Emerald Football (Netball) Club has been established since 1905 and is a part of the Mountain District Football Association, which is now known as the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. Yarra Ranges Football and Netball League which was founded in 1966; is a formation of Mountain District Football League and the Yarra Valley Football Association (1907–1954).This record holds strong historic significance as it captures an insight into the history of sport and recreation within Emerald and surrounding suburbs. The image is also associated with many clubs within the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League and holds historic significance within these clubs. There is also strong research potential as there are unknown people within the image and could hold value for associated clubs.Black and white portrait rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph captures three football players in action during a football game at Avonsleigh Oval between Emerald Football Club and Yarra Glen Football Club. In the background, we see more football players.Reverse: Emerald Football Club / Mul(?) Moss in centre at / avonsleigh Oval / Emerald v Yarra Glen / KEMOM03525 NNNNA / VEMUP413 / THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK /avonsleigh oval, emerald, victoria, australia, emerald football club, yarra glen football club, emerald & district collection

It shows the team colours of the Emerald Football Club in the 1980s. It also highlights the presence of a sport that males in the community could partake in.Colour rectangular photograph printed on gloss paper. This photograph depicts a group of 26 unnamed men, most of whom are in Emerald Football Club jerseys. In the background are some bare trees and parked cars. The location is possibly Avonsleigh Oval, now known as Chandler Reserve.Reverse: Seniors 1985 /australian rules football, emerald, victoria, australia, sport