Cricket
Pitch hunt begins for Colac district’s lost wickets
The Colac district has featured in a niche sporting quest that is sweeping across Australia, with the region’s abandoned cricket pitches receiving national attention.
Grand final shifts to Eastern
Cricket officials will trial a Division One grand final away from Warrion in 2020-21 in a bid to maximise crowd numbers for the biggest match of the season.
Spence likely to remain a Stallion
Returning Colac gun Jack Spence says his days of playing higher-level cricket at Geelong are likely over.
Quick’s winning formula
Stoneyford captain Dom Dare says a focus on control over pace has driven the impressive form of strike bowler George Edwards.
Cricket clinic a hit with kids
Cricket’s future in the Colac district appears in safe hands, with record-breaking numbers involved in a junior pathway program this summer.
West prepares for mini final
Colac West captain Alex Gunning says his side is treating tomorrow’s pivotal clash with Irrewarra as a mini-final, as the clubs jostle for a top-four berth in the final rounds of the season.
Season-ending blow for Birregurra icon
A freak injury could cruel a fairytale finish to the career of one of Colac district cricket’s most durable players.
Irrewarra bowler’s delivery breaks middle stump
There are few sights better for a fast bowler than a cartwheeling middle stump, but a broken middle pole is on the shortlist.