Articles tagged: Birregurra Cricket Club

McGlade not ruling out late-season return
Star Birregurra all-rounder Mitch McGlade says the door remains ajar for him to return to the Saints for finals despite moving to Queensland.

Saints win from captain’s knock
Birregurra has won its fourth game in a row, holding off a tight Cobden run chase.

Run machine thriving with white ball switch
New Colac Herald CricketStar leader Alex Inglis says he has loved facing the white ball this season.

Saint blasts third century
A century to Birregurra opener Alex Inglis has led the Saints to an important win over Alvie.

Birregurra still searching for season-best form
Birregurra captain Liam Hammond says he is pleased with where his side sits at the midway mark of the season, but admits the Saints are yet to produce their best cricket.

Saints’ centurion solidifies win against Sharks
Birregurra has jumped into fourth place after a 129-run knock from opener Alex Inglis helped his side get the win against Apollo Bay.

Victorian veterans face foreign talents in finals
Two veteran cricketers from Birregurra have helped Victoria reach two grand finals in the Cricket Australia Masters Over-60s.

Veterans star in Victoria’s opening matches
Two veteran local cricketers have started hot at the Cricket Australia Masters Over-60s, heading into the final group match today.

Long-time teammates to represent state at nationals
Two Birregurra cricketers will compete in a national championship this weekend, after spending more than 50 years together as teammates.

Saints set for Stoneyford bats
The Colac-South West Premier League’s opening round brought a slew of big totals, which Birregurra captain Liam Hammond believes will be commonplace in the new white-ball competition.

Saints’ tail wags to claim win
A 71-run ninth-wicket partnership proved to be the difference in Birregurra’s 52-run win over Camperdown.

Cricket companions
They’ve been teammates at Beeac and Birregurra – now, after 50 years, they’ve suited up for Victoria together.

Superb Saint hailed for five-wicket haul in final
Getting the opportunity to play Division One cricket has reignited grand final best-on-ground medallist Hamish Darroch’s passion for the sport.

Birregurra’s battle for first flag
Birregurra sports teams are the lifeblood of the town, and the unwavering support through thick and thin has been rewarded by a grand final berth this weekend.

Saints chase huge total to defy odds
In a run fest at Bakers Delight Oval, Birregurra successfully chased down Stoneyford’s total of 232 with four overs to spare.

Stallions keen to kick-on from recent victory
This weekend’s match up between the Stallions and the Saints is shaping up to be a crucial encounter, with the competition in the balance and both sides having everything to play for.

Key wickets early for Swans clash with Stoney
Alvie knows early wickets are crucial on Saturday as they take on the in-form Stoneyford.

Colac, Stoney sitting top two in Twenty20 comp
Colac and Stoneyford now sit first and second after wins on Monday night in the Colac district Twenty20 competition.

Top-of-the-table clash awaits in-form Saints
Second-placed Birregurra will travel tomorrow for for a mouthwatering top-of-the-table clash with Alvie.

Catch of the summer
There were two rounds of applause for Australian cricket legend David Warner at this year’s Boxing Day test on Day Three.

Birregurra returns to the winners’ list
Birregurra was back on the winners’ list on Saturday, after holding off a fighting Apollo Bay outfit.

Saints continue to build
Birregurra is backing its new and second-year recruits to help the Saints reach finals for the first time since 2017-18 this season.

Dilapidated facility desperate for cash
Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s crumbling facilities are overshadowing a promising season for the town’s football and netball clubs.

New Saint a former Olympian
From standing at the top of the diving platform at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games preparing to plunge into the water below, to now preparing for some of the Colac district’s best cricketers, Grant Nel’s journey to Birregurra has been extraordinary.

