Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen, and the raiders across the border

July 2, 2025 by 7 Comments

Glen! heads up the Hume Highway to catch up with family and friends, and to watch Corowa-Rutherglen FC take on the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.

“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.

“Be Home Before Dark……” by KB Hill

June 27, 2018 by 9 Comments

KB Hill recounts the long football history of the Gayfer clan, and the fortunes of the Rutherglen footy club. Two stories which reflect the ebbs and flows of a country footy fortunes.

Jasper the first in Collingwood’s 125 years

May 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment

As Collingwood marks its 125th anniversary, and this weekend commemorates its first match, spare a moment for one of its founding players. “Jasper” Barclay whose life and family was fraught with tragedy. He’s the first of the Collingwood family to be supported by a charitable donation. He’s also the great-grand-uncle of Harold Peacock.