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4 0 VOTING - LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST EDITORIAL MATONG: the smaller centres are Finding it increasingly difficult to compete with these teams. L. Gibson I 2, T. O'Neill l I. S. Mar· W. Evans 10, J . Mattingl y 6, K. Slew· It is a problem which is of major importance and if we wish to see our code flourish, go~ i s 7. C. Lyons 7. R. roster 6. L. art 5. K. Ceeley 4. G. Longley 4. I. then these problems must be faced and dealt with in a realistic manner. Hartwig 5, V. Hu.~o 4. R. Stevens 3. Hachelor 3, T. Cassid y 2, W. Ravll 2, R. McCallum ·'· J. Hemphil l I, P. R. Ev<.1n ~ I, 8 . Walsh I. K., freeman I. As is the case in any football year, thanks are due lo many people. It would not AncJriske I, R. Donnldson I. W. Rob· LEETON: .be proper if we did not acknowledge those people who have helped in bring· bins I, A. Breed 15, D. Srocklon 9. 13. Ho· ing the football to the public and in providing so mvch wonderful entertainment. In TURVEY PARK: ga n 8, W. OealOn 4. N. Good 4. I . each club, the numerous workers must not be overlooked as, without good administration, J . Wright 14, J . Egan l{, N. White Web,el 4. M. Kruse 4, W. fhompson nothing can function smoothly. So far a.s "The Aussie Ruler" is concerned, the correspond. N, · (. Maddock 8. M. Daniher 6. C' 3. R. Shuttleworth 3. G. Piltz 3, T. e11ts from the individual clubs are deserving of our most sincere thanks. We believe Dryden 4. B. McKenzie 3, R. Egun 3. Ekin 3. C. Bu ~ h 3, L. Bullock 2, T. that a small weekly such as this is a " must" in the successful promotion of the league's G. Greotall 3, R. Jennings 2, 0 . How­ L:i rkins 2, A. Gray :? , P. Frazer 2, K. matches. It is also important In that the League has its own avenue to its supporters. ley 2. D. Taylor I . W . Zamoni I . Langley I . A. Dunlop I , L. Hnrrislln I , Over the years, Mr. Bert Schmidt of Wagga Wagga has undertaken the production WHITION: P. Doherty l . of the weekly in our League and also, in our neighbouring major League, Farrer. Those J . Geltch 10, G. Thatcher 8. W. l'o!AR RANDERA : who have not had any experience in producing even a •mall production such as this, wilt Aliendi 7. F. Aliendi 6, J. De Mamiel A Turner 23. S, F'isher l 0, T. O'Cun· not have any appreciation of the tremendous amount of organisation and hard work 5. G. Bender 2, J. Thompson 2, I., Fal­ nor 7, C. Durnan 6. D. Williams 5, that is necessary to bring out each edition. Bert has h1dicated that pressure of business lick 2. J. Hugo 4. P. Ho pwood 4, B. Dodds 3, may welt force him to relinquish the production of at least " The Aussie Ruler'' and if W. Mathieson 3, S. Lak 3. L. Cla rk e tlils is so, then our League will be the poorer For its loss. LANHAM TROPHY 3. P. Hunt 2, P. Andriske 2. C .. Lyons •. ARDLETHAN: 2. S. Lewis I. Unfortunately, we feel that if Bert cannot continue, that our League should take G. Dunn 6. J. Shaw 5. D . Kel leha immediate steps to see that a sufficient weekly is assured for 1974 and succeeding se.asons. TURVEY PARK: If Bert cannot continue, then, may we record our league's thanks for his wonderful 3. A. Bounds 3, E. Patten ~. A. Tay­ L Charter~ 15, W. Quade 9, G. John­ efforts. We sincerely hope Bert will be able to continue. lor 2. R. Wykes 2, G. Tucker 2, W son 6, P. Taylor 