‘Swish’ launches Part 1 of his 1964 SANFL Mobil cards series with Central District, one of the two new additions to SANFL League ranks in that year. You may know of Gary Window and Ken Eustice, but Sam Donovan and Jock O’Brien had colourful careers too.
“The ups and downs of ‘Simmo’s sporting life…” by KB Hill
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill caught up with Damien Simmonds, a multi-talented sportsman who seems to have played at only one speed – flat out!
‘More heroes in our eyes…’ by KB Hill
February 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
KB Hill continues the theme of local sports legends who inspired future generations. (See if you can identify the common characteristics they all shared – Ed.)
Almanac Country Footy: A nun, a book and some footy memories
December 17, 2023 by 5 Comments
John Harms and Sister Judith Geddes crossed paths in a very Almanac sort of way recently, as he explains here. Then, after reading The Footy Jumper Book, Sister Judith has penned a few words about her own footy experiences.
Almanac Footy (Umpiring): Unexpected debut….Why did I agree to this again?
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey finds the combination of playing, umpiring, running marathons, nursing injuries and entering a fifth decade a bit of a challenge. But what will he do about it in 2024?
‘Speedster Darcy within sight of AFL dream…’ by KB Hill
November 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s AFL Draft time. KB Hill runs his eye over one of the hopes from Wangaratta, Darcy Wilson.
‘A fine football life…’ by KB Hill
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Footy has a long and decorated history. KB Hill remembers ‘Poddy’, Arthur Hiskins, a Rutherglen and South Melbourne icon from a century ago.
” ‘Pooch’ leaves his legacy…” by KB Hill
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Wangaratta Rovers lost a favourite son last month with the passing of Luke Elkington at the age of just 45. KB Hill provided this coverage of Luke’s farewell.
‘Old Pigeon rues those painful Grand Final losses…’ by KB Hill
September 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Yarrawonga Pigeon’s legend John White. They mulled over a couple of hotly contested O & M League Grand Finals from back in the day.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Wrap Up
September 27, 2023 by 9 Comments
What a incredible journey Peter Clark has taken us on ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ over twenty two episodes. In this, his final episode, Peter revisits some of the many highlights along the way. [Congratulations Peter, what a magnificent achievement – you certainly have enlightened readers about the history of the mighty river, and of course the footy played along the way. -Ed]
‘Tenacious small man realises his dream…’ by KB Hill
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dylan Wilson was marked as one to watch from a young age. Now he’s a fixture for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his progress over the years.
Almanac Life: My (splendid) week
September 15, 2023 by 15 Comments
Peter Fuller is feeling great after an eventful week of participating in, and watching, various sports with a degree of success as he recounts.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 22: Towards the Headwaters
September 13, 2023 by 9 Comments
In this the penultimate episode of Peter Clark’s magnificent series of ‘Up The Mighty Murray!’, Peter takes us on a journey towards the headwaters and Corryong. The featured match is the Grand Final of the Upper Murray Football League, Cudgewa v Bullioh.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 21: ‘The MCG of the Bush’
September 6, 2023 by 7 Comments
We have come along way ‘Up The Mighty Murray’. This week in Episode 21 Peter Clark sails up the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume to Tallangatta and the Tallangatta and District Football League. Feature matches are finals games – Kiewa-Sandy Creek v Yackandandah, and Beechworth v Chiltern.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 20: On the Border
August 30, 2023 by 15 Comments
It has been a long trip ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ for Peter Clark as he arrives at Albury/Wodonga as he presents Episode 20 of his wonderful series. This week featuring the Ovens and Murray League and match of the day is Albury v Lavington.
” ‘Big Emmy’…a ruck colossus of his era…” by KB Hill
August 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Emmy De Fazio is an OMFNL Hall of Famer. KB Hill caught up with the former ruckman recently.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 19: Going back to Yarrawonga
August 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark has reached Howlong in his journey up the Murray River. This week he reports on the Yarrawonga Pigeons v Wangaratta Rovers match.
‘Brad Murray…reflecting on the highs and lows of football…’ by KB Hill
August 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill talks with Brad Murray, a Myrtleford icon, about Brad’s wide-ranging experiences in footy.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 18: By the time we get to Howlong
August 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
The river Murray takes us to Howlong home of the Spiders in the Hume Football Netball League for Episode 18 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ series. Featured match is Howlong v Billabong Crows.
” ‘Elmer’ joins coveted 100-game club…” by KB Hill
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Alex Marklew is the third generation of his family to be 100-game player for the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill charts his rise from junior rising star to just plain star of the OMFNL.
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