Roger Spaull is back with this piece about Simon Shaw a much-loved post-World War II figure of Yallourn and its footy club who died after a swimming accident.
Almanac Footy History: Not one, but two famous George Ogilvies
November 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Richard Jones recounts the football history of George Ogilvie Snr, named as one of the 20 inaugural inductees of the Bendigo Football Netball League’s first Hall of Fame created in 1986.
“Veteran’s moment in the sun” by KB Hill
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a story to tell about Noel ‘Bully’ Wise, noted as a tough, determined player in the Ovens and King league, recently awarded life membership at Wangaratta.
A Sportswriter’s Companion: Annie the Wonder Dog
October 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent is an institution of South Australian sport. Recently he lost his faithful companion.
“Go Tarrawingee”: By KB Hill
September 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Many country leagues have already played their Grand Finals. KB Hill speaks to Tarrawingee’s Trevor Edwards after their triumph last Saturday.
The Merger: a new footy film by Damian Callinan
September 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
Just released in cinemas, The Merger tells the tale of country footy’s role in bringing together new and old Australians.
“The Energiser…” by KB Hill
September 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
He’s been all over the world with business, dropped a line in the Gulf of Carpentaria with Paddy and filled many roles at Wangaratta Rovers – all part of routine for Barry Sullivan, according to KB Hill.
Obituary – John ‘Mulga’ Shelton
August 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Kooweerup and Shepparton sporting hero John ‘Mulga” Shelton has passed away. The Pakenham Gazette filed this tribute.
“…….KARL…….” by KB Hill
August 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
KB Hill catches up with Karl Norman, an ex Blue who always danced to his own tune, and who continues to star in country footy to this day.
Local boy fires in Croweater country by KB Hill
August 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
KB Hill looks at the career of Luke Norman, who began behind the stumps in local cricket, but soon graduated to being an Ovens & Murray League star, a Melbourne player, before finding success in the SANFL.
Almanac Local Footy – Modewarre v Queenscliff: Missed opportunities
July 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bill Hanson studies writing and journalism at Deakin Uni. He also plays a key forward role (with Nathan Ablett) for Modewarre. They had a big game against the Cootas last Saturday. This is his report. [Welcome Bill – Ed]
The Artful Defender by KB Hill
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Defenders aren’t traditionally the most popular heroes on-field, but some are exceptional – like Jim Sandral who played in one of the greatest of all time sides, Melbourne 1956. KB Hill shares his story from Corowa to getting lifts with Norm Smith to training and back again.
Dean Towers and Matt Zurbo reprised on a typical Otway wintry day
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The wonderful story Matt Zurbo wrote about Dean Towers and his time at the Otway Districts FC is reprised for your enjoyment.
Finding form at the right time by KB Hill
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the story of the 1978 Wangaratta Rovers side, a textbook example of ‘finding form’ when it counts the most.
A star from the VFA’s halcyon days by KB Hill
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This week’s KB Hill features Rod Cobain, who played in the VFL & VFA before heading up to Yarrawonga
Almanac Obituary – Last of the Place Kickers
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Gerard Coutts’ grandfather played in a few premierships for Horsham and South Ballarat, as well as being a serviceman in WW1. He is remembered for being the ‘last of the place kickers’ in this obituary.
“Be Home Before Dark……” by KB Hill
June 27, 2018 by 9 Comments
KB Hill recounts the long football history of the Gayfer clan, and the fortunes of the Rutherglen footy club. Two stories which reflect the ebbs and flows of a country footy fortunes.
SAPSASA State Football Carnival 2018
June 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Aidan Hammond has written a story about his involvement in the SAPSASA State Football Carnival. Great work Aidan!
The Cheerful Pocket Dynamo by KB Hill
June 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Jack Dillon is renowned for his story-telling. He doesn’t mind coating his yarns with a liberal dab of ‘mayonnaise’, but this one, he assures me, is spot-on.” And so begins another KB Hill country footy classic.
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