Articles tagged: women’s cricket

Stallions share special line-up in season start

It was a family affair for Colac’s women’s cricket side on Sunday, with three pairs of mothers and daughters taking to the field. 

Panthers welcome new training addition

Women’s cricket in the Colac District Cricket Association continues to surge, with strong player numbers, new equipment and development programs helping ensure a bright future in the region. West Warrion’s women’s cricket captain Sarah Baulch said a recent $2000 community grant from Colac Otway Shire had already made a major difference. The funds went towards […]

Local cricketers help Geelong to finals berths

Three cricketers from Colac and Cobden have made grand finals in the Women’s Victorian Premier Cricket League, over multiple divisions.

Women’s CricketStar race tight at the top

The Women’s Colac Herald CricketStar race is tightening up after a superb all-round performance from Bookaar’s Audrey Ringe on the weekend.

Illingworth a BBL champion

Port Campbell cricket export Milly Illingworth has become a Women’s Big Bash League champion after the Melbourne Renegades defeated the Brisbane Heat on Sunday.

Quick start secures grand final

Pomborneit Cricket Club has taken out the under-17s girls grand final defeating a gallant Colac Stallions’ side.

Cricketers represent district

Grand final clubs Bookaar and Pomborneit have dominated the Colac district’s inaugural women’s representative cricket side for a historic clash this weekend.

CDCA women’s awards night

Impressive win for Stoneyford all-rounder

A 12-year break from cricket has done no harm to Stoneyford’s Bianca Robinson’s game, with the all-rounder taking out the women’s Division Two best-and-fairest award.

Renovation draws club interest

South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve could become home to Colac district women’s cricket teams after an ambitious renovation of the abandoned oval.

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.

Champion netballer on the hunt for cricketers

Champion Camperdown netballer Tracey Baker is on a recruiting drive for a rival sporing code after joining Bookaar’s first ever women’s cricket team.

Bulls appoint first leaders

Pomborneit has pounced on south west women’s cricket trailblazer Grace Lee to coach the club during the inaugural season of Colac’s senior competition.

Cricket pioneer receives honour

Committed Colac cricket official Jaccob Rodda has earned commendation for his instrumental role in providing greater opportunities to the district’s female cricketers.

Vic Country call-up for cricket ‘pioneer’

A regional manager says Sophie Walker is becoming a pioneer for women’s cricket in the Colac district as she prepares for her biggest year in the sport.

Girl cricketer stars on debut

Sophie Walker is the talk of Colac district cricket after the 12-year-old women’s cricket prodigy made a stunning debut in the male-dominated senior ranks.