After the holiday break, KB Hill returns with tales of noted cyclists ‘Pud’, ‘Patto’, ‘Pettsy’ and Pate. As always, KB sets a cracking pace!
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‘Boony and the curator…….’ by KB Hill
December 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Hill has had a huge career in the WDCA, both on and off the field. Wangaratta’s leading sports historian, KB Hill, recounts a life in cricket.
‘Typical Hawk-Magpies clash produces thrilling climax…..’ by KB Hill
December 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts a hard-fought match with an exciting finish from the Wangaratta District Cricket Association.
‘Keith Sherwill……Country Cricket Legend……’ by KB Hill
December 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the lengthy and varied career of Benalla cricket legend Keith Sherwill.
” ‘Peabo’…….The Poor Man’s Warner…….” by KB Hill
December 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles Darren “Peabo’ Petersen, the ‘poor man’s David Warner of country cricket’. You’ll see what an apt choice that phrase is!
‘Bastards, bitches and bloody good people……’ by KB Hill
November 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill recounts the colourful, trail-blazing and highly successful career of Wangaratta’s legendary female jockey and trainer Gabrielle Marchant.
‘The Hopper who flew to the Sunshine State……..’ by KB Hill
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with an old mate, Kevin ‘Turk’ Weule. They reminisce over Kevin’s playing career for North Albury and, later, Coorparoo in Brisbane.
‘The new Ponsford…….’ by KB Hill
October 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the football and cricket careers of legendary Wangaratta sportsman Alec Fraser who spurned ‘the big time’ to return to his roots.
” ‘Hawk Express’ brings 1960 Cup back home…….” by KB Hill
October 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the long and distinguished career of Roley Marklew, first as a player for the Wangaratta Rovers and, later, as a ‘Man in White’.
‘The Champs of 1950………’ by KB Hill
September 24, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill searches behind the scenes to uncover the story of Wangaratta’s 1950 premiership in the O & M League. (A classic piece of KB Hill research and writing – Ed.)
“‘Punderdelime’ the footy pioneer…………” by KB Hill
September 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
KB Hill recalls the life and significance of Brother John Pye, the father of Australian football in the Tiwi Islands and beyond.
“Regrets……I’ve had a few……” by KB Hill
September 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
KB Hill caught up with Paul Bryce, a very talented player who never quite achieved what he might have. It turned out to be a brutally honest and revealing conversation.
‘Tommy (the terrible Turk) takes Tigers to the top…..’ by KB Hill
September 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
With a little help from Ken Linnett, KB Hill outlines the long, winding and colourful career of Tommy Lahiff, ‘The Terrible Turk’.
‘The Old Football Sage…’ by KB Hill
August 27, 2020 by 4 Comments
KB Hill goes back in time to recount the long career of Wang Rovers and Moyhu stalwart, Ben Ward.
’Heners’ – schoolboy champ to country football icon……by KB Hill
August 13, 2020 by 5 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long career of Jon Henry, the boy from Kamarah who played in the AFL but made his greatest contribution in Wangaratta.
‘Waging war on a relentless opponent…..’ by KB Hill
July 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill shares the story of Terry Greaves, a stalwart of country footy in north-eastern Victoria. After a distinguished career on the field, Terry continues to fight health battles off the park.
‘One of Nature’s Gentlemen….’ by KB Hill
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
W. J. Findlay Oval is a special place up Wangaratta way. KB Hill and Phil Nolan give the the background story of the remarkable man whose name graces the beautiful ground.
” ‘Stabber’ …the mini-marvel from Maryborough” by KB Hill
July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Michael Caruso carved out a long and distinguished career in country footy. And who better to tell the story than KB Hill.
‘A Salute to the Centurions……..’ by KB Hill
June 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the 1920 premiership won by the Wangaratta Football Club. After battling to recommence after The Great War, the Ovens & King League came back to life and provided a fiercely contested competition.
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