SJ
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I've been browsing the wonderful newspaper archives on the NLA and have come across some fantastic pieces. I think we should have a thread to post all the interesting things about our historic club, whether they are photos, articles, or other.
This is a fine way to start:
Sounds like it could have been written in October last year, however it was printed in The Argus, 12 October 1925!
This is a fine way to start:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2151253?searchTerm=blue white&searchLimits=l-publictag=Geelong+Football+Club|||l-format=ArticleThere was no doubt which side had the sympathy of the crowd, for, though Collingwood were applauded as they came out, Geelong were given an ovation. The Australian public likes the man who climbs the hill, and Geelong, coming up year after year without success, always making a good showing, always giving an attractive display, has always been a favourite team. The long lane Geelong has had to traverse, the sleep hill it has had to climb, has won the teams which have worn the blue-and-white barred jerseys thousands of supporters in Melbourne; many of whom, strong supporters of their own clubs, always gave Geelong second preference.
Sounds like it could have been written in October last year, however it was printed in The Argus, 12 October 1925!
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