Classic Contests: Eight-goal first term helps Falcons eliminate Bushies
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at another clash between the NAB League rivals to complete our full series, and today’s battle is between the Geelong Falcons and Murray Bushrangers. In this […]
Classic Contests: Tailwind helps Jets soar past Bushrangers
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at another clash between the NAB League rivals to complete our full series, and today’s battle is between the Murray Bushrangers and Western Jets. In this […]
Classic Contests: Bushrangers scrape into the eight with narrow win over Knights
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at another clash between the NAB League rivals to complete our full series, and today’s battle is between the Murray Bushrangers and Northern Knights. In this […]
2019 VFL season preview: Werribee ready to roar
IT is a new season and reigning premiers Box Hill Hawks are the team with a target on their back. We take a look at each of the 15 Victorian Football League (VFL) teams with plenty of new inclusions to excite fans ahead of the season, with Werribee and Port Melbourne tipped to be some […]
AFL Draft preview: Fremantle
AFTER finishing fourteenth with just eight wins in 2018, Fremantle went on a recruiting spree, acquiring gun key forwards Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb, a solid midfielder in Reece Conca and the speedy Travis Colyer. However they did lose star on-baller Lachie Neale to Brisbane, which leaves a significant hole in their midfield. But the Dockers […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
INDIVIDUAL and team success, and some emotional moments highlighted what was a huge round of finals football, both on and off the field. Two Seagulls and a Tiger taste success It was the Victorian Football League (VFL)’s night of nights, and it had a definitive Williamstown flavour. Former Murray Bushrangers midfielder, now Seagull, Michael Gibbons […]
2013 Draft Profile: Michael Gibbons
Michael Gibbons (Murray Bushrangers) Height: 175 cm Weight: 69 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Ben McGlynn/Matthew Boyd Strengths: Tackling pressure, ball winning ability, influence Weaknesses: Disposal You have to be a very good footballer to get drafted if you are less than 180 cm tall. Even more so if you stand at just 175 cm. […]
Gibbons aims to defy odds
Coming from a non-traditional football playing state has its drawbacks. Very few players are drafted from division two teams like NSW or Queensland, but Murray Bushrangers captain and NSW/ACT Rams vice captain Michael Gibbons is aiming to defy the odds. The prolific midfielder has had a stellar start to the 2013 season, racking up possessions […]