5, G. Bull::is 5, r. Connori; 2. K. Davies I. C. Johnston Morris 5. C. lverach -l. D. Howley 3. To you, the readers and supporters of " The Aussie Ruler", we uy a very sincere I. M. Gaynor I, A. Wells I. R. Web­ M. Dobsvn 3, W. Zain1 ni J, N. Bur­ " Thank You' ' for your continued support. To our advertisers, without whose support ~ l er I. B. Tucker l. J. Harrison I. B. i;es' J, (1. Barnes 3. R. Ward 2, G. we could not bring you this weekly, we again say " Thank You" and in this regard, you, Stt.rnl I . Gaffney :!, P. Jack ~. C. Dryden I. the readers, may ensure the continued publication of our weekly by supporting our t\RIAH Pt\RK·MLRROO(..: J . McGinn I, G . Hu bbard I . numerous advertisers as much as pouible. R, Harris 4, W. Bradley 3, P. Brown WH ITTON: To all teams competing in today's grand finals, rnay we, on behalf of a.II follow· J R. Acton 3. C. Wood 3. 1. Har­ E. Boob 3, J . Smith 3. B. Robertson ers within our League, congratulate you in winning your way to the respective grand greaves 3, 2., N . 2, G, Ryall Popple 2, M. Driscoll :?., G . Geltch 2. G. finals and wish you the best of good firtune and may the better teams win. We all I Tidd 2. K. Clarke 2. L. Maxwell Rhude~ I. R. Schmcizcr I. 1-1 .Dunn I , hope that the matches today will b.. the c)in1ax to what has been a generally successful ?.. D. Peacock I. B. Pleming l . R. Eudy I. season. COOLAMON; P. Bartholomew IJ, P. Graham 7, G. PETIS TROPl:IY Our publishers, we say " Thank You", to Allan and his staff at the Oxford Print· Garrell 6. J. Hil ton 5. R. Stead 5. Fi r~1 H alf ery for their efforts in alwo.ys getting our weekly out on time even though at times under D. Onhlenbcrg 4, K. M;iloney 4. D. AIWl.ETHAN: difficulties. l{mld 3. V. Hilton :1. W. Thorneycrofl J. I anglcy 2, B. G nynor 2. G. Ry,w I (i, H111:hanan I. M. Levitt I. G. Law­ J. Until 1974, " Aufwiedersehen" . rem:e I. B. Our.nbrcll l, P. Maloney 1. COO LAMON: GAN MA IN: D. Dnhlenburgh -'· M . Nau lghly J. M . J one~ 5, C. Firman 5. N. Smith P R vnehart 3. G. Jarrett 2. D. Hilton S. J. McCaig 4. R" Cox 4. L Under­ :?.. J. Browning 2. '' the diamond house'' wood 3. P. Thompson 3. T . C11rro ll 3. G RI FPITH: J. J. SPEIRS T Allen 3. G . Traynor 2. J. Gumble­ G. McNnlly ~- I .. Ci1ndusso 3, D. lon :?. Pe1er Carroll 2, T. Thompson WAGGA'S LEADI NG JEWELLERS Sch·:nctzer 2, M. O'Brien 2, R. North· offer you quality, value 2- David Cnrroll 2. A. Symons I. G. cast I , I. Wood I. Shane Best I. Guthrie l. K. Guthrie I, Paul Carroll l. .ind one of the largest LEETON: ranges of modern G RlFFITH: A. Dunlop ll . .I . Wi l~on J. M. Dunn R. A~resin 12, A. Aimn JO. W. Col· 1. D. Warburtnn :?., W. Thomr~un ~ . engagement rings in Ii~ X. P. Hollen 7. D. Tynd:.il 6. G. NARRANDERA: Australia. G& rdioer 5. R, Milne 4. T. Agrcsrn 4. P. l v;mhoff 9. 8 . Sullivan J. A. Tur­ G. I.uh rs 3, R Taylor 3. G. Hazelin:in Open Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 ner 3. L. Clarke :i. I . Clarke l. 3. R. Robins 2. I. Nancarrow 2. G. p .ni., Saturday 8.30 a .m . to Owen 2, ~ . Speirs 2. R. Higgins 2. I. TURVEY PARK: 12 noon. Hami lton l, R. Dale 1. C. Woods I, r. G. Dryden 4, I) . W:1rd J. Higgins I. ( Continued on Page 39 ) 38 3 THE MEETING PLACE OF ALL SPORTSMEN - ARIAH PARK HOT EL Mine Hosts Ian and Sheila Finch OXFORD PRINTERY WHCRr: RE 5CH'S ALE IS SERVED TO PERFECTION I PHONE 68 112 FITZMAURICE STREET, WAGGA WAGGA PHONE 2t3196 - P.O. BOX 22, WAGGA WAGGA THE RIVERINA UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION Formcrl) l..no"' n a~ the South West li,h1:d himself in that area a~ a top For ... Weddi11g lnrita1iom, Place Card.