The reports are primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local football community especially as it names many members of the team. they also give some insight into the local families regularly involved in the Emerald Football Clubblack plastic 4 ring binderlabeled "Red & Black Game reviews 1981 - 1984yarra valley mountain & district football league, emerald football club, match reports, seniors, reserves, under 17

The reports are primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local football community . Also gives some insight into the local families who were regularly involved with the Emerald Football Club.black plastic 4 ring binderlabeled "FTG News Results 1923 - 1925, 1936, 1838 - 1941, 1945 - 1946, Fixtures 1937 - 1974, YVMDFL Results and Ladders" been re-labeledemerald, football, match reports, fixtures, ladders, seniors, reserves, under 17, yarra valley mountain district football league

The reports are primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local football community especially as it names many members of the team. Also gives some insight into the local families who were regularly involved with the Emerald Football Club.black plastic 4 ring binderlabeled "Emerald Senior Football Club, Results & Ladders - 1994, Previews & Write Ups - 1994, Player Profiles - 1994"emerald, football, match reports, fixtures, ladders, seniors, yarra valley mountain district football league

The Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League was an Australian rules football league organisation based in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges within Victoria.This is significant because it is an old photo of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Premiere League.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. Depicted in the photograph are twenty-eight males. The reverse inscription says that they are the Yarra Valley Mountain District Premiere League from 1986.Reverse: Y.V.M.D.P.L / Teal Cup Squad - 1986 / RICHARD WICKS EMERALD / ROBBIE WALKER - EMERALD - / SHANE BROCKWELL - EMERALD / GEOFF LADNER - HEALSVILLE THEN / LATER EMERALD / VEMUP407 /australian rules football, yarra valley mountain district football league, football

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' Emerald Football Club won the Senior Premiership three times under the auspice of the Mountain District Football Association, in 1931, 1945-46 and 1955-56; implying that this photograph is of the team that retained the Premiership in 1946. The team (in combination with the Netball team) has also won Senior Premierships four teams as part of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League/Yarra Ranges Football Netball League Division Two in 1981, 1983, 1997 and 2015. A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region. It depicts a key moment in the history of the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') as it depicts members of the winning Premiership team of 1946. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts nineteen men and one boy facing the camera in three main rows. The people depicted are wearing dark sports jerseys with a stylised logo containing the letters 'EFC (Emerald Football Club)'. The sleeve of a man in an overcoat can be seen at the left-hand side of the photograph, two cars of 1940s design and a grove of trees can be seen in the rear.Obverse: 2. / Reverse: VEMUP0810 / PREMIERS 1946 / 2 /emerald football club, sports, football, australian rules football, 1940s, 1946, mountain district football association, yarra valley mountain district football league, premiership, bombers, redlegs

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League Emerald Premiers Division 2 1983red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 1983emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League Premiership flag won by Emerald Premiers Division 2 1981red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 1981emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football league Premiership flag won by Emerald Div. 2 Seniors 1997red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 Seniors 1997emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League premiership flag won by Emerald Premiers Division 2 Reserves, 1997red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 Reserves 1997emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League premiership flagwon by Emerald Premiers Division 2 under 17's 1977red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 u.17 1977emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League premiership flag won by Emerald Premiers 1st Division under 17's, 1988red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers 1st Div. u.17 1988emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley mountain District Football League premiership flag won by Emerald Premiers Division 2 under 18's 1996red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers Div. 2 u.18 1996emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League premiership flag won by Emerald Under 17 team, Premiers and Champions Division 2 1981red and black triangular pennantYVMDFL Emerald Premiers & Champions Div. 2 u.17 1981emerald, victoria, australia, australian rules football, emerald football club

