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40 HIGH MARK OF QUALITY EDITORIAL (Continued from Page 2) the smaller centres are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with these teams. It is a problem which is of major importance and if we wish to see our code flourish, then these problems must be faced and dealt with in a realistic manner. WEBSTERS As is the case in any football year, thanks are due to many people. It would not be proper if we did not acknowledge those_ people who have helped in bring­ SOFT DRINKS PTY. LTD. ing the football to the public and in providing so much wonderful entertainment. In each club, the numerous workers must not be overlooked as, without good administration, FAMOUS FOR WEBSTERS REFRESHING LEMONADE nothing can function smoothly. So far as "The Aussie Ruler" is concerned, the correspond­ ents from the individual clubs are deserving of our most sincere thanks. We believe Websters for Orchy Orange Juice - Orchy Grapefruit that a small weekly such as this is a "must" in the 1ucce51ful promotion of the League's matches. It is also important in that the League has its own avenue to its supporters. GRIFFITH NARRANDERA Over the years, Mr. Bert Schmidt of has undertaken the production of the weekly in our League and also, in our neighbouring major League, Farrer. Those who have not had any experience in producing even a small production such as this, will EDITORIAL not have any appreciation of the tremendous amount of organisation and hard work that is necessary to bring out each edition. Bert has indicated that pressure of business Yet another football season in the S.W.D.F.L. comes to a conclusion today. Five may well force him to relinquish the production of at least "The Aussie Ruler" and if of the ten clubs in the League will be represented by teams in todays three Grand Finals. this is so, then our League will be the poorer for its loss. Grand final day is always a day of tremendous atmosphere and tension and today will Unfortunately, we feel that if Bert cannot continue, that our League should take be no exception. immediate steps to see that a sufficient weekly is assured for 1974 and succeeding seasons. If Bert cannot continue, then, may we record our League's thanks for his wonderful All the hopes which existed at the commencement of the season, in April, have efforts. We sincerely hope Bert will be able to continue. now been centred on only two teams in each grade and the months of work will mean joy to three teams and great disappointment to the three losing sides . . However, the To you, the readers and supporters of "The Aussie Ruler", we say a very sincere "Thank You" for your continued support. To our advertisers, without whose support important thing of any football season is the fact that it has given young men the we could not bring you this weekly, we again say "Thank You" and in this regard, you, opportunity to participate in what is a most manly sport and at the same time to help the readers, may ensure the continued publication of our weekly by supporting our develop their own personalities and make lifelong friends. It is to be hoped that all numerous advertisers as much as possible. participants will play the game in the manner in which it is intended with a fierce To all teams competing in today's grand finals, may we, on behalf of all follow• determination to win, to accept victory graciously and a 1,oss as a true sportsman. ers within our league, congratulate you in winning your way to the respective grand finals and wish you the best of good firtune and may the better teams win. We all The 1973 season in ·the South West has been one with success but also certain hope that the matches today will be the climax to what has been a generally successful difficulties. One of the main difficulties which besets our League ls the problem of season. obtaining a competition in the true sense of the word with all sides being of equal Our publishers, we say "Thank You", to Ai'lan and his staff at ,he Oxford Print• calibre. As we have said in the last two editions of "The Aussie Ruler", our League has ery for their efforts in always getting our weekly out on time even though at times under a problem in the continued dominance of teams from the larger centres of population difficulties. over the teams from the smaller villages in our district. In these times of more profes­ sionalism, it seems that the larger towns have gained more strength with the result that Until 1974, "Aufw.iedersehen". ( CONT INUED ON PAGE 3) )

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3 z LEAGUE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Today is the highlight of the 1973 season and we hope that it is a fitting culmination to what has been a mainly successful season. In my annual concluding remarks,· I have always tried to ·OXFORD PRINTERY summarise the season's activities which sometimes have filled me with satisfaction and on others, with some doubt as to whether 112 FITZMAURICE STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the season had been as successful as we had hoped. PHONE 213196 - P.O. BOX 22, WAGGA WAGGA The season which concludes today has been in many ways, most successful. I do believe that our League has once again shown that the football played here is of a very high standard with a resounding win against our neighbouring ma·jor League, Farrer, a Wedding Invitations, Place Cards, Toast Lists, Hymn quite satisfactory performance against Ovens and Murray in the Country Championships, and an equally satisfactory performance Sheets and Thank You Cards. against A.C.T. Our Club football I believe, has maintained a most satisfactory standard. MR . .J. A. QUINN However, in this it must always be our aim to improve. One of the major prolt CALL IN AT THE lems in our League has been amplified in 1973 and that has been the dominance of th.! top teams over those lower down the list. The editors of "The Aussie Ruler" have given much space in emphasising this problem and it Is one which we cannot afford to over­ PRINTERY look as an immediate problem, but one which can definitely be overcome to the benefit OXFORD of our Code, our League and our Clubs. The problem does not confine itself to the first grade, but also to the second grade competition and here the problem is equally as important as in the first grade. Letterheads, (all sizes); Docket Books, Account Forms Delegates have made every effort to maintain a third grade, but after a very frustrating Order Books etc. period, it was decided to recommence the third grade competition with new teams from mid-way through the season. This newly constituted competition proved to be most successful and we were pleased to be able to admit the Hay Club junior side. On the administrative side, "o/e have attempted to do our best for football, but CALL IN AT THE I rather wonder whether at times, some Clubs do not pay a disproportionate amount of interest to their clubs as against an overall interest in the League and our code. We, in the South West, have a unique situation in Australian Football in that we are the OXFORD PRINTERY northern-most major League in Australia and as such, the promotion of our code north­ ward must surely,. in some degree, be our responsibility. If we are to carry out this function properly, then a large amount of unselfish action by our League is required. In the administration within our League, the "Final Five" was attempted for For ... R affle Tickets, Zero Tickets, Silver Circle Tickets, Dance the first tme, and while ~ome people have expressed a disappointment at some of the Tickets, Party Invitations, 21st Invitations. gates received, I prsonally feel that our first venture into the "Final Five" has been quite successful. Undoubtedly, the fifth team playing in the major round maintained interest in minor round games for a much longer period than would have been the case CALL IN AT THE if a "Final Four" had been in vogue. One of the major problems, as is the case in almost every facet of our life today, is the ever increasing cost in promoting our League's matches. Umpire's fees have always been a burden but it seems impossible that this can be overcome. o, •· OXFORD PRINTERY neighbouring major League, Farrer, has shown us the way in the promotion of o game by having independant boundary umpires and I wonder whether the time has not come when this must be introduced into our League, and at the same time, consider­ ation given to having independant goal umpires. IN FACT NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMAL L FOR US I would like to place on record my thanks to all the responsible officials of the individual ch.ibs fo~ the help which they have given to my executive, and I personally OUR FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF ARE ONLY TOO would like to thank my Secretary and Treasurer for their untiring efforts. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all those pecple who have PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY WITH YOUR contributed to the bringing of our League's activities to the general public. In this, I PRINTING REQUIREMENTS thank all the reporters for the various newspapers and the commentators on the radio stations. Their enthusiasm and perserverence has been greatly appreciated and is an important factor in the continued promotion of our code. Thank you gentlemen! May I take this opportunity in congratulatinQ all the teams participating in todays grand finals. I would also like to say a word of "Thank You" to all players in those OXFORD PRINTERY teams not participating today for their efforts in making the season as successful as it has been. I know today, given fine weather will provide, what we hope will be a large crowd, with a wonderful afternoon's football. May the better teams y,,in, but most important, that the games be played with true sportsmanship. A GANMAIN ZONE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE SCULLEY'S The 1973 season just completed saw hinds in the last quarter to Coolamon's some of the highest standard of foot­ one goal, one behind. ball for some years, with the sides In the Under 12s, Ganmain and FOODLAND being more even, many close games again fought out the Grand were witnessed. Final with Ganmain reversing last year~ ARDLETHAN At the Schoolboys' Knock­ result to win two goals, six behinds out Carnival at Leeton in June, the to APM's two goals, one behind. Zone fielded seven teams in the vari­ The Zone Best and Fairest voting ous age groups with our best success Live better for less TRADE ENQUIRIES resulted in Peter Dawson, of Ardlethan, being runners-up in the Under 16 winnirlg the Under 15s from David 6.8 NORTON ST., WAGGA Division. Carroll, of Ganmain. PHONE 171 In May the Zone hosted the Letona PHONE 212085 In the Under 12s, Peter Sculley, Cup at Ganmain with five