Read (Geelong FC) this detailed piece by Bob Gartland and Tony Joel on the life of Charles Brownlow. [Published in The International Journal of the History of Sport]
Almanac Footy History: The man behind the medal – the life of Charles Brownlow (1861-1924)
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Almanac Footy History: Ossie not Charlie – in search of a player
April 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Geelong Football Club committeeman, historian and memorabilia collector Bob Gartland relates his story of how he came to correctly identify a mis-named player from the famous exhibition match at The Oval in London during World War I.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Peter the Great’ Burns, the first 300 game player
August 18, 2016 by 12 Comments
Geelong Footy Club board member and fanatical historian and collector, Bob Gartland, celebrates the life of an almost forgotten champion Peter Burns. [Welcome Bob and thanks for this terrific yarn – JTH]
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