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.This record holds strong historic significance as it captures an insight into the history of sport and recreation within Emerald and surrounding suburbs. There is also strong research potential as this is a rare image in where we know the identities of majority of the players within the photograph.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph depicts previous Emerald Football Club players in action during a football game located at Emerald Football Club. The image consists of eight players; Damian Lund who is going for the ball, Mull Moss who is on the back right, Anthony Blank who is number 11 and Danny Thomas who is number 14.Reverse: Emerald Football Club / Damen (Darien?) Lund going for the / ball / Mull Moss (back right) / no. 11, Anthony Blank. / THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK / " 14 Danny Thomas / KEMOM05025 NNNAA / VEMUP 411 /emerald football club, emerald, mul moss, anthony blank, damen lund, danny thomas, australian rules football, mountain district football association, emerald & district collection

The Emerald Football Club, first established in 1905; is a Mountain District Football Association, which is now known as the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. and commonly known as the 'Emerald Bombers'.This image is significant to the Emerald Football Club's history of past players and significant members. There is also strong research potential due to the potential of the image holding great significance to the family or friends of Ben Svanberg.Black and white portrait rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of a candid picture of Emerald Football Club player, Ben Svanberg, tying the laces of his football boots in the Emerald Football and Netball Club's clubrooms.Reverse: Ben(?) Svanberg. / Emerald Football Club / VEMUP 412 /emerald football club, australian rules football, mountain district football association, football clubs, svanberg, emerald & district collection

The Emerald Football Club, formerly known as the Mountain District Football Association and as the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League, and commonly known as the 'Emerald Bombers', was first established in 1905. Australian Rules Football is deeply rooted in Australian culture. Local football clubs are commonly the anchor for communities and help to boost morale.This image, depicting the Emerald Football Club U17 Premiers for the 1981 season, holds strong historic significance. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the country, with the first clubs founded in Melbourne and Geelong in 1858 and 1859 respectively. The photograph also has strong research potential, particularly in the area of sociology.Colour rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. Depicted in the photograph are 19 males from the Emerald Football Club dressed in red and black uniforms. The reverse inscriptions show they are the 1981 Premiers (undefeated champions). They are standing and seated outdoors, possibly in front of the club house on an oval or reserve.Reverse: U 17 GRAND FINAL 1981 / PREMIERS - UNDEFEATED / CHAMPIONS. / 1981 / Grand / BACK ROW:- STEVEN PATTERSON, STEPHEN QUINN / GRANT SVANBERG, PAUL TRANFIELD, IAN SKINNER, / JOHN STYLING, DAVID HARTNELL, ROBERT TENBURREN, / DARREN SALAH, STEVE MOORE (COACH) / FRONT ROW: STAN MORRIS (TRAINER) MARK MISSPEM / GEOFF SANDBACH, ADAM COLE, BRETT HOPE, / PHILIP CADDAYE, JOE WARDALE, TROY ARNOTT, / CRAIG HOLMES / VEMUP0659 /old photo, sports, australian rules football, grand final, emerald, victoria, australia, 1980s

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

The Emerald Football Club, also known as the Bombers, first formed in 1905. It was one of the earlier clubs in the Mountain District Football Association, which later merged to become the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. Initially, their colours were blue and white, followed by green and gold, until they changed to the red and black we see here—which are still used today. The Bombers have claimed many premierships at numerous levels over the years.This item shows connection to a sport played and well loved by members of the Emerald community. It displays style and colour of the team uniform worn at that time. There is also potential for research in the area of genealogy.Coloured rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. The coloured photograph shows a group of 25 unidentified males from the Emerald Reserves Football Team dressed in their team colours in 1985. Cars and trees can be seen in the background.Reverse: RESERVES 1985 /australian rules football, football team colours, sports

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.'The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region. It shows the involvement of young men in a team sport and the style of uniforms they wore.Rectangular, coloured photograph printed on gloss paper. This photograph depicts a group of 26, mainly young men, dressed in black and red football uniforms. They are on a grass field. In the background are goal posts, bare trees and cars.football team colours, australian rules football

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.'The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region. Football was, and is a significant part of community sport in Emerald. The club was first formed in 1905. The club colours have changed, from originally blue and white, followed by green and gold, followed by black and red of the present day.Rectangular colour photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. The picture depicts a group of unnamed men. They are inside clubrooms. Some are seated, others standing. On the back wall are 2 premiership flags. The men are dressed in the Emerald Football Club colours of black and red.Obverse: M E F C E F C / D PREMIERS PREMIERS / F / A / MALE / EMERALD / FOOTBALL CLUB / 1986 / RESERVES / Reverse: RESERVES 1986 /1980s, australian rules football, emerald football club

