Historical information

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 which are used today. The club has also been known variously as the 'Emites', the 'Redlegs' and the current 'Bombers.'

Significance

This photograph is a reminder of the importance of sporting clubs to small communities.

Physical description

B/W photograph of five footballers around a ball in flight, possibly just after a ruck, as one has upraised fist. He is being high-tackled from behind. Two others, on left, in readiness to catch the ball. Another standing back, in foreground, watching. Several other footballers in the distant background.

Inscriptions & markings

Rear (handwritten):
Emerald Football Club
Darien(?) Lunt going for the ball
Mul Moss (back right)
No 11 Anthony Clark
" 14 Danny Thomas