\, Tt>intmcnt Board members Doug Fcr­ CALL IN AT THE pire~ for 1hrce SWOFI First Grade gll~\Jn and H arry O'Call r1gha n can be nrntche~ and the ~:une n1r.nber in nei­ \\>ell proud or the Ri verina Umpires' ghbouring Furrer League each week. Association and their valuable conlri· OXFORD PRINTERY Their com111itl111 en1 10 nil South West bu1ion to football in the 1973 season. s.. cond~ ;ind Third~ continued as did Ytltlr edit.)rs firmly believe thut "lo· their invl1lvcmen1 in lhc Northern Riv­ ca l"' umpires have jus1ified q11itc con· For . .. Le11er/ieatls, (all size.\); f)ocket Books, A cco11111 Forms cri na Lei1g11c tu 11111kc 11 101:1 I of 17 cl11~ive l y the wi$d1,":11 of the major :1ppoin1mcnt~ each week. Leagues in engaging them for First Order Bo<1k.I' NC. During 1hc pnst season 11 different G1«1de matches each wee k. umpire' gained apriointmcnt lo First [heir performances tl!J the field have. Grndc thi~ ot matches and \penks well in the main. been equal lo and at times CALL IN AT THE the depth that is now 1:vident in 1he beuer than their VFL counterparts n 1nh. a nd there is no doubt whatsoever thJI Senior urnpirc3 Juhn Doherty, D'l­ the pre!.ence of a strong antl enlhus­ \ id Hemler on. Des Royal and Len OXFORD PRINTERY ia~tic umpiring orgunisalion in the area Sexton performed credit,1bly \\ hile the i, in the real interest< of t>llr grc:it more recent additiorh lo the senior All\lralian game panel in Ken Aylclt. 111rdon BrO\\ n.:. Raffle Tickets. Zeru Ticket.1, Siil•t>r Circle Tickets. Dance Kevin Br} on. John ( l.1rl.e. Gordon Ticket.,. Party /11 \litativns, 2 Ist l11 \litatio11.1. Co llin~ and Peter Lobb all ga\e 11orl.­ PREVIOUS GATE RECEIPTS manlike displays and gained \ aluablc experience ror next ea~on. Grand Finals - h t XVIII Teams Second yenr umpires Bryan Field. 1961 Turvey Park v Lcetun $3440 CALL IN AT THE Athol Jachon and Ian King howed 1962 APM v Coolam~ln S3636 funhcr improv001ent nnd newcomer~ 196:1 Turvey Park v 1.eeton S3434 Barry Pill. Pat Q1iinn. John Stout and 1964 Ganmain v Griffith $2070 OXFORD PRINTERY Brue• made 1967 Narrandera v Leeton $3623 five appearanc:e~ hut i:crt:iinl y impre,~­ 1961:! Griffith v APM $3543 IN FACT NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR VS et! in those mntches. 1969 Gaomain v Griffith S3424 l:l ill Cameron was tran\fcrreil lo C1n­ 1970 Coolamon v Turvey P;irl.. $3 109 OUR FR IENDLY AND HELPFUL S TAFF ARE ONLY TOO herr;1 early in the sea~o n after onl y 1971 Leeton v Griffith $3688 five matches and ha ~ ul re;1dy estub· 1972 Narrandera v Griffith $2939 PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY WITH YOUR PRINTIN(; REQUIR EMENTS BRIAN HARTIGAN GENERAL TRANSPORT \ TH~Pr~~~~ ~~ ~~ ~ :~ .K~R Y j Cassi mat is) • Dally Melbour"e Service 1 Specialisi"g in Bread, Cakes, Pies OXFORD PRINTERY • Pivot fertilisers Pastry and Wedding Cakes ARDLETHAN PHONE 106 I ARIAH STREET, ARDLETHAN '36 TRAFFICKING OF PLAYERS RIVERINA AUSTRALIAN As the 1973 season draw<; to a close, FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED GANMAIN ZONE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE