cricket grand final this weekend.
GFNL decider concerns Colac
Colac Tigers president Matt Gibson says a GFNL decider on the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday will put a strain on volunteers and impact one of the club’s biggest fundraisers.
GMHBA to host GFNL grand finals
AFL Barwon officials have confirmed GMHBA Stadium will host the GFNL grand final for the first time since the Colac Tigers’ heartbreaking loss to St Mary’s in 2019 – and it won’t be played on a Saturday.
Braves icon returns to lead club
A long-term plan to see Colac playing top-grade baseball and an appetite to return to his home club has new Braves mentor Brad Egan excited entering his first head-coaching role.