Yarram Football Netball Club | Never Too Old
This is one of those stories that needs to be heard, to be believed. The Yarram Football Netball Club's Ron "Bluey" Gribble famously made his Football debut in his mid seventies.
Thanks to everyone at the club for being so welcoming and to publican Tik-Tok Tommy for the wonderful hospitality.
Created in partnership with Aussie Broadband.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Australia's small towns and sports stories
00:29 Discovering Yarram and the Commercial Hotel
01:01 The story of Bluey Gribble, the oldest football player
01:53 Bluey's memorable game at 77 years old
02:54 Bluey's legacy and recognition in AFL
03:32 The importance of local players in country football
04:13 Building up to the 2018 premiership
05:07 Nervous moments during the 2018 grand final
05:52 Reflections on winning after an 11-year drought
06:30 Celebrating the 2018 premiership victory