wc have itlready ~cen th nt mosl 1in­ Sn turday. October 6th, 1973, will T.ht> 1973 season just completed ~t1 w hi nd ~ in the la't quarter tn Coolamon'i. \\'!1 ntcd rruhlem or trnffiding llf r la ~·­ he the official opening of the Riverim: ~ome l>f the highe ·1 ~111ndard of foot­ u n~ g~1al, one bchinJ. A11str11lian Football Cluh Lim iLed. ball for sume years, with the ~id e~ e r ~ re!tr it' head. In the Und t.!r I 2s, Ganmai n and The official opening will be per­ being more even. muny close games Ariah Park ag<1in fought out the Grand No on.: would deny the ri ght s of formed by th e Secretary to the Aus- we re witnessed. Final with Ganmain reversing last year 5 players lo exploit a talent which the~· 11 alian Football Council , Mr. Bruce At the Ri verina Schoolboys' Knock­ re5ult to win two ~oa l s, six behind~ muy posse's nnd it i ~ importt1 nt that 1\ndrew :n approximately 8 p.m. Olll Carnival at Lec1o n in June, 1he tu !\PM's two goab~ one behind. people used to a purely amateur oul ­ Many n ~1 ta. ble names in Australian Zone fie lded seven teams in the vnri- look of yea r ~ ago. under stand that we The Zone Bes! and Fairest vo1in!.I f,101ball will be present, notably Mr. 0 11 s age gro11ps with our best su<.:ce>s resulted in Peter Dawson. of Ardlethnn". nre no'" in a very professional world being runners-up in the Unuer I fi so fur us sport is concerned. Pere Mitchell. tmmediate past Presi­ winning the Under I 5s from Dav id dent of the A.P.. C., Mr. Eric McC1.11c!l­ Oiv.ision. Carroll. of Ganmnin. However. even allowing for the an. Secretary, VFL and others. In May th e Zone hosted Lhe Letona In the Under 12s, Peter Scullev, righb of individuals, the clubs must Civic leaders who have indicated Cup ai Ganmain wft h five teams enter­ of APM. won from team mate Roger nut be forgotten. thnL they will attend are the honour­ ing instend 11f 1he usual three. H:iddrill. :ible Mr. Wal Fife, Mr. Herb Mc­ It seems, in the r ast. that pl ayer Ganmain Zone. Leeton Zone, Waggu a Pherson, M.L. C., the Mayor. Aid. Dick Zone, Hny ao In late Ju.ly a Lr ial dny w11s organ­ P. Dawson, Ardlcthan. 16. D, Car­ lhal a provision in al· leosl the South follo"ers anJ the community at large, ised by Narrandern for an Under 15 n •l l. Ganmnin, I l . W. Evans. OGM. Wesl Conslilulion for automatic clear­ has been beyond official's expectations. Ma te side to he selci;ted to play :,1 X. B. Nation, Coolamon, 5, P. Kew. nnces should be a ve ry strong persua­ The grounds on which the Club bas Brisbane. Ct>o lamon. 5. G. Longley. GGM, 5. sion when judiciaries look at whether been establisheJ were purchased from Sides from Sydney. Albury and dis­ T. Hnddrill, APM. 4. S. Bredin. Cool­ they wnt grant a cle arance or not. the Maher family and while the present trict and the Riverina took part \\lith Hmon, 4, T. Doheny. GGM. 4. M. <\ treage ownd by the Club is twenty the Zone gaining three players in the Wells APM, 4, D. Smith. Ardlethao. The relevant sccl ion provides for au­ 4 W , Plemrng, APM. 3, I. Gordon, tomatic clearances fo r pluyers 28 years :Kres. ft is ho pel.i to secure further state team, these being Garry Long­ n.:res for the establishment of sporting ley. from GGM, Raymond Corral!, A PM. 3. W. CHrroll, Ganmain 3. J. or uver or 100 first grnde games. fields. from ArdlethM find David