200 for Bob
This Sunday will be Robert (Bob) McCallum’s 200th senior game for the Drouin Football Club. McCallum is one of the league’s premier players spanning over a decade in the TRFM Gippsland League since his 2004 debut.
Above: McCallum in action against Morwell in 2017
On the field he has a long list of achievements in country football and within the TRFM Gippsland League. In 2015 McCallum claimed the Trood Award and Rodda Medal the League’s highest individual honour as the Leagues Senior best and fairest player. He is one of only two Drouin players to claim the award.
Above: McCallum (right) being presented with the Trood Award & Rodda Medal by Jeff Gieschen
At club land he has been one of Drouin's very best. A four time Best and Fairest winner with Drouin : 2006, 2008, 2015 and 2017. McCallum was a focal point in Drouin's making their two most recent Grand Final's in 2010 & 2011. In recent years he has coached the side from 2015-2017 which included the winning final in 2016 over close rivals Warragul.
Representative football has been a passion for McCallum and he has excelled at the next level. He has represented the TRFM Gippsland League on an amazing 9 occasions and has been a past captain and current vice-captain of the side. In 2018 McCallum helped lead the TRFM Gippsland League to a big win over the Murray FL with a vintage performance which saw him gain selection in the squad for the AFL Victoria Country side.
Above: McCallum roves the ball in the 2018 Worksafe Community Championships
McCallum has represented AFL Victoria Country on three occasions including last weekend's win against Vic Metro in Bendigo where he was Vice Captain of the side.
McCallum has played for Drouin for all but three years of his career : one year with Frankston (VFL) and two as Assistant Coach of Buln Buln. He played 18 games for Frankston in the VFL back in 2011 & also 38 games for Buln Buln in 2013 & 2014 kicking 51 goals.
Last Modified on 13/07/2018 14:22