The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 3)

Nick Marshall continues his series about the Keilor Sports Club. Part 3 looks at the various clubs and organisations that are a part of Keilor Sports Club.

‘Vale Rohan Robertson…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill returns with a tribute to Rohan Robertson, a Wangaratta Rovers player who went on to play for North Melbourne in the mid-1980s. Rohan passed away earlier this month.

Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen FNC Flood Relief Fund

The Corowa-Rutherglen FNC have been devastated by the floods and seek financial support to help regroup and rebuild the club.

‘Pressure brought out the best in this sporting star of the Seventies…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill chronicles the O’Brien family of Greta, ‘a dynasty which served a tiny township faithfully’.

Land of the rising Sherrin

From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.

‘Superstar Stan- a border sporting legend…’ by KB Hill

Stan Sargeant was the quintessential ‘bush sports legend’ who turned away offers to play in ‘the big smoke’. KB Hill caught up with octogenarian Stan recently.

Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC’s finest 1984-1986

As a 20 year old in the army at Oakey, Ian Wilson played footy for the Coorparoo FC. He fondly remembers his time at the club and living in Queensland. Ian names his ten best players from the club during his time there.

‘The Red Bull…’ by KB Hill

Lionel Ryan was known as ‘The Red Bull’ for good reason. KB Hill remembers an iconic figure from the Yarrawonga Pigeons.

‘Age is no barrier to Smoky’…by KB Hill

KB Hill caught up with Greg ‘Smoky’ Hogan to yarn about his decorated career in the Ovens and King League.

The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 2)

Nick Marshall continues his series on the Keilor Sports Club. He looks at some of the great families who have contributed for generations.

Almanac Footy: A photo spread from Old Dog’s 40th season of footy

Old Dog completed his 40th season of playing footy in 2022. Some photos taken throughout the season record his remarkable and memorable feat. [Ed: Well done Old Dog! – Togging up in 2023?]

‘A salute to J.A., the sporting showman…” by KB Hill

KB Hill recalls the distinguished career of Wangaratta-born John Brady, a larger than life character who captained North Melbourne for several years before seeing his playing days out in country footy.

Colac & District Football Netball League Grand Final – South Colac v Irrewarra-Beeac: The Drought Is Over

In this lively account, Luke Reynolds reports on South Colac’s drought-breaking premiership win in the CDFNL grand final.

‘The sport-mad kid who made the grade…” by KB Hill

KB Hill talks with Tony Fisher, the multi-talented sportsman from Greta, who ‘made the grade’, contrary to the expectations of some of his teachers.

Almanac Footy Life: Jimmy Dobbyn – The Phantom of the MCG

This is the story of the late Jimmy Dobbyn, truck driver and phantom Grand Final attender. [Thanks to Robyn Black for reminding us of this character – JTH]

’84 years on – is history about to repeat itself…?’ by KB Hill

Last weekend’s OMFNL Grand Final between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga got KB Hill thinking back to when these clubs clashed in the 1938 decider.

A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Epilogue

Peter Clark completes his epic journey through the 1975 season in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. (Sadly, the end of a wonderful series! – Ed.)

Almanac (WAFL) Footy: Falcons through Tigers get another bite at Sharks

Les Everett keeps us up to date with his take on last weekend’s WAFL semi-finals.

A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 23

It is Grand Final day in both the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues. Peter Clark gives us all the details on the finales to the 1975 season.

Takeaways from this footy season

Old Dog with some thoughts about footy, and life. Observations and suggestions. And a few musts. [With a couple of ripper photos – Ed]