Roger Spaull has written a fascinating and absorbing history about Peter McLaren, champion footballer of Glen Alvie.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Benjamin Wolczko: St Mary’s v Banyule, 2019
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 student at Parade College Benjamin Wolczko got to watch his brothers square off in the St Mary’s v Banyule seniors game in 2019. Following a tight contest, Benjamin details the tense final moments.
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
“….’Woosha’ Fights Back…” by KB Hill
March 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
Shane Welch had a promising cricket career ahead of him but opted for the country life, his family, a career and footy with the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill tells the story.
Alex Young: Kicking into Gear
February 18, 2020 by 2 Comments
Former TAC player Alex Young is determined to play footy at the highest level. Deakin Uni student James Bosco talked to him about his commitment to the campaign and the sadness of family tragedy.
‘The Horseman……..’ by KB Hill
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Peter McIntyre played in the Adelaide Crows’ very first match back in 1991. Footy and life have taken him in various directions ever since. KB Hill tells the tale of Peter’s perambulations.
‘Farewell to a Pair of Star Defenders…..’ by KB Hill
January 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another of his great stories about local sports identities, KB Hill traces the careers of Bernie Killeen and Bob Atkinson, both of whom sadly passed away in recent weeks.
‘Enigmatic Carey, a star of the Depression era…’ by KB Hill
December 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Bert Carey was a mercurial sportsman from up Wangaratta way in the Depression era, performing extraordinary feats on the footy and cricket fields. KB Hill tells the tale.
Two Kicks – Bernie Quinlan’s Traralgon
December 5, 2019 by 14 Comments
Shane Reid has deep roots in Traralgon which means he is immersed in the mystique of Bernie Quinlan, the town’s favourite son. Shane takes us on a visit to his ‘gateway town’ to explore, reminisce and absorb the aura. (A beautiful piece of writing – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – WAFL 2019 Grand Final: One Lions’ roar too many
November 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Is yet another win to Subiaco in the WAFL 2019 Grand Final too much of a good thing? Les Everett takes us behind the system in the West to explain how and why the Lions roared again.
The last South Purrumbete FC team
November 2, 2019 by 24 Comments
It’s a sad time whenever a footy club folds. Luke Reynolds recalls his memories of the final days of the South Purrumbete Football Club in 1999.
Book Tour – “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”: Events & dates
October 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Paul Daffey is continuing his tour to launch his book “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”. If you missed him in Horsham last night, you can catch him tonight in Mildura and this weekend at the Patchewallock Music Festival, just out of Ouyen.
Northern Football Netball League – Division 1 Grand Final: Three-quarter time huddle
October 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Underdogs West Preston-Lakeside FC with some good old fashioned guts and determination defeat the red hot favourites Greensborough FC in the Northern Football Netball League Division 1 Grand Final as Andrew Starkie reports.
Almanac Book Review – The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy by Paul Daffey
October 4, 2019 by 3 Comments
Rodney Gillett reviews Paul Daffey’s excellent new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United: Travels in Country Footy”. Check it out.
“Flag Flames Again Flicker At The ‘Showies’……… ” by KB Hill
September 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Grand Final week has KB Hill casting his mind back over some of the classic encounters in the annals of Ovens & Murray League Grand Finals.
Payneham Norwood Union grab the holy grail: by Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood
September 26, 2019 by 12 Comments
Payneham Norwood Union have taken out the SAAFL Division 1 Grand Final in a fluctuating contest with Prince Alfred OC. Rulebook Ashwood was on the scene to report.
SA Country Footy Wrap – Grand Final glory
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent provides a comprehensive wrap-up of country league Grand Final results across South Australia.
St. Bernie of Traralgon
September 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Shane Reid may well have you in raptures in this tale of two countries, two school teachers and two-club Superboot-cum-Saint – Bernie Quinlan [Count me in as a believer – Ed.]
VAFA 2019 Premier C – Grand Final Seniors & Reserves: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
September 20, 2019 by 7 Comments
From the Grand Canal in Venice, Smokie waxes philosophically about the journey the Williamstown WCYMS club has taken as they vie for a premiership for their senior & reserve teams.
Preliminary Finals – Sal’s Preview (And the Ultimate Prize for the Friars!)
September 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s back with his weekly column. Check out his report of the Friars wins, his thoughts for the preliminary finals, and of course a few racing tips for Caulfield and Royal Randwick.
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