Jack Shorten was a soldier long before he served with distinction in the First World War – and his

Small men don't come much smaller – or gamer – than 1917 Premiership captain Percy Wilson. The

Early in 1909, a Numurkah footballer called Duncan McIvor was reported locally to be about to trial

Ex-Allansford.

Dick Vernon is perhaps best remembered in football circles for being one of the few players in

By Michael Roberts: Few players can ever have been involved in a more bizarre postscript to a

Speed, skill, agility, versatility, cleverness and a great footy brain – Jim Sadler had it

A pacy winger from Preston District. Brother of

Collingwood has known plenty of gentle giants over the journey – names such as Ray Gabelich, Bob

Herbert was an ex-Collingwood Wednesday centre

Heatley was a forward and occasional defender who later went to

The end of a footballer’s career can be a tricky time, and departures from clubs are often messy