Carroll. McPher~on, Ganmain, 3. S. Armstrong, Olllside of the problem •>f junior One of the aims of lhe Club will from Ganmain. · Coolamon, J. M , Rees. APM. 3, A. players, ii is lo be hoped that Riverina be 10 encourage all sports to be play­ Bre1u,1, APM. 2, V, O'Brien. Coola­ rn the Slate Under 17:s. Gary Huchan- mon, 2, G. O'Brien, APM. 2, W. Bu­ clubs will look outside of th e district eu on its grounds and if this aim is 11 n. from Coolamon and Robert Mai­ l:i attempting 10 set.." urc paid players if l o be achieved, considerably more chanan. Coolamo n, 2. C'. Glascolt. den. from Ardlethan, were selocled .. Barellan 4-9. 1.00: Curtain raiser - Turvey Park Rand I 0-5 d Four Corners 3-9. 1 e rst.I\ N o ri h Wagga. Leeton 8-4 d Mangoplah 4-6. :!.Jll p.m.: The Big Match - River· Ganmain v Wagga, walkover. i ~ a Umpire> versus Wagga Umpires.. Ariah P ark v Narrandera, walkover. Beli's Sof1 Drinks have donated :i SECOND ROUND c hallenge c up for the winners of 1hc Uanmain 10·3 u Wallaroobie 2-1. Big M:Hch.

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30 11 THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PLAYERS A REPORT FROM YESTERYEAR NEVILLE ROBERT'S: Henley H igh School. Aged 17. Very courageous, The following is a clipping from tbe played Wli~ the fact that although the School. Aged 18. Captnin SACSS team e lusive rover, H as played some league .. Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers· Review" game was concluded in failing light, in 1972, Al~o a member of the 197 l matches this season with Central Di.5. da1ed Friday, July 30th. 1937, and has all s pectator ~ remained till the clang team. Plays as n follower or cenlreman. lricts. 5ft. 9ins. I 0 stone. been handed to us by Mr. "Poddy" of the last bell. League footballer with West Torrens ALLEYN M ILLER: 'Taperoo High Slade, of Coolamon. An outstanuing feature of the play and likely to win the recruit of the School. Aged 18. Half forward or TOV· Football of a very high order was throughout the day was the friendly year award. 6ft. l O! stone. er. Strongly built and a member of the witnessed on Saturday last, when the rivalry d ispH1Yed hy itl l teamss par­ NICK ANT ONIA D ES: Marion High SACSS team in 1972. 5fl. 7im. I 0 econd Australian Rules Knock. OL1t ticipating. School. Agez.1er. half back and a member of the Port M IC H AEL FOOT E: Fort A ugusta been experienced, it appared that the Time keepers: Messrs. G. Brill. L. Adelaide League Seconds eighteen. 6ft. .High Schoo . Aged 16. Smull hut very venture might be m11rred by rain. f'urrand~. K .. C'hamherlai n and J. Croz· 12 stone. courageous and quick rover. Member of As the day proceeded. however, the ier. PHILUP JOHANSON: Taperoo Lhc Port Augusta H igh School tea:n sky cleared and conditions became ( ar Steward~: Messrs. D. Howard H igh School. Aged J9. Follower or which won the SANFL Secondary more pleasant, and a~ a re ul1 of the t111d Harry co,.. half back. 6ft. 11 4 slone. Schools Cup - the first country school showers both grounds were placed in Scoreboard: Mr. C. Ballantyne. K EITH KUHLMAN: Plympton ro do so. 5ft. 5ins. I 0 stone. excellent order. Boundary rider: Mr. Bloomfield. .H igh School., Aged 18. League foot­ W1\YNE RATHMAN: Port Augusta Nevertheless. the uncertainty of the ream stewa(d: Mr. H. W . B;iker. baller with West Adelaide. Has