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AFL C...ntty Oar G,,,,. · 1991 • Page 3 P-r•me P-rlme AFL Cwntry Day G, ... · 1991 EDITORIAL It is with great pleasure that we present this gala day of Australian Football MESSAGE FROM MAYORAL which includes the main game between current AFL premiers Collingwood and with the preliminary matches featuring four NSW development VCFL DIRECTOR WELCOME squads. I would like to take this opportunity of Wagga is honoured to host Collingwood for the first time in the city and this in extending a warm welcome to our two turn gives the code a tremendous boost towards the development of Australian competing teams, Sydney Swans and Football throughout the Riverina region. Collingwood. Both these club have had a long his­ It is also with pleasure that we welcome the Sydney Swans who are our tory in VFL and AFL football. I'm sure traditional home team and who last played here at Maher Oval, winning against Essendon in 1 g,aa. they will give football in our area a big boost. We are assured of a top class exhibition given the fact that both sides are in the Another plus is having our curtain process of finalising their final lists prior to the commencement of the AFL raisers consisting of all our young foot­ season. ballers (15s & 17s) playing, giving our Highlights of the day will include the clashes and brilliance of 'Mr Magic' Peter patrons a great day of entertainment. Daicos, the strength of Darren Mllane along with the flam boyant Warrick Capper, My thanks to Russell and his boys for and the elusive Greg 'Diesel' Williams as they pit their skills against their their time and efforts in making this I appreciate the opportunity of opponents. Country Day Game an enjoyable one. To our organising committee and voluntary extending a warm welcome to players The curtain raiser junior games see the final results of four NSW development workers, my thanks for your support and and visitors to Wagga Wagga for the squads from Wagga and Murray Border areas In both under 15s and under 17s as time given over this last month. Practice Match between the AFL club: they play in a regional trial. This .viii be a hard fought contest with both teams To the Riverina Australian Football Collingwood and the Sydney Swans. keen to put into practice the lessons they have learnt in their training Club fort he use of their ground facilities It is delightful to know that Wagga sessions. and generous sponorship of $3.000 - Wagga has been chosen as the venue we are most grateful. for this match, which will provide an I would also like to thank the many opportunity for country people from this Notlonol Austrollo ~Bonk sponsors who have supported todays City and the surrounding areas to wit­ National Australta Bank are proud to sponsor the 4 ~ 150 metre Relay Race between four senior p1crmersh1p event. ness what, I am sure will be an excellent league sides during the half time interval of the NSW Under 17s regional trial game. On behalf of our Regional Riverina and exciting spectacle of Australian Board, I would like to thank Wagga City Football. Council, Police, Ambulance, RFL, FFL. I believe that the City of Wagga Wagga NRFL and all junior leagues for their offers excellent facilities and amenities valued support. To the General Man­ in all sporting spheres and it is to be agerofthe°VCFL, Mr. Mark Patterson, for hoped that the visitors enjoy them to HUTCHEON & PEARCE his assistance in arranging finance for Established since 1953 air fares for the AFL clubs - thank you the utmost. Mark. I extend my best wishes for a very suc­ aThe Service People with over 38 years of local knowledge cessful match. I sincerely hope the day is a big suc­ cess as all profits go to junior football. Alderman P. BRASSIL LYLE O'BRIEN Mayor VCFL Regional Di rector Riverina. City of Wagga Wagga

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WAGGA DEVELOPMENT COACHES COACH'S MESSAGES THE SQUADS (Murray Border) Today's two curtain raiser games will display players selected in the NSW Development Rep Squads for U15s and U17s. The Wagga & District teams are caUed the Paul Hawke U15s ROD COELLI: The Development Programme has been very successful in our Squads, and the Murray Border District are known as the John Longmire Squads. Pie· region. Attendance and co-operation by all the players has been very pleasing. I believe tured below after a recent tra ining session is Paul Hawke flanked by Gerald Pieper the players have benefitted from the four training sessions - that is clearly shown by (U 15s coach), right, and Mark Fraser (U I ls coach). their improvement. I am very happy to be involved and hoped to see all the players next year. I wish the squads a successful year with their clubs and pass on to their own team mates what they have learnt at training and todays game. U17s NEVILLE. SHAW: I am very pleased to be associated with the U 