Historical information

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.

Significance

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.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:

RESERVES 1985 /