b'43Australian Rules FootballSouth Melbourne SwansThe Paul Kennelly CollectionAppearing briefly as a player for the South Melbourne Swans in the 1960s, Paul Kennelly has maintained a lifelong connection to the club, nurturing close ties to many of its luminaries. His passion for the clubs history has resulted in him amassing the unique collection of important items that appear on the following pages. See Lots 341382.Ex 341 345341SOUTH MELBOURNE SWANS 1870s: Official team photograph taken at South Melbourne Cricket Ground, showing players wearing the blue and white uniforms that predated the clubs shift to red and white; mounted on backing card, 24.5 x 30.5cm overall; together with three other mounted photographs relating to Swans early history. (4 items)Provenance: Former South Melbourne Swans player Paul Kennelly. $250350342342SOUTH MELBOURNE SWANS 1888/1889/1890 VFA PREMIERSHIPS: Vintage sepia-toned very large format official team photograph depicting thirty players, trainers, and officials from the period of the Swans three consecutive Premierships, all named in manuscript in the lower margin, including Henry Sonny Elms (captain) and Peter Burns (vice-captain); attractively framed and glazed, 91.5 x 120cm overall, together with the original preserved backing board from Grouzelle 69 & 71 Swanston Street Melbourne. Recovered from the Swans clubhouse in the wake of the 1977 fire.Provenance: Former South Melbourne Swans player Paul Kennelly. $3,0005,000'