teams enter­ of APM, won from team mate Roger ) ing instead of the usual thre~. Haddrill. Ganmain Zone, Leeton Zone, Wagga THIRDS COMPETITION RESULTS OF PREVIOUS Zone, Hay and the Northern Riverina League voting resulted: One of the most tlisquietening fea­ MEETINGS league made up the draw in a round UNDER 12: tures during the year was the almost robbin series and set the stage for some P. Sculley, APM, 9, R. Haddrill, total collapse of the Thirds compe­ FIRST XVIII prom'ising football. APM, 5, S. Pasquetti, Ganmain, 4, D. tition. MAY 13: Hay was a late withdrawal but hope Walsh, GGM, 4, L. Stewart, GGM, 4, Coolamon 19-14 128, T. Park 14-12 96 The League acted just in time to to be right next year, with also some J. Keogh, Ganmain, 4, B. Vearing GGM recommence the competition and the JULY 29: promise of a side from the Farrer 3, I. Mattingly, GGM, 3, S. Cooper, newly formed competition in the latter T. Park 18-20 128, Coolamon 13-16 94 Schoolboys. Ganmain, 3, E. Redfern, Ganmain, 3, M.. Campbell, Ganmain, 2, M. Walsh, half of the season proved quite suc­ SECOND XVIII The highly skilled Leeton side won cessful. back the Letona Cup with some ter­ GGM, 2, R. Anderson, GGM. 1. T. JUNE 3: Finch, APM, I. Anyone who hopes to see the pro­ Leeton 7-4 46, Griffith 11-13 79 rific play-on football before a very motion of our code will readily con­ large crowd. UNDER 15: AUGUST 12: P. Dawson, Ardlethan, 16, D. Car­ cede that a successful Thirds compe­ Griffith 14-5 89, Leeton 10-9 69 In late July a trial day was organ­ tition is essential. ised by Narrandera for an Under 15 roll, Ganmain, 11, W. Evans, GGM, The delegates to our League showed THIRD XVIII state side to be selected to play iit 8, B.. Nation, Coolamon, 5. P. Kew, that they are aware of the importance MAY 5: Brisbane. Coolamon, 5, G. Longley, GGM, 5. of a successful Thirds competition, but Narr and era 14-18 I 02, Leeton 1-5 11 Sides from Sydney, and dis­ T. Haddrill, APM, 4, S. Bredin, Cool­ it seems even greater attention will trict and the Riverina took part with amon, 4, T. Doherty, GGM, 4, M. JULY 15: Wells APM, 4, D. Smith, Ardlethan. need to be paid to conditions, age lim­ Leeton 9-7 61, Narrandera 11-6 72 the Zone gaining three players in the it~. etc,, for future Third Grade matches state team, these being Garry Long­ .4. W. Pleming, APM, 3, I. Gordon, if this vital grade is to be preserved. ley, from GGM, Raymond Corrall, APM, 3, W. Carroll, Ganmain 3, J. McPherson, Ganmain, 3, S. Armstrong, PLEASE SU PPORT YOUR from Ardlethan and David Carroll, from Ganmain. Coolamon, 3, M. :Rees, APM, 3, A. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR Breust, APM, 2, V. 0 1Brien, Coola­ ADVERTISERS In the State Under 17s, Gary Buchan­ ADVERTISERS mon, 2, G. O'Brien, APM, 2, W. Bu­ ) an, from Coolamon and Robert Mai­ chanan, Coolamon, 2, C. Glascott, den, from Ardlethan, were selected., GGM, 2, R. Carroll, Ardlethan, 2, K. The Zone Under 15 competition Whykes, Ardlethan, 1, K. Mooney, Drink in Comfort at E.€.de~s yM:­ again saw Coolamon and Ardlethan Ardlethan, 1, D. Buchanan, Coolamon, fighting out the Grand Final, with 1. B. Steward, GGM, 1, M. Gaynor, JAC K & PEG DUN CAN'S Coolamon running out winners at 6-4 Ardlethan l, B. Allison, Ganmain, 1, Jl.ounghusband 40 to Ardlethan's 4-9 33. T Pleming, APM, 1, M. Collis, Ard­ Ardlethan kicked one goal six be- lethan, 1. CHARLES STU RT For the whole range of WOOL - LAND - INDUSTRIAL HOTEL - Support Your Local Team STOCK - MERCHANDISE own the 77 EAST STREET PRODUCTS - FINANCE BARRY NEILL MOTORS NARRANDERA CONTACT: ARDLETHAN 1 Elders G.M. Younghusband Don't be BEHIND make HOLDEN Your GOAL tonner Phone 42 Narrandera Phone 41 or 704 7 6 MATES ... 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e FIRST XVIII LEAGUE LADDERS FROM 1961 FIRST XVIII LEAGUE LADDERS (Continued) 1968 1971 1961 Turvey Park LEETON TURVEY PARK Ardlethan GRIFFITH ARIAH PARK- GRIFFITH LEETON - GRONG GRONG-MATONG NARRANDERA FINALS ARDLETHAN GANMAIN COOLAMON GRIFFITH Leeton 8-13 61 v Coolamon 5-13 43 Whitton Ariah Park-Mirrool Griffith 12-12 84 v Ganmain 9-5 59 Grong Grong-Matong Narrandera Narrandera Ganmain Ganmain 14-24 108 v Leeton 8-17 65 Turvey Park Grong Grong-Matong Ganmain 15-8 98 v Griffith 13-18 96 Coolamon Turvey Park Ganmain Ardlethan 1965 Ardlethan Whitton Leeton GRIFFITH Whitton Ariah Park-Mirrool Coolamon GANMAIN FINALS FINALS FINALS ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL \, Gan. 14-12 96 v Ardlethan 13-14 92 GGM 11-17 83 v Coolamon 7-13 55 Narrandera 12-9 81 v Griffith 9-18 72 LEETON Leeton 18-12 120 v Griffith 13-15 93 Leeton 23-16 154 v T. Park 15-12 102 ,j Griffith 10-15 75 v Ariah Park 11-8 74 Griffith 12-13 85 v GGM 8.16 64 Coolamon APM 17-19 111 v Ganmain 13-14 92 T. Park 10-10 170 v Narrandera 6-10 46 Griffith 13-17 95 v APM 10-11 71 Leeton 15-18 108 v Griffith 13-13 91 T. Park 17-23 125 v Leeton 12-13 85 Turvey Park Narrandera 1969 1972 1962 Ardlethan GRIFFITH NARRANDERA COOLAMON Whitton GRIFFITH ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL Grong Grong-Matong GANMAIN TURVEY PARK LEETON COOLAMON NARRANDERA FINALS ARDLETHAN LEETON APM 12-10 82 v Leeton 7-13 55 Ganmain Turvey Park Leeton Turvey Park Ganmain 12-20 92 v Griffith 11-20 86 Grong Grong-Matong Griffith Griffith 22-22 154 v APM 18-13 121 Whitton Ariah Park-Mirrool Ardlethan Grong Grong-Matong Ganmain 12-14 86 v Griffith 6-12 48 Coolamon Ardlethan Grong Grong-Matong 1966 Whitton Ariah Park-Mirrool Whitton Narrandera Ganmain NARRANDERA FINALS GRIFFITH FINALS Coolarnon 17-15 117 v T. Park 16-8 104 FINALS GANMAIN Ardlethan 15-13 103 v Leeton 15-7 9'/ Narrandera 18-14 122 v Griffith 8-12 66 Leeton 16-12 108 v Nar., 14-11 95 COOLAMON Griffith 9-8 62 v Ganmain 7-8 50 Griffith 15-17 107 v Coolamon 7-18 60 Coola'

14 RESULTS OF OTHER LEAGUES A VOICE FROM THE FOOTBALL WILDERNESS CANBERRA: MURRAY Grand Final: First Semi Final: ( FROM A HAY COR"'rt'°NDENt) Manuka 14.14 98 d Aimilee 15-7 97. Finley 15-10 100 d Strathmerton 12-14 86. The Hay Rovers Football Club has Tfie Picola League said tliat H':ly CENTRAL RlVERlNA: Second Semi Final: .now been. ow. .11f -~?tJ?-,i;teti\ipp fo~i~!'l) cpuh;I play in t~eir co,mpetition if they First Semi Final: · 8-10 58 d Cobram 6-8 44. for a period of1 ' two years. · would play their hdme games at Den• East Wagga 15-19 109 d Marrar Preliminary Final: Many attempts have been made to iliquin, 75 miles away. 8-3 51. Cobram 15-19 109 d Finley 10-9 69. Second Semi Final: Grand Final: obtain inter town football on a regular The V.C.F.L. said that Hay should 11-12 78 d first and second grade basis but all come to some arrangement with th.: Deniliquin 18-16 124 d Cobram 10- efforts to date have been to no avail, Picola League, but what suitable 6-14 50. 6 66. &,rrangement can be arrived at with Pre liminary Final: NORTHERN RlVERINA: The last of these set backs was only home games 75 miles away. East Wagga 21-12 138 d Barellan 1st Semi Final: recently when the South West Leagpe . , 18-8 I 16. Ungarie 20-14 134 d Yoogali 10-9 69 [ejected an application by Hay Rovers The South West League say they are Grand Final:· 2nd Semi Final: for affiliation in 1974 sorry but cannot help. \ Cootamundra 17-22 124 d East Wag- Lake Cargelligo 13-24 102 d Four Football has .&.Jg~~Ql'.Y in, the Whe~~- then m~st_ we_ go. ' ga 14-7 91 ., Corners 5-6 36. : Preliminary Final: ;I-lay district but, tliis history appears Pernaps an _application to Group 17 1st Semi Final: Ungarie 10-9 69 d F9ur Corners 'to be coming to .a sudcii::n cloae unless Rugby League could be successful!! Coreen 20-18 138 d Rennie 6-8 44. 9-6 60. the V.C.F.L. Investlaation. .Committee ½.n appt;al ha,s been_ lodged agains( 2nd Semi Final: Grand :Pinal: can come up with 'at!' answer in the tbe South West decisio.n and we under- Hopefield-Burraja 9-10 64 d Oak. Lake Cargelligo 16-12 108 d Un• f t ~tand that this appeal will be -heard id lands 8-6 54. garie 6-7 43. ear u ure. t\lt: near future.. ' Preliminary Final: OVENS AND MURRAY: r If Australian. Rules is to continue in This· appeal is the last chance for Coreen 17·11 113 d Oaklands 11- Elimination Final: 1974 t~en it 1s necessa!>'. that some Ha:y Rovers, a club that supplied the 10 76. Wangaratta Rovers 6-11 47 d Yarra­ ;regular mter town competition be found. Lilley brothers to St. Kilda and Oak. Grand Final: Wonga 4-9 33. Hopefield-Burraja 8-8 56 d Coreen Qualifying Final: We at Hay feel that this will be the leiS.h, Bill Bro~n to Richmond and Vic- North Albury 15-11 101 d Wangar­ last season that ,Australian Rules, will tona along with many other players 3-8 26. FARRER: atta 3-14 32. be played in H~ wiUiout some sort with a ton of potential: First Semi Final: of permanent competition. One player ask;d for a football trans- First Semi Final: Wangaratta Rovers 20-13 133 d The South West Third Grade compe- fer fro~ Hay and is now. playing first Henty 7-10 52 d Wagga 6-12 48. Wangaratta 11-9 75. 'tition has been a slight consolation for grade with North Wagga m the Farrer Second Semi Final: Second Semi Final: . North Wagga 16-23 119 d MCU 15- Benalla 9-17 71 d North Albury 7- this season but with only three home League. 16 106. games and three forfeits has hardly We feel that we have done everything 20 62. Prelimi,nary Final: Preliminary Final: . been ,11uff13Hent ,to qiaintain a high int- in our power to obtain football for Hay Henty 12-16 88 d MCU 11-10 76. :erest ln·1the code in the area. and ' have accepted the invitation to North Albury 16-15 . 111 d Wan­ Grand Final: garatta Rovers 15-10 100. play South West Thirds out of sheer North Wagga 16-19 115 d Henly As can be seen from the Hay team desperation. Grand Final: playing in the finals series there are 11-9 75. Benalla 12-12 84 d North Albury 11- The invitation was accepted with only HUME: many promising footballers in the area. one hc.-;ne game being allocated to Hay 11 77. First Semi Final: UPPER MURRAY: When it is considered that three resi­ and with the uncertainty of a team. ) dents of Hay are travelling hundreds of Rand 15-6 96 d 11-7 73, First Semi Final: Due to the generosity and co-operat­ Second Semi Final: Cudgewa 8-12 60 d Federals 5-9 39 miles each weekend to play major foot­ ion of Griffith, Leeton and Ardlethan ball it will be realiseq that Hay could Walla 9-8 62 d 7- Second Semi Final: the Hay team played three games at 10 52. Border Walwa 8-9 57 d Corryong meet all its commitments in any compe· home. ~ition. Preliminary Final: 7-7 49. We appeal to all followers of foot• Burrumbuttock 13-9 87 d Rand 7- Preliminary Final: Yet no' one ·seems to want Hay. ball to ask their respective club Com­ 11 53. Cudgewa 9-6 60 d Corryong 4-5 29. The Echuca League rejected Hay on mittees to reverse their decisions and Grand Final: Grand Final: :a minority vote. - · adinit Hay to the South West. Walla 9.14 68 d Burrumbuttock 10- Cudgewa 6-5 41 d Border Walwa 7 67. 5-5 35.

