Articles by Alex Baird
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.
Love hearing tonight
Stoneyford will learn Matthew Love’s grand final fate tonight when the club attempts to overturn his three-match suspension at an independent tribunal hearing.
Coastal club gears up for big weekend of finals
Apollo Bay’s female brigade of cricketers are peaking at the right time of the season ahead of a big weekend of finals for the coastal club.
Dean dedicates drive to Gran
Producing what he rates as his best performance at state level in speedway had added meaning for Colac driver Dean Jenkins who said goodbye to one of his biggest supporters yesterday.