With the footy season fast approaching, Peter Clark shares reminiscences of football and life written by his father, former country football reporter Jim Clark.
‘The year Mr Football came to town…’ by KB Hill
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost exactly 70 years since Bob Rose made the surprising decision to leave Collingwood to take up the role of player/coach of the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill reflects on that momentous time for the Rovers.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 6 – Ovens to Buffalo River: Hopping along
June 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark and his bike reach Buffalo River via Myrtleford from Ovens where he recalls some of the great footballers associated with Myrtleford FC.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot
April 14, 2021 by 6 Comments
A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.
‘Bidding adieu to an old Hawk…..’ by KB Hill
June 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tom Tobin may not have been the most talented player to ever lace up a boot, but he was a mighty servant of the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill reflects on a great clubman.
‘The Object Of My Desire………’ by KB Hill
August 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
‘I’m propped under the giant gum-tree which has probably hovered here longer than the 160-year existence of this sporting Oval.’ KB Hill always tells a wonderful story. Today, he’s in peak form with this beautiful account of the development of his ‘object of desire’, the Wangaratta Rovers, and their home ground (which has a worthy history of its own!). (Feel the love and the passion in this moving piece – Ed.)
‘A Hard-Man……On And Off The Field’ – KB Hill
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill knows his local characters! This week he recounts the colourful life of Ray Burns, policeman, hotelier and football hard man. And no-one does it like KB!
Almanac Teams: The Unluckiest Magpies
September 26, 2018 by 20 Comments
Collingwood is in another Grand Final. This is a prospect which fills any knowing Magpie with equal parts anticipation and dread. Phil Dimitriadis taps into his well of Magpie pain to look at the unlucky many who have come up short on that One Day in September.
Dogs Came Out Snarling For Mighty Mick
September 22, 2017 by 11 Comments
Another fine contribution from KB Hill, covering the footy life and times of Wodonga legend (and ex-Collingwood player) Mick Bone
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