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SAYS I 0ins. 11 st.. Back pocket specialist, tre­ 2ins. 14st. Queenslander, polled well in SAYS ) mendous club man. the Gammage Medal. Fast for a big KEN HAYES: 20 years, 6ft. 2ins. man. 13st. Rangy Queenslander playing well GARRY BUCHANAN: 17 years, 6 Four weeks ago Coolamon faced a This is the fourth time in as many at centre half back. ft. 11st. Half forward flanker, good very hard road to win this year's flag. years we have made the final series BARRY IRVINE: 29 years, 6ft. lins mark, elusive and hard to watch. and for the second time in that period 12st. 71b. "Smoky" plays ruck, heart as PAUL MALONEY: 17 years, 5ft. After looking a beaten side against 7ins. 9st. 31b. "Snow" rover, cool Leeton and Narrandera and winning we meet our worthy opponents, the big as the Opera House. · Turvey Bulldogs, in the Grand Final. ROSS McKENZIE: 16 years, 5ft. 10 under pressure, always dangerous near these games in the time on period, the goal. players showed last Sunday that they Only eight of our 1970 premiership ins. lOst. 91b. Rover, gets a lot of goals, are intent on being 1973 Premiers. squad go to make up today's side, the has a big future. DAVID GRAHAM: 20 years, 5ft. average age of this side is less than JOHN McKENZIE: 18 years, 5ft. 1 lins. 14st. 41b. Ruck rover. Goes We are very pleased to have Turvey 21 years - a tribute to our coaches t.l lOins. 11st. Half back flanker, answers through hard, very determined player. Park as our opponents as we have and all concerned. to name of "Flappers", VINCENT HILTON: 20 years, 6ft. bad some very hard, torrid but enoy­ I would like to compliment the par­ ' I, l.OU ALCHIN: 27 years, 5ft. llins. l 2st. 71b. "Pussy" full forward very able games against them in the pa&l high mark, long accurate kick. few years. ents of all the boys who have made up I 2st. Winger of wide experience, play­ our First, Second and Third Grade ing great football. JAMES HILTON: 19 years, 6ft. 1 I would like to take this opportun­ sides this year in encouraging their son, LLOYD RYNEHART: 23 years, 5 ins. 11st. Ruckman and utility player, ity to thank our committee, supporters to participate in such a healthy and ft. lOins. 11st. 71b. Winger, member of good mark. and especially the players. vigorous sport. 1970 side, his mates call him "Puddles" D.ENNIS RUDD: 22 years, 5ft. 11 It is these lads that keep the Coola­ DICK PIEPER: 31 years, 6ft. 13st. ins. 12st. 41b. Fullback, long torpedo Our boys have made many sacrifices punt kick. to help the side on it's way this year mon Rovers well up the ladder and 71b. Unique record played in 1959 and and I am confident that they will all in turn helps to keep the SWDFL a 1970 premiership sides, Fullback. ROBT. 'IONACIA: 26 years, 6ft. major one. JOHN GAYNOR: 17 years, 5ft. 11 13st. 71b. Ruckman, strong player all agree that the effort has been worth round ground, takes the timely mark it, because our aim is to win this flag. We congratulate Turvey Park on ins. 12st. Centre, brilliant ball getter, their success and look forward to .an­ never wastes a kick. that matters. May the better team win. other high standard game. J ~======-71

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TURVEY PARK COOLAMON UMPIRE: "...... " r • -• , (V.F.L.) (GRE,EN & WHIT&:) (RED, WHITE 8: l.:IILUl!i) 1 J. HAYES POSSIBLE FIELD PLAC INGS POSSIBLE FIELD PLACINGS 1 B. McKENZIE 2 N. WELLER Backs Backs 2 G. MILLER 3 L. RYNEHART K. WITHERS R. PIEPER R. GARRETT M. MEEK , G. BRENTNALL G. BARNES 3 N. WHITE 4 D. GRAHAM ( 10) (31) (14) (7 ( 15) (18) 4 D. TAYLOR 5 P. MALONEY 6 W. ROLFS 6 V. HILTON Half Backs Half Backs 7 M. MEEK 7 B. IRVINE J. McKENZIE K. HAYES D. GRAHAM D. HOWLEY N. WHITE B. McKENZIE i8 C. MADDOCK 8 G. PARMENTER ( 12) (34) (4) ( 14 (3) ( 1) 10 T. MORRIS 9 W. DENNIS 11 P. JACK Centres Centres 12 R, JENNINGS 10 K. WITHER~ L. RYNEHART A. RUDD L. ALCHIN 14 D. MIOSGE J. WRIGHT D. TAYLOR 14 D. HOWLEY 11 A. RUDD (3) ( 11) (35) I.I, (25) (22) (4) 15 G. BRENTNALL 12 J. McKENZIE 17 M. DANIHER 13 R. TONACIA i-t,lf Forwards Half Forwards 18 G. BARNES 14 R. GARRETT I. WRIGHT 19 R. EGAN J. GAYNOR N. WELLER G. BUCHANAN J. EGAN P. JACK 20 R. IVERACH 15 R. McKENZIE ( 19) (2) (40) (23) ( 11) (24) 21 W. QUADE 17 D. RUDD 22 J. WRIGHT 19 J. GAYNOR Forwards Forwards 23 J. EGAN 20 P, CURTIS G. PARMENTER G. INCH R. McKENZIE C. DRYDEN R. EGAN w. ROLF 24 I. WRIGHT 25 J. HILTON (8) (30) ( 15) (26) ( 19) (6) 25 D. MIOSGE 30 G. INCH 26 C. DRYDEN 31 R. PIEPER First Ruck ,.,. First Ruck 32 R. POSSELT 34 K., HAYES J. HAYES B. IRVINE P. CURTI~ MILLER M. DANIHER R. JENNINGS 37 I. WALKER 35 L. ALCHIN ( 1) ( 12) 38 B. LONSDALE 40 G. BUCHANAN (7) (20) (2) (l 7) 44 B. CUMMINS Reserves Reserves P. MALONEY J. HILTON w. DENNIS B. CUMMINS T. MORRIS R. POSSELT (5) (25) . (9) (44) ( 10) (32)

SCORE CARD SCORE CARD 1st Qr. 1st Qr. I I Presentat ion of I I 2nd Qr. 2nd Qr . . I I I Shields wil I foUow I 3rd Qr. I I 3rd Qr. I I COOLAMON 4th Qr. the Gran, d Final · 4th Qr. TURVEY PARK TREASURER I I I I SECRETARY TERRY O'BRIEN TOTAL I I TOTAL I I NORM BRUCE 20 21 MEET THE PLAYERS ...

