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Printed at Oxford Printery, Wagga . Ph one (069) 213196. 1;1jl The Hawks would definitely want a better showing against former Farrer League power 1996 FARRER LEAGUE DRAW - United this week. Round 1: 13 Apnl But from all indications the Goannas will be Ariah Parl<-M(131) v Uranquinty-K(78) Cootamundra v RAAF v no pushover this year. Cootamundra(106) v Marrar(108) Marrar v Sth Wagga-T T.R.-Y.C.(182) v Rivco11(93) RAAF v Sth Wagga-T Although beaten by Turvey Park in the Friday Sth Wagga-T(34) v Ardlethan(173) -K v Rivcoll T.R. -Y. C. v Uranquinty-K night game last week, the youthful Goannas RAAF(151) v (38) Junee v Ardlethan showed plenty of endeavour and that asset Marrar v Junee 's sensational start to the can sometimes make up for a lack of ball skills. Round 8: 1 June Round 2: 20 April Round 14: 20 July Mercantile Mutual Football League The Bulldogs won 't be reading anything into RAAF v -M the big win and will be anxious to get among Marrar v Ariah Park-M Ardlethan v Ariah Park-M season last week will be best gauged by how Cootamundra v Uranquinty-K Sth Wagga-T v Cootamundra welt the Eagles back-up against North Wagga some tougher competition with Coolamon on Rivcoll v RAAF this week. the hit-list this week. T.R.-Y.C. v Marrar Ardlethan v T. R.-Y. C. T.R .-Y. C. v RAAF The Eagles opened their campaign with a The Hoppers couldn't have wished for a Ardlethan v Rivcoll Uranquinty-K v Sth Wagga-T Rivcoll v Marrar goal blitz against Leeton-Whitton, kicking the better start with victory against Coltingullie­ Sth Wagga-T v Junee Junee v Uranquinty-K biggest score of any team in round one and Ashmont. Junee v Cootamundra finding themselves second (yes, it's only early Coolamon showed fight to get back into the 8 June: General bye, Round 3: April 27 Round 15: 27 July days) on the ladder behind Turvey Park. game and finally win but victory came at a price FFL v Hume FL. Cootamundra v Rivcoll Ariah Park-M v Sth Wagga-T At least the signs are there for the Eagles with injuries marring an otherwise promising Round 9: 15 June who suffered a player exodus at the end of last start. RAAF v Ardlethan Cootamundra v T.R.-Y.C. Ariah Park-M v Cootamundra season but look to have covered a number of New coach Dick Carey would not T.R. -Y.C. v Sth Wagga-T Uranquinty-K v RAAF gaps with key recruits. have been pleased at seeing a five-goal Marrar v RAAF Marrar v Uranquinty-K Marrar v Ardlethan Victory against the Saints will have opposition second-quarter lead squandered. The Hoppers Rivcoll v Sth Wagga-T teams reassessing their pre-season opinions took the game by six goals - that's an 11 goal Ariah Park-M v Junee (Sun) Junee v Rivcoll Uranquinty-K v Ardlethan Round 16: 3 August of the Eagles who maintained a low profile over turnaround in just over two quarters. Round 4: 4 May the summer. The Demons showed signs but will need to Junee v T.R.-Y.C. Rivcoll v Ariah Park-M T.R .-Y.C. v Ariah Park-M They have come out fighting and looked put it together and go on with things if wanting Round 10: 22 June Ardlethan v Cootamundra RAAF v Cootamundra impressive in their 71-point demolition of the to earn respect from other clubs. Uranquinty-K v Ariah Park-M Sth Wagga-T v Marrar Crows. Injuries to coach Glen Cole and his . That opportunity will come against Leeton­ Sth Wagga-T v RAAF assistant Russel Durnan were a setback but the Whitton this week. The Crows have similar Marrar v Cootamundra Rivcoll v Uranquinty-K Uranquinty-K v T.R .-Y.C. Eagles appear to have good talent to over-ride ideas and both teams should match up well in Rivcoll v T.R.-Y.C. Ardlethan v Junee Junee v Marrar the problem. a tough hit-out. Ardlethan v Sth Wagga-T Round 17: 10 August North Wagga will not want to waste time Finals hopefuls would have been pleased Round 5: 11 May Junee v RAAF Uranquinty-K v Cootamundra getting their campaign rolling after a first round to see GGGM push Wagga Tigers last Sunday. Cootamundra v Sth Wagga-T loss to Griffith. Tigers took the game by 1O points but the Round 11: 29 June Marrar v T.R.-Y.C. RAAF v T.R.-Y.C. The Saints waited six games last season Lions' hierarchy maintains it's a result that could Sth Wagga-T v Uranquinty-K Rivcoll v Ardlethan before recording a win and it cost thern dearly have favoured them. Marrar v Rivcoll T.R.-Y.C. v Ardlethan Junee v Sth Wagga-T in the finals race, being edged out for fifth place Tigers have dominated against most IP.ams Uranquinty-K v Junee by --. in the past three years and ultimately won each RAAF v Rivcoll Ariah Park-M v RAAF (Sun) Ariah Park-M v Ardlethan (Sun) Temora carried their good form into the new season with a hat trick of premierships. Cootamundra v Junee Round 18: 17 August Round 6: 18 May season and upset East Wagga-Kooringal by No doubt Tigers will again be tough , but Ariah Park-M v Marrar (Sun) Cootamundra v Ariah Park-M four goals. opposition teams may see a glimmer of hope Sth Wagga-T v Ariah Park-M Round 12: 6 July RAAF v Marrar The loss wouldn't have sat well with the against the RFL heavyweights. T.R. -Y.C. v Cootamundra Hawks who are determined to rebuild for a The Tigers back up against Griffith while the Rivcoll v Cootamundra Sth Wagga-T v Rivcoll RAAF v Uranquinty-K rewarding season in '96. 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A good start to the year for our Seniors and Under 1 B's SENIORS with two great wins . The 1. Paul O'Donoghue 26. Haydn Bull Seconds were just beaten by 2. Mathew Wooden 27. Steve Lockhart the siren to lose by a goal. 3. Simon Absolum 28. Graham Flynn The Seniors started their 4. Jeremy Bourke 29. Bill Howitt game with a rush of goals up 5. Jason Cockatoo 30. Tim Looby -RED. WHITE & BLUE, GOLD V until half time but seemed to run 6. Shane Bloomfield 31. Bill Hutchins BLUE out legs in the second half. Best 7. Tony Ryan 32. Chris Smith players were Matt Wooden who won the 8. Mark Quilter 33. Jason Williams Tracksuit, Phil the goal sneak Cock won the 9. Geoff McCallum 34. Ian Limbrick Boxer Shorts, Chris Walsh won the Socks. 10. John Vearing 35. Richard Dolan A very warm welcome to our Darwin recruits, 11. Nayee Lowe 36. Scott Jones we hope you enjoy your stay with the club. 12. Russell Durnan 37. Bruce Jarmyn The Seconds awards went to Simon 13. Peter Bloomfield 38. Jerry Frank Notes and teams unavailable at time of printing. Absolum, Matt Harrison and Shane Bloomfield. 