KB Hill recounts the decades-long contribution of the McNamara family to cricket and footy in Victoria’s north-east.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 1 – Mallee dominance
December 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
As the Hayden Kelly Scholar, Paddy Grindlay has been researching Nullawil and its footy club. This is the first in a series of articles which profile Nullawil and its success.
‘The coach who lived close to the edge…’ by KB Hill
December 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill caught up with his old coach, the larger than life Ken Boyd, to remember an incident-packed life both on and off the field.
Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ – A review
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s recent release, ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ is reviewed in latest edition of ‘The Yorker’ by Trevor Ruddell.
‘Iceberg dairy fresh butter…’ by KB Hill
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KB Hill recalls his old mate, the colourful Frank Griffin – an old-fashioned ‘stirrer’ from way back.
‘Tiger star puts icing on cake…’ by KB Hill
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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
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KB Hill recalls Wangaratta’s Flanagan family and, in particular, Laurie Flanagan, also known as ‘Luigi’.
Almanac Footy: Colac Youth Club Under 16 Premiers 1965 and 1966
September 6, 2021 by 17 Comments
Col Ritchie remembers a couple of footy premierships he played in with the Colac Youth Club Under 16s in 1965 and 1966, featuring some team photos of the lads who won.
Almanac Footy: Grand Finals
September 5, 2021 by 10 Comments
Old Dog is absolutely rapt for one of his old clubs Lilydale FC in Tasmania with their Grand Final victory as he celebrates in spirit with them. He also reflects on another former club defeated in their finals bid and feels their gut wrenching experience of loss.
Winning in Wyche – Part 4: Shaking up the finals
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell continues his series on the Wycheproof Under 16s of 1969 with this account of the Grand Final.
‘Dylan carries on the Stone football tradition…’ by KB Hill
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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’.
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Gravel & Mud: Martin Flanagan’s introduction
July 21, 2021 by 7 Comments
Martin Flanagan recalls life on the West Coast of Tasmania with its places, and characters and its distinctive footy. This piece of fine story-telling is the introduction to Gravel & Mud, an anthology put together by Tony Newport and the Carswell brothers Chris and John.
Gravel & Mud: Chris Fagan’s Preface
July 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
As you will see over the coming days, as the Almanac publishes this series of extracts, Gravel & Mud is full of wonderful yarns.
Almanac Footy History: The Lexton Football League and Lexton Football Club – Part 4
July 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
In Part 4, the final part of Roger Spaull’s account of the history of the Lexton Football League and the Lexton Football Club, he highlights some of the great footballers who played at the various clubs in the Lexton Football League.
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