TURVEY PARK - "THE BULLDOGS" JOHN E. MUELLER BRIAN McKENZIE: 26 years, 6ft. GREG BRENTNALL: 16 years, 6ft. TURVEY B.Sc., M.P.S., Ph. C. 14st. Bulldog coach. Ex Collingwood !ins. 12st. 5lb. Ruckman, changing to TURVEY To,ps SHOPPING CENTRE half back flanker. Strong defender, forward pocket. Good ball handler and noted for his long driving kicking. fine pass. High marking long kicking TOPS Phone 252648 (Day or Night) Plays on left half back flank and as are his forte. Pl1ARMACY 24 Hours free pick-up and delivery servk'! ruck rover. MIKE DANIHER: 18 years, 6ft. 1 GRAHAM MILLER: 28 years, 6ft. ins. 13st. 41b. Ruck rover, changing to 13st, 61b. Assistant coach. Versatile back pocket. A tireless footballer who utility player, who plays mainly at revels in a hard game. Improves with centre half forward. High mark and every match. BRIAN McKENZIE BRUCE BROWN accurate left foot kick. BOB EGAN: 28 years, 6ft. tins. 13 TURVEY PARK'S TURVEY PARK'S NEVILLE WHITE: 22 years, 6ft. 1 st. Full forward. Very safe hands and ins. 13st. Tenacious, determined centre maes difficult kicks look easy. HaE COACH TREASURER half back. Good high mark and long also played well at centre half for, ) kick. Won Clubs best and fairest in ward. 5AY6 SAYS 1972. ROBERT IVERACH: 28 years, 6ft. DAVID TAYLOR: 18 years, 5ft. 10 12st. 81b. Ruckman changing to for­ iil6. 12st. 41b. Centre, wingman. Play­ ward pocket, varies his play intelli­ Firstly, congratulations to Coola­ Here we are today striving for the ing his second season in Seniors. Fast gently, marks well and kicks accumtely. mon on making their way into the Premiership of the South West League. to the ball and an accurate left foot Grand Final for 1973. · pass. Combines well with his forwards BILLY QUADE: 17 years, 6ft. 12st. Half forward flanker. Very high mark Full credit to Brian McKenzie and and is a spectacular high mark. All of our players have worked his team in reaching today's Grand and long kick. Has a lot of potential hard to earn the privilege of playing BILL ROLF: 23 years, 6ft. lins. 12 as a ruckman. Final. st. Ruckman, resting in forward pocket for the title of League Premiers and "Springer" has a lot of stamina and JOHN WRIGHT: 30 years, 5ft. 9 we do not intend letting the chance I attribute most of the success to can ruck unchanged for long periods. ins. 11st. Sib. Centreman. Won Club's elude us. the enthusiasm of the youngsters, the Gives his rovers good service from the Best and Fairest award this year after I believe today's final will be a top willing co-operation of the more ex­ knock-out. being runner-up twice. Fine creative class contest between the two best perienced players and the dedication of player who starts many attacking the whole team, p.Jus the loyal sup­ MARK MEEK: 17 years. 5ft., 1 lins. sides in the League and that the final moves. Noted for his long left-foot sire.ri will see the Bulldogs Premiers port of a wonderful Ladies' Auxiliary, 12st 81b. Permanent back pocket. Good together with the hard working com­ positional player _who shows promise drop kicks to his forwards. for 1973 .. JIMMY EGAN: 25 years, 5ft. 9ins. mittee's efforts and last but not least, of developing into a top-class foot­ our generous supporters .. baller. 11st. Permanent back pocket. Fine util­ ity player, good ground player, who McCALLUMS WHISKY CHRIS MADDOCK: 20 years, 6ft. always places his kicks to advantage. LUCKY PLAYER AWARD A special thanks to our strapper, 13st. 31b. Ruck rover, changing to back Brother of Bob . Last Weeks Winner: Ted Davis. pocket. Good utility player who can successfully change to most positions IAN WRIGHT: 28 years, 6ft. tins. Phillip Botten - Griffith I believe that Brian has sharpened 14st. Full back. High mark, consistently the teeth of all the Bulldogs to bite off on the field. Accurate goal kick. long kick. Turvey's record of having the wings of Jim's Hoppers and to TIM. MORRIS: ~26 years, 5ft 1 lins. the least number of points scored PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR enable them to reverse the score of 13st 6}b. Half back flanker. Strong against them is an indication of his ADVERTISERS 1970. mark and long kick. Has been plagued ability. by injuries this season. DAVID MIOSGE: 20 years, 5ft. 10 J ~==------======---===---=;i PETER JACK: 21 years, 6ft. 1 ins. ins. 11st. Centre wingman. Hard deter­ I 2st. 81b. Half forward flanker. Good mined runner, good ball handler, long utility player. High mark and accurate kick. Formerly played with Mangoplah. RIVERINA MACHINERY Pty. Ltd. kick. Coaches Turvey Park Schoolboys CHRIS DRYDEN: 20 years, 5ft. Under 12 side, winning premiership in 7ins. 11st. Rover, dynamic, creative WAGGA WAGGA NARRANDERA LEETON 1972-73. player who is devastating around the Phones 253622 865 533003 RON JENNINGS: 21 years, 5ft. 8 goals, was runner-up in goal kickers ins. !Ost. 121b. Rover. Former Denili­ for the season in spite of missing AUTHORISED DEALERS FOR quin player. Fast round the packs, a matches through injury. fine ground player and an accurate BARRY LONSDALE: 25 years, 6ft. kick. !ins. 12st. 31b. Ruckman, courageous I chamberlain deere I ~TOYOTA DES HOWLEY: 20 years, 6ft. 12st. and determined when going for the Sib. Right half back flanker. Clever ball. Missed many matches through ill­ TRACTOR AND MACHINERY CARS & COMMERCIALS and determined defender. Marks strong­ ness. PARTS AND SERVICE PARTS & SERVICE ly and clears with penetrating kicks. (Continued on Page 26) 22 23 FOR THE FULL RANGE OF FORD VEHICLES AND ALL N.R.M.A. FACILITIES contact •.• LANHAMS 'Of LEETON Garry or Peter will be glad to assist you Wherever you •live! 5 PINE AVE., LEETON, PHONE 533600 I 111 11111 1111111111111111 11111 111 111 1111111 1111 1111111 11 111111111 1111111 11 11 11111111111 11 111 111 1111 111111111 C'OOLAMON NOTES TURVEY PARK NOTES (By Grasshopper) (By Bulldog) Another great victory last Sunday Although .the Bulldog Reserves tried over the highly rated Swans has brought hard, they were unable to defeat Lee­ the Coolamon Hoppers to the Narran­ ton in a close match in the prelimin • dera Sportsground today to ·play the ary final. 'Turvey Park Bulldogs in the big one; Without the defensive strength of \ the Grand Final; the one that decides Tim Morris at centre half back, the Ioli_• J who gets the Pennant for 1973. ing margin would have been wider. Last Sunday's game was a dour Failure to adapt to the weather battle played in very bad condition~, conditions was another factor which constant rain and a high wind, but the contributed to defeat. · ground surface remained quite good. Short passing, which often did not SPEED·E·GAS After a very even first half, the come off, was used, when long kick­ Hoppers broke away in the third quart­ ing with the wind must have been er and at the final change were twenty more effective. five point~ in front but had to with­ The Club Special Award went to stand a very determined challenge by Billy Robertson, whose ability to get Griffith in the last quarter to even­ his kick in quickly and to defend tually finish thirteen points in front. stoutly earned him votes. As has been the .:ase in the last Garry Barnes kicked five goals in two semi finals, every Hopper gave a fine display of roving and forward everytihng he had. pocket play. The dependable Bottled Gas Inspired by the leadership of Jim Others to play well in the match in­ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIUIIIWIWIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Hayes, they are a formidable combin­ cluded Laurie Charters, Lloyd Atkin­ G.S.C.6 ation. son, John McGinn, Peter Taylor and I have been actively associated with Mark Dobson. the Hopper camp for many years and Coolamon's victory over Griffith in Serves you best for I am sure that for dedication, deter­ the Seniors means that the Bulldogs mination, team spirit and sheer will to have to meet a side that has had it's COOKING - SPACE HEATING - HOT WATER win, they are the best side we have had. confidence boosted '1,y three successive The unanimous decision of the Hop­ victories in the final series. Outstanding Cooker Deals and Special Hot Water Rates rer committee to appoint Jim• Hayes In spite of this, the Bulldogs are coach for 1974-75 was received with brimful of confidence and determinatioq Now available enthusiastic approval by all Hopper to win the flag. supporters - a wonderful tribute to They will lack nothing on the scor.! ) a great coach. of fitness, with training sessions aim­ Remember ..