ANTICIPATION was huge as Round 2 loomed seven years ago. Unbeaten Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square were listed to play under lights at Dower Park with full-forwards Justin Maddern and Grant Weeks the star attractions.

IN THE very early issues of the 1981 Bendigo Footballer program renowned local broadcaster Dick Turner wrote a column for the weekly guide.

The first of two in a row for Fitzpatrick, described as a ‘follower’ in the newspaper speak of the Fifties.

EAGLEHAWK fought back from a 15-point three-quarter time deficit to down Golden Square by four points in 1946’s grand final.

HAROLD ‘Wicky’ Toma is one of Eaglehawk’s most revered past players and last month celebrated a huge milestone.

KENNINGTON, which later played in the BFL as Kennington-Strathdale, won an important premiership in Melbourne’s Olympic year 60 seasons ago.

IT might have taken until the second last round of the regular season for South Bendigo to secure its finals berth but following a first semi-final win in September 2007 the Bloods were just one win way from a grand final appearance.

GOLDEN Square president Steve Sharp called on the BFL to investigate an all-in melee after the first weekend of the finals had been completed eight seasons ago.

ANYONE who saves their beloved club from going into recess --- or even worse, from folding ---- must rate among that club’s legends, a Hall Of Famer.

ALTHOUGH the Graveyard Dogs have been part of the BFNL only since 2000 Gisborne boasts a proud footy history stretching right back to 1879.