17 NSW Developmen1 Squad for the Border District. The boys attacked their training sessions with enthusiasm. The drills were well set out so as to simulate actual match situations, and should stand them in good stead for todays AFL curtain raiser. Best of luck to all boys participating today and during the year. THE PAUL HAWKE SQUADS (Wogga & District) U15s GERALD PIEPER: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the NSW Australian Football Development Team on their initiative in introducing the Regional Development Squads for U 15s and U 17s this year. I have enjoyed coaching the Wagga I I U 15s side. Thanks to Paul Hawke for his assistance in the first two training sessions - the boys were thrilled to have Paul there passing on some of this knowledge and exper­ tise. This kind of programme can only benefit these boys and I wish them all well in todays game and their future involvement in Australian Football. U17s MARK FRASER: Firstly I'd like to thank the NSW Development Team on a job well done and also to Danny Malone our co-ordinator. To give the young players the opportunity to prepare themselves for the coming 1991 rep season and their club footy must_ be of gr~at benefit. The application shown by the players over the four training sessions was first class, and to be able to play before two AFL clubs is their just reward. I wish the players all the best for the game against Border Murray and the rest of the season and hope their progress continues. ATCO WAGGA MOTORS COUNTRY HOMES Your other /1'\ alternative

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2. Nicholas Carroll 1. Nigel Cunningham ...... Walla 1. Simon Millman 1. Daniel Shiers ...... Corowa 3. Nathan Graetz 4. Brendan Doody.. , ...... Corowa 2. Heath Mooney 2. Paul Lewis ...... Corowa 4. Jason Wi Id 5. Murray Longmire ...... Corowa 4. Nathan McLaren 3. Travis Mc Lean ...... Corowa 5. Scott Caldow 6. Phillip Maunder...... Lavington 5. Anthony Carroll 4. Clint Dickens ...... Oaklands 6. Mark Mooney 7. Nigel Lieschke ...... Walla Walla 6. Shaun Brooker 6. Craig Sharp...... Mulwala 7. Drew lverach 8. Travis Irvin ...... Wakool 7. Carl Dickens ...... Oaklancts 1, 7. Scott Evans 8. Rodney Ashley 9. Andrew Shippard ...... Balldale 8. Luke Carroll 8. Kristian Comte ...... Albury 9. Glen Medau 10. Matt Salisbury...... Albury 9. Craig Knox 9. Ross Eustice ...... Lavington 10. Scott Ceeley 11. Matthew Fowler ..... Walbundrie 1o. Adam Jack 10. Jarrod Koller ...... Khancoban 11. Tom Gorham 12. Jason Widdup ...... Urana I I 11. Scott Bourne 11. Shannon Gow ...... Thurgoona 14. Darren Cook 13. Ashley Thompson ..... Koraleigh 13. Chris Davis 1 2. Scott Falkner ...... Lavinglon 15. Steven Carter 14. Jason Maw ...... Deniliquin 14. Steven Priest 13. Paul Hallandale ...... Lavington 16. Michael Bagley 15. Trent Sandow...... Mulwala 15. Nigel Smith 14. Phil Maunder ...... Lavinglon 17. Warick Brown 16. Kalon Ivers ...... Moulemein 1 6. Mark Armstrong 1 5. Gavin Rh odes ...... Urana 18. Jason Mattingly 17. Paul Duryea ...... Corowa 17. Brad Haynes 16. Adrian Whitehead ...... Jingellic 19. Steven Wall 18. Darren Morrison ..... Moulemein 18. Shane Bailey 17. Brendan Maclean ... Nth Albury 20. Julian Clarkson 19. Leo Barry...... Deniliquin 19. Trevor Holden 1 B. Brendan Way ...... Oaklands 21 . Mathew Farrell 20. Scott Lewis 20. John Petts 19. Scott Haynes ...... Oeniliquin 23. Brad Seymour 21. Paul Wardrop ...... Henly 21. Sean Bailey 20. Andrew McDonald Yarrawonga 24. Brett Delaney 22. Justin Male ...... Walla 22. Craig Goldstraw 21. Ryan Everitt...... Albury 25. Bradley Brown 23. Troy Rhodes ...... Oaklands 23. Kieran Barber 22. Kelly Donovan ...... Walla Walla 26. Michael Mazzochi 24. Paul Knight ...... Henly 24. Steven Withers 23. David Reed ...... Burrumbuttock 27. Brad Miller 25. Mark House ...... Mulwala 25. David Holgate 24. Kelvin Nye ...... Baraoga 28. Daniel Tooze 26. Leigh Miller...... Mulwala 26. Daniel McPherson 25. °Tom Doolan ...... Albury 29. Mark Sandbrook 27. Vince Bisogni ...... Cobram 27. Shaun Thiele 26. Scott Barkley ...... Corowa 30. Jacob Suidgeest 28. Damien McDonald . . ... Y'wonga I I 28. Brett McDonald 27. Joe Morris ...... Brocklesby 29. Damien Kennedy ...... Mulwala 29. Brent Milthorpe 28. Shane Hall ...... Tallangatta 30. Timothy Davis ...... Mulwala 30. Adam Klemke 29. Chri s Schulz ...... Brocklesby 30. Michael Woodier ...... Corowa