• To Jim Egan and his Bulldogs to­ ec at keeping the players sharp and day, may Lady Luck look with equal keen. SPEED-E-GAS HOT WATER NEVER RUNS COLD filvour on both sides, may the game be Barrackers for both clubs will be free of serious injury and may the in full cry when the siren signals the SPEED-E-GAS AGENT victor and the vanquished celebrate start of the Grand Final and there Contact the in your town or together like they have always dont: (Continued on Page 26) WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL D. REES L. R. · DUNN & CO. 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24 A SURE WINNER ANY DAY MARSHALL DRY CLEANERS 177 & 90 EASt STREET, NARRANDERA PHONE: NARANDERA 293 BUYING OR SELLING 1 HOUR SERVICE IF REQUIRED - ALL WORK UNDER PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF FRANK ENGLISH (PROP.) REAL ESTATE TOP GOALKICKERS 1973 Turvey Pork - The Bulldogs You can't do better than contact (First Round Matches) (Continued from Page 22) FIRST XVIII GARRY BARNES: 22 years, 5ft. 9 ins. 11st. Rover, very 1iast. scouts the G. Luhrs (Grif) ...... 79 packs weJI and disposes o fthe ball to C. Dryden (TP) ...... 61 advantage. Previously played in South 4 BREUST'S REAL ESTATE T. O'Neill (Nar) ...... 50 Australia and Sydney. } R Egan (TP) ...... 48 N. Weller (Cool) ...... , ...... 46 RAY POSSELT: 20 years, 5ft. 9ins'. . WAGGA WAGGA R. McKenzie (Cool)1...... 46 11st. 21b. Half forw,ard flanker. Safe G .. Thatcher (Whit) ...... 45 mark and long kick. Capable football- P. Slattery (Ard) ...... 45 er who can also defend well. R. Todd (Grif) ...... _...... 44 G. Lashrook (Leet) ...... 43 IAN WALKER: 19 years, 5ft. 10 L. Hartwig (Leet) ...... 43 ins. l0st. 8lb. Forward pocket. Good ground player who kicks well for goal. B. Baker (APM) ...... 42 .. SECOND XVIII . BOYD CUMMINS: 20 years, 5ft. 10 ins. !Ost. 21b. Half forward flanker. A. Breed (Leet) ...... 78 -~~ ~ ' .... J. Hugo (Nar) ...... 71 Strong mark, long accurate kick. Al­ ,., 1...,.i_'t"w R. Spiers (Grif) ...... 50 ways capable of doing something un­ A. Biron (Grif) ...... ,... 49 expected. R. Taylor (Grif) ...... 46 P. Bartholomew (Cool) .... 39 D. Stockton (Leet) ...... 32 TURVEY PARK NOTES FARMERS: (Continued from Page 24) S. Fisher (Nar) ...... 30 We now have an gctive RURAL PROPERTY SAU:S DEPT. THIRD XVIII should be plenty of action to keep them vocal throughout the whole match. If you have a farm for sale or want to buy, contact us and (First Half) In retrospect, the season has been B. Newman (Nar) ...... 18 a good one for the Bulldogs. ask for Dick Medc,alf B. Northeast (Grif) ...... 11 As well as finishing second on the M. Tooth (Leet) ,...... 10 ladder, there have been fewer injuries G. Cochrane (Leet) ...... 10 than for many seasons and our hopes A. Best (Grif) ...... 10 are that this state of affairs will app1 FOR ALL REAL ESTATE MATTERS CONTRACT ANY OF OUR SALES TEAM: P. Ivanhoff (Nar) ...... 9 to this match for both teams. 1 W. Hunt (Nar) ...... 9 In conclusion, Turvey Park exten • WAL BREUST • BADEN BREUST • MILTON BREUST B. Sullivan (Nar) ...... 9 best wishes to all clubs in the South • JIM WILLIS (Second Half) \'Vest for successful end of season cele­ • DICK MEDCALF B. Russell (Nar) ...... 23 brations. B. Northeast (Grif) ...... 23 After the Grand Final, the Bulldogs J Doyle (Hay) ...... 17 will hold a Bar-B,Q and Dance in T. Thompson (Leet) ...... ,. 11 the old biulding at the Australian Rules D. Share (Hay) ...... ~. .... 11 Club - all are invited to attend. BREUST'S REAL ESTATE FRED THOMPSON'S LONDON HOTEL PTY. LTD. "The Home Of All Sportsmen" ( MEMBERS OF THE REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF N.S.W.) FOR THE BEST IN BAR SERVICE AND AFTER THE MATCH SNACKS

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27 THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PLAYERS NEVILLE ROBER TS: Henley High School. 1\ged 17., ·-Fery cow:li'geous, THE NATIONS School. Age& 18. Captain SACSS team blusive rover, Has played ,1;0.me league in 1972. Also . a me(Ilber of the 1971 matches this season· with Ceritritl Dis­ LEADERS IN HOUSEHOLD team. Plays as a follower or centreman. tricts. 5ft. 9ins. 10 stone. APPLIANCES League footballer with West Torrens ALLEYN MILLER: 'Taperoo High and likely to win the recruit of the School: Aged 18, Half forward or rov­ year award. 6ft. 10½ ~tone. er. Strongly built and a member of the NICK ANTONIADES: Marion High SA:CSS team in 1972. 5ft. 7ins. 10 School. Aged 17. Strong rugged half stone 1Olbs. THE PLAYERS . back. 5ft. lOins. 11 ½ stone. ANDREW NICHOLSON: Mt. Gam­ STEPHEN BAX: Age,d 16. Comes DENNIS ORR: Aged 17. The vice•' bier High School. ,;\ged 16. Strongly CON 'BIL~EY: Mt. Barker High from Balral,la1d: . captain of the team and hails f~om School. Aged 18. One of the five coun­ built, fast half back or wingtnlln. One 0 GREGORY BEE: Aged 17. Hails on the Mutray Rivk ti}' members of the team . .Past elusive of the country· players jn the team.. ~ \ GA.YIN RIXON: ' Aged 16. Attends rover. 5ft. 6ins ... 9 stone. from M·osman in Sydney., 5ft. I !ins. 12½ stone. 1 ~ the . MICHAEL COUSINS: Henley High ANDREW PROPLYCIA: Woodvilie1 MARK CARTER: Aged 17, Also BILL SLEEMAN: Another player School. Aged 18. Strong centre half High School. Aged 18: Half forward ram .. , from the ACT; this trme, O'Connbr: ·, forward or ruckman who has played flanker. 5ft. lO½ins. 11 ½ stone. MARTIN EAMES: Attends Leeton GREG SMITH: Aged 16. Lives at with West Torrens League Seconds HARRY PUHLE: Underdale High High School. Ardlethan. team this season. School. Agde 18., Wingman with West DEAN FILES: Aged 16. Plays his STEPHEN WALDING: The capta,in,; ANTHONY GILES: Unley High Torrens League team. Also state school­ football at Broken Hill. Lives at Macquarie in the, ACT., · · School. Aged 18. Port Adelaide League boys' sprint champion. KEITH MAY: Aged- 17. One of the RAY WARRAN: Aged 18. Attends Seconds wingman or half ba,ck. 5ft. RONALD SANDERCOCK: Clare Deniliquin representatives in the side. the Narrandeta High School. · 1 lins. 11½ ,stone., High School. Aged 18. Half back who STEVEN GRIFFITH: Aged 18. Al- DA YID WHEELER: The only rep· PETER GILES: Seacombe High travels from Clare (country) each week bury representative. · . resentative from Wagga Wagga: 1 School. Aged 17. Solidly built rover or to play for Port Adelaide Seconds. ROSS WHYTE: Aged 17. Lives at STEVEN HUNT: Aged 16. Hails Racket in the ACT. back pocket. Also a member of the Member of the 1972 SACSS team. 5ft. from Cartwright. SACSS cricket team 1972-3. 11 ½ins. 11 stone. BRIAN HILL: Aged 17. Attends the ALAN DUNLOP: Aged 16. Comes from Leeton in the MIA. STEPHEN GUY: Christies Beach NEIL TURNER: Brighton High Finley High School,, High School. Aged 17. Half forward School., Aged 17. Centre or half for­ GREGORY JEPSEN: Aged 16. An­ with much ability. ward. 5ft. 11ins. 10½ stone. other Sydney boy, from Brookvale. RESULTS OF PRELIMINARY MALCOLM HARRIS: Gilles Plains SCOTT WHITE: Henley High JOHN KEENAN: Aged 16. Plays High School. Aged 17. Skliful half for­ School. Aged 18. Fullback who can hiH football in Broken Hill. FINALS ward. play a close checking or attacking role. CORY LIEFTING: Aged 17. The other Deniliquin player in the t~am. GATE $1233.00 ALEX HRYHOREC: Woodville Currently P.laying in West Torens Sec­ First XVIII: High School. Aged 17. Strong mobile onds team. 6ft. lins. 10½ stone., STEVEN LEWIS: Aged 17. Lives half back and a member of the Port at Twynan Street, Narrandera. Coolamon 14-10 94, Griffith U-15 Si MICHAEL FOOTE: Port Augusta STEVEN McCONNELL: Aged 18. Second XVIll: Adelaide League Seconds eighteen. 6ft. High Schoo., Aged 16. Small but very 12 stone. Comes from Balranald. Leeton I 0-13 73, T. Park 10-6 66 courageous and quick rover. Member of MANUEL MALOUKIS: Aged 17 ., A' Third XVffl: PHILLIP JOHANSON: Taperoo the Port Augusta High School team• Braddon, ACT, representative. Leeton 11-13 79, Hay 4,-9 33 High School. Aged 19. Follower or which won the SANFL Secondary, half back. 6ft. 11½ stone. Schools Cup - the first country school KEITH Kt,JHLMAN: Plympton to do so. 5ft. 5ins. 10 stone. REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES High School., Aged 18. League foot­ W. A. & M. K. PHILLIPS WAYNE RATHMAN: Port A~gusta STOCK TROUGH - SEPTIC TANKS baller with West Adelaide. Has had a High School. Aged 17. Captain of Port (A.F.D,A.) successful first league season either as Augusta High School team. Centreman Your Local Agent has details or · a ruckman or centre half forward. who reads the play very well. 5ft. FUNERAL DIRECTORS CHRIS McLA Y: Salisbury High 9ins. 11 stone. contact and Monumental Masons

