Cricket
Swans skipper commits despite setback
Injured Alvie star Liam McGuane has his sights on leading the Swans during the second half of the cricket season after successful surgery from a footy injury with the Swans.
Boost for women’s cricket in the district
Irrewarra and Birregurra’s Geelong-based teams will bolster the CDCA Women’s Cricket Competition ahead of its second season, while new clubs have also put their hat in the ring to join the league.
Cricket’s vow to delay season to help football
“There’s no question about it, we’d do it in a heartbeat.”
Colac District Cricket Association chairman Steve Millar says officials would delay the start of the 2021-22 campaign if it meant footy and netball seasons could finish this year.
Finch on track for World Cup
Australian cricket officials have backed Colac district export Aaron Finch to be fit to lead the nation at October’s Twenty20 World Cup, despite the star batsman recovering from knee surgery.
Sports funding welcome
Colac’s mayor has welcomed recently announced State Government funding for technology upgrades at Colac and Birregurra sports grounds.
Medallist returns to City
City United captain Shane Currie says having Bill Johnston Medallists Dylan Slater and Luke Inglis in the same batting line-up is a mouth-watering prospect ahead of the upcoming cricket season.
Boyd on board
A Stoneyford premiership player joined Colac District Cricket Association’s board at Wednesday’s annual meeting, while the introduction of a salary cap is set to get the green light.
Family link lures Cat to Colac
Emerging batsman Will Ruddell says the lure of helping mentor his younger brother at Colac has landed him at Lake Oval after taking a step back from Premier cricket.