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Collingwood coach Leigh Matthews checks the 'stats' during last years finals as captain Tony Shaw and ruck rover Gavin Crosisca look on. Matthews' stats are well documented: 340 games and kicked 915 goals with Hawthorn from 1969-1985. Hawthorn B & Fseven times. A MESSAGE FROM THE COACHES Collingwood· LE IGH MATTHEWS: Today is an important game for us as it is another step in our pre­ paration and it is against good opposition. With only two weeks remaining until our opening match we need a solid workout to assess our development. Being able to provide an opportunity for country people to witness live AFL football is a further benefit from our game here in Wagga Wagga. Sydney Swans· COLIN KINNEAR: The Sydney Swans are delighted to be in Waggaand playing a prac­ tice game against last year's premiers in Collingwood. As we look forward to the 1991 season we do so with a number of younger players, many of whom come from the Wagga area and surrounding It's got the flavour. country New South Wales. The future of the Swans as we climb the ladder of success, is greatly dependant upon the development of the game in NSW, and consequently we look fo!"Nard to promoting and playing today's Produced by the Victorian Publishing Co for the AFL Country Day Game Organising Committee. game. Printed at the Oxford Printery, Wagga. ~ t P-rlffle AFLC..n1ry Day Ga~· 1991 Paga 14 P-r1me AFL Coun,ry Oa, Gam< · 1991 P111• 15 TODAY'S UMPIRES TODAY'S AFL CAPTAINS Main game field umpires: CHRIS MITCHELL: School teacher. Commenced umpiring in 1976. Has officiated at 88 senior AFL games. Under 19 grand final umpire 1980; Vic Teal Cup umpire 1983; Reserve grade grand final 1989; umpired NSW v Vic State of Origin last year. >f • , . HAYDEN KENNEDY: School teacher. Commenced umpiring in 1983. Has ~ officiate.d at 30 senior AFL games. Under 19 grand final umpire 1986; Reserve Grade grand final last year. Boundary Umpires: ROSS BARR (Melb.) and ADRIAN MURPHY (Melb.). TONY SHAW Collingwood DENNIS CARROLL Sydney Swans Goal Umpires: RAY McNICOL (ACT) and GRAHAM DANNE (). PRESIDENTS'MESSAGES U17 curtain raiser: Greg Roberts and Jason Dudemas. COLLINGWOOD SYDNEY SWANS U1 5 curtain raiser: Tim Beard and Stewart Dawson To the people of Wagga Wagga. The Sydney Swans face the 1991 To be with you on Sunday, 10th March season with the thorough conviction will be a privilege and a pleasure. every possible effort has been made to AFLUPDATE The Collingwood Football Club is look· ensure the club's success both on and off ing forward to playing a practice match the field. • For the first time in league history attendances for 1990 topped the four million against the Sydney Swans on that day for The playing squad has been trimmed mark. A staggering total of 4,063,385 watched the home and away series and two reasons. and re-vitalised to now present a fine blend of experience and youth. the finals. The break up was· home and away: 3,587,595. finals: 475,700. The Firstly we will have the opportunity to The Club has put the disappointment home and away figure topped the previous record of 3,354,023 set in 1981. promote our great game of Australian of 1990 behind it, has recuited well and • In the home and away series leading teams in terms of total attendance grow1h Football before the community of Wagga with the natural development of the between 1989and 1990were: St Kilda up44.7%, Hawthorn up 41%, Footscray Wagga and surrounding districts and many young players who were blooded up 35.2% and up 34.5%. secondly our members will be in Wagga into first grade last year, expects 1991 to for the day to meet you and be able lo • The 1990 home and away attendance figure was 442,738 above 1989, and prove an exciting year of triumph. appreciate and know more deeply the The players themselves are aware of increase of 14.08%. beautiful city and area in which you live. the big challenge they are facing and • Club memberships hit record marks in 1990 and the Channel Seven Network We know that. even though it is a prac· have committed themselves in their pre· also set record peak ratings. lice game, the contest will be played with season preparation and responsibility • In the final analysis the 1990 season belonged to Collingwood, which claimed the intensity all teams apply at this level and unerring dedication to the task its first premiership since 1958. A crowd of 98,944 watched the grand final at of excellence in sport. ahead. the MCG and mny millions watched it live in Australia and around the world. We will all have a great day and I know The Club in united in its resolve. will and purpose. Australian Football League • Not only did Collingwood win a long overdue premiership, its captain Tony that Collingwood people will enjoy the experiencP. of being with you on season 1991 will bring success and pride Shaw won the on grand final day. He joined the season's in the Sydney Swans. other two major medallists: Footscray's Tony Liberatore () Sunday. and North Melbourne's John Lonmire (). ALLAN McALISTER PETER WEINERT President President THANK YOU GRAEME HULL The AFL Country Day Game Organising SMASH REPAIRS Committee thank the many individuals, * 24 hour lowing. companies and organisations for making * Free Quotes this day a success. Those include Prime * All insurance work. 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