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31 A REPORT FROM YESTERYEAR 1973 FIRST ROUND FIXTURES WITH RESULTS ( Continued from Page 13 ) Leeton 8-6.d Ariah Park No .. l, 2-5. Rand 5-8 d Ariah Park No. 2 5-2. 11.PRIL 15 JUNE 24 was also brisk at the "hot dog" stall, I GAN. 5-6 36, NARR. 24-24 168. COOL. 11-18 84, GRIF, 16-17 113. conducted by Mr. D. I. Griffiths, of SEMI-FINALS ARD. 8-8 156, T. PARK 21-33 1159 GGM 11-9 7!5, LEET, 9-23 77. Coolamon.. GRIF. 19°19 133, APM 10-14 74 WHIT, 10-10 70, NARR. 14-26 110. Ganmain I 1-7 d Rand 6-1. LEET. 16-14 110, COOL, 14-12 126 T . PARK 14-16 100, GAN. 7-13 55. A convenience which greatly facili­ Leeton a bye. GGM 25-10 160, WHIT, 9-10 64 APM 18-10 118, ARD. K7-20 122. tated the handling of affairs, was the FINAL APRIL 22 JULY I presence on the ground of Mr. A. J. Leeton 8-4 d Ganmain 3•6, NARR, 21-10 136, ARD, 12-9 81. WHIT, 12-9 81, GGM 10-22 82 · Gilbert's public address system, the WHIT, 9-19 73, GAN. 16-21 117. NAR. 7-12 !54, GAN. 8-7 !55. high class service from which brought T . PARK 13-20 98, GRIF, 10-13 73. T . PARK 23-21 159, ARO. 3-1 19 A.PM 10-8 68, LEET, 13-22 100. APM 12-8 80, GRIF. 24°11 J!Hj forth m:ciny favourable comments. MATCH OF THE YEAR COOL, 13-22 100, GGM 11°17 83. COOL. 20-22 144, LEET,· 6-12 48 The special train, which was char­ JULY B tered from Mangoplah, picked up IO today's Riverina Umpires, Sexton APRIL 29 ARD. 8-11 !59, NAR. 16-9 I 05 GRIF. 115-18 108, NARR. 1!5-8 98. G .. N. 13-12 90, WHIT, 8-10 58 passengers at , 18 at Marrar and and Henderson, will .be seen in action LEET, 9-12 66, T, PARK 115-115 1015. GRIF, 13-15 93, T. PARK 10-10 70 16 at Coolamon. again next Sunday in a different role A.RD. 15-17 107, GAN, 10-14 74 LEET. 20-12 132, APM 7-6 48 The Wagga Ambulance was in attend­ at the Riverina Rules Club ground in GGM 13-18 96, APM 6-11 47. GGM 11-12 78, Cooi.. 14°11 95 COOL. 27-27 189, WHIT, 9-10 !58. JULY 19 ance and the officials rendered first Pernleigh Road, Wagga 1Wagga, in the LEET. 9-11 65, NARR. 8-21 69 aid when necessary throughout the car­ ' MAY 6 GRIF, 18-27 135, GAN. 10-9 69 football match between the Riverina NARR, 24-16 160, LEET. 19-13 127 nival. Umpires and the Wagga Umpires. G .. N. 15-10 40, GRIF. 22-21 l!53 ARO. 18-33 141, WHIT, 15-8 98 The Wagga Umpires' League pro­ WHIT. 16-14 110, ARO, 14°16 100 GGM 14-12 96, T . PARK 17-13 115 All Riverina umpires have been in­ CooL. 20-13 133, APM 7-7 49 vided the umpires, viz., Messrs. A. S. T. PARK 14-16 100, GGM 9-16 70 structed by coach Doug Ferguson, not APM 13°8 86, COOL. 21-10 136 JULY 22: 0. & M. v S.W. AT Slade, E.. Towzell and W. Murphy. to bounce the ball 15 feet in the air F1HTs: o. a M . 15.12 102. s.w.o.F.L. MAY 1 3 11.15 01. U N0 u 1a, o. a M . 15-17 107 A dance was held in the Ganmain when they get it, but to kick it and hall at night, when the door takings GGM 6-14 50, NAR. 12°18 90. S.W. D.F. L. 15-2 95, to leave the decisions to Special Guest LEET, 24-14 158, GAN. 12-10 82 JULY 29 were £17/10/-. Umpire, Jeff Crouch. GRIF 26-23 179. ARO. 18-4 112 NAR, 16-8 104, GGM 13-8 86. A very enjoyaple evening was spent, COOL. 19-14 128, T. PARK 14-12 96. GAN. 18-7 115, LEET. 23-24 162. euchre being played by a large num­ Top scribes Peter Baker and Ross APM 20-13 133, WHIT, 9°10 64. ARO. 9-6 60, GRIF. 21-24 I 50. lngi.::n will also be seen at the game T. PARK I 8-20 128, COOL. 13-16 94 ber. MAY 20 WHIT, 11-14 80, APM 15-5 95 The Gan;nain Revellers' Orchestra with flags waving. CA.NFL 12-18 90, SWDFL 12-9 81 AUGUST 5 provided music for the dancing. See Jeff Nimmo, dual Baz Medal MAY 27 COOL. 16-16 112, NAR. 13-10 88 The results of the carnival were: winner handle the ladies, I mean um­ NARR. 18-17 125, COOL. 10-16 76. GGM 16-20 116, GAN. 12-7 79 GAN. 9-1!5 63, GGM 11-16 82. WHIT, !5-8 38, GRIF, 22-22 1!54 FIRST ROUND pire the ladies' match between Tur­ vey Park and North Wagga ladies' GRIF, 35-25 23!5, WHIT. 3-5 23. LEET, 22-18 1!50, ARD. 11-9 7!5 Wallaroobie 5-7 d Coolamon 2-1. ARO. 18-12 120, LEET, 16-10 106. APM 11°10 76, T. PARK 20-20 140 teams. T PARK 25-25 175, APM 8-12 60. , AUGUST 12 Ariah Park No. 2 6-6 d Bare\lan NARR. 20-19 139, APM !5-10 40 4-9. 1.00: Curtain raiser - 'T'urvey Park JUNE 3 GAN. 13-9 87, COOL. 20-14 134 Rand 10-5 d Four Corners 3-9, versus North Wagga. APM 11-14 80, NAR, 17-9 111. ARD. 17°10 112, GGM 13-17 95 COOL. 15-15 105, GAN . 8-12 60. GRIF, 22-16 148, LEET, 14-li 95 • Leeton 8-4 d Mangoplah 4-6. 2.30 p.m.: The Big Match - River­ GGM 17-17 119, ARD. 8-17 6!5. T. PARK 26-18 174, WHIT, 8-8 56 Ganmain v W~gga, walkover. ir.a Umpires versus Wagga Umpires .. LBET, 14-14 98, GRIF. 14-17 101. AUGUST 19 Ariah Park v Narrandera, walkover. Bell's Soft Drinks have donated a WHIT, 8-5 53, T . PARK 33-19 217. T. PARK 13-16 94, NAR. 16-9 105 COOL. 26-20 176, ARO. 10-8 68 SECOND ROUND challenge cup for the winners of the JUNE 10 GGM 10-7 67, GRIF. 115-17 107 Ganmain 10-3 d Wallaroobie 2-1. Big Match. S.W. 15-8 98. F . F.L. 11-10 76 WHIT. 5.7 37, LEET, 115-10 100 APM 14-22 106, GAN. 11-10 76 ·'""'""===-======""'.'1 NE 17 AUGUST 26 ' NAR. 13-12 90, T . PARK K7-JJ 124 NARR, 27-19 181 , WHIT. 3-4 22. GAN. 27-12 174, APM 9-7 61 GAN, 22-11 143, T. PARK 17-15 117 ARD. 12°12 84, COOL. 16-26 122 ARD. 10-16 76, APM 14°17 101 Finemore's Petroleum D.G.HARPER GRIF. 21-27 1!53, GGM 8-6 54 GRIF. 12-30 102, COOL. 13-6 84 PTy. LTD. LEET, 22-28 160, WHIT. 12-10 72 LEET, 16-10 106, GGM 11-15 71

:Amoco 44 DOBNEY AVE., WAGGA GANMAIN T. A., (Bert) l:1urgess AGENTS - WAGGA WAGGA PHONE 252815 SAW MILLING For ail Electrical Appllancea For all you.r Supply & Erection - Rural & In• CO. PTY. LTD. dustrial - Sheds & Silos I Where SERVICE and FUEL AND HEATING OIL 161 East Street CIVILITY is FOREMOST Crane Steel Erection REQUIREMENTS & NARRANDERA Service Warri Street, Ardlethan PHONE 214529 Cypress Pine Specialists PHONE 380 PHONE 53 32 * 33 TRAFFICKING OF PLAYERS RIVERINA AUSTRALIAN As the 1973 season draws to a close, FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED SOUTH WEST LEAGUE HONOUR ROLL we have already seen that most un­ Saturday, October 6th, 1973, wiJI PREMIERS - 1st XVIII BEST AND FAIREST WIN NERS wanted problem of trafficking of play­ be the official opening of the Riverioa 1910 Ganmain 1st XVIII (Gammage Medal) ers rear its head. Australian Football Club Limited. The official opening will be per­ 1911 Matong 1948 G. Willis, Griffith No one would deny the rights of formed by the Secretary to the Aus­ 1912 Matong 1949 L. Foley, Narrandera players to exploit a talent which they tralian Football Council, Mr. Bruce 1913 Narrandera d Matong 1950 D. Mattingly, Matong may possess and it is important that Andrew at approximately 8 p.m. B. Pattison, Marrar people used to a purely amateur out. 1914 Narrandera d Matong 1951 P. Curtis, Coolamon look of years ago, under stand that we Many notable names in Australian 1915-17 No Competition 1952· L. Pedler, Narrandera are now in a very professional world football will be present, notably Mr. 1918 Marrar d Matong J. Pattison, Coolamon Pere Mitchell, immediate past Presi­ so far as sport is concerned. 1919 Marrar d N arrandera 1953 K. Pleming, Ariah Park-Mirrool dent of the A.F ..C., Mr. Eric McCutch­ 1954 J. Micellson, A. Park-Mirrool. However, even allowing for the an, Secretary, VFL and others. 1920 Coolamon d Narrandera 1955 D. Weldon, Leeton rights of individuals, the clubs must Civic leaders who have indicated, 1921 Junee d Coolamon 1956 J. Stockton, Narrandera not be forgotten. that they will attend are the honoqr 922 Coolamon d Narrandera 1957 V. Hathaway, Griffith able Mr. Wal Fife, Mr. Herb Mc .., ~23 Marrar d N arrandera 1958 B. Sculley, Ariah Park-Mirrool It seems, in the past, that a player Pherson, M.L.C., the Mayor, Aid. Dick who says he has accepted a position F. 'Ihompson, Ardlethan Gorman and Air Commodore Prosser. ? 1924 Narrandera d Ganmain D. Lyons, Leeton as a Coach for "X" amount of dollars, 1925 Ganmain d Leeton 1959 P. Box, Grong Grong-Matong will automatically obtain a clearance Numerous dignitaries have been forc­ 1926 Matong d Leeton irrespective of the amount of service he ed to refuse invitations due to prior 1960 K. Murphy, Turvey Park 1927 Leeton d Ganmain 1961 V. Hathaway, Griffith has given to a club which might have commitments. 