Articles by Louis Darcy
State’s best do battle in Colac
Colac has played host to state cricket over the weekend with the Western Oval hosting a veterans over 60s match between Victoria White and Queensland Taipans.
CDCA Team of the Week: Round 7
The Colac Herald will select its best XI from the Division One ranks each round in 2022-23. 1. Dean Hutchinson (West Warrion) The veteran skipper wound back the clock and gave the Panthers a genuine chance against Alvie with a magnificent 107 not out. It was Hutchinson’s first century in Division One since the 2005-06 […]
Two hurt but finals look likely
Apollo Bay will be sweating on the health of two key players for a potential T20 semi-final, after a strong win over City United lifted its chances for a spot in the final four. Youngster Sam Caddy injured his shoulder while at the crease in Monday night’s clash at Western Oval, while experienced batsman Darren […]
Two hat-tricks during exciting round of cricket
An incredible two hat-tricks across two games have thrilled Colac district cricket fans with young Colac star Billy Buchanan one of the two to notch up his first career hat-trick. Alvie’s Chris Hickey also capped off a stunning start to his season with the ball in hand to take a Division Two hat-trick against West […]
Colac Otway improving despite record
Despite finishing the season with only a handful of wins and a low-placed finish, 2022 was a season in which the Colac Otway Rovers showed their improvement and competitiveness under new coach Will Meaden.
Knights young gun finally gets his shot
City United has unveiled a glimpse into the future in its washout draw with Colac, while history-maker Aanliya Cheeran got her second chance in
the Knights’ Division One side.
Redbacks build momentum in short format
Irrewarra T20 captain Bryce McDonald says he is happy with how the Redbacks have been performing in the short format.
Rain forces early end to games
Irrewarra vice-captain Bryce McDonald says his side may have escaped a loss after rain forced their match with Stoneyford to end in a draw, despite the Maroon Caps looking on the verge of victory.