Articles by Alex Baird
From Colac to the Caribbean
The Herald has dipped into the archives to look at Josh Garner’s path from being an exciting cricket talent with City United to winning a spot in Australia’s squad for next month’s Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies.
Young guns fire
Impressive performances from the Colac district’s best under-17 cricketers has helped shape the association’s squad for next month’s Barwon-Central Highlands Championship.
Mentors back Garner ahead of World Cup
“Since he’s been young, each challenge that’s presented to him he’s had to take the next step and he’s done it pretty seamlessly.”
Timely ton for Stoneyford recruit
Stoneyford leader Dale Boyd says Matthew Love couldn’t have timed his first century for the club any better as the reigning premier bounced back from their first loss of the season in emphatic fashion.
Star Saint’s return boosts Birre
Birregurra leader Jack Parker says the Saints will use their Twenty20 finals berth and commitment from two talented young cricketers to hopefully kickstart their Division One season.
Footy royalty in the Otways
AFL royalty hit Gellibrand yesterday for Otway Districts’ family day.
World Cup selection for Garner
Colac’s Josh Garner will pack his bags for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies next month after earning Australian selection today.
Birre sensation’s love for netball blossoms
Birregurra netball sensation Tully Bethune says she can’t comprehend being in contention for state selection after she was brought to tears at the thought of playing the sport just three years ago.