1928 N arrandera d Leeton spent many years in developing his tal­ The official opening of the Dining 1929 Leeton d Matong 1962 M. Kruse, Leeton ents. R~om within the club will take place 1930 No Competition 1963 D .. Lyons, Leeton on Saturday, 27th October, 1973, when 1931 Matong d Narrandera 1964 L. Sexton, Griffith Notable examples of this in our area 0 1965 P. Weideman, Coolamon in the last couple of years were Greg Alex J esaulenko, after whom ' Ihe 1932 Narrandera d Leeton Jezza Room" has been named, will per­ 1966 F. Hodgkin, Ganmain Sheather to Lockhart in 1972 and Laur­ 1933 Narrandera d Leeton 1967 R. Nolan, Turvey Park ie Pendrick to North Wagga this year. form the ceremony. 1934 No Award - Disputed The Club has, in fact, been open 1935 Ganmain d Matong 1968 I. Crewes, Ardlethan In dealing with young players sucb for business for some weeks and the 1936 Leeton d Matong 1969 A. Hayes, Coolamon as the two mentioned, it would seem support given it by all Australian Rule~ 1937-38 No Competition 1970 A. Hayes, Coolamon that a provision in at least the South followers and the community at large, 1939 Leeton d Coolamon 1971 R. Clarke, Whitton West Constitution for automatic clear­ has been beyond official's expectations. 1940 Ganmain d Coolamon 1972 S. Robins, Griffith ances should be a very strong persua­ The grounds on which the Club has 1941-45 No Competition 1973 B. Day, Ariah Park-Mirrool sion when judiciaries look at whether been established were purchased from 1946 Ganmain d Narrandera 2nd XVIII (Lanham Trophy) they will grant a clearance or not. the Maher family and while the present 1947 Narrandera d Coolamon 1958 J. Dunn, Ariah Park-Mirrool The relevant section provides for au­ acreage ownd by the Club is twenty 1948 Narrandera d Whitton 1959 R, Guthrie, Coolamon tomatic clearances for players 28 years acres, it is hoped to secure further 1949 Ganmain d Narrandera 1960 J. Pursehouse, Ardlethan acres for the establishment of sporting or over or 100 first grade games. 1950 Ganmain d Griffith 1961 J. ' Pursehouse, Ardlethan fields. 1051 Ganmain d Whitton 1962 G. Dunn, Whitton (posthumous) Outside of the problem of junior One of the aims of the Club will 1952 Griffith d Whitton 1963 G. Hughes, Ardlethan players, it is to be hoped that Riverina be to encourage all sports to be ply-, 1953 Ganmain d · Leeton 1964 G. Johnson, Narrandera clubs will look outside of the district ed on its grounds and if this aim 54 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Ganmain 1965 K. Sheather, Coolamon in attempting to secure paid players if to be achieved, considerably mJ. 55 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Leeton 1966 J. Nolan, Turvey Park this is what they require. area will be required. 156 Ganmain d Ariah Park-Mirrool 1967 R. Smith, Griffith The Riverina area must be viewed One of the immediate aims of the 1957 Ganmain d Ariah Park-Mirrool 1968 B. Logan, Ganmain as a promotional area and accordingly Committee will be to establish the Main 1958 Leeton d Coolamon 1969 G. Traynor, Ganmain all the new players that are able to be Oval so that matches may be played 1959 Coolamon d Turvey Park 1970 M. O'Mara, Leeton enticed to the district must surely be there regularly during the winter. 1960 Narrandera d Turvey Park 1971 M.. Deaton, aNrrandera of benefit in this promotion. 1961 Turvey Park d Leeton 1971 M. Deaton, Narrandera TODAYS BOUNDARY 1962 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Coolamon 1973 A. Turner, Narrandera Indiscriminate trafficking between 1963 Turvey Park d Leeton Riverina clubs is not going to be of UMPIRES 1964 Ganmain d Griffith 3rd XVlll (Petts Trophy) any benefit in the long run. FIRST XVIII: 1965 Ganmain d Griffith 1967 C. Pitt, Leeton In concluding on this subject, one Bryon, K.; Clarke; Jackson; Quinn. 1966 Narrandera d Griffith 1968 T. Crouch, Ganmain cannot help but say that the best way 1967 Narrandera d Leeton 1969 D. Tyndall, Griffith to ensure a strong club is to actively SECOND XVIII: 1968 Griffith d Ariah Park-Mirrool 1970 R. Shuttleworth, Leeton encourage junior teams within the club Bryon, B.; Jones; Roach; Rowlev. 1969 Ganmain d Griffith 1971 C. Durnan, Narrandera and provide for a minimum number of THIRD XVIII: 1970 Coolamon d Turvey Park 1972 G. Luhrs, Griffith paid players. Baker; Field; Griggs; Pitt. 1971 Leeton d Griffith 1973 B. Sullivan, Narrandera, 1st half 34 1972 Narrandera d Griffith P. Ivanhoff, Narr,. 2nd half 35 I, THE MEETING PLACE OF ALL SPORTSMEN - 1973 LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS ARIAH PARK HOTEL Mine Hosts Ian and Sheila Finch WHERE RESCH'S ALE IS SERVED TO PERFECTION PHONE 68 THE RIVERINA UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION Formerly known as the South West lished himself in that area as a top Umpires' League, the "local" umpires whistle-blower. were formed in 1962 and have been um­ Umpires' Advisor (and Secretary) Gus piring in SWDFL First Grade since Dalitz, Training Supervisor Len Sex­ the 1967 season. ton, President John Doherty and Ap­ This year they have provided um­ pointment Board members Doug Fer­ l pires for three SWDFL First Grade guson and Harry O'Callaghan can be matches and the same number in nei­ well proud of the Riverina Umpires' ghbouring Farrer League each week. Association and their valuable contri­ Their committment to all South West bution to football in the 1973 season. Seconds and Thirds continued as did Your editors firmly believe that "lo­ their involvement in the Northern Riv­ cal" umpires have justified quite con­ erina League to make a total of 17 clusively the wisdom of the major TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: Tony Turner, (Narrandera) Best and Fairest 2nd XVIII; Peter appointments each week. Leagues in engaging them for First Ivanoff, ( Narrandera) First Half Best and Fairest 3rd XVIII; Barry Sullivan ( Narrandera) During the past season 11 different Grade matches each week. Second Half Best and Fairest 3rd XVIII. umpires gained appointment to First Their performances on the field have, Grade matches and this speaks well of BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Grant Luhrs, (Griffith) Leading Goalkicker 1st XVIII; Alan in the main, been equal to and at times Breed, (Leeton) Leading Goal kicker 2nd XVI II; Brian Newman, ( Narrandera) Leading the depth that is now evident in the better than their VFL counterparts ranks. Goalkicker First Half 3rd XVIII; Bruce Russell, Narrandera) Leading Goalkicker Second and there is no doubt whatsoever th!lt Half 3rd XVIII. Senior umpires John Doherty, Da­ the presence of a strong and enthus­ vid Henderson, Des Royal and Len iastic umpiring organisation in the area ABSENT: Barry Day, ( Ariah Park Mirrool) Best and Fairest !st XVIII. Sexton performed creditably while the i~ in the real interests of our great · more recent additions to the senior Australian game .. panel in Ken Aylett, Gordon Browne, Kevin Bryon, John Clarke, Gordon VOTING - LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST Collins and Peter Lobb all gave work­ PREV IOUS GATE RECEIPTS The following is the voting in the GANMAIN: manlike displays and gained valuable Grand Finals - 1st XVIII Teams major trophies which were contested T. McPherson 17, B. Williams 15, experience for next season. during the SWDFL season just con­ G. Woolnough 5, P. Brill 5, R. Small­ Second year umpires Bryan Field, 1961 Turvey Park v Leeton .... $3440 cluded. wood 3, B. Parmenter 3, I. Gumble­ Athol Jackson and Ian King showed 1962 APM v Coolamon .... $3636 ton 2. further improvement and newcomers 1963 Turvey Park v Leeton $3434 GAMMAGE MEDAL Barry Pitt, Pat Quinn, John Stout and 1964 Ganma!n v ~r!ff!th .... $207~ GRIFFITH: Bruce Way showed that they have the 1965 Ganmam v unfflth ... , $3071' t'.RDLETHAN: R. Todd 16, K. Kirkpatrick 10, G. ability to become good umpires. 1966 Narrandera v Griffith $3057 · P. Slattery 13, G. Smith 5, R. CoeUi Luhrs 9, B. Forbes 6, R. Patterson 6, Ken Lugsdin, from Hay, only made 1967 N arrandera v Leeton $3623 5, R. Maiden 3, C. Litchfield 3, P. R. Milne 4, S. Robins 3, W. Robins 3, five appearances but certainly impress­ 1968 Griffith v APM ...... $3543 Smith 3, S. Smith 3, I. Burgess 3, R. I. Wade 3, T. Miller 3, N . Anderson etl in those matches. 