14. Mark Clark 38. Andrew Foster Our Under 1 B's played their hearts out for a .) 15. Andrew Ryan 39. Dean Odgers very good win. Best players, Adam Norden, Tim 16. Stuart Htuchins 40. Phillip Howison Zak, Scott English and Ben Mclean. Bowling 17. Steven Rose 42. Mathew Mclean Club Dinner awards: 1st Grade - Geoff 18. Phillip Cock 43. Mathew Rhodes McMullen, 2nd Grade - Mick Patterson. 19. Joe Hopwood 44. Tom Ryan Beaurepairs award Chris Smith. 20. Michael Hopwood 45 . Wayne The netball girls had a mixed day, A grade 21. Glen Cole (cc) Hickenbotham lost 36 - 54, best players Kim Hugo, Shannon 22. Dwayne Matthews 48 . Chris Walsh Hutchins, Clair Spencer. B grade won 43 - 37 23. Tim Arbuthnot 50. Troy Parry best players, Lisa McNally, Jo Matheson, Megan 24. Mark Thornten 51 . Michael Paterson McNally. C grade lost 16 -19 better players, 25. Andrew Driscoll 52. Mathew Harrison Turvey Park notes (cont. from page 15) Wagga notes (cont. from page 6) Rachael Mclean, Liz Mclay and Nicole Irons. The Players Auction last Saturday was a UNDER 18s Robbo's Mug to Renee Stratton, the other playing shooter. The Nixons Engineering great success. Buy of the night, Wally Whitby sponsor is Wagga Dry Cleaners. award went to Angela Drum. Agrade won 51- 1. David Sheather 16. Norman Bradshaw was really put to work by Glen at the Bidgee on Sponsorship is hard to get so please support 32 with Amanda Priest in her first A grade 3. Mark Bachelor 17. Daniel McGavin Sunday morning. the Club Sponsors R.A.F.C., Tolland Hotel, game picked up the Better Country Meats 4. Steve Walsh 18. Craig Foster & This week we travel to North Wagga, we all Cleanaway, Jason Nissan also the players Mug. 5. Tony Powell 19. Darren Light know what happened there last year, so let's individual sponsors. The Tigers Junior Club figured 7. Adam Norden 20. Matthew Kelly reverse the result with wins in all games. This week we play a new look Coolamon prominently in the Annual Bob Nye Carnival, 8. Ben Mclean 21. TonyTerlich outfit, who are opening their new rooms, so let's winning the 16's, 12's and runner up in the UP THE EAGLES. 9. Chris Buchan an 22. Tim Pearson spoil their party and come home winners in all 10's. 10. Scott English 23. Grant Turner grades - celebrations at the Tolland Today it's the Griffith Swans at home - 11. Mathew Hardy 24 . Ian Hugo On Anzac Day we will be playing Collingullie­ let's get in and make it a big one all round. Next week's notes are to be in on 12. Ben Phillips 25 . Mathew Charles Ashmont at Maher Oval starting at 12 noon with Tonight at 7.30 there will be a live band in the Monday to allow for publication 13. Chris Terlich 26 . Adam Patterson the Under 1 B's, Reserves at 2 p.m. and 1st clubrooms - all welcome! Members for Thursday's game. 14.' Tim Zak 27. Justin Mohr Grade at 4.15 p.m. so come along and enjoy subscriptions are now due - see Treasurer 15. Mark Hugo 28. Jodie Hill the football. Peter Bennetts. A special invitation for all Returned Services people on production of your Returned Services pin you will be admitted free.

Half-time of Saturday's Fernleigh Rd Wagg a AFL 'Match of the Day' @Carlton. with Alan Hull and Phone Tony Turner on PRIME. One of the world's great brewers. WAGGA WAGGA 311511 L------_J Murrumbidgee VaHey Au stratian Foo!hall Assoc. 32 Murrumbidgee Valley Aus!ralian Football Assoc. 5 l;ljl

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Two down. Before I get into that A great start to the season with the Rosellas wish to sincerely thank SENIORS victories by all teams. The the AP-M people that helped Darren 1. Mark Price (cc) 36. Andrew Parnaby Seniors were made to battle hard SENIORS McDonald when he sustained what 2. Darren May 37. Mark Britton by a characteristically desperate 1. Dean Jamieson 29. Mark Brown was thought to be a serious injury. North Wagga. A good team effort 3. Anthony Baker 38 . Brad Le Faucheur 2. Trevor Cla rke 30 . Glen Vaccari GREEN. RED v AP-M were completely professional 4. John Breed WHITE . RED v in trying conditions by Phils' 39. Alan Greenwood M 3. Phillip Rowston 31. Colin Cassidy and caring and it was good to see. boys. Award winners were $100 5. George Lee 40. Matthew Burr We thank them very much. As it turned out Greg Collins, $50 Trevor Clarke, $30 Jamie 4. Jamie Bennett 32. Craig Bretherton 6. Jeffrey Rule 41 . Thorn Gannon McDonald was cleared of any major injury after Bennett and $20 Mick Smith. The players player 5. Damien Scott 33. Kane Duncan being admitted to Temora hospital. Thank you once 7. Clay1on Baker 42. Mick Munro mug also went to Mick Smith, and didn't he use 6. Chri s Conlan 34. Danny Tuohey again. 8. Don MacDonald 43. Ross McGregor that well. Other players to stand out were 7. Don Moran 35. Steve Cun ia l Our Rosella Reserves did not perform up to 9. Terry Berule 44. Andrew Hall Damien Scott, Don (I wish I could kick straight) 36. Patrick Demosey expectations last Saturday and were found wanting 10. Michael Irwin 45. Stephen Metcalf Moran and Tim Fraser. 8. Matthew Ken ny in many areas and this was reflected in the score 37. Aaron O'Keefe 11 . Chris Dewar 46. John McGregor The Reserve Grade played good footy after 9. Bri an Evans line. Let's do better this week. Our Rosella Seniors 12. Ray Anton ie 47. Craig Byrnes half time to record a big win. Brent Harrison with 10. Michael Reid 38. Brett McAlliste r did not click at all in the first quarter of the game 13 goals won $30 and the players player award, 13. Kieran Hynes 48 . Brendon Fry 11. David Gee 39 . Richard Telfer against APM, but did for the remaining three. They Mark Cameron the $20 and Matthew Bunn $1 14. Brett Nielson O 40. Adria n Pavese did not win, however there were quite a few 49 . ·stephen Mildrum were the award winners. Other good players 12. Adam Bau lch positives to emerge with the major negative being 15. Doug Knight 50 . Shane Campbell were Pat Dempsey, Brent Hathaway and Colin 13. Willie Rioli 41. Ron Irvin that the game is played over four quarters , not 16. Michael Domitrovic 51 . Craig Kidd Cassidy. 14. Scott Lord 42. John Warden three. 17. Jeremy Archer 52 . Keith Wheeler The Under 18's had a good win with the 15. Greg Collins 43. Steve Cochrane The Club expects both grades to perform better 18. Brett Parsons (2nds awards going to M. Elliott, S Anderson and D. this week. Better 53. Neil Crossley 16. Mark McCormick 44. Justin Barry players for the seniors we re : Chalmers. cc) 54. Chris Hasler 17. Michael Smith 45. Matthew Cox Kieran Hynes, Adam Jack, Steve Mildrum, John The netball A grade went Griffiths' way with Breed, Brett Parsons and Mick Barnes. Others 19. Garry Gardiner 55. Greg Brown 46. Rodney Best a 44-27 win, as did the B grade 27-17. 