It is one of Paterson's best-known poems and combines several of the most frequently recurring characteristics of his poetry – humour, tragedy and horses.

The poem's unnamed narrator clearly admires the rough and ready "Geebung Polo Club", who are contrasted with their wealthy city opponents – "The Cuff and Collar Team".

Scottish-Australian bush poet, and acquaintance of Paterson, Will H. Ogilvie penned For the honor of Old England and the glory of the game in 1897.

[2] There is a Victorian era hotel in Hawthorn, Victoria that was called The Geebung Polo Club for many years.

There is an annual Geebung polo match held near Dinner Plain in the Victorian Alps.