It will be 25 years this coming Wednesday since the Roys’ produced their last truly great performance in the VFL/AFL – Fitzroy Pete has shared with us his piece on that famous victory, featured as part of his book ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century’.
A Phoenix from the Ashes: A Review of The Merge
September 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
William Westerman previews “The Merge”, a film detailing the the story and history behind the merger of the Fitzroy FC and the Brisbane Bears in 1996.
The Lousy Bounce – Part 3: Royboys last game.
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
Heartfelt Fitzroy supporters, this is for you: memories of the Royboys exit from the VFL/AFL.
Footy History: Aboriginal Players at Fitzroy
June 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
This is the talk John Harms gave to the Fitzroy Junior Football Club about Aboriginal Royboys. [Thanks to Mark Buttifant and crew at the Roys juniors for the invitation – JTH]
The Chris Johnson interview
October 29, 2012 by 10 Comments
Get excited Brisbane supporters! I caught up with your three-time Premiership defender Chris Johnson. Read the interview here! Danielle EidIm 23, cute and most importantly im the Collingwood Football Club’s very own PRINCESS!! :) A Latrobe Uni graduate from Bachelor of Journalism. Admirer of Samantha Lane and Jon Ralph. Not your typical ‘Robot Journalist’ Loves [Read more]
The Roar of the Lion
May 24, 2012 by 10 Comments
By Shane Johnson, former football manager and player development manager with Brisbane 1992-2006 The merger of the Bears and the Fitzroy Lions was an emotional and interesting time. I remember going to a meeting of the players at the Fitzroy pub after the union had been consummated. There were many vacant faces. They looked [Read more]
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