Peter Clark and the Ford wend their way along the ‘Bidgee to Narrandera and the Narrandera Imperial Football Netball Club – the ‘Eagles’, in Episode 10 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina’.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 9 – Country roads and the canola way
June 19, 2024 by 12 Comments
In Episode 9 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ Peter Clark takes readers along country roads and the canola way to Ganmain and the ‘highest paid footballer in the country’ in the mid 1950s.
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 2
June 14, 2024 by 6 Comments
Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 1
June 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rod Gillett will never forget Bill Serong, who died in Melbourne on May 20. Here he recalls having a drink with him (as a nine year old!) in 1964. Vale Bill Serong.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 8 – Bowsers, Wowsers, and Peppercorn Trees
June 12, 2024 by 7 Comments
In this week’s episode of his trek through the Riverina, Peter Clark steers us eastward from Barellan to Ariah Park.
‘Injury cruelled Tiger’s stint in the big-time…’ by KB Hill
May 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill remembers Ian Hayden who passed away recently. Hayden, a Wangaratta product, had a promising career with Richmond cut short by injury.
Revelling in the Riverina: A little piece of Italy in the Riverina
May 29, 2024 by 8 Comments
Episode 6 of Peter Clark’s wonderful footy series ‘Revelling in the Riverina’ visits Griffith, a little piece of Italy in the Riverina.
Almanac Footy: The game is not the same!
May 29, 2024 by 8 Comments
With Citrus Bob Utber spending a few days relaxing down at Moggs Creek, he was able to attend two footy matches on the one day. One match involved country footy at its best, and the other match left a lot to be desired.
“Despite those wonky knees, ‘Boofa’ soldiered on…” by KB Hill
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Every club needs people like Brendan ‘Boofa’ Allan – totally committed, totally involved and totally determined to give their all for the club. KB Hill tells the tale of the Milawa legend.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 5 – On the banks of the Lachlan
May 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his journey through the Riverina travelling to the banks of the Lachlan and Hillston via a visit to Four Corners.
Almanac (Local) Footy: The One Percenters
May 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Old Dog gives thanks to volunteer Jacquie Langley – and to all the behind-the-scenes workers at local footy clubs
Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 3: The Crooked Mile
May 8, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark continues his travels through the Riverina. This week he heads north-west from Cootamundra to the sprawling plains out West Wyalong way.
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 2)’ by KB Hill
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill continues his series about Wangaratta Rovers players who went on to crack the big time.
Revelling in the Riverina – Episode 2: The Cootamundra Wattle Blues
May 1, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark continues to revel in the Riverina. Leaving Tumbarumba, he travels north via Tumut to Cootamundra, home of the Wattle Blues. (Be sure to keep up to date with Peter’s ‘spot’ card – Ed.)
‘Cracking the Big Time…(Part 1)…’ by KB Hill
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill begins a two-part series on players who cracked the ‘big time’ in their journey from Wangaratta Rovers to the VFL/AFL.
‘Shagga’ cracks the ton… by KB Hill
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with Will Nolan who recently joined the 100-game club for the Wangaratta Rovers.
Almanac Travel: Old Dog returns to the town of his first senior flag, Lilydale in Tasmania.
March 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Old Dog takes the family to one of his former stomping grounds and catches up with some old footy mates in Lilydale, Tasmania.
‘Old Ungarie boy finds his niche in Yarra…’ by KB Hill
February 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Kyle Archibald is a bit of an ‘everywhere man’ when it comes to his playing career. But Ungarie and Yarrawonga have been central to it all. KB Hill caught up with Kyle recently.
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