18. Gary Argus performed well after quarter time. Best for the 20. Kevin Huts 56. Brett Corney Today is a huge challenge for all teams and 19. Tony Butcher 47 . Glen Collis Reserves were: Brett Parsons (two games), Craig 21. Michael Barnes 57 . Col Lee a stepping stone to our destiny. Please meet 20. Bre nt Hathaway 48 . Norm Campbell Byrnes, Gary Gardner, Ke vin Huts, Brad Le 22. Mark Valencia 58. Scott Simcoe Faugheur and Terry Berule. We take this the challenge. 21. Christian Files 49 . Adam Sara 23. Brett Irwin 59. Dennis Sweeney Tonight everyone back to the Griff to meet opportunity to thank our major sponsor th e 22. 50. Aaron Poole 24. Gary Ryan 60 . Darren Elms the new owner. Myles Bunn Sportsmens Hotel, for their total support. We also 51. Matt Dennis 25. Rod Symons 61 . Shane Johnson Players Profile: Greg Collins - Fav Food: Nil, 23. Tim Fraser thank all other sponsors for without them the going 52. Geoff Gardner would be tough. Any person wishing to purchase a 26. Darren McDonald 62. Heath Arnest Fav Drink: Beer, Fav Team: Tigers, Fav Pastime: 24 . Steven Serafin Rosella shirt please see Jenny Nicholas and she 27. Rob Cotter 63. Heath Fletcher Skulling/Wrestling. 25 . Scott Collis 53 . Geoff Stewart will be happy to arrange that for you. 28. Al Sha rman 64 . Cory Hill 26. Mark Came ron 54 . Brent Harrison Today SWT Don's at our place. Although they 29. Adam Jack 65 . Andrew Bailey 27. Glenn Smith 55 . Andrew McAshney were soundly beaten last Saturday, we have learnt 30. Des Huxley 66. Andrew Brunton Next week's notes are to be in on 28. Domi ni c Norman 57. Damien Hill over the years not to underestimate them. We can 31. Bernard Box beat them if we concentrate for four quarters. 70. Bob May Monday to allow for early 59 . Jason Vaccari Play the game hard, but fa ir using good 32. Leigh Blackwell 71 . Mick Ansell controlled aggression. Let's make it two wins for 33. Ron Edwards 72. David Nicholas publication for Thursday's game. UNDER 18s the day. 34. Steve Rowland 73. Greg Collins Still to be fin ali sed 35. John Perkins 74. Roger Harding For all your building On the social scene don't forget the Playe r Griffith Exies Sports Complex AREA Auction next Thursday after training . It is always material requirements: All a good night. The venue is the Sporties Club at peirs Street, Griffith . Phone 642323 BUILDERS timbers, paints, tools, oils, Kapooka. Another commercial this week regarding Visitors are most welcome to join the cement, electrical, the "First Decade Dinne r'' on Saturday 29th June Swans in the club 's spacious Sports SUPPLY plumbing, galvanised iron . at the Uranquinty Hotel. Any person may attend Lounge a her each home game. Dulux Paint Specialists. • so don't be shy. Ten dollars gets you good tucke r, co. excellent music and good conversation. Also, all . •••• 1t:m • §~~!!r! •. !tt~~~!tl~~~i¥~! r GRIFFITH Yambil St· Tel: 623115 former coaches of UKAFC are invited to attend. If APRIL RELEASES: you are going please contact the Secretary on Mad Love 315059 at least a week prior to the function. After the games today we in vite the Don's back to the Assassins Sporties at Kapooka for a few quiet ones and then [ MIA su':.':.'i.~Es } e L~A~!1~~~59r. ~~1~~~~ we must be off to Uranquinty Pub and visit JOHN. Phone Les Wilesmith - 642364 DnEWOO Convict Cowboy ~liWA!Mij~6illliltil.liiliillitliillliii6.. Now, let's get our minds back on footy and look • For all your petroleum needs • Bulk Man of the House and work for a successful day. Both One's and farm deliveries• 7 days a week ULONG STREET, GRIFFITH ~ and many many more! Two's. Remember, Don't Back Down and Don't driveway service. 1 Give Up. R.J.H. LEO FRANCO NISSAN L------MACKAY AVENUE, GRIFFITH ~;~• Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Footba ll Assoc 30 Murrumbidgee Valley Austra lian Football Assoc 7 1;131 i111.1••1~00•1••1=1®:11'1t·1~• ..l!11•w11iJMI ~ W•ll the'"' th• fimt gam• o"' Look out, I'm back. First of SENIORS with, some good results and some . . ..· · all thanks to the mystery writer not so good. Our Under 18's had SENIORS T for doing last week's report in 2. Martin Quade 28 . Peter Minchin ~ to battle hard to finally come home 1. 30. Pater Haby my absence, you could tell I 3. Mark Wh yte 29 . Geoff Minchin with the points. Our awards went Dick Carey (cc) didn't write it - it was brief and 2. David Meyers 31 . Stephen Bruckner 4. Russell Cody 30 . David Derksen RED WHITE v to Leith Mills the Ashmont Staff to the point. 32 . Troy Ferguson 5. Alex Foster 31 . Damien Crotty · Award Towel. Jamie Wild the 3. Todd Gunning GOLD On the fundraising side of 4. Robbie Ellis 33. Daryl Price (U18 c) RED sHouwrns things the club is having a 6. John Carroll 32 . P. Graeber Silvalite Petrol Award and Chris Hopkins the 5. Scott Gunning 34 . Mark Sayers Street Stall on May 24, all donations are most 7. Garry Schmelzer 33. Paul Little Video Ezy Award. 35 . Justin Gregory welcome. Also, keep your eyes and ears open 8. Peter Sculley 34. Brett Miller What about Laurie and his band of Merrymen, 6. Kent Hines 36. Robert Smith for a fundraising night at the Hall on June 1. 9. Stephen Eather 35 . Wally Lamont they were faster than A.J. on his bob-cat and 7. Scott Macklin 37 . Heath Bruckner The Mighty Magoos started the sesaon in fine 10. Keiran Spencer 36 . Michael Stout just as clever. The Awards Max Perryman, the 8. Troy Gunning 38. Bill Burgess fashion with a solid victory over the Dons - let's 11 . Craig Saunderson 37. D Mason Mug, David Meyers the Dinner for Two at the 9. Adam Jenkins go on with it. Votegetters in the Bowling Club 12. Jason Spencer 38 . K Bundy Ashmont Inn and A.J. the hair cut, what a great 10. Clinton Hansell 39. Greg Beer award were (5) Geoff "I lova RaRa" Minchin, win. Our firsts will have to regroup and settle in 40 ..Jason Smith 13. Mick Button 39. Chris McGregor 11. Geoff Smith (ac) (4) Michael "Mr Kelpie" Stout, (3) Jeremy as a team and play more like the first two 12. Brad Billing 41. Doug Bruckner "Puddleduck" Foster, (2) Geoff "Sticky Fingers" 14. Matt Werner 40. Robert Lavis quarters. The Awards to Geoff Smith - the Mug 13. Paul Gillett 42. Joel Mellen Gardner, (1) Bruce "I love weddings" Boyton. 