Glory Days: A History of Rugby League in the Central West in Winton, Queensland | Sports

Glory Days: A History of Rugby League in the Central West

Locality: Winton, Queensland

Phone: +61 438 130 594

Address: 33 Werna Street 4735 Winton, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Bluey Heslin’s clipping from August 1969

24.01.2022 Sent in by Kenny Huff n Puff Elliott

24.01.2022 Thanks to Bluey Heslin for bringing this one of the 1969 Reserve Grade lads in for me to scan today. According to Bluey (not sure on the spelling, love, he says): Back Row: R BLACK, G DLEIM, B MCGARTH, P WARREN, J WRIGHT, D BLACK, G ZAEBATH Front Row: B ROSS, G MITCHELL, G RYAN, B HESLIN, T CANT, G ARNOTT

23.01.2022 Bluey Heslins Leader from November 1969

22.01.2022 Thanks to Michael Midgley for sending in these pages from the 1983 Grand Final booklet.

21.01.2022 Bluey Heslin’s Leader from November 1969

21.01.2022 Kurt Mann - son of Winton Devil Tyke Mann and Jane Dickson. Going well the young fella.

21.01.2022 Bluey Heslins clipping from August 1969

20.01.2022 Prefer to email pics through? Send to [email protected]

19.01.2022 Glory Days Meet & Greet: I will have small and large clear containers with lids to label for those who are happy to leave Winton Football memorabilia with me to take home and scan/photograph and return at a later date.

19.01.2022 Found a great bit of inspiration at the local library today which is fairly close to the type of book I am hoping to produce at the end of it all. Topics to talk about: - Stand out players - Stand out Teams - stand out grand finals... - the greatest beefs and biffs Feel free to start the convos!! See more

18.01.2022 Try-scoring Tariq Sims has nothing but praise for his young team mate, Kurt Mann, heading into the 2018 NRL Finals. He doesnt bat an eyelid. As a teammate that stiffens the spine for the rest of us players.

16.01.2022 Had the pleasure of catching up with Dermie Stowers over the Outback Festival who has entrusted me with his BEST & FAIREST trophy from 1956 and a treasure trove of newspaper clippings and programs from the 50s. Ive got a lot of scanning to do but looking forward to uploading some awesome memories from the 50s Glory Days in the Central West

16.01.2022 Thanks to Donna Midgley Paynter for this 1932 gem which is framed and on display at Corfield & Fitzmaurice in downtown Winton.

16.01.2022 Touching tribute from the Magpies looking out for each other

15.01.2022 This weekend will see the Mighty Diamantina Devils take on Blackall Magpies in Blackall who will defend their Premiership. Can you name the most memorable Grand Final for you and why?

14.01.2022 B Grade 1950/51

11.01.2022 North Queensland Cowboy and Queensland Origin Great Jonathan Thurston urges all to head West this April to Winton's Way Out West Fest 2019. After years of drought the Winton community are now reeling following the catastrophic flood event that has almost brought the livestock industry and it's toughest farmers to their knees. Head West. Let's give these folks something to smile about and lift these outback communities right when they need it most. QUEENSLANDER

10.01.2022 The Sydney Herald today sharing the hard fought efforts from Kurt Mann and his family to get him to moments like tonight when he will run out in the no.6 jersey against South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL do-or-die semi final. The dream was big but the determination was bigger

10.01.2022 We all love to relive those Glory Days! Come on down to the bowls club from 11am on Saturday to have a yarn about what Rugby League in the Central West looked l...ike for you. Please feel free to bring down photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia so that it can be scanned and recorded for the history book. Bring your old man, your Nan or Pop - they would probably love to share a few yarns about the Glory Days! See more

09.01.2022 It was a nail biter for the first Devils home game of the season

09.01.2022 I really appreciate the pics and photos of old gear being sent in so please keep them coming! Dont be afraid to share a yarn on here either...this book needs some stories

09.01.2022 We’re on down at the bowls club ready to share yarns or memorabilia about the Glory Days of Rugby League in the Central West. Bar operating. Containers at the ready for any old clippings, jerseys, trophies or photos that you can include in the book.

