Standing 6′ 6″, Reg Edwards was always going to stand out on the footy field. KB Hill recounts ‘Redleg Reggie’s’ career with Rutherglen.
‘200 up for Gatto the evergreen…’ by KB Hill
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles one of his favourite players from the Wangaratta Rovers, Shane Gaston, who recently chalked up his 200th appearance for the club.
‘A Trio of Magpie Medallists…’ by KB Hill
June 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the careers of three Wangaratta Magpies Medallists, Tim Lowe, Ray Preston and Lance Oswald.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 7
June 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark examines the Match of the Day between Lockhart and Wagga, and highlights the exploits of Lockhart’s Jeff Nimmo in Episode 7 of his fabulous series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
‘Traditional rivals square off again…’ by KB Hill (with final scores added)
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Traditional rivals, the Ovens and Murray League and the Goulburn League square off again tomorrow for the Wilson-Ash Trophy. KB Hill will be there. In today’s piece he reviews the history of this great rivalry.
‘The milestone men of the O & M…’ by KB Hill
May 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill salutes ‘The Milestone Men’ who have played more than 300 games in the Ovens and Murray League.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 6
May 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
More country footy reviews from Peter Clark as he presents Episode 6 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ featuring the Warracknabeal v Murtoa match, and player, Max Deckert.
Ovens and Murray Football Netball League Round 7 – Myrtleford v Wodonga: Honest
May 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
It’s a late autumn Saturday as David Wilson makes for Myrtleford, for some Ovens and Murray League footy. It’s a good day in a good world.
‘Hawks swoop on Pigeons in dramatic fashion…’ by KB Hill
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the thrilling finish to the recent Wang Rovers v Yarrawonga Pigeons clash in the Ovens and Murray League.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 4
May 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues with Episode 4 of his ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ series, this week featuring the Stawell v Minyip match.
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
“Strong-marking ‘Rosa’ – a star for the ‘Pies’ ” by KB Hill
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta sports historian KB Hill traces the long, colourful and storied footy career of Geoff Rosenow of Geelong and the Wangaratta Magpies.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
Almanac Footy: Season 40 for the Old Dog!
April 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Not too many footballers can say they are pulling the guernsey on for season 40, the Old Dog can! [Congratulations and well done Old Dog, you’re an inspiration to us all!]
‘The Whitfield Flyer…still an avid sporting fan…’ by KB Hill
February 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Ian Gambold, ‘The Whitfield Flyer’, a true servant of local footy and country sport up Wangaratta way.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 3 – Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969
February 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Hayden Kelly scholar Paddy Grindlay continues his excellent series researching the history of the Nullawil Football Club. Part 3 looks at Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969.
Almanac Footy: Around the grounds of the Ovens and Murray League
January 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
As a kid, Peter Clark was often dragged around to the big contests of the Ovens and Murray League. From memories of Murray Weideman to three quarter time speeches at Wodonga’s Martin Park, Peter brings back the highlights of a terrific competition in his own eyes.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 2 – Breaking the drought
December 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
After a run of Grand Final losses Nullawil FC were determined to win the 1964 flag as Paddy Grindlay found out when he caught up with a couple of the old-timers.
Almanac Books: Almanacker Peter Clark wins book award!
December 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
Congratulations to Almanacker Peter Clark for winning NSW Football History Society’s Harry Hedger award for the best historical work on football in NSW in 2021.
Almanac Footy History: Wando Vale FC – Premiers 1923: a photo with a difference
December 17, 2021 by 8 Comments
An old footy photo caught the eye of one of our editor’s; can you see why?
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