Articles by: Louis Darcy
Dolphins star to take charge of Pies youth
A Collingwood football official says he expects Lorne footballer Charlie McCartin to fill a big role on and off the field at the Magpies this year.
City star reaches triple figures
A century by star City United batsman Dylan Slater has led an under-strength Knights to a win over Simpson.
Century helps save Stoneyford
Star Stoneyford recruit Kavian Naresh has helped his team get out of trouble with a composed century.
CHASING DREAMS: Stoney a stepping stone for career
In only four games since joining Stoneyford, Kavian Naresh has shown he is a high-quality cricketer. But Colac-South West Premier teams might not have to fear him for much longer, with the star all-rounder revealing to the Colac Herald’s Louis Darcy his goal to play on the biggest stage.
Country Week bowler produces 10 wickets in one day
Colac district under-16 girl’s cricketer Mia Fraser produced one of the most astonishing bowling performances at Country Week.
Colac keeps finals hopes alive
Colac One has given its midweek bowls finals aspirations a major boost with a thrilling four-shot win over cross town rival Central.
Bay set sights on the four
Apollo Bay bowler Mark Featherston concedes the Wolves have an uphill battle to play finals this year but says the team won’t die wondering.
Local sailors lead the way at National Champs
A crew made up of Colac and Derrinallum Yacht Club members has placed at the RL24 National Championships.
Cheeran helps seal the deal in Vic Country win
Colac cricketer Aanliya Cheeran held her nerve in the dying stages of a thrilling Australian Country Cricket Championships match to help Victoria Country secure a title win.
Colac cricket legend keeping on
Colac cricket icon Rob ‘Scruffy’ Oborne is well and truly on the mend after a giant scare in October.
Talent excites new Bay coach
Apollo Bay coach Peter Adams says the Hawks players have been putting in the hard yards this off-season.
English summer awaits talented Bay cricketer
Apollo Bay cricketer Kai Clissold is set for the cricketing adventure of a life-time, with the teenager making the move across the world for the English summer.
Pier to Pub racers not deterred
Lorne Pier to Pub officials say they can now breathe a sigh of relief after the iconic open-water swim was completed.
CDCA teams make most of junior Country Week
Colac district’s Country Week cricket campaigns have come to an end, with all eight teams finding success in different ways.
Rare feat for Country Week cricketer
In a do-or-die match for the Colac district Under-17 Country Week side, West Warrion’s Jordan Kelly has claimed a remarkable double hat-trick in the 49th over.
Local talents impress early in Dowling Shield
A Geelong cricket official says two Colac-South West cricket exports have shown their emerging talent during the Cats’ Dowling Sheild campaign.
Colac trainer enjoys placings at home track
Colac trainer Cameron Thompson says he pleased to have two horses place at a home race meet.
Two ties make midweek competition closer
Two draws between finals contenders has kept the door ajar for midweek bowls teams sitting outside the top four, with four rounds remaining.
Swimmer out to topple mentor
Harry Hay is hopeful swimming and learning alongside a Pier to Pub champion could give him the edge to take out the prestigious ocean race.
Bay’s sailing club receives boost
Apollo Bay’s sailing club is continuing to grow and transform, thanks to the Discover Sailing Development Project.
President to follow in family footsteps
South Colac’s new president Luke Reynolds says he is honoured to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Kelvin.
Country Week heating up
Colac District Cricket Association’s junior representatives have had mixed results to start their Country Week campaigns.
Bowler claims novice crown
Camperdown bowler Kylea Dickson says she is still in shock after winning a regional tournament in just her second year in the sport.
Vic Country in title contention
Colac cricketer Aanliya Cheeran and her Victorian Country teammates are sitting in a strong position to take the tournament crown at the midway point.
