A publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne

Sport

Of sweat, tears, 144 years and 10 excruciating minutes of extra time

Established in 1874, Port Melbourne Football Club, or “Borough”, is one of the few remaining standalone clubs in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Sophie Simpson records the nail-biting end of its 2018 season in this photographic essay. 

Of sweat, tears, 144 years and 10 excruciating minutes of extra time

Club trainer and life member Henry ‘Pug’ Tucker massages a player in the hallway of the North Port Oval change rooms ahead of the Round 19 clash against Collingwood on 11th August 2018.

Words and photos by Sophie Simpson
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categories Football Local Melbourne Victoria
Date published March 18, 2019
Share

More stories in Sport

Sport

World champs, but quidditch players still seeking recognition
Sport

The hit and miss of Olympic fashion

Words by Buffy Gorrilla

Sport
Picture: Michelle Couling Photography

Basketball court or footy field, tiny dancer Conti owns the floor

Words by Jack Banister

Sport

For Tiwi star, strength on the ground builds strength in family, community

Words and photos by Jack Banister

About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

  • Editor: Jo Chandler
  • Reporter: Jack Banister
  • Audio & Video editor: Louisa Lim
  • Data editor: Craig Butt
  • Editor-In-Chief: Andrew Dodd
  • Business editor: Lucy Smy
Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2016 Ossie Awards