KB Hill goes back 50 years to recall the 1971 O&M League Grand Final which featured the emerging Wangaratta Rovers line-up.
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‘Tiger star puts icing on cake…’ by KB Hill
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This week KB Hill reflects on Wangaratta’s 1961 premiership side which featured the likes of Ron McDonald, Des Steele and Neville Waller.
‘Whorouly boy maintains lifetime bond with the Swans…’ by KB Hill
September 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill traces the career of Whorouly product Clem Goonan who played for South Melbourne and still retains his links with the club.
” ‘Luigi’…Star achiever in an all-round sporting family…” by KB Hill
September 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls Wangaratta’s Flanagan family and, in particular, Laurie Flanagan, also known as ‘Luigi’.
‘Dylan carries on the Stone football tradition…’ by KB Hill
September 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the Stone family dynasty’s contribution to O&M footy starting with Brien at South Wangaratta back in the 1920s right through to present day Dylan with the Rovers.
‘A dream fulfilled for Son of a Gun…’ by KB Hill
August 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill checked out some of the emerging talent at the recent Wang Rovers v Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos clash.
‘Mr Ovens and Murray…’ by KB Hill
August 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rambling through his extensive library during Covid Lockdown, KB Hill stumbled across a slim volume which traces the life and times of Cleaver Bunton, a major figure in the Albury region and also regarded as ‘Mr Ovens and Murray’.
‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian……’ by KB Hill
July 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill caught up with ‘Wangaratta’s anonymous Olympian’, Marion Gray, who represented Australia in Fencing at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
‘The ten centimetres that changed Baden Cooke’s life……’ by KB Hill
July 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles ‘one of Benalla’s finest sporting products’, Baden Cooke who rode in the international peloton for well over a decade.
‘Au revoir to the Carboor farmer…’ by KB Hill
July 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta Rovers have lost one of their greats, Merv Holmes, who passed away last week. KB Hill reprises an earlier tribute to ‘Farmer’ Holmes.
‘Josh negotiates the obstacles on his footy journey…’ by KB Hill
July 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill charts the setbacks endured by Josh Newton and his determination to fight back every time.
‘Fond farewell to Lex and Les…legends of the past’ by KB Hill
June 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the lives and achievements of two legends of the north-east, Les Reed and Lex Nicoll, both of whom passed away in recent weeks.
‘Pigeon Bert reflects on a lifetime career in football…’ by KB Hill
June 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘His is a familiar tale, replicated by countless volunteers throughout the state ……. Of the old champ, having hung up his boots after a storied career, rolling up his sleeves and devoting decades of service to his beloved Club.’ KB Hill talks with Yarrawonga icon, Robert Tait.
‘One of Chiltern’s Finest……’ by KB Hill
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks to octogenarian Billy Peake, an icon in the annals of the Chiltern Football Club.
” ‘Leroy’……Loyal To The Core” by KB Hill
May 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill talks with Wang Rovers icon Leigh Hartwig and recalls the tennis exploits of Leigh’s father, Davis Cup hero Rex Hartwig.
‘Ya gotta have luck…’ by KB Hill
May 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill traces the contrasting premiership success rates of several great players in the Ovens & Murray and Ovens & King Leagues.
‘Derby Day Looms……’ by KB Hill
April 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill traces the history of the local Wangaratta ‘derby’, Wangaratta Rovers v Wangaratta Magpies.
‘A Day at the Footy with Donny…’ by KB Hill
April 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill recently caught up with 1954 Footscray premiership player Don Ross. The two old-timers reminisced about the Dogs in that era and the local scene today.
‘Hawks Honour Centurion Sam’ by KB Hill
April 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sam Carpenter’s football career is a classic example of overcoming adversity and defying expectations. KB Hill speaks to Sam as he reaches the 100-game milestone for the Wangaratta Rovers.
‘Andrew Dale……A Fortunate Life……’ by KB Hill
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Dale had a long association with footy before getting into the horse racing industry. KB Hill looks back over a successful life immersed in sport.
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