Smokie Dawson recalls the legend of the ‘player’ with the name of Gil Spencer at the Williamstown CY’s U19s nearly forty years ago.
‘Redleg Reggie reflects…” by KB Hill
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Standing 6′ 6″, Reg Edwards was always going to stand out on the footy field. KB Hill recounts ‘Redleg Reggie’s’ career with Rutherglen.
Almanac Country Footy – Central Highlands Football Netball League: Clunes (Magpies) v Buninyong (Bombers)
June 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Allan Barden paid a visit to a game of country football here in Victoria and reports on a gruelling and highly emotional victory for the Clunes Football Netball Club against an opposition they had not defeated since 2005. Find out more as the magic of country football is articulately told within the article.
Almanac WAFL: Big weekend and my part in a winning goal
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on Round 8 of the WAFL season, presented with his own photography work.
‘200 up for Gatto the evergreen…’ by KB Hill
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles one of his favourite players from the Wangaratta Rovers, Shane Gaston, who recently chalked up his 200th appearance for the club.
Almanac Footy History: Arthur Olliver – ‘The Champion’s Hero’
June 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Historian Roger Spaull dedicates this article to the Gordon family and in memory of Nick. It documents one of Footscray’s most legendary and revered player and coach throughout the club’s history and the accomplishments Arthur Olliver achieved after his Footscray tenure. Find out more inside with rare photos shared from the vault!
Almanac Local Footy: Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the Fitzroy Football Club
June 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
Rod Oaten shares his account of being invited by none other than John Harms, to attend the special Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the famous Brunswick St. Oval as the Roy Boys took on De La Salle.
‘A Trio of Magpie Medallists…’ by KB Hill
June 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the careers of three Wangaratta Magpies Medallists, Tim Lowe, Ray Preston and Lance Oswald.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 7
June 1, 2022 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark examines the Match of the Day between Lockhart and Wagga, and highlights the exploits of Lockhart’s Jeff Nimmo in Episode 7 of his fabulous series, ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’.
‘Traditional rivals square off again…’ by KB Hill (with final scores added)
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Traditional rivals, the Ovens and Murray League and the Goulburn League square off again tomorrow for the Wilson-Ash Trophy. KB Hill will be there. In today’s piece he reviews the history of this great rivalry.
‘The milestone men of the O & M…’ by KB Hill
May 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill salutes ‘The Milestone Men’ who have played more than 300 games in the Ovens and Murray League.
A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues – Episode 6
May 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
More country footy reviews from Peter Clark as he presents Episode 6 of ‘A Season in the Country: 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ featuring the Warracknabeal v Murtoa match, and player, Max Deckert.
Ovens and Murray Football Netball League Round 7 – Myrtleford v Wodonga: Honest
May 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
It’s a late autumn Saturday as David Wilson makes for Myrtleford, for some Ovens and Murray League footy. It’s a good day in a good world.
‘Hawks swoop on Pigeons in dramatic fashion…’ by KB Hill
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the thrilling finish to the recent Wang Rovers v Yarrawonga Pigeons clash in the Ovens and Murray League.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 4
May 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues with Episode 4 of his ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ series, this week featuring the Stawell v Minyip match.
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
WAFL Round 2: Well, that was interesting!
April 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett gives us the run-down from Round 2 in the WAFL.
WAFL Round 1: Kick straight
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL season is underway and Les Everett is back to keep us up to date.
“Strong-marking ‘Rosa’ – a star for the ‘Pies’ ” by KB Hill
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta sports historian KB Hill traces the long, colourful and storied footy career of Geoff Rosenow of Geelong and the Wangaratta Magpies.
Almanac Footy: Old Dog’s the best ever
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Old Dog has played 667 games over 40 seasons and has seen many fine footballers, but Greg Nutting is the best of them all, as Old Dog explains.
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