Cricket
Finch Squad boys ready for next stage
A Colac district junior cricket official says four local boys have proven they’re not far off stepping into the senior ranks following an impressive campaign with Geelong Cricket Club’s Finch Squad.
United eager to end drought
City United’s Shane Currie is hopeful that past Sungold Cup experiences can hold the Knights in good stead for this year’s tournament.
City skipper predicts heated contest
City United captain Shane Currie is predicting a heated contest against Stoneyford tomorrow with both teams eager to secure a top-two finish.
Knight relishing the challenge in top division
Young City United quick Simon Day says he has enjoyed the challenge that Division One cricket presents in his first summer out of the Knights’ junior ranks.
West out to slow Alvie down
West Warrion captain Jordan Keast knows slowing down an in-form Alvie batting line-up will be one of the toughest tasks his bowlers face this season.
Redbacks to call up lower-grade talent
Irrewarra skipper Bryce McDonald says the Redbacks could give Division One opportunities to high performing lower-grade players in the remining three rounds of the season.
Holt scores near-century for Geelong
Apollo Bay’s Tamar Holt will head into a potential finals berth at this week’s Dowling Shield full of confidence following an unbeaten knock of 94 for Geelong.
League captains open to Country Week return
The captains of Colac district’s representative cricket team say they’d love to see the association make a return to Melbourne Country Week.