Historical information

The Orbost football club players were known as the Busters and wore green and gold guernseys. An Orbost football team has participated in the East Gippsland League since the early 20th century. In 2003 in response to a dwindling population, the Snowy Rovers and Orbost Football Clubs were driven to merge into the Orbost Snowy Rovers

Significance

Football clubs, through their many changes, have always been an important social fabric of the community.
Sport is often regarded as an important part of life in rural Australia, contributing to community identity, sense of place, social interaction and good health.

Physical description

A black / white photograph of men playing football. Three men are jumping for the ball. The goal posts are on the right side. A large group of spectators are at the rear behind a fence.