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‘Josh joins cricket’s travelling caravan…” by KB Hill

KB Hill catches up with Josh Schonafinger, the local lad making good in the world of cricket broadcasting.

‘Old Ungarie boy finds his niche in Yarra…’ by KB Hill

Kyle Archibald is a bit of an ‘everywhere man’ when it comes to his playing career. But Ungarie and Yarrawonga have been central to it all. KB Hill caught up with Kyle recently.

‘Country Week memories abound…’ by KB Hill

Country Week cricket is a highlight of the game’s annual calendar in Victoria. KB Hill revisits the triumphs of the WDCA over the decades.

“The ups and downs of ‘Simmo’s sporting life…” by KB Hill

KB Hill caught up with Damien Simmonds, a multi-talented sportsman who seems to have played at only one speed – flat out!

‘More heroes in our eyes…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill continues the theme of local sports legends who inspired future generations. (See if you can identify the common characteristics they all shared – Ed.)

‘Heroes in our eyes…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill chats with Wangaratta sports legend Greg Rosser about the people Greg looked up to in the local community. (But wait for the beautiful denouement – Ed.)

‘Mitch makes his mark…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill chats with Mitch Perry, the Bruck youngster who made his way into the Victorian Sheffield Shield side

‘Veteran Simon still making an impact…’ by KB Hill

Simon O’Brien, originally from the clan at Greta, has had a long and distinguished career with St Kilda and Camberwell-Magpies cricket clubs. KB Hill caught up with him recently.

‘The local boxer who reached the top…’ by KB Hill

For a change of pace, KB Hill recounts the feats of 1930s boxer Cliff Bowen.

‘A life-long affair with racing…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill recently caught up with Pat Heffernan, a prominent identity in Wangaratta sporting circles. And he was a dab hand at car sales too!

‘Speedster Darcy within sight of AFL dream…’ by KB Hill

It’s AFL Draft time. KB Hill runs his eye over one of the hopes from Wangaratta, Darcy Wilson.

‘The bread and butter jockey…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill catches up with Robbie Beattie, Victoria’s oldest active professional jockey. And what a story, as only KB can tell it!

‘A fine football life…’ by KB Hill

Footy has a long and decorated history. KB Hill remembers ‘Poddy’, Arthur Hiskins, a Rutherglen and South Melbourne icon from a century ago.

” ‘Pooch’ leaves his legacy…” by KB Hill

Wangaratta Rovers lost a favourite son last month with the passing of Luke Elkington at the age of just 45. KB Hill provided this coverage of Luke’s farewell.

‘Old Pigeon rues those painful Grand Final losses…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill chats with Yarrawonga Pigeon’s legend John White. They mulled over a couple of hotly contested O & M League Grand Finals from back in the day.

‘Tenacious small man realises his dream…’ by KB Hill

Dylan Wilson was marked as one to watch from a young age. Now he’s a fixture for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his progress over the years.

” ‘Big Emmy’…a ruck colossus of his era…” by KB Hill

Emmy De Fazio is an OMFNL Hall of Famer. KB Hill caught up with the former ruckman recently.

‘Brad Murray…reflecting on the highs and lows of football…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill talks with Brad Murray, a Myrtleford icon, about Brad’s wide-ranging experiences in footy.

” ‘Elmer’ joins coveted 100-game club…” by KB Hill

Alex Marklew is the third generation of his family to be 100-game player for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his rise from junior rising star to just plain star of the OMFNL.

” ‘Bater’ closes in on 250…” by KB Hill

KB Hill charts the career of Matt ‘Bater’ Kelly who is inching towards 250 games for the Wangaratta Magpies.