had a H igh School. Aged 17. Captain of Port weather ew-lier must have greatly lessen­ For lhe convenience of patrons, the successful first league seaso.n either as Augusta H igh School team. Centreman ed the attendance. luncheon booth. which supplied morn~ a ruckman or centre half forw1m.J. who reads the play very well. 5ft. The final match between Leeton and ing :.ind afternoon tcu, dinner and tea, C HRIS MclAY: Salisbury High 9ins. I I stone. Ganmain, who were also runners. up was conductetl by lhe ladies of the last year. was a splendid exposition Gllnmnin Paren t ~ and Citizens' Associa· of the code and excited tense interest lion and supplying very appetising FOR A COMPLETE RANGE OF CASSETIE RECORDERS, TAPE PLAYERS, in 1be spectators. meals, had many cuslo;ners through· CAR STEREO'S AND PRE·RECORDt:D OR BLANK CASSETTES­ Until quite near the end wnen Lee­ c ul 1he dYOOGALI DECORATING AND SPRAY PAINTING SPECIALISTS HOUR SERVICE IF REQUIRED - ALL WORK UNDER PERSONAL For prompt and Courteous Drive SUPERVISION OF FRANK ENGLISH (PROP. ) Way Service and Mechanical Repairs Phone GRIFFITH 62-1193

TOP GOALKICKERS 1973 Turvey Pork - The Bulldogs LEETON N'OTES THE GREA'tEST GAME OF (First Round M:1tches) (Continued from Page 22) (By Demon) THEM ALL GARRY BA RNES: 22 yellrs, 5ft. 9 Well Recld ies the day was not the FlRSl' XV III ·1 hose of you who watched "This ins. I 1st. Rover, very fa~ \. scouts the best for football , but lhe results were G. Luhrs (Grif) 79 packs \veil and disposes o fthe ball Lo very gratifying. Day - Tonight" on ABC Television on C Dryden Tuesday night would h1we seen the (TPI 61 advantage. Previously played in South Our Third XVIII had n very good win T. O'Neill (Nar) 50 most interesting interview with a So­ Au~tralia and Sydney. ngainst the big Hay Rovers. R Egan (TP) . 4~ ciologist who presented a mosl inter­ By doing so earnt the right 10 play N. Weller (Cool) 46 R AY POSSELT: 20 years. 5fc. 9ins. Narrandera in the Grand Fina l today. esting ~ id e to sport ~111d in paniculm, R. 46 I 1st. 21h. McKenzie (Cool) H alf forward flanker. Safe Your coach, as well as team managers our national code. G. Thatcher (Whit\ 45 murk and long kick. Capable football­ and committee arc very proud of you 11 is to be hoped that the powers P. Slaucry (Ard) 45 er who can also defend well. and certainly wish you all the best for that be in the A.F.C. saw the pro­ R. Todd (Orif) 44 today. gramme and use it for our benefit which G. Lashrook (,Lee1) 43 !AN WALKER: L9 years, 5ft. 10 T he re~e r ve grade side. n very good it clearly wou l ~ be. L. Hartwig tLeel) 43 ins. I Os t. Bib. Forward pocket. Ouod ground player who kicks well for goal. lrnl narow win over the T urvey Park To all the supplll'lers of our code, 8 . Baker (APMl . . 42 Bulldogs. the views expressed underline what hr.is SECOND XVIII BOYP CUMMINS: 20 ytlars, 5ft. 10 Weakend by injuries to Max Kruse been said in favour of ihe Austrnforn 1\. Breed {I.eel) 78 ins. I Ost. 21b. H alf forward flanker.

