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.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 17: The Timbercutters: rising from the ashes
August 9, 2023 by 7 Comments
Episode 17 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray Peter Clark takes readers to The Timbercutters, their rising from the ashes, and to Mathoura in the Picola and District League where the featured match is Mathoura v Jerilderie. Peter also examines historical elements of settlement in the region.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Tribute to Old Dog on his 700th game of footy
August 4, 2023 by 15 Comments
The Old Dog (Matt Zurbo) plays his 700th game of footy this Saturday 5 August. His long time team mate Sean Maxwell pays tribute to one of life’s great human beings and his incredible milestone. [Well played Old Dog – Congratulations from all at the Footy Almanac family! -Ed]
” ‘Bater’ closes in on 250…” by KB Hill
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill charts the career of Matt ‘Bater’ Kelly who is inching towards 250 games for the Wangaratta Magpies.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 16: Where the Murray changed course
August 2, 2023 by 12 Comments
In Episode 16 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ series Peter Clark takes us to Echuca where the Murray River changed course. The featured league this week is the Goulburn Valley League and match of the round is Echuca v Euroa.
Almanac (Footy) Life: A Notable Milestone
July 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August. The Colac Herald newspaper pays tribute.
‘Roos hop to dual premiership glory…’ by KB Hill
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
In the engaging style which KB Hill has perfected, share the remarkable story of the dual premiership era of the Corowa-Rutherglen Kangaroos under the coaching of Peter Tossol.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Old Dog to play his 700th game of footy
July 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Congratulations to the Old Dog who plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 15: In the midst of the Murray
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Murray League is the focus of Episode 15 of Peter Clark’s series ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ and features the Indigenous Australian Football heritage of the Cummeragunja and Rumbalara Football Clubs.
Goulburn Valley Football Netball League Round 13 – Echuca v Kyabram: Ballooning
July 17, 2023 by 13 Comments
E. Regnans felt the call of the Murray River on Saturday morning. The cold morning and the clear blue skies had winter road trip written all over them. So off he went: to find Echuca and Ky battling it out on a special day.
‘Titanic battle inspires country footy rivalry…’ by KB Hill
July 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Representative footy in the country leagues has a long history. KB Hill shares an insight into one particular rivalry that goes back almost a century.
“Allie…adding the motherly touch…” by KB Hill
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns with a tribute to the multi-talented Allie Murray who gives her all to support both her heavily sports involved youngsters and her local club, the Wangaratta Rovers.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 13: Where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River
July 12, 2023 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark’s journey continues ‘Up the Mighty Murray’ where the Billabong Creek meets the Edward River with Episode 13 featuring the Golden Rivers Football Netball League.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 12: Sojourn at Swan Hill
July 5, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s school holidays and time for a sojourn in Swan Hill for Peter Clark. Peter updates the ladder positions of teams in the various footy leagues he has crossed during his journey ‘Up The Mighty Murray’.
Almanac Country Footy: Torquay Tigers v Anglesea Roos – Harder than it looks
June 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Joe Sexton and brother Ben venture out to a game of country footy between the Torquay Tigers and the Anglesea Roos. Joe records their impressions about many of the aspects influencing the match outcome which was easily won by the Tigers.
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 10: To Balranald in the Central Murray League
June 21, 2023 by 9 Comments
In Episode 10 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ Peter Clark takes us on a detour up the Murrumbidgee to Balranald and the Central Murray Football Netball League.
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