15. Geoff Gardner 41 . Craig Whyte and Dinner for Two at the Tolland Hotel, Troy 43. Scott Shipway The Chinese meal went to a hard tackling, fast 16. David Currie 42. Jamie Barry 14. Brett Page Gunning the John Waring Endeavour Award 16. Max Perryman 44. Brad Aiken running Danny Mason and the mug to Adrian 17. Gary Gillett 43. Col Litchfield and Scott Macklin the R.H . Blake Award. 17. Laurie Andrews 45. Dane Somerville "Who me???" Miller. Keep up the good work. 18. Brendan O'Reilly 44. Dean Hanrahan Our Netballers had a no win situation also 18. Darren Wild 46. Graham Hughes The 1sts started slowly but roared away to a 19. Brett Anderson 45. Bruce Patten with the A Grade mug to Jodie Carey and the B huge victory, despite the fact that both Russell 47 . Jamie Wild 20 . Scott Pendergast 46. Keith Menzies Mug to Kylee Ashbey. Billy Burgess couldn't play 19. Robert Meyers and Butta spent time on the forward line. 48. Shawn Grentell 21 . Matthew Currie 47. Peter Caldow his 250th game due to work commitments, 20. Paul Piercy Votegetters in the Rod Mac award were (5 ) 21. Barry Mclachlan 49. Josh Davis Simon "Hunter" Bonny, (4 ) Matthew "Matera" 22 . Ian Mills 48. Scott Innes maybe this week Bill? 23 . Simon Bonny 49. Chris Hudson This year we have an added Award each 22. Keith Hanna 50. Brett Parr Currie, (3) Peter "Dana" Sculley, (2) Damian "I 52. Glen Williams want the hair award" Crothy, ( 1) Brendan 24. Bruce Boyton 50. Brett Noble week anyone in any Grade can win this Award , 23. Brett Whyman "Birthday Boy" O'Rielly. Denise's Hair award 25 . Ian Carroll 51 . Adrian Miller it's donated by the Sportsmans Warehouse and 24. Sam Carey 53. Greg King went to Kieran Spencer and the mug to Matthew 26 . Paul Whyte 52. Tim Davies the player polling the most votes in our weekly 25. Chris Smith 54 . John Kennedy "Silver Donald" Werner. 53 . Jeremy Foster awards wins, and this week polling 29 votes, it 26. Brad Burkinshaw 55. Aaron Rush In netball news, C Grade had a great start to was won by Geoff Smith. 28. Laurie Pendrick 57 . Scott Woodward the year with a good 42-1 0 victory with the mug consistency award and Michelle shot the hoops This week see's us at Leeton, so let's get (2nds c) 60 . Jeremy Radley going to Katrina Saunderson and the well to win the mug . three wins up. 29. Scott Breust 61 . Jamie Hubbard consistency award to Susan Michin. The B A big thanks to the South Wagga boys for GO THE DEMONS graders started where they left off from last year their hospitality after the game last week - it winning 54-39. Everyone played well with Lisa was much appreciated. This week we take on Next week's notes are to be in on UNDER 18s McGowan winning the mug and Rochelle The Rock and their new coach and our old Monday to allow for early 1. Leith Mills 12. Dane Somerville Spencer the consistency award. A Grade set friend Chewbacca the Wookie - let's show them publication for Thursday's game. the pace for the season with a well-fought 41- we mean business. 2. Shawn Grentell 13. 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Murrumbidge e Varley Au stralian Footba ll Assoc 28 Murrum bidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc 9 1 sts, 2nds and U18s On the surface it was not a In a dour struggle against the great start to the 1996 season, Tigers we couldn't quite bridge the 1. John Lawton 37 . Jason Linsell however Saturday's games SENIORS gap to break through for a win . 2. Anthony Ca rro ll 38 . Shane Hatty against The Rock did provide a 3. Luke Cruikshank 39. Shane Ryan 1. S Bell After changing over from lawn number of promising signs for 31. T Goonan 4. Jason Hamblin 40. Daniel Underwood · the coming year. 2. C Royle 32. B Jennings bowls , young John Lawton RED . showed the way, winning the 5. Scott Hamblin 41 . Jed Lawton RED & WHITE Reserve grade struggled to 3. A Carey 33. B Duncan m BLUE s HOULDrns Sports Club award, with Anthony 6. Glenn Evans 42. Robert Kember STRIPES get a full team on the field, 4. D Timothy 35. S Howe GOLD CRE ST Carroll winning the Brittons Towel 7. Michael Steele 43. Danie l Heaphy however the 15 players that did take the field 5. T Irvin did themselves proud, putting up a spirited 36. R Boudville award and the Socks going to Glenn Evans. 8. Lyke Carroll 44 . Wayne Cox showing against last years grand finalist. New 6. P Scoular 37. B Burton Nadines' Dinner for Two went to Jason 9. Dennis Walsh 45. Peter Corbett captain Paul Cocking led from the front kicking 7. B Cameron 38. B Creighton McPh erson. Miltons Gear Votes were 3 John 10. Steven Carroll 46. David Harris four goals in what was a one-on-four contest 8. C Curtis 39. C Maloy Lawton, 2 Anthony Carroll, 1 Glenn Evans. 11 . Jason McPherson 47. Anthony Qu inn for the majority of the afternoon, while Robert 9. J Ross 40. B Kramer The Reserves kicked themselves out of th e 12. Mark Carroll 48. P. Hatty Sharpe was also creative whether at CHF or 10. D Halbisch 41. S Kramer game with twenty behinds being scored, 13. Jamie Crozier 49. Jari Nielsen CHS.Across half back Anthony Marshall 14. Scott Lawton 51. Glen Button 11 . P Cocking 42. M McKinley although a lot of hard training would help. provided good run, as did Dean Marchioni, Dennis Walsh showed he has years left in him 15. Murray Hamblin 52. Andrew Hatty 12. T Westacott 43. J Short whose haircut allows him to work on E.T. 's old winning the Bowling Club award from Brett "Mil 16. Dam ian Carroll 53 . Warwick Smith 13. L Maloy huff and bluff theory. Another to show form , in 44. G O'Leary Hanna" Lenon with the Socks going to Robert 17. Michael Walsh 54 . Steven Ruskin 14. P Ni elsen his first game for the club was Scott Hayes. 45. A Marshall Kember. 18. Denis Howe 55. Eddie Sullivan Firsts looked a million dollars for two and a 15. C Tibbitts 46. S Quinane Although trying hard the Under 18's were 19. David Loga n 56. James Ceely half quarters against their more fancied 17. P Evans 47. R Card we ll well beaten, Eddie Sullivan won the Club Towel 20. Craig Lenon 57. Hamish Wheatley opponents, however as was the case last 18. A Eamens 48. S Dimitrakellis award, Steve Ruskin the Four hotels award with 21 . Peter Walsh 58. Mathew Hatty season, if you don't play out the game, you can't 19. S Holt the Socks going to Courtney Sul livan. 