Articles by Alex Baird
Dolphins claim major scalp
Lorne leader Brad Weetman says opening the season with a win over Corangamite bowls powerhouse Colac One could be a game-changer in the club’s dream to feature in top-division finals. The Dolphins defeated the premiers of six of the past eight seasons, three rinks to one 95-83, to signal themselves as a genuine finals chance […]
Casey back in the coaches’ box
Decorated footy mentor Dan Casey says a desire to develop a young list in the highly rated Hampden league led to his appointment as Cobden’s senior coach.
Blow for Birregurra cricketer after horrific injury
Birregurra is sweating on the extent of a leg injury to Zac Hammond after the talented cricketer was taken to hospital in an ambulance following a horrific fall during Saturday’s season opener.
Finch’s Aussies silence critics at T20 World Cup
An Australian team led by Colac’s Aaron Finch has proven the doubters wrong by reaching the semi-final stage of the Twenty20 cricket World Cup.
Leader steps down after cap concerns
Colac District Cricket Association chairman Steve Millar says the league is confident it can resolve issues surrounding the salary cap, despite a club president stepping down over the matter.
Panthers plan to play the kids
Warrion skipper Rohan Symes says the Panthers believe they can be a finals contender again this season with a focus on building their team around youth.
Youngster to step up after batsman departs
Warrion skipper Rohan Symes says the club is backing last season’s under-17 league medallist to fill a void left at the top of the order by dynamic batsman Jye McLaughlin.
Stallions set to challenge Stoney
Colac district top-grade leaders say reigning wooden-spooners Colac loom as cricket powerhouse Stoneyford’s biggest threat this season.