The Emerald Football Club, also known as the Bombers, first formed in 1905. It was one of the earlier clubs in the Mountain District Football Association, which later merged to become the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. Initially, their colours were blue and white, followed by green and gold, until they changed to the red and black we see here—which are still used today. The Bombers have claimed many premierships at numerous levels over the years. Des Gallenti played (in his estimation) 100-150 games for Emerald Football Club.This record captures a historic picture of former Emerald Football Club player Des Gallenti, who is seen in the photograph wearing Emerald Football Club's vest. This is particularly significant to Emerald as is displays the historic prominence of the club within the community of Emerald.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph depicts the former Emerald Football Club player Des Gallenti, standing in front of his home. He is pictured wearing the vest of Emerald Football Club.Reverse: Des Gallenti / VEMUP 414 / emerald football club, gallenti, house, efc, des gallenti

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Rectangular colour photograph printed on photographic paper. Depicted are a group of men with coaches comprising the 1980 Emerald Football Club Australian Rules Football team.Reserve: 19801980s, australian rules football, emerald football club

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.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.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on photographic paper. Depicts Rob Nash, the fitness specialist for the Emerald Football Club.Obverse: 5/8 / 1.9 Reverse: 1983. / Rob Nash / Cockatoo / Fitness specialist for / Emerald Football Club / VEMUP40 /1980s

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1980s. It depicts a key moment between the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') and Powelltown Football Club. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. 1983 Grand Final, in which the Emerald Football Club defeated Powelltown. The photograph depicts six men playing Australian Rules Football at a suburban football oval with approximately fifteen male spectators (including two policemen) visible in the background. Hoardings with advertisements for local businesses line the field, with the carpark visible behind the spectators. Notations on the reverse of the photograph indicate that the match shown is the 1983 Grand Final, in which the Emerald Football Club defeated Powelltown. A player on the front left of the image is named as Peter Rush.Obverse: GENERA, PLANT & TO / FOR THE BUILDER & HO / 64. 6245 % 64. 7130 7.4 / COMPLETE FU SERVICE. RINGWOOD / 8 / ONCASTER T / B Hours (03) 848.4132 % Owen / Reverse: Peter Rush - No. 18 front left / 1983 / Emerald Football Club / playing Powelltown / Grand Final - Emerald won / VEMUP 415 /emerald football club, powelltown football club, australian rules football, premiership, 1980s, 1983, bombers, redlegs, sports

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1970s. It depicts a key moment between the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') and South Belgrave Football Club (the 'Wolves'); both clubs are still active in the area. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts men playing Australian Rules Football at a suburban football oval; spectators with flags and banners are visible in the background of the photograph. Cars and buildings can also be seen. Notations on the reverse of the photograph indicate that the match shown is the second semi-final of the 1977 season, held in Marysville, between the Emerald Football Club (wearing red and black) and South Belgrave.Obverse:ERALD /Reverse:1977 /5. /Second semi final v SOUTH BELGRAVE /Marysville /IAN CRAIG WITH BALL /1970s, clubs, associations, societies, sports, australian rules football, emerald football club, bombers, south belgrave football club, ian craig

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1970s. It depicts a key moment between the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') and South Belgrave Football Club (the 'Wolves'); both clubs are still active in the area. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts seven men playing Australian Rules Football at a suburban football oval; fifteen spectators including a junior player in uniform are visible in the background of the photograph. Cars and sports field netting can also be seen. Notations on the reverse of the photograph indicate that the match shown is the second semi-final of the 1977 season, held in Marysville, between the Emerald Football Club (wearing red and black) and South Belgrave. Three names are written on the reverse in different hand-writing, these are Geoff 'Digger' Dolan, Tony Greenwell and Dave Sands.Reverse: 1977 / 7. / Second Semi Final / V SOUTH BELGRAVE / Marysville / GEOFF 'DIGGER' DOLAN / TONY GREENWELL / DAVE SANDS / VEMUP 417 /1970s, clubs, associations, societies, sports, australian rules football, emerald football club, bombers, south belgrave football club, geoff 'digger' dolan, tony greenwell, dave sands, marysville, wolves, redlegs, emites

