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‘Consistent performer again dominates W.D.C.A….’ by KB Hill

With the change of sports seasons, KB Hill was at the local cricket to see Pranav Menon ‘at work’ for Wangaratta-Magpies.

‘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.

‘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.

‘From Wang to Nagoya…the basketball odyssey of Shawn Dennis…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill updates the career journey of Wangaratta’s greatest basketball export, Shawn Dennis.

‘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.

’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.

‘Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted – the race-caller’s race-caller…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill remembers ‘the race-caller’s race-caller’, Wangaratta’s Des Hoysted.

‘A one-eyed view of the Semi-Final…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill recounts last weekend’s pulsating semi-final in the OMFNL between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers.

‘Saints versus Hawks: re-visiting a classic…’ by KB Hill

In the lead-up to last weekend’s Myrtleford v Rovers finals clash, KB Hill revisits a classic finals encounter between the two clubs back in 1984.

“I’ll be a Saint for sure,” said Hanrahan: by KB Hill

KB Hill caught up with Frank Hanrahan, a Kyneton lad who had a stint with St Kilda before returning to his roots in northern Victoria.

‘The Katamatite farmer…a country sporting legend’ by KB Hill

Pat O’Kane was a Katamatite boy through and through for all of his life. KB Hill profiles the country sporting legend who passed away recently.

‘The life and times of a football journeyman…’ by KB Hill

Norm Hamill wasn’t the greatest kick in footy but he sure made a good life out of the game anyway. KB Hill profiles the ex-Rovers player.

‘Hawks and Tigers produce a classic…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill recounts the recent nail-biter between the Wangaratta Rovers and the Albury Tigers in the OMNFL. (Classic KB tension! – ED.)

‘Redleg Reggie reflects…” by KB Hill

Standing 6′ 6″, Reg Edwards was always going to stand out on the footy field. KB Hill recounts ‘Redleg Reggie’s’ career with Rutherglen.

‘200 up for Gatto the evergreen…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill profiles one of his favourite players from the Wangaratta Rovers, Shane Gaston, who recently chalked up his 200th appearance for the club.

‘A Trio of Magpie Medallists…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill recounts the careers of three Wangaratta Magpies Medallists, Tim Lowe, Ray Preston and Lance Oswald.

‘Traditional rivals square off again…’ by KB Hill (with final scores added)

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

KB Hill salutes ‘The Milestone Men’ who have played more than 300 games in the Ovens and Murray League.

‘Hawks swoop on Pigeons in dramatic fashion…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill recounts the thrilling finish to the recent Wang Rovers v Yarrawonga Pigeons clash in the Ovens and Murray League.