Articles by Alex Baird
West pulls out of top division after exodus
A player exodus has forced one of last season’s finalists Colac West to drop out of Division One cricket ahead of the upcoming season.
Team of the Year selection to boost Tigers star
Geelong Cougars head coach Gerard Murphy says he can’t see why Suncorp Super Netball clubs wouldn’t reach out to Barongarook product Brooke Allan over the next 12 months. Allan continued her dominance at Victorian Netball League level with Team of the Year selection this year in the Championship division. Her Colac Tigers teammate and teen […]
Seecamp sticks by the Dees
We caught up with former Melbourne AFL footballer and ex-Colac coach Marcus Seecamp about what it means to see his beloved Dees in another grand final.
Walsh wows footy world at Brownlow
Cobden footy product Sam Walsh almost certainly trumped his dad and two-time Colac district cricket league best-and-fairest winner Wayne when he bolted into Brownlow Medal contention.
Alvie leader unsure about recognising top sides
“It’s not the same, that’s for sure.”
Alvie co-coach Morgan Eldridge says she is unsure about how her netballers would feel about earning recognition for their efforts in 2021 during a season with no finals.
Cricket targets November start date
Colac district cricket chairman Steve Millar says he expects the association to target November 6 as a start date for the 2021-22 season.
Harry’s incredible ride through life
The Colac district farewelled one its sporting treasures this month when Harry Salmon died. His daughter Evelyn Allan penned this tribute about her dad, who was a champion cyclist, talented footballer and a dominant performer on the bowling green later in life. Harry was also a father to six children, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and even one great-great grandchild, living life to the fullest during his 96 years.
New Colac golf leader eager to grow game
Former professional Nick Welsh says capitalising on a golfing boom in Colac by making the sport more accessible was high on the agenda after taking on the club’s presidency.