Cricket
Farooq soars to the top
Stoneyford cricketer Farooq Qureshi’s huge day out against Apollo Bay has rocketed him into the lead of the Colac Herald’s CricketStar standings.
Rattlesnake’s double-ton almost breaks record
Stoneyford cricket officials say they were “blessed” to see Farooq Qureshi’s latest heroics with the bat as he came dangerously close to breaking the league record held by one of his teammates.
Saint gets ton against old side
Birregurra recruit Alex Inglis had his best knock of the season against his former side, scoring a ton to lead the Saints to a confidence-boosting win against City United.
Alvie newcomer holds his spot
Alvie captain Jarrod Groves says new recruit Anthony Laver is likely to hold his spot in the side following a second-straight three-wicket haul.
Another debutant for Colac as bowlers fire
Colac has put in one of its most dominant bowling performances of the season despite being without its two opening bowlers, while another young Stallion has debuted.
League optimistic ahead of carnival
Colac district girls’ cricket official Jaccob Rodda is bullish about the association’s chances at this week’s Country Week carnival.
Renegades retire Finch’s 5
The Melbourne Renegades announced they would retire their number five in honour of Aaron Finch before his final Big Bash League game last night.
‘We need a scalp’ says Irrewarra captain
Irrewarra skipper Bryce McDonald says his team will need to start beating the sides above it if it wants to play finals.