22 . Brad Sm ith 59 . Ian Limbrick win football matches. Nearing the end of the 49. B Anderson This colu mn extends its sympathy to the 23. Scott Croz ier 60 . Chris Kel ly third quarter The Rock showed why they are 20. S Cottam 50. W Gray one of the premiership fancies, blasting 6 goals 21. S Barrett 51 . M Duncan Carroll Family on their re cent loss of Moll y 24. Troy Lenon 62. Bradley Smith 25. David Cox 63. Rohan Brill in 15 minutes to sink any hopes we had of 22. D Marchioni 52. B Hood Carroll. Silver Circle ti ckets are now on sale from 26. Greg Menzies 64. Brandon Ryan victory. Slick running and excellent disposal into 23. J Kelly 53. S Heyes any committee men. 27. Nicholas Carroll 65. Courtney Sullivan the forward li ne by the Magpies, co upled with 24. R Pammnent 54. W Selby Netball Notes: B g rade players 28. Peter Howard 66. Steve Cox little mid-field pressure let us down, and is 25. S Hackett something that must be remedied before today's 55. D Wilson demonstrated consistencey and determination, 29. Ph il Carroll 67 . Ben Sullivan game. 26. R Rowling 59. R Walker Rachael Hamblin put in a gutsy effort, while 39 . Drew Symons 69 . Brett Lem on Four quarter performers were difficult to find , 27. C Sinden 60. M Ganderton Natasha Hare defended wel l taking out the 31. Ben Cruikshank 70. Gavin Lemon however recruit Adam Carey showed his class 28. R Diletti 66. TTaylor award. The fin al score of 32-23 did not indicate 32 . Tim Ryan 71 . Michael Bu rns with a polished performance up forward bagging 29. S Burns 69. K Wal l the intensity of the game. A Grade lacked energy 33. Christen 73. Garry Whitbread 8 goals before being moved on to the ball in the 30. D Finnimore 98. P Mcloughlin and commitment losing to Wagga 51 -32. Tanya McPherson 74. Shaun Rava last quarter, while Dom Timothy provided a Lenon played well , whi le Renae McPherson 34 . And rew Corbett 76 . Justi n Wiltshire consistent four quarter performance in defence, oppositions score .. ." winning 46-23! Lindsay made a smooth transition from the junior ranks 35. Paul Harris 77. Adrian Li mbrick against increasingly difficult odds. Cl int Malay's Clark and Sally Duncan were the better to win the award. The new award "Supporter of 36. Joe Fraser 78. Ben Will iams first game for the club was, shall we say, spirited players , while Carmen Jelbart was also named th e Week" went to an enthusiasti c Kate Carroll. 79. Geoff Whitbread whether in the ruck of defence and Matthew in th e better players. McKinley was also a trier. One of th e main Finall y a thankyou to th e girls for their concerns during the game was the damning support during the day, with special mention evidence to come out of Phil Nielsens' to Yvette Ridley for time keeping, Catia performance. For weeks now he has been Bradley for running water and Mi chelle Cooke bQg8~ d Rl1cRENS linked to some form of gambling syndicate, but for goal umpiring . Yo ur assistance was mu ch •Wholesale grain & ch aff • Dealers fo r 111111ill Makers of the famous GANMAIN after kicking the ball th e wrong way in the final Case International farm equipment. appreciated by the players and executives PIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS. Also quarter, reliable sources have confirmed he is ali ke. delicious BBQ Chickens Mon-Sat. involved with a certain sub-continent cricketer Today we are at home for the first time Ganmain .•••7>;.·.··.·.·.--.·.•.• Coolamon · ~:!..;~!f-~l·ll 4f- [ FORD ST GANMAIN. TEL 276401 involved in match-fixing allegations. Phil , it was this season against the RAAF Cats in what is a:D 276301 273005 your best kick for the day! always a hard game. ~····~ . ~. Our netballers had a day out winning both Don't forget to get to the Duke tonight. I games comfortably. B grade defeated TRYC 59- have it on good authority that we wi ll be 19. Yvette Ridley provided many a headache naming the new mascot tonight, so come for the oppositions defence using her height to down an d support those who support you . great advantage, while Belinda Steen in the mid­ lill Phil backs' th e Pigs , Scoul sy learn s Mercantile Mutual court was her usual impressive self. First game how to land, Sal can vote count, another player Serene Dickens was also a solid Geelong player gets framed and Memo comes p~r~ contributor. A grade, in the word s of super to th e Duke .. president Sally Duncan, "almost doubled th e CTFP '96. GO PIGS Underwritten by Mercantile Mutual Insurance (Australia) Ltd. ACN 000 456 799

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. 26 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Foo tball Assoc 11 "The Great Escape of 96" after SENIORS /\ ::;::::. The '96 Season got under way an ordinary start against the Blues SENIORS 1. Tony Hughes 29. Lindsay Geppert last week with mixed results. The the Firsts increased their ....11 18's though under manned still got 1. Darren Cuthbert 25. Mark O'Leary 2. Steven Woods 30. Gerard Sullivan unbeaten record to 19 games in the 4 points, also too, an under 2. Owen Geddes 3. Brendon Harrington 31 . Terry Ness 26. Mick Ziebell a nail biting fi nish. Hughsey's strength Temora side. For those 3. Paul Bourne 27. Brad Wild touch wi ll blend the new with the 4. Paul McGowan 32 . Troy McCormack :': ~ • BROWN & lads that turned up, we ll done. For 4. Nathan East 28 . James Male BLACK.RED SASH old into a tight unit 5. John Carroll 1 33. Paul Jenkins GOLD STRIPES any other boys wanting a kick 5. Jerramy Naumann 29. Geoff Hopkins 6. Frank Corbett Incentive Points: Richie 34. Mark Langtry contact either one of the two Micks 6. Pau l Hull 30. Mark Mullen Robinson, Brenden Kearney, Paul Hallcroft, 7. Paul Hallcroft 35. Christian Wood (McPherson or Favero) anyone would be most 7. Brad Mil ler 31. Clay1on Bu rbidge Wes Graetz, Simon Crouch. 8. Brenden Kearney 36. Ian Bennett welcome. 8. Simon Hal e 32. Damien Graham Awards: Richie Robinson , Brenden 9. Peter Hodge 38 . Andrew Woods Overall a 57 points win is a great way to start 9. Craig Absolum 33. Glen Darcy Kearney, Chris Bevan, Grant Carroll. 10. Chris Bevan 39 . Richa rd Nollie th e year off. Adam White showing the .w.ay and 10. Ba rry Suckling 34. Geoff Hopkins Willos' Twos were not quite good enough to 11. Grant Carroll turning in a B.O.G. performance rece1v1ng the 11 . Mark Blu ndell 35. Adam Denholm grab the 4 points in a very competitive opener. 