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Knights recalls 1968 flag

A mix of youth and experience, demanding trainings and an “Ironman” leader saw Longwarry claim the 1968 premiership, according to player and VFL/AFL legend Peter Knights. The “Blues”, as they were then known, came into the 1968 with a point...

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Knights recalls 1968 flag
A reunion will celebrate 50 years since Longwarry claimed the 1968 premiership – it’s last senior premiership.  The team included (back, from left) N. Taylor, R. Walton, R. Hough, A. Prout (vice captain), P. Oakes, W. I’Anson, J. Irwin, (centre, from left) Roy Ford (secretary), D. Anderson (manager), R. Christie, E. Denovan, P. Knights, J. Cook, G. Thomas, K. Watson (trainer) and R. Knights (president), (front, from left) R. Irwin, M. Johnson, R. Proctor, E. Guy (captain-coach), Ron Serong, B. Toy and (seated) mascot Wayne Serong.  Absent was R. Smith and F. Brasier (head trainer).
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