Kooweerup and Shepparton sporting hero John ‘Mulga” Shelton has passed away. The Pakenham Gazette filed this tribute.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Old Ivanhoe: Veterans deliver: Dan and Dave on our selection
August 14, 2018 by 1 Comment
King George!III is in sparkling touch in this account of the lunch and match at Brunswick Street on Saturday when Old Ivanhoe visited. The lunch was good and the Roys were better. They now look forward to the Willy CYs at Fearon this Saturday (Aug 18).
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Ivanhoe: What a day for the Fitzroy faithful!
August 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Footy, flowers, and highflyers, are all part of the day for Phil Hill as he celebrates victories by the Fitzroy FC.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Camberwell: Conspiracy theories?
August 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Smokie is a bit partial to a conspiracy theory as he explains in his report.
“…….KARL…….” by KB Hill
August 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
KB Hill catches up with Karl Norman, an ex Blue who always danced to his own tune, and who continues to star in country footy to this day.
Local boy fires in Croweater country by KB Hill
August 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
KB Hill looks at the career of Luke Norman, who began behind the stumps in local cricket, but soon graduated to being an Ovens & Murray League star, a Melbourne player, before finding success in the SANFL.
VAFA Premier C – Old Mentonians v Fitzroy: Oh Hum, Just a Twelve Goal Win
July 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
An easy win for the ‘Roys against Mentone as reported by Almanacker Phil Hill.
VAFA: Williamstown CYMS AFC – Smokie reminisces about times past
July 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Smokie reminisces about times past as a player, administrator, and supporter at Williamstown CYs.
Almanac Local Footy – Modewarre v Queenscliff: Missed opportunities
July 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bill Hanson studies writing and journalism at Deakin Uni. He also plays a key forward role (with Nathan Ablett) for Modewarre. They had a big game against the Cootas last Saturday. This is his report. [Welcome Bill – Ed]
The Artful Defender by KB Hill
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Defenders aren’t traditionally the most popular heroes on-field, but some are exceptional – like Jim Sandral who played in one of the greatest of all time sides, Melbourne 1956. KB Hill shares his story from Corowa to getting lifts with Norm Smith to training and back again.
Fitzroy Junior FC – Trivia Night & ‘Fitzroy Idol’ (July 28)
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Junior Football Club are holding a trivia night and ‘Fitzroy Idol’ performance – it’s on this weekend, so get in quick if you want to be involved. Details inside.
Dean Towers and Matt Zurbo reprised on a typical Otway wintry day
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The wonderful story Matt Zurbo wrote about Dean Towers and his time at the Otway Districts FC is reprised for your enjoyment.
Finding form at the right time by KB Hill
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the story of the 1978 Wangaratta Rovers side, a textbook example of ‘finding form’ when it counts the most.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v Peninsula: A Walk In the Park
July 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
William Westerman, wife and three-month old son were down from Canberra to see the Roys play Peninsula at the Brunswick Street Oval. It was a beaut winter’s day – and the Roys made full use of the conditions.
A star from the VFA’s halcyon days by KB Hill
July 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This week’s KB Hill features Rod Cobain, who played in the VFL & VFA before heading up to Yarrawonga
“Our Game”
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