The last series of videos that make up Malcolm McKinnon’s short film collection on Victorian country football.
‘The man behind the story of the Saints’ 1970 glory……’ by KB Hill
April 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill loves promoting anything positive about country sport, especially in Victoria’s north-east. Today he puts in a good word for David Johnston’s recently released book, ‘1970 – the Year of the Saints’.
Country Footy: You wouldn’t like a game would you?
April 21, 2020 by 8 Comments
Inspired by the opening chapter of Footy Town, and a case of the lock down blues, Neil Anderson remembers his Panmure career that might have been.
Three icons
April 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob shares the stories of three individuals who played big roles in sport and society around Mildura and beyond. In memory of Tony Osler, Brian Weightman and Michael Bowden.
Footy Town
April 14, 2020 by 32 Comments
Footy Town: Stories of Australia’s Game is out now.
Read the blurb and Daff’s foreword to this collection of 48 local footy yarns.
The Rejuvenation of the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve
April 10, 2020 by 11 Comments
On the brink of being sold less than a decade ago, the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve is slowly being brought back to life. Luke Reynolds reports on an enthusiastic local who is leading the charge to restore the last remaining community asset in the tiny farming community.
“Covid-19 and regional clubs” from The Saturday Paper
April 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
An institution in the social livelihoods of everyday Australia, local footy clubs have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The Saturday Paper has the details from the ground by a few from those very clubs.
‘Old Pie treads down Memory Lane……’ by KB Hill
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Trevor Steer’s football and cricket resume makes for some reading! A Collingwood Life Member, he could have been a dual premiership winner except for two agonising twists of fate. KB Hill recounts Trevor’s career in both Melbourne and the bush.
Fred Goldsmith in Retrospect
March 30, 2020 by 8 Comments
Fred Goldsmith is the only specialist full-back to ever win the Brownlow Medal. Richard Davis offers this retrospective profile.
Almanac Rugby League – Grand Finals in Group 9: a reporter’s view from inside the fence
March 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Liam Hauser continues our series of stories from rugby league’s back catalogue. He recalls his experiences reporting Grand Final clashes in Group 9 for local newspapers in the Riverina.
Season 38
March 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
Saddling up for footy season 38, Old Dog has road trips on the mind, along with a few other matters.
Almanac Footy History – Peter McLaren: The Champion of Glen Alvie
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull has written a fascinating and absorbing history about Peter McLaren, champion footballer of Glen Alvie.
“….’Woosha’ Fights Back…” by KB Hill
March 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
Shane Welch had a promising cricket career ahead of him but opted for the country life, his family, a career and footy with the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill tells the story.
‘The Horseman……..’ by KB Hill
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Peter McIntyre played in the Adelaide Crows’ very first match back in 1991. Footy and life have taken him in various directions ever since. KB Hill tells the tale of Peter’s perambulations.
‘Farewell to a Pair of Star Defenders…..’ by KB Hill
January 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another of his great stories about local sports identities, KB Hill traces the careers of Bernie Killeen and Bob Atkinson, both of whom sadly passed away in recent weeks.
A memory of Swansea Swans/Bulldogs: Gone, but not forgotten
Every country footy club is someone’s footy club. The recently out of commission Swansea is Allan Barden’s. A story at once unique yet wholy familiar from the East Coast of Tasmania. [Exceptional – Ed.]