26 115 FOR THE FULL RANGE OF FORD VEHICLES AND ALL N.R.M .A. RESULTS OF OTHER LEAGUES FACILITIES contact ... CANBERRA: MURRAY LANHAMS OF LEETON Grand Final: Firsi Semi Final: Garry or Peter will be glad to assist you Manuka 14- 14 98 d Ainslee 15-7 97. Finley 15-1 0 l 00 d Strat.bmerton CENTRAL RIVERINA: ll- 14 86. S PINE AVE., LEETON, PHONE 533600 Secood SemJ Final: I First Semi Final: Deniliquin 8-10 58 d Cobram 6-8 44. Easl Wagga 15-19 I 09 d Marrar Preliminary Final: COOLAMON NOTES TURVEY PARK NOTES 8-3 51. Cobram 15-19 109 d Finley 10-9 69. (By Grassboppe.r) (By Bulldog) S!!cond Semi Final: Grand Final: C ootamundra I 1-12 78 d Barellan Deniliquin 18-16 124 d Cobram 10- Anulher great victory la~I Sunday Allhough the Bulldog Re)crve:. tried 6-14 50. over the highly nued Swans has brought hurd. they were unable 10 defeat Lee­ 6 66. Prel.iminary Final: NORTHERN RIVERlNA: lhe Coolumon Hoppers 10 lhe Narnin­ ton in a close :natch in the prelimin East Wagga 21 -1 2 138 d Barellan dent Sriorr~gruund today ll' play the ~ ry final, 1st Semi Final: 18-8 116. Ungarie 20-14 134 d Yoogali 10-9 69 Turvey Purl. Bulldogs in lhc big on~: Without 1hc defensive ~ lrength 1,f Grand Final: 1hc Grand Final: the one that decide ~ Tim Morris al centre half back, the lo~­ 2nd Semi Final: Coolamundra 17-22 124 d East Wag­ Lake Clrgelligo 13-24 l 02 d Pour "ho gets 1he Pennant for 1973. i ng margin would have been wider. ga 14-7 91 .. last Sunday's game was a dour 1-ailure 10 adapt to the weather Corners 5-6 36. tOREEN: bau le plnyed in very bad conditionc;, condi1ions was another factor which Preliminary Final: consltint rain and a high wind. but the contributed to defeat. Jst Semi Final: Ungarie I 0-9 69 d Four Comers ground surface rem11incd quite good. Short passing. which oflcn did not Coreen 20-18 13 8 d Rennie 6-8 44. 9-6 60. After a very even first half, the tome off. was used. when lo ng kick­ 2nd Semi Final: Grand F'inal: Hupper~ broke away in the 1hird quarl­ ing with Jhe wind must have been H opefield-Burraja 9- 10 64 d On k­ Lake Cargell igo 16- 12 1 08 d Un­ cr and Ht the final chunge were twenty more effective. lands 8-6 54. g<1rie 6-7 43 .. five points in front but had to with­ T he C lub Special Award went 10 Preliminary Final: OVENS A ND MURRAY: s 1;ind 11 very determined challenge by l:li ll y Robertson, whose ability to gel Coreen 17-1 1 113 d Oaklands 11- Elimination Final: Griffi1h in the last quarter to even­ hi ~ l..ick in quickly and 10 defend LO 76. Wansaralla Rover~ 6-1 l 47 d Yarra­ iually fini'h thirteen point~ in front. ~1 o ully earned him vote~. Grand Final: Wonga 4-9 33. As hns b.:cn the case in the la ~l Garry Barnes kicked five goats in Hopefield-B urraja 8-8 56 d Coreen Qualifying Final: two ~emi finals. every Hopper gave a fine clispfay of roving 11nd torwarJ 3-8 26. North Albury 15-11 JOI d Wangar­ cverytihng he had. pocket play, f-ARRER: alla 3-14 32. First Semi Final: Jn ~ pired by the leadership of Jim Others lO play well in 1he ma1ch in· First Semi Final: Wangaralla Rovers 20-13 I 33 d H aye~. they arc a formidable combin­ eluded Lmirie Charters. Lloyd Atkin­ Henly 7-10 52 d Wagga 6-12 48. mion. son. John McGinn, Peler Taylor a nd Second Semi Final: W.mgarntta 11 ·9 75. Second Semi Final: I have been actively as'>1lCiated w11h Marl. Dobson. North Wagga 16-23 119 d MCU 15- 1he Hopper .:amp for many years and Coolamon's victory over Griffith in 16 106. Benalla 9-17 71 d North Albury 7- I llm ~u rc 1h:11 for dedica1ion. deter­ 1he Senior mean..s that the Bulldogs Prelimiruuy Final: 20 62. Preliminary Final: mination. learn ~ piril and sheer will 10 have LO meet a side that has had it's H enty 12-16 88 d MCU I