The Journal has long been an important part of the pigeon sport in this country. It is a vehicle by which all pigeon fanciers can learn and hopefully improve their pigeons and performances, acknowledge the performances of others, express views and ideas for the future development of the sport, and keep up to date with the goings on of the pigeon fraternity. These in my mind are the four principles on which the success of the Pigeon Journal have been built. With my assuming the editorship it is my intention that these principles and purposes remain intact. All members of the pigeon community are welcomed to and encouraged to submit items for publication regardless of who they are or what their affiliations may be, however, the Journal is not a place to conduct slanging matches, smear campaigns, make personal attacks, or gain political advantage. The Journal has always had integrity and I intend to ensure it remains that way. Each monthly issue of the Journal is a team effort and is backed by a talented team of authors ensuring you will continue to receive the same high standard of publication.

It was only a matter of time before I returned to racing and so joined the Victorian Homing Association’s Box Hill Club in 2002. I flew 3 seasons with the VHA with the highlight being a cock which was placed 10th VHA Mildura two weeks in a row in 2004. The 2005 season saw me back in Shepparton and it was about this time I began to get the hang of this pigeon racing caper, winning the club 10 times for the year along with the aggregate and a respectable 11th on the Combine Aggregate in a year were the racing didn't suit our position. Season 2006 hasn’t been quite so easy but I have managed a couple of wins with the highlight of the year so far being 1st in the Gurnayville North-Eastern National. I race a very small team compared to most, since returning to Shepparton I haven't started a season with any more than 40 pigeons.