When Irrewillipe locals conquered the district

Irrewillipe footballers will celebrate 50 years since their 1971 premiership this weekend after the Western Eagles’ clash with South Colac at Irrewillipe. Pictured, from back left, are D. Phillips, G. Fraser, R. Farquharson, R. Higgins, R. Harlock, G. Clifford, R. Donovan, P. Edwards, P. Riches and D. Inglis. Centre row, trainer C. Fisk, C. Talbot, G. Higgins, R. Edwards, D. Croxford, K. Carson, R. Martin, M. Wilson, G. Russell and trainer M. McNamara. Front, secretary M. Middleton, boundary N. Riches, P. Theodore, W. McLennan, vice-captain J. Whitworth, captain-coach D. Smith, K. Robb, T. Middleton, P. Boyd, president L. Higgins and trainer A. McNair. Mascots are A. Croxford, B.Smith, G. Fraser and B. Inglis.