l-10 76. " in. 1hey arc lhe be~t ,jde we have had confidence b<>o:.tcd hy lhree successiw: Gnm:l Final: North Albury 16-15 Ill d Wan­ The unan;..TIOU~ decision of 1he Hop­ victories in the final series. ga ralla Rovers I 5· l 0 l 00. North Wagga 16-19 115 d Henly Grand Final: i-er commi11ee 10 appoinl Jim Hayes In spite o f this. the Bulldogs arc 11-9 75_ Bem1lla 12-12 84 d North Albury I I­ co:.ch for 197-l.75 wa~ received with brimful of confidence and determination HUME: enthusias1ic approval by all Hopper t11 win the fl ag. I I 77. supporters - a wonderful tribute 10 They will lack nothing on the scor.! First Semi Final: U P PER MURRAY: :i grcal coach. uf filness. wilh 1raining sessions aim­ Rand 15-6 96 d Howlong l J-7 73. Fi.rst Semi Final: Semi Final: To J im Egan anu hi Bulldog~ 10- ec at keeping lhc players harp and Second Cudgewa 8-12 60 d Federals 5.9 39 11!.y, may Lady Luck look with equal kt>en . Walla 9-8 62 d Burrumbuttock 7- Second Semi Final: f;1vour on hoth ~ides. may the game be Barrackcrs for both clubs will be 10 52. Border Walwa 8-9 57 d Corryong f1ce of ~criou ~ injury and may the in full cry when lhe siren signnls the Preliminary Final: 7-7 49. victor and the van4uishecl celebrate 'tart of 1he Grand Final and there Burrumbutlock I 3-9 87 d Rand 7- Preliminary Final: together like they have alway' don• (Continued on Pai:e 26) 11 53 . Cudgewa 9-6 60 d Corryons 4-5 29. Grand Final: Grand Final: Walla 9- 14 68 d Burrumbuttock 10· Cudgewa 6-5 41 d Border Walwa D. REES L. R. DUNN & CO. ' 7 67. 5-5 35. ARIAH PA RK MOBIL AGENT & I ARIAH PARK - PHONE 35 R. M. A. P. FARRELL M. & V. FAIRWEATHER Bulk Fuel Avallablc all Hour$ lnternat.ional Harvester Deale r~ SEED GRADING Wheat Gr•dlng Speclalish EARTH MOVING CONTRACTORS PHONE 149 BP AGENTS CONTRACTORS PHONE COOLAMON 61 PHONE COOLAMON 41 24 17 MEET THE PLA \'ERS ... MEET THE PLA \'EHS . .. TURVEY PARK - "THE BULLDOGS" COOLAMON - "THE GRASSHOPPERS" BRI AN McKENZIE : 26 years, 6ft. G REG BRENT ALL: 16 years, 6ft. J IM HA YES: 26 ye ars, 6ft. lins. 13 MARK NOLTE: Ill years, 6ft. lios. l'hl. Bulldog coach. Ex Collingwood I ins. t 2-;t. 5lb. R u~kman, changing to ,1. Play!> anywhere. born leader. led · J l~t. 71b. Young ruckman, will be an half hack flanker. Strong defender, forward pocket. Good ball handler and Coolamon 10 1970 premiership. ;i-set to the Club for many years. noted for hi!> long driving kicking. fine pahS. High marking long kicking GEOFP PARMENTER: 30 years. GARRY JNCH: 16 yeurs, 6ft. J 3st. Plays on left half back flank and as are his forte. 5ft. I Oins. J 2st. 7lb. Half back fl a nker. Strong young utility player. rnck rover. MIKE DANIHER: JR years, 6ft. 1 never !urns in a bad game. good kick. ROBT. GARRe:rr: 21 years. 6ft. G RAHA M MILLER: 28 years, 6ft. in ~ . I 3st. 41b. Ruck rover, chnnging to PHILLIP CURTIS: 28 years, 5ft.J 8 I 2st. Ruckman. good mark, never fails I 3sl. 6lb. Assistant coach . Vcrsntile hack pocket. A tireless footballer who in>. I Ost. Rover " Blue" is like good _to get his kick in. utility player, who plays mainly al revels in a hard game. Improves with wi nes, gets better with age. : WAYNE DENNIS: 20 years. 5ft. 8 centre hulf forward. High mark and every match. TONY RUDD: 20 years, Sft. !Oins. in~. 9~t. 71b. "Tiny Tim" rover, game accurate left foot kick. BOB EGAN: 28 years, 6ft. lins. l3 t 2~t