The Kick-Off. How Soccer started in SA!
Early football, from 1840 to 1915, was shaped at schools and pubs by passionate characters, migrants and locals, in the melting pot of a new colony. When there were no rules for Association Football (soccer) or Australian Rules, what did it look like, who played, and where? What happened at the ‘big split’ in 1873? Explore the photos, maps and stories that bring to life how South Australia played an important role in the spread of the world game.
Bio
Andrew Reilly is an amateur historian alongside his day work running a social impact consultancy. Following the legacy of his football journalist grandfather and father, Andrew explores what it takes to kick off a sport that becomes the world game.
Event
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 8:00pm – 9:00pm @The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington SA 5068
The other talk at this location is Strength for Life: Why Strength Matters at Every Age at 6:30pm – 7:30pm
