KB Hill concludes his two-part series on the best players to grace the courts of Merriwa Park over the past century. Today he names his Top 10 men and women.
‘A century of stars at Merriwa Park…’ by KB Hill
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Anyone for tennis? KB Hill set himself the task of choosing the Top 20 male and female tennis players in the history of Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park. In Part 1 today, KB covers Nos. 20-10.
Almanac Life: Max, the Kookas and a shirtless Shillo
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
‘Dougie’ explains how to share five Australian Open shirts amongst four mates much to the disappointment of ‘Shillo’.
‘The Katamatite farmer…a country sporting legend’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
Pat O’Kane was a Katamatite boy through and through for all of his life. KB Hill profiles the country sporting legend who passed away recently.
‘Legends of Merriwa Park…’ by KB Hill
February 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill reminisces about the roots of tennis at Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park and profiles champion tennis players over the last century.
Almanac Tennis: Ant bed nation – why Australian tennis owes the termite
March 9, 2021 by 7 Comments
With the topic of ant bed tennis courts running hot on the Almanac in recent weeks, Michael Sexton delves into the career of one of Queensland’s finest tennis players in Mal Anderson, and the influence growing up of the famous ant beds.
The Tent Hill Tennis Club
February 19, 2021 by 9 Comments
A beauty from Glen Natalier; memories of tennis in the Lockyer Valley [One of the kids in the photograph c1948 is Cecil Logan, my (late) uncle. He was as big a character as Uncle Stan. Glen Natalier, is a former teaching colleague of mine – he grew up on the farm just up the road from my grandparents’ spud and watermelon farm. You haven’t played tennis until you’ve played on antbed – JTH]
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zac Heczey: The Regional Tennis Championships
March 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Zac Heczey was playing in the Regional Tennis Championships. Coming up against arch-rivals Waverley in the Grand Final, Zac strode out onto the court to play the deciding set of singles tennis.[Well played Zac – JTH]
‘Old Champ Shows Her Class…….’ – KB Hill
March 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Michelle Hill may well be the greatest player in the history of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club. KB Hill makes a compelling case in his latest portrait of a local sporting legend.
Almanac Tennis – EDTA Div. 8 Boys’ Grand Final: ETKG v The Drive – Even more sweet
March 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond and his teammates have experienced that winning feeling, taking out a hard-fought Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final; Aidan’s first after falling at the last hurdle in 2017
Almanac Tennis – Eastern District Tennis Association Division 8 Boys, Round 1: East Torrens Kensington Gardens vs. Hectorville – Kickstarter
October 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Young Aidan Hammond is a real all-rounder. Tennis season has started and he tells the story of the first round of fixtures.
Little Local Larrikins Part Three: Dodgy Disputes and Sour Shots
March 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Back on the home court, Sean Mortell and his teammates declare ‘shenanigans’ on some dodgy tactics employed by an ECCA opponent. Stir the beast at your peril!
Little Local Larrikins – Part Two: The Long Awaited Conversation
February 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
On what turns out to be a blisteringly hot Saturday, Sean Mortell and his Eltham Tennis Club teammates clash with St John’s Catholic on the hallowed en-tout-cas of Banyule. Leading 5-4 in the deciding set, it’s up to Sean to serve for the match and a win for Eltham.
Little Local Larrikins – Part One: Meeting the Scot and the Beard
February 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Another season of competition tennis gets under way for Sean Mortell on the hallowed en tout cas courts of Grace Valley Tennis Club in the first instalment of Little Local Larrikins.
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