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WANGARATTA ROVERS FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB Inc.
Mr. Mick Clayton-Administration Manager
03 5721 3274
Fax: 03 5721 2644
W.J.FINDLAY OVAL
EVANS ST , ( P O BOX 21 )
WANGARATTA, Australia
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Friday, December 22
The History of the Wangaratta Rovers FNC - 2006 - by Paul Daffey.
This attached document is a template chapter for a proposal to the State Government about compiling a compendium ...

Friday, October 20
"Rovers" FC - 1922 - 1929
When did the Wang Rovers FC start ?

Possibly 1922, when there was a team bearing the name "Rovers" who ...


Saturday, October 21
The "Waratah" Club - 1933 to 1940.
The "Waratahs" are most likely the team that sowed the seeds for the Wang Rovers to form in 1945, after the "Waratahs" ...

Sunday, October 22
Wangaratta Rovers - OKFL - 1945.
The orginal club jumper was in maroon & a gold vee of the Wang Rovers FC when it entered the O & K F L in 1945.

The ...


Sunday, October 22
Wangaratta Rovers - OKFL - 1946
This jumper was worn only in 1946.

President was Sam Alexander in 1946, 47, 48 and 49.

Initially ...


Sunday, October 22
Wangaratta Rovers - OKFL - 1947 & 48
This broad vertical black & white stripe jumper was worn for the two years of 1947 & 1948.

The 1947 WRFC ...


Tuesday, October 24
Wangaratta Rovers - OKFL - 1949
This traditional Collingwood style jumper was worn for one year only, in 1949.

The Wang Rovers won 16 ...


Monday, October 23
Entering the powerful O & M F L in 1950.
The facts about the Wang Rovers FC entering the O & M F L in 1950.

At the end of the 1949 season, players, ...


Friday, November 3
The WRFC Early Years - 1950 to 1955
1950

The Wang Rovers played it's very first official O & M F L games against Wangaratta in Rd.1 on the ...


Wednesday, November 1
The Bob Rose Era - 1956 to 1962
1956 to 1962 - The Bob Rose Era

OMFL - Grand Finals

1958

Wangaratta Rovers 15.9 (99)

Wodonga ...


Wednesday, November 1
The Ken Boyd Era - 1963 to 1967
The Ken Boyd Era - 1963 to 1967

OMFL Grand Finals

1964

Wangaratta Rovers 2.5 4.6 10.8 ...


Saturday, November 4
Hogan's Heros - The Sensational 70's !

Senior OMFL Premiers - 1971, 72, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79.
Senior OMFL Runners Up - 1970, 1976, 1980.
Senior ...


Saturday, November 4
The Daryl Smith Years - 1977 to 1980
The Daryl Smith Years - 1977 to 1980.

More to come soon !


Wednesday, November 8
The Early 80's

In 1981 the senior coach was Daryl Smith who handed over the reins to John Welch in 1982, 83, 84, then Merv ...

Wednesday, November 8
The Laurie Burt Years - 1987 to 1998.
Laurie Burt coached the Wang Rovers FC from 1987 to 1998.

Senior OMFL Premiers - 1988, 1991, 1993, 199...


Hall of Fame
Four Club Legends
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Monday, August 13
WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2001
These club legends were the first players to be inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2001. They were - Bob Rose, Neville Hogan, Merv Holmes & Rob Walker.



Handout: 2001 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet

Monday, August 12
WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2002
Attached article of 2002 Hall of Fame inductees, Steve Norman, Mark Booth and Jack Maroney.
Handout: 2002 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet

Saturday, August 16
WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2003
Attached article of the club's 2003 Hall of Fame inductees, Keith Ottrey, Daryl Smith and Geoff Welch.
Handout: 2003 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet.

WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2004
2004 WRFNC Hall of Fame Booklet is attached. 2004 inductees were - Andrew Scott & Laurie Burt.


Handout: 2004 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet.

Friday, October 20
WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2005.
Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet - 2005. 2005 inductees were -
Kevin B. Hill, Leigh Hartwig & Mick Wilson.

Handout: 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet.

WRFNC - Hall of Fame Inductees - 2006.
WRFNC Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet - 2006. 2006 inductees were - Manny Cochineas, Len Hill & Anthony Pasquali.


Handout: 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees Booklet

Wednesday, February 27
Office Bearers
List of club Office Bearers since 1950.
Handout: Club Office Bearers

Seniors Information
A list of our senior honour board.
Handout: Seniors Information

Reserves Information
A list of reserves information,coaches,B & F winners,runners up & ladder position.
Handout: Reserves Information

Thirds Information
Comprehensive list of our under 18 side since the inception of the Thirds in 1973.
Handout: Thirds Information

Grand Final Results - Seniors
Grand Final results for WRFC since it's 1950 inception into the O & M Football League.21 Grand Finals for 15 premierships.

1958 ...


100 Game Club
A list of 100 senior game club members.
Handout: 100 Game Club

Sunday, April 1
Most games for each jumper.
Listed in this article is a record of the most club senior games for each number.

1. Neville Hogan&n...


Thursday, March 28
Seniors - 1 to 99 Games
This file gives you a complete list of every senior player & games played since the club's entry into the O & M Football League.Information as at the end of the 2001 season.
Handout: Seniors - 1 to 99 Games

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