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1970s. It depicts a key moment between the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') and Wandin Football Club (the 'Bulldogs'). The Emerald Football Club is still active in the area; the Wandin Football Club appears to have been active until at least 2019. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts four men playing Australian Rules Football at a suburban football oval, watched by seven spectators including a junior player in uniform. Three umpires are also featured in the image as the moment of play pictured involves a high tackle. Cars, trees and facilities such as spectator stands and club buildings are visible in the background. Notes on the reverse of the image indicate this photograph depicts the 1977 Preliminary Grand Final between the Emerald and Wandin teams. The reverse of the image lists players Kevin Spence and Syd Jinnette and umpires Ted Meyer and Stan Morris.Reverse: in / 8 / 8 / 1977 Preliminary Final Yea / Emerald V Wandin / Kevin Spence / Syd Jinnette / Umpires / Ted Meyer / Stan Morris /1970s, clubs, associations, societies, sports, australian rules football, bombers, wandin football club, bulldogs, umpiring, kevin spence, syd jinnette, ted meyer, stan morris

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1990s. It depicts and names individual players for the Emerald Football Club (the 'Bombers') during this time period. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper with two adhesive paper labels. The photograph depicts twenty-four men standing or sitting in two rows facing the camera. Most of the men appear to be aged in their early twenties, but there is one older man standing at the far right of the group. Six of the men are wearing casual clothing, but the remainder are wearing black and red sports club jerseys and knee socks. Adhesive labels have been attached to the top and bottom of the photograph. The label at the top states that the photograph is the 'Emerald Football Club 1991 Reserve Eighteen' and the label at the bottom gives the names of the people depicted.Obverse: EMERALD FOOTBALL CLUB. / 1991 RESERVE EIGHTEEN. / BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: IVAN BATE, CRAIG BLYTHE, GARY SANTINI, PAUL DAVIES. / RUSSELL MORRISON, GEOFF LADNER, RORY CAHILL, PETER LEIGHTON, CORY DONALDSON. / COACH BOB RICHARDS, ROD SMITH, GREG KENDALL, RUNNER BYRON PORTER. / WAYNE KAAYANNIS, TRAINER NORM BANKS, / SEATED: PETER RUSH, STEVEN HARTNELL, DAVID ARCHER, WAYNE WRIGHT, MARK ANZIN, / ADAM BARRETT, CRAIG BRYANT, RUSSELL WILTSHIRE, ANDREW MEGARRELL. /emerald football club, australian rules football, 1990s, 1991, bombers, redlegs, sports

Emerald Football Club was formed in 1905, one of the first teams in the Mountain District Football Association (renamed the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League in 1967). The club has changed its official colours three times, playing firstly under blue and white colours, then green and gold before adopting the red and black colours shown in the photograph and still used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.' A joint Australian Football League (AFL) and La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study discusses the importance of local football teams for fostering community cohesion and relationships and distributing information and health and social issues to local people. Local football and other sporting teams are integral to the economic and social development of an area and are therefore significant far beyond the immediate players or families associated with the club.The photograph is significant for its insights into the history of sports and recreation in the Emerald region in the 1980s. Australian Rules Football has a long history in the region and played a fundamental role in community life.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts twenty-five men standing in four main rows outside a building that may be a football clubhouse. There are nineteen younger men wearing red and black sports jerseys and six adults wearing casual clothes. An inscription on the reverse of the image indicates the group depicted is the Under Seventeen team, 1987.Obverse: EMER / Reverse: VEMU P 815 / U-17 - 1987 /australian rules football, sports, football, emerald football club, redlegs, 1987, 1980s, youth, junior, under seventeen, under 17