Don’t let our proud league fold

HAVING been heavily involved in the Millewa Football League in the 1960s and 70s, I have been reading with interest and dismay, publicity about the problems the league is facing. The biggest problem is a shortage of players. Back then, every kid wanted to play footy in the winter and cricket in the summer. Most […]

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