1969 Ganmain v Griffith .... $3424 Drysdale I, I . Bonny 1, -A. Taylor I, I, T. Bennett I, G. Gardiner I, M. Bill Cameron was transferred to Can­ 1970 Coolamon v Turvey Park $3109 C. Drysdale I, G. Diggleman I. Jackson I. berra early in the season after only 1971 Leeton v Griffith .,.. $3688 GRONG GRONG-MATONG: five matches and has already estab- 1972 Narrandera v Griffith .... $2939 ARIAH PARK- MIRROOL: P. Rounsevell 15, G. Buchanan 12, B. Day 23, D. Bamford 9, G. Wynd I. Smith 3, I. Mattingly. 3, B. Driscoll 5, B. Weisse 5, B. Quade 5, B. Bates 4, 3, J. Ferguson 3, D. Mattingly 3, T. BRIAN HARTIGA N T HE ARDLETHAN BAKERY N. Fairman 2, P. Manning I, R. Har­ Walsh 2, G. Choy 2, R. Walsh 1. ris I. GENERAL TRANSPORT (Props G. G., Y. E. & R. J. LEETON: Cassimatis) • Daily Melbourne Service COOLAMON: B. Lang 12, A, Dunlop 7, M. Kruse Specialising in Bread, Cakes, Pies N. Weller 17, G. Parmenter IO, P. • Pivot Fertilisers 6, G. Wymark 5, I. Lyons 4, G. Lash­ Pastry and Wedding Cakes Curtis 9, A. Rudd 9, L. Alchin 5, K. brook 3, M. O'Meara 2, D. Lang 2, B. ARD LETHAN PHONE 106 ARIAH STREET, ARDLETHAN Sheather 4, L. Rynehart 4, J. Hayes Harrison I, I. Evans 1, W. Parkes 1, 3, R. McKenzie 3, K. Maloney I. W. Mumford I, L. Driscoll 1. 36 37 VOTING - LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST HISTORY OF SWDFL NARRANDERA: GRONG GRONG-MATONG: It is generally accepted in Australian tary of the South Western District Foot­ L. Gibson 12, T. O'Neill 11, S. Mar­ W. Evans 10, J. Mattingly 6, K. Stew• football circles in the areas between the ba:J League, Mr. Doug Roach (he took gosis 7, C. Lyons 7. R. Foster 6, L. art 5, K. Ceeley 4, G. Longley 4, J. Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers and office in 1947) donated the first Gam• Hartwig 5, V. Hugo 4, R. Stevens 3, Bachelor 3, T. Cassidy ·2, W. Rava 2, to the north that the South Western mage Medal. R. McCallum 3, J. Hemphill 1, P. R. Evans I, B. Walsh I, K., Freeman I. District Football League had its be­ This coveted trophy, which honours Andriske 1,. R. Do119.ldson 1, W. Rob­ LEETON: ginning in a competition which began a former treasurer of the League, Mr. bins 1. A. Breed 15, D. Stockton 9, B. Ho­ under the auspices of the Ganmain Bill Gammage, of Narrandera, is for TURVEY PARK: gan 8, W. Deaton 4, N. Good 4, I. Football Association in 1910. the best and fairest player in the League J. Wright 14, J. Egan 8, N. White Weisse) 4, M. Kruse 4, W. Thompson In a sense, that line of thinking during the preliminary round matches. 8, C. Maddock 8, M. Daniher 6, Cl 3, R .. Shuttleworth 3, G. Piltz 3, T. could be true. The first Gammage Medal was won Dryden 4, B. McKenzie 3, R. Egan 3, Ekin 3, C. Bush 3, L. Bullock 2, T. But the fact is the Ganmain Foot­ by the Griffith coach, Geoff Willis. G. Grentall 3, R. Jennings 2, D. How­ Larkins 2, A. Gray 2, P. Frazer 2, K. ball Association conducted competition Ariah Park-Mirrool affiliated with ley 2, D. Taylor 1, W. Zamoni 1. Langley I, A. Dunlop I, L. Harrison I, football I 5 years earlier in 1895. the South West League in 1953 and WHITTON: P. Doherty 1. did well to reach the preliminary final. There was a difference, of course J. Geltch 10, G. Thatcher 8, W. NARRANDERA: } The Bombers went down by a point Aliendi 7, F. Aliendi 6, J. De Mamiel \- the constituent clubs did not repre­ to Ganmain, who went on to win the A. Turner 23, S. Fisher I 0, T. O'Con­ ~ nt townships along the railway line 5, G. Bender 2, J. Thompson 2, I., Fal­ nor 7, C. Durnan 6, D. Williams 5, fourth grand final in five years by lick 2. from Junee to Narrandera, but rather, de.feating Leeton. J. Hugo 4, P. Hopwood 4, B. Dodds 3, the small farming and grazing com­ W. Mathieson 3, S. Lak 3, L. Clarke Ariah Park-Mirrool reached greater LANHAM TROPHY munities to the east and north of heights in the two subsequent seasons 3, P. Hunt 2, P. Andriske 2, C, Lyons the present geographical centre of the ARDLETHAN: 2. S. Lewis 1. SWDFL (Narrandera). by taking out successive premierships. G. Dunn 6, J. Shaw 5, D. Kelleher The Ardlethan Stars were the next TURVEY PARK: As far as the present ten clubs are newcomers to the SWDFL. 3. A. Bounds 3, E. Patten 3, A. Tay­ L .. Charters 15, W. Quade 9, G. John­ concerned, the League which won the lor 2, R. Wykes 2, G. Tucker 2, W They gained membership in 1954 but son 6, P. Taylor 5, G. Bullas 5, r. VCFL Conutry Championships in to date have not won a senior grand Connors 2, K. Davies I, C. Johnston Morris 5, C .. Iverach 4, D. Howley 3, 1963-64 first saw light of day in 1910. I, M. Gaynor 1, A. Wells 1, R. Web­ final - nor has Whitton or Grong M. Dobson 3, W. Zamrni 3, N. Bur­ The small competition of 63 years Grong-Matong. ster 1, B. Tucker I, J. Harrison 1, B. gess 3, G. Barnes 3, R. Ward 2, G. ago was controlled by the Ganmain Stout I. Turvey Park, a Wagga club, became Gaffney 2, P. Jack 2, C. Dryden I, .Football Association for three sea• ~ playing member of the League in ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL: J. McGinn I, G. Hubbard I. sons, until a body known as the South f956. R. Harris 4, W. Bradley 3, P. Brown WHITTON:' . Western Football Association was form· The Bulldogs were top dogs of the 3 R. Acton 3, C. Wood 3, I. Har­ E. Boots 3, J. Smith 3, B. Robertson ed in 1913. League in 1961 and 1963. greaves 3, G. Ryall 2, N. Popple 2, 2, M. Driscoll 2, G. Geltch 2, G. The year 1922 saw another change I.. Tidd 2, K. Clarke 2, L. Maxwell Rhodes I, R. Schmelzer 1, H .Dunn I, in the name of the controlling body, Voting - Best and Fairest 2, D. Peacock I, B. Pleming 1, R. Eddy I. This was the year the South Western COOLAMON: District Football League was actually Continued from Page 38) P. Bartholomew 13, P. Graham 7, G. PEITS TROPHY formed. Second Half Garrett 6, I. Hilton 5, R. Stead 5. First Half Two former Grong Grong residents, ARDLETHAN: Messrs. Billy Guest and W. Anderson, D. Dahlenberg 4, K. Maloney 4, D. /\RDLETHAN: S. Litchfield 3, E. Patten 2, A. Drys. Rudd 3. V. Hilton 3, W. Thorneycroft were elected foundation president and dale I , B. Frankham I , P. Dawson I, J. Langley 2, B. Gaynor 2, G. Ryan secretary, respectively. I G. Buchanan 1, M. Levitt 1, G. Law­ I. R. Carroll I. rence I, B. Dur.nbrell I, P. Maloney I. Griffith-, the biggest town in the COOLAMON: COO LAMON: " eague area outside the city of Wagga, R. Stead 5, I. Farrell 2, D. Hilton ?.. GANMAIN: D. Dahlenburgh 3, M.. Naulghty j , elded a team in the competition in M. Jones 5, C. Firman 5, N. Smith P. Rvnehart 3, G. Jarrett 2, D. Hilton i939 - the year the Second World GRIFFITH: 5. J. McCaig 4, R .. Cox 4, L. Under­ 2, J.' Browning 2. War began - and the Swans reached Shane Best 5, Stephen Best 4, L. wood 3, P. Thompson 3, T. Carroll 3, the semi finals only to be eliminated Candusso 3, J. Woods 3, J. Schmetzer T. Allen 3, G. Traynor 2, J. Gumble­ GRIFFITH: 2, I. Hughes 2, K. Turner 2, A. Best 1. G. McNally 3, L. Candusso 3, D. by Coolamon, who went on to take ton 2, Peter Carroll. 2, T. Thompson out the premiership pennant fro:n Gan. LEETON: 2. David Carroll 2, A. Symons 1, G. Schmelzer 2, M. O'Brien 2, B. North­ east I, I. Wood l, Shane Best 1. main. J. Howe 6; T. Thompson 4, M., Dris­ Guthrie 1, K. Guthrie 1, Paul Carroll 1. Ganmain won their third flag in coll 3, D. Warburton 1, J. Powell 1, LEETON: GRIFFITH: 1940 after which the League went M. Schorer I. A. Dunlop 6, J. Wilson 3, M. Dunn into recess for the duration of the war. HAY: R. Agresta 12, A. Biron 10, W. Col­ 2. D. Warburton 2, W. Thompson 2. lis 8. P. Botten 7, D. Tyndal 6, G. Play was resumed in 1946 when Gan­ I. Lewis 6, K. Booth 4, K. Walter Gardiner 5, R. Milne 4, T. Agresta 4, NARRANDERA: nrnin downed Narrandera by 125 point~ 3, J. Doyle 3, J. Ray 3, W. Grimmur G. Luhrs 3, R .. Taylor 3, G. Hazelman P. lvanhoff 9, B. Sullivan 3, A. Tur• IP 64. 3, J. Bussell 3,. P. Brady 2. 3. R. Robins 2, I. Nancarrow 2, G. ner 3, L. Clarke 3, J., Clarke I. Narrandera were almost unbeatable NARRANDERA: Owen 2, R. Speirs 2, R. Higgins 2, I. TURVEY PARK: in 194 7 and I 948 and were both min­ B. Sullivan 12, C. Durnan 5, S. Rob­ Hamilton I, R. Dale 1, C. Woods 1, T. G. Dryden 4, P. Ward I. or premiers and premiers in those ertson 3, N. Duman 3, P. Tolsher 3, Higgins 1. ( Continued on Page 39) seasons. T. Trickett 2, B, Mathieson 2, B. Rus­ 38 It was in 1948 that the then secre- sell I, W. Hunt 1, G. Lewis I. 39