40 . Russell Menzies 12. Gavin Graetz McDonalds voucher and the cash incentive 12. Tom Gorham 36. Mick Castle Look for some speedy play after this weeks 41 . Brad McGarry 13. Mark Hagar award for his effort. Runner up and the Argweld 13. Jason Bau lch 37. Lee Bourne training. Awards: Chris Petzel, Frank Corbett, 42 . John McCormack socks going to Joel Greives, Brendon Tucker 14. Vin Carroll 14. Mick McPherson 39. An thony Archer Shane Petzel. 43. Barry Denn is next with the Coke Prize. 15. Matt Du ncan 15. Stua rt Seymour 40. James Shepherd Players trip away fund received a healthy 44 . David Chamberlain With some help from a few potential First 16. Ken McPherson 41. Josh Corrigan 16. Wes Graetz boost with the $1 per metre penalty 45 . Andrew Cronk Graders th e 2nds had a great 1 O goal wi n. With 17. Mick Fabre 42. Tim Allen contributions. 17. Michael Walker 47 . Paul Hindmarsh winners all over the ground you couldn't go past 18. Jamie Charlton 43. Craig Smith We welcome the new Bombers for this 18. Jam ie Grentall 48. Bre ndan Twitt the gallant Captain Coach in Mark Mullins who 19. Sha ne Meyer 44. Anthony Kalis season. Best of luck and enjoy your footy the 19. Richie Robinson 49. Graham Willis led by example all day. New recruit Geoff 20. Craig Ta ylor 45. Dragan Palavestra "Bombers Way". Steven Woods, Brenden 20. Paul Flann igan 50. Anton Wilson Hopkins who I'm sure will be a 2 o,clock starter 21 . Jason Nicholl s 46. Sean Bailey Kearney, Christian Wood, Troy McCormack, 21 . Shane Petzel shortly, being runner up. For their effort they 22. Col O'Laughli n 47. David Moses Craig McCormack, Richard Nottle, Anton (AJ) 52 . Pat Dwyer 23. Craig McCormack 53. Peter Willis receive th e Breust Pewter and the Cornell Petrol 23. Darren Bourne 50. Paul Kalis Wilson. Ian Bennett, Andrew Cronk, Bernard voucher respectively. Right up th ere also wi th 24. Brian Hawke 58. Brett Piltz O'Rourke, Darren Clifford, Ash Jarrett. 24 . David Hodge 54 . Brendan Pattison 25 . Bruce Roll ins an 8 goal haul in hi s new found position was The club thanks our Major Sponsors for their 55. Jeff Sheppard Ken McPh erson, he receives the Civic Video. 26 . Simon Crouch continued support. M.C Croker Ply Lid .. Cargill 56. Da rren Clifford In the action also Mick Ziebels and Paul Bourne. Australia, Bridge Tavern, Royal Marrar. 27 . David Crouch 57 . Ash Jarrett These players and a couple more will be UNDER 18s Todays presentation of the "Dual Premiership 28. Glen Bevan 58 . Berna rd O'Rourke putting pressure on some First Grade spots in 2. Mark Gorham 15. Adam White Flags" for 1995 will no doubt be remembered the near future I'm sure. 4. Matt Rawl 16. Brett O'Donnell as the coming together of the Bomber The Firsts couldn't match the early pace of 5. Adam Trevaskis 17. Nathan community to help the players celebrate the the running Temora side and they got a bit of a 6. Steve Rhodes McDonald ultimate goal that they strive for at the start of I MARRAR-A9 CENTRE I break on us. It was catch up football until the 7. Andrew Tucker 18. Jarrod Gornell each new season. After the c eremonial third quarter, where we got within striki ng 8. Brendan Tucker 20. Ryan Miller proceedings it will be down to the serious : • Farm supplies • Hardware • Pasture seeds : distance but the effort told. The signs are th ere 9. Craig Lindley 21 . Daniel Smith business of matching it with the Brown for some wi ns ve ry soon. Another new recruit in 11 . Clint Campbell 22 . Quinn O'Brien Bombers. Let's make it another "Dai ly Double" I Phone Don &L yn Pearce 274302 ~ I Craig Taylor got the nod in a very close tussle 13. Joe l Grieve 23. Brian Quinn to cap off a great day. Fax 274300. After Hours 274339 tm for B.O.G. Honours. Craig received the William 14. Steve Castle 24. Shane Parr Don't forget to smile at the good looking L------.J Farrer Dinner and the Breusts Pewter Award for guys at the gate, Donna has the kiosk loaded a ve ry solid performance. The Eagle Boys Pizza back at the Farrer. with goodies and a great team of helpers rearing Award for Runner up in a great tagging role was In Netball news we went down in three grades, to go for our first home game. Mark Blu ndell. Next being Mike McPh erson who with A Grade only by 5 wi th new girl on the block "Dedication Equals Fantastic". gets th e Civic Video. in Kathy Waters wi nning the Pewter. All the info Netball: Both netball teams had a good start Thomas Bros. A date to remember is the Who Dares Wins I've got the re so more next week. to the '96 season. A grade won 46-30. Leanne night after the Coolamon game next week. Ask Finally th e Club would like to thank Grant and Mathew won th e Mug with a great display of TRUCKS Lester to explain if anyone has any questions, Maureen for the addition of bar tables at the hall , goal shooting . Sandra Murphy was th e I'm sure there will be . most appre ciated. Now if we can find some stools Encouragement award winner playing a Today we put it to the Mango outfit, so let's to match. (Any unwanted ones out there). consistent game at goal defence. Thanks to For Newand put three wins together and some victory drinks GOTHE HAWKS Com. next page Used Trucks contact: M.C. CROKER NORM MURPHY or fOv- dll Gurwood St, Wagga. Ph 21 1631 Brian lawren£e Supplying Crop King Fertiliser, ROY SMITH Sports ~ow Lime, Gypsum and advice. 65 Dobney Ave , Wagga Phone Brya n (Coolamon 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA ~p,ov+i~ 273566), John (Marra r 274373), Phone(069) 253499 PHONE 214583 n::..~1v-c..mc..nt~ Stuart (Coota 422633).

