KB Hill recalls the life and significance of Brother John Pye, the father of Australian football in the Tiwi Islands and beyond.
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“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 4 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.
‘From King Valley, to Moonee Valley…and beyond’ by KB Hill
June 11, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill talks to Leigh Newton, son of a King Valley footy dynasty, about his injury-plagued career at Melbourne, and his further sporting adventures.
‘Bidding adieu to an old Hawk…..’ by KB Hill
June 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tom Tobin may not have been the most talented player to ever lace up a boot, but he was a mighty servant of the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill reflects on a great clubman.
“ ‘Mouse’…….the opportunist……..” by KB Hill
May 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
His nickname may have been ‘Mouse’ but Shane Wohlers roared his way through a very successful career in the Ovens and Murray League. KB Hill takes up the story.
” ‘Nana’ guides Spiders to footy ‘Nirvana’ ” by KB Hill
May 21, 2020 by 3 Comments
KB Hill brings us another reflection from almost a century ago with the tale of Ray ‘Nana’ Baker and the Corowa Spiders.
“Pure Fantasy?…… Hawks and Pigeons in a Nail-biter” by KB Hill
April 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill was at Findlay Oval for Round 1 of the 2020 O&M season – and what a cracker of a game to start the new year! Could the new-look Hawks scatter the Pigeons?
‘The man behind the story of the Saints’ 1970 glory……’ by KB Hill
April 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill loves promoting anything positive about country sport, especially in Victoria’s north-east. Today he puts in a good word for David Johnston’s recently released book, ‘1970 – the Year of the Saints’.
‘The Nicolls of Whorouly……..’ by KB Hill
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Nicoll family and cricket in Whorouly are synonymous. KB Hill recounts the epic feats of the various members of this exceptionally talented family.
‘Old Pie treads down Memory Lane……’ by KB Hill
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Trevor Steer’s football and cricket resume makes for some reading! A Collingwood Life Member, he could have been a dual premiership winner except for two agonising twists of fate. KB Hill recounts Trevor’s career in both Melbourne and the bush.
‘Hawks prevail in riveting encounter….’ by KB Hill
March 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the current desert of live sport, KB Hill brings us the tale of a recent cracking game of cricket in the WDCA where Finals spots were on the line.
‘Jovial Jack Fergie……’ by KB Hill
KB Hill tells us about Jack Ferguson, the Wangaratta Magpies champion full-back and, later, 3NE radio commentator extraordinaire. He was a pretty good shoe salesman, too!