“‘Diamond Des’ was solid – and unspectacular – on the field, but a gem off it…” So says KB Hill as he introduces us to yet another bigger than life Wangaratta character, Des Griffin. His regular sign-on fee also makes for good reading!
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‘The Game-Changer……….’ – KB Hill
January 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill is a seemingly endless source of heart-warming stories about local sportspeople who have really given it a crack! In this latest edition, KB tells us about Michael Newton, a man with an extensive sporting CV. (Great stuff! – Ed.)
‘Andrew Greskie’s Fling With The Sport Of Kings’ – KB Hill
January 17, 2019 by 2 Comments
Andrew Greskie wasn’t cut out to be a football player but, boy, was he good with the horses! Another KB Hill special on a Wangaratta personality gets the Almanac’s day off to a great start.
‘The Big-Man Who Made A Difference…’ by KB Hill
January 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill returns in the New Year with his homage to John Waldron, a big man from the 50s and 60s, who became a legend in Victorian country footy.
‘Fired by passion…..’ – by Simone Kerwin, courtesy of KB Hill
December 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recently invited Simone Kerwin to tell the tale of Wangaratta’s Julian Corboy, master farrier.
‘…..SPUD……….’ – KB Hill
December 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
There’s no stopping KB Hill. This time he profiles a real character from Wangaratta – Renato Leonardo Patat, better known as ‘Spud’. Comparisons with Nino Culotta aren’t far off the mark!
Another nail-biter at the Gardens Oval…KB Hill
December 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill provides us with another great story of a cracking cricket match from up Benalla way. It’s a game of twists and turns from go to whoa!
‘Mr Soccer…’ KB Hill
November 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
KB Hill presents us with yet another profile of a legendary country sportsman, John De Luca, Life Member, Hall of Famer and inaugural Legend of the Wangaratta City Devils.
‘A master of his craft…’ KB Hill
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill is the master of the memoir. Here he tells us about the life and times of Stuart Elkington.
“A Passion for the Sport of Kings….” KB Hill
November 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
“And when the horses jump, he’ll imagine for a moment that he’s back in the days of his youth……..perched on the outsider; seeking an opening to push through the tightly-bunched field; just pondering when to make his move……..” Another entertaining sporting tale from KB Hill.
Familiar faces among Assumption College Kilmore cricket greats…. KB Hill
November 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
KB Hill has a night out at Assumption’s 125th Gala Dinner, including the inducting of several famous Kilmore College’s high-achieving alumni to their Hall of Excellence, and the unveiling of their ‘Cricketers of the Century’. Some well-known names there!
“Veteran’s moment in the sun” by KB Hill
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a story to tell about Noel ‘Bully’ Wise, noted as a tough, determined player in the Ovens and King league, recently awarded life membership at Wangaratta.
‘In search of Darby…….’ KB Hill
October 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another fab yarn from KB Hill, this time about jockey Phillip “Darby” Ketchup.
“Go Tarrawingee”: By KB Hill
September 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Many country leagues have already played their Grand Finals. KB Hill speaks to Tarrawingee’s Trevor Edwards after their triumph last Saturday.
“The Energiser…” by KB Hill
September 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
He’s been all over the world with business, dropped a line in the Gulf of Carpentaria with Paddy and filled many roles at Wangaratta Rovers – all part of routine for Barry Sullivan, according to KB Hill.
“…….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.
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