Murrumbidgee Val.ey Au strakan Footbal Assoc. 24 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc 13 Round1 W L D For Ag % Pts ARDLETHAN ...... : .... 1 0 0 173 34 508.82 4 Last week we started the RAAF ...... 1 0 0 151 38 397.37 4 season with 2 wins. The Under 1. Andrew Donaldson 28. Julien Nimmo THE ROCK- . 1 0 0 182 93 195.70 4 18's played under lights on 2. Patrick Gribble (cc) 29. Andrew Boyd Thursday night in front of a good 3. Dale Lewington 30. David Pike ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL ...... 1 0 0 131 78 167.95 4 - crowd and went down to the 4. Craig Rodham 31 . Stephen Stapleton REo. WHITE & Goannas, this is the first time 5. Troy Ashcroft 32. Craig Spencer BLUE they had all been together, with Marrar ...... 1 0 101 .89 4 6. Darren Turner 33. Shayne 0 108 106 a few more training runs, they will 7. Lee Richards We idemann Cootamundra ...... 0 1 0 106 108 98.15 0 improve. Players to stand out were Rhys Kelly 8. Warren Sykes 34 . Brendon Love Uranquinty-Kapooka ...... 0 1 0 78 131 59.54 0 winning Robbo's Jumper and socks going to 9. Blenn Vardanega 35 . Steve Hodgson League convert David Coupe. 10. Tony Stratton 36. Duncan Vennell Junee ...... 0 1 0 38 151 25.10 0 On Friday night before a large crowd the 11 . Leo Qu irk 37. Steve Nash South Wagga-Tolland ...... 0 1 0 34 173 19.65 0 Reserves carried on from where they left off last 12. Chris Howe 38. Ben Nimmo year with a big win. Congratulations to club 14. Nathan Lieschke 39. Scott Rainbird stalwart Andrew Harmer on being named 16. Kane Johnstone 40. Mark Hutchins Captain and Garry Button on Vice-Captain. New 17. Cra ig Knox 41 . Murray Thomas boy Craig Spencer got the votes and the mug, 18. Brett Hewitt 42. Wes Kendall with Andrew Boyd winning the car wash, others 19. Bradley Brown 43. Dominic Skehan Round 1 W L D For Ag % Pts Round 1 lsts 2nds Pts to play well were Garry Button and Wes Kendall. 20. Jamie Bourne 44. Andrew Harmer The 1 st's after a slow start, got it all together T.R .-Y.C. 1 0 0 191 33 578.79 4 Ariah Park-Mirrool 6 3 9 21 . Shane Gorman 45. Jason Hart and went on to record a comfortable win. Craig 22. Dale Isaac 46. Greg Tooze A.P.-MIRROOL 1 0 0 113 24 291.67 4 Ardlethan 6 3 9 Knox celebrated his return to Senior football with 23. Neale Fran cis 47 . Andrew Finch ARDLEHTAN 0 0 70 24 291 .67 4 RAAF 6 3 9 a best on ground performance, he also won the 24. Drew lverach 48 . Robert Hart RAAF 1 0 0 144 65 221 .54 4 The Rock-Yerong Ck. 6 3 9 "Salon on Morgan" haircut. The mug went to 25. Nigel Smith 49 . Murray Thomas Cootamundra 1 0 0 73 62 117 .74 4 Marrar 6 0 6 Shane Gorman , with Nigel Smith, Darren 26. Guy Weidemann 50. Gary Button Marrar 0 1 0 62 73 84.93 0 Cootamundra 0 3 3 Wallett, Andrew Donaldson all having excellent 27 . Darren Wa llett 51. Scott Seddon games. Ju nee 0 1 0 65 144 45.14 0 52 . Mark Keogh Ju nee 0 0 0 The Netballers played in A & B Grades with South Wagga-T 0 0 24 113 21 .24 0 Rivcoll 0 0 0 wins in both A Grade won 34-23 with Robbo's UNDER 18s Rivcoll 0 0 33 191 17.28 0 South Wagga-Tolland 0 0 0 Mug to Kylie O'Connor. B Grade won 38-9 with 1. Andrew Donaldson 58. Ant hony Ste phens Uranquinty-Kapooka 0 0 0 2. David Coupe 59. Luke Francis (U16 ) 4. Cameron Barker (U16) 60. Brendon Parker 7. Luke Sydneham (U1 6) 61. Jason Poulos 10. Glenn Sewell 62. Paul Cunnington 16. Daniel Hayes (U16) 63. BrAnt Byrnes Last 18. Cameron Grente ll (U16 ) 64. Joel Li eschke First Grade Week Total A GRADE Pts For Ag % 20. Jason Hanlon 65. Nathan Elliott A. Arnott (RAAF) ...... 9 9 Rivcoll 4 46 23 200 24. Ben Flanagan (U16) 66. Rhys Kelly A. Carey (R ivcoll) ...... 8 8 Marrar 4 46 30 153 25. Mark Donaldson (U16 ) 67. Brendan Malone (U16) 26. Luke Ga llaway (U16 ) 68. James Dixon B O'Rielly (Ardlethan) ...... 8 8 Ardlethan 4 41 33 124 43. Clin t Robertson 69. Russell Jones M Hillier (Ariah Park-M) ...... 8 8 Ju nee 4 43 37 116 56. Sam Ford 70. Ben Rodham J Read (Cootamundra) ...... 7 7 RAAF 0 37 43 86 57. Bill Watson 71. Gerard Bodel A Rainbird (T.R.-Y.C.) ...... 6 6 Sth Wagga-T 0 33 41 80 72. Simon Fenton (U16 ) M Currie (Ardlethan) ...... 6 6 Cootamundra O 30 46 65 Yovv foe-al PhoivMoi~ Second Grade T.R.-Y.C. 0 23 46 50 I Ross (T.R.-Y.C .) ...... 8 8 - -e ~ill~ TURUEY PS D Lampard (RAAF) ...... 7 7 B GRADE Pts For Ag % --..,(" ~ .. ~i, • n. T0 J Bryce (Ariah Park-Mirruol) ...... 7 7 Rivcoll 4 54 19 284 M Chaplin (T. R.-Y.C.) ...... 7 7 Ju nee 4 35 15 233 :l "j:fh'~~ PHRRMRCY A Hopkins ...... 6 6 Marrar 4 35 25 140 !., \ ·l -~ Turvey Tops Shopping Centre D. Gilbert (RAAF) ...... 6 6 Ardlethan 4 54 39 138 · ~>.4~:}1 li PHONE 252648 Sth Wagga-T 0 39 54 72 Cootamundra O 25 35 71 NETBALL NEWS: Welcome to Junee and any RAAAF 0 15 35 43 r------, new members that have joined the League for the T.R .-Y.C. Yovv foe-oil PhoivMoi~ '96 season. Congratulations to the girls who have 0 19 54 35 I I been elected to represent the League for the State I Winne-I' of Tv rvc- ~ F'.wk.'' l'c-u-n+ ,,. ff /c- of I Juniors Pts For Ag League matches and the rep carnivals. Thank you % f1:w1 TOLLAND ;iJvc- rl'i'i ~ 'P•u- in t he- R.£:.GOKD Ardlethan f""" I to our new office bearers: Pres: Lorraine Driscoll, 4 42 10 420 will •pf<-

Murrumbidgee Valley Australia.n Footbafl Assoc. 22 Murrumbidgee Valley Aus1 rahan Foo tball Assoc · 15 1;131 RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE DRAW-1996 Round 1 SATAPRIL 13 Collingullie-Ash v Nth Wagga Griffith v M.C.U. Narrandera{163) v Leeton-Whitton{92) Coolamon v Wagga East Wagga-K{75) v Temora{99) Ganmain-GG-M v Coolamon Collingullie-Ash{B2) v Coolamon{119) Turvey Park v Narrandera Turvey Park v Leeton-Whitton with Tony Turner, Paul Habel and Chris Gleeson SUN. APRIL 14 East Wagga-K v Griffith Round 16 Griffith{71) v Nth Wagga{43) Round 9 SATAUGUST3 Ganmain-GG·M{61) v Wa~a~71) SAT JUNE8 Congratulations to all first round winners. The Those players relocated in 1996 were: Jarrod Twitt Turvey Par1<{105) v M.C.U. 48 M.C.U. v Narrandera great thing about football is that those who lost get (Tigers) Greg Rudd (Coolamon), Damon Hubbord Narrandera v East Wagga-K Coolamon v Griffith Wagga v Collingullie-Ash a chance this week to break the ice. Early form (Eastlakes), Adrian Hill, Cameron Mooney and Round 2 Temora v Nth Wagga Temora v Coolamon indicates that this season may see an even Daniel Tooze (Turvey), Chris Jackson (Hay), Josh SATAPRIL20 SUN. AUGUST 4 competition which can only be good for all Nth Wagga v Narrandera SUN.JUNE9 Collingullie-Ash v Ganmain-GG-M Wooden (Lockhart), Ty McGregor (Leeton), Griffith v Ganmain-GG·M concerned. Wagga v Griffith Turvey Park v East Wagga-K Matthew Olney (Griffith), Cameron McManus (Nth Nth Wagga v Turvey Park We're Talking Development today features the Shore) and Adam Chatfield (Westbrook). Leeton-Whitton v Collingullie-Ash Leeton-Whitton v Wagga SUN. APRIL 21 M.C.U. v Leeton-Whitton Round 17 flagship of our talented player pathway, the NSW/ In order for the interstate teams to be included JUNE 16 ACT RAMS. The RAMS have become the newest Temora v Ganmain-GG-M SAT AUGUST 10 in the program the RAMS have to be self funded. State Championships. Riverina v Narrandera v Coolamon acquisition to the highly competitive Victorian State M.C.U. v East Wagga-K $200,000 has been required to get the RAMS off Coolamon v Turvey Park