07.01.2022 Special thanks to John Elliott for this ripper of the 1930 lads. If anyone has anymore information please feel free to comment or send a story through the inbox!

07.01.2022 Our 2nd ever Winton's Way Out West Fest 2019 is just six weeks away Early Bird Pricing will close soon so get in and get the best option for you and your crew! Come dance the night away on the old football stomping grounds to the likes of Jon Pardi, Brett Eldredge, Missy Higgins and Amy Shark!! It's an entire weekend of music at every pub you wander into and two massive nights of music at the local footy field. We've copped a belting out here the last few years, as many o...f you all know, and we implore all Aussies to get out and amongst it and support outback communities. Thanks legends *Don't forget there is free camping at Long Waterhole, local hotels, caravan parks and motels! Explore your options but whatever you do...get your tickets and get outback this April! Head to www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au

06.01.2022 It’s always more than just a game isn’t it out here. Such guts shown at such a young age and a team right behind her making sure she knows she isn’t alone. Legends, all of you

06.01.2022 Son of Michael Tyke Mann

03.01.2022 Winton Devils Michael Tyke Mann with younger brothers Shane BooBoo and Tony Crazy Mann. Tykes son Kurt now plays in the NRL for St George Illawarra Dragons.

03.01.2022 Thanks to the crew that rolled into the bowls club today to drop off some old newspaper clippings, video links and share some yarns! Shout out to the Bowls Club... team who opened up for us and Kelland and Gemma who kept the drinks coming We will do the same thing again in a couple of weeks - maybe a Sunday sesh into the arvo. Anyone who has items they are happy for me to collect or view dont hesitate to give me a bell on 0438130594 or email to [email protected] See more

02.01.2022 Thanks to Tanya K Giudice for sending this one in. Anyone know what year?

01.01.2022 2019 IS THE YEAR OF THE OUTBACK! Through years of drought and now flooding rain, which has brought the regions livestock industry to its knees, these amazing Qu...eensland Communities continue to look for the silver linings that the Outback still has to offer. And It's all here for you in its spectacular new green landscape and a never-ending run of events for you to immerse yourself in. So, take the drive and take the long way around. Get out under the Western stars and be here this April 25-28 for Winton's second Way Out West Fest for an entire weekend of live music, cold drinks and good old country hospitality. Ticket's on sale www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au If youve been umming and ahing about a trip west for years, now is the time in this, the 2019 Year of the Outback. For eight good reasons to do Outback Queensland this year visit: https://www.queensland.com/explore-queen/outback-queensland

01.01.2022 Thanks to Julie Mann for sending through a couple of pics of a shirt that is thought to have been done up for the 1979 grand final by the clever Beverly Taylor and still in great condition!

01.01.2022 Thanks to Clayton "Fuddy" Smith from Blackall for texting this pic and names from 2006 Central West Team. Clayton says: "We were undefeated against South West, Mt Isa and Mid West. We then beat Central Highlands in early 2007 in Emerald with basically the same side but with players Marc Fickling, Jason Fogarty, Mick Hanson and Ady Walker." Back Row: Mark Wren (BARCY), Graeme Maloney (BARCY), Luke Stuart (BARCY), Dan Chilcott (BARCY), Andrew Goodman (BARCY), Dan Arthur, Bretty Harvey (MR?), Nathan Brotherton (WINTON), Dean Maloney (BARCY), Matthew Leahman (BLACKALL), Clayton Smith (BLACKALL), Adrian Lenton (WINTON), Lyal Balderson (Coach) Front Row: Adrian Scott (ILF), Cameron Holm (WINTON), Trent Hoad (Ilf), Joel Mann (Captain WINTON), James Ellison (BLACKALL), Damien Pumpa (BARCY), Simon Mitchell, ?,