On a mission to reunite old-school footy clubs

If you played for the Colts, Waratahs, or Brothers back in the day, you're invited to Dalby for a reunion on August 3.

BACK IN ACTION: Former players Terry McGovern, Tom Kelly, Tony Nobbs and Graeme McCullough. Picture: Contributed

DALBY'S rich history in rugby league will be celebrated next month with a reunion of sorts for the old boys Dalby's former rugby league clubs.

The Diehards are welcoming old members of the Brothers, Colts and Waratahs club back to Dalby for a celebration and reunion on August 3.

After the disbanding of the Colts, the Brothers and Waratahs amalgamated to create the Diehards - a club who have earned their stripes over a number of years of hitting the field.

Diehards will be taking to the field for their final home game against Highfields in the "blue and white butcher stripes”, a replica of what the old Brothers club used to wear.

The jerseys will then be auctioned off, with profits going back to the Diehards.

Former Brothers player and treasurer Tony Nobbs said seeing the jersey out on the field again would be an experience to remember.

"It'll be a bit nostalgic for sure,” he said.

"I'm quite fond of the butcher stripes.

"It'll be great seeing the blue and white out on the field again, and hopefully they come home with a victory.”

Mr Nobbs has fond memories of many a premiership won by the Brothers, as well as hitting the field every week with the boys he grew up with.

"It's a time you'll never forget,” he said.

"It's about the mateship for sure.

"You may never get this opportunity again and you may never see some of your ex-mates again.

"It's just a great opportunity to catch up.”