at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. East Wagga-K v Leeton-Whitton Football League. This is an Under 18 competition and running in the competition and the majority of Round 3 Round 10 Wagga v Tem ora which was designed to replace the outdated Under this sponsorship has been raised in the ACT. To SATAPRIL27 SAT JUNE22 SUN. AUGUST 11 19 AFL competition. all sponsors, especially those from the Riverina Narrandera v Wagga East Wagga-K v Nth Wagga Griffith v Collingullie-Ash The VSFL began in 1992 with six we say thank you. The team would not survive East Wagga-K v Coolamon Collingullie-Ash v Temora Nth Wagga v M.C.U. regions forming teams, including a combined team without your support. A number of sponsorship Nth Wagga v Leeton-Whitton Coolamon v M.C.U. Ganmain-GG-M v Turvey Park from Geelong and Ballarat which, incidentally won and membership packages are available and you SUN. APRIL 28 SUN. JUNE23 Round 18 the inaugural premiership. The following ye<1r the can gather more information by contacting Tony Griffith v Temora Ganmain-GG-M v Narrandera SAT AUGUST 17 Griffith v Leeton-Whitton competition expanded with four country teams Turner at the Wagga Office on 069 215000. Ganmain-GG-M v M.C.U. Collingullie-Ash v Narrandera Turvey Park v Wagga based in Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland and the "Desire rather than talent determines success". Turvey Park v Collingullie-Ash .• East Wagga-K v Ganmain-GG-M Round 4 Round 11 M.C .U. v Wagga Murray Border. In 1995, two new Melbourne teams Anthony Stewart Psychologist. Carlton F.C. SAT JUNE29 were added as well as the first interstate team from (Compiled by Chris Gleeson.) SAT MAY 4 SUN. AUGUST 18 Narrandera v Griffith Leeton-Whitton v Temora Tasmania. Then, this season in 1996, the NSW/ Space did not permit last weeks crossword, but M.C.U. v Griffith Temora v Narrandera Wagga v East Wagga-K Coolamon v Nth Wagga ACT were also included in the program. (It's about here it is. All the best in Round 2. M.C.U. v Collingullie-Ash time they changed the name of the competition!!) Wagga v Nth Wagga Turvey Park v Griffith SUN. MAYS SUN. JUNE30 Round 19 The RAMS which include the Riverina, Act, MIA A L S B F 0 0 T B A L L B Collingullie-Ash v E.W.K. Leeton-Whitton v Coolamon SAT AUGUST 24 and Sydney regions (hence the name) will give W E A S E P G A M Y S 0 Leeton-Whitton v Turvey Park Temora v Turvey Park Narrandera v Turvey Park young players from these areas their best ever Y A F C H A N D B A L L M Coolamon v Ganmain-GG-M Nth Wagga v Ganmain-GG-M Nth Wagga v Collingullie-Ash chance to reach the AFL. It is interesting to note Round 12 E A G L E S R L U N L A B Round 5 Temora v M.C.U. that since the conception of the VSFL in 1992, the SAT. MAY11 SAT. JULY6 SUN. AUGUST 25 Under 18's has made up close to 65% of the total C F C 0 A C H S M E A K E Narrandera v M.C.U . Leeton-Whitton v Narrandera Griffith v East Wagga-K number of draftees into the AFL. Certainly, the AFL E L E A P N E S P R C S R Nth Wagga v Temora Wagga v Ganmain-GG-M Ganmain-GG-M v Leeton-Whitton clubs can see the benefits of the program. ~ R 0 V E R K S A I N T S Wagga v Leeton-Whitton Temora v East Wagga-K Wagga v Coolamon It is not simply the AFL that stands to benefit T 0 C I H A W K S A R L SUN.MAY12 SUN. JULY 7 Round 20 from the program. The players remain registered Griffith v Coolamon Coolamon v Collingullie-Ash SAT AUGUST 31 R B ~ P W G 0 A L A E A P M.C.U. v Turvey Park to their local clubs and in the event that they get Ganmain-GG-M v Collingullie-Ash East Wagga-K v Narrandera E L ~ E A Y S N R K C I T Nth Wagga v Gri ffith drafted their local clubs receive the financial East Wagga-K v Turvey Park Collingullie-Ash v Wagga B C L L D 0 G S C U E N I Round 6 Round 13 Leeton-Whitton v M.C.U. benefits that they are deserving of. Should they SAT JULY 13 miss out on selection in the National Draft, the 0 E F 0 I C A 0 H S N G SAT MAY 18 SUN. SEPT 1 Narrandera v Nth Wagga Coolamon v Temora players may then return to their clubs having a U S C 0 T 0 D M A R K N E Coolamon v Narrandera Leeton- Whitton v East Wagga-K East Wagga-K v M.C.U . Turvey Park v Nth Wagg a season oftop level football development under their ~ 0 R 0 0 S ~ L S U A G R M.C.U . v Nth Wagga Collingullie-Ash v Leeton -Whitton Ganmain-GG-M v Griffith belts. Put simply the Under 18 players of today CROWST SECATS SUN. MAY19 SUN. JULY 14 are the Captain Coaches of the future in country E B T E A M Y E L K C A T • Collingullie-Ash v Griffith Turvey Park v Coolam on FINALS: football. Griffith v Wagga Turvey Park v Ganmain-GG-M Qualifying Fina l: Sept 7 A professional program such as that offered by Temora Wagga Ganmain-GG-M v Tem ora ..\FL Crows Handball v Elimination Final: Sept 8 the NSW/ACT RAMS is more than just football. Tack.le Round 7 Round 14 The RAMS coaching staff is very mindful of the Bears Demons Hawks Team SAT MAY25 SAT JULY20 First Semi: Sept 14 fact that not only are they there to develop the boy's Blues Dockers Kick Tigers Nth Wagga v Coolamon Temora v Griffith Second Semi: Sept 15 M.C.U. v Ganmain-GG-M football ability but also a large percentage of time Bombers Eagles Lions Training Wagga v M.C.U. Preliminary Final: Sept 22 Leeton -Whitton v Nth Wagga is spent on the players personal development. The Boot Flag Magpies Umpire Temora v Leeton-Whitton SUN. MAY26 SUN. JULY 21 Grand Final: Sept 29 players regularly spend time on concepts such a.s Bounce Flank Mark Yes Collingullie-Ash v Turvey Park time management to ensure that all their Ganmain-GG-M v East Wagga-K Bulldogs Footy Pies Leap Wagga v Narrandera endeavours, both sporting and academic are kept Gri ffith v Turvey Park Bump Football Rover Narrandera v Collingul lie-Ash Coolam on v East Wagga-K in perspective. Round 15 Call Goal Ruck Round 8 In season 1996 a number of local players were SAT. JUNE 1 SAT. JULY 27 Cats Roos Run given the opportunity to relocate to Canberra and Leeton-Whitton v Ganmain-GG-M Narrandera v Temora attend a Specialist Sports School. Erindale College Centre Saints M.C.U . v Temora East Wagga-K v Collingullie-Ash provides an environment of academic and sporting Chase Siren SUN. JUNE 2 Nth Wagga v Wagga SUN JULY 28 excellence where the players are able to combine Coach Swans both endeavours in the best possible surrounds. iii Munumbidgee Valley Au stralian Footba ll Assoc. 20 Murrumbidgee Valley Aus1rali an Foolba ll Assoc . 17