In 1976 the De Grey Football League was hitting its straps.  The football competition between Pilbara towns had gone from strength to strength.

Colin Matheson was the President.  He was also a great advocate for the game.  Here he is holding a cheque for $3,000 from BP to support the inaugural Pilbara Football Championships held in Newman on 10-11 July 1976.

De Grey were represented by Max Kiely, Kerry Langlands, Ian Properjohn and Frank Smith of Swans.  Other player are unknown at the moment?  Do you know who they were?

De Grey finished fourth.

Thank you BP for your support.

Colin Matheson holding a cheque for $3,000 from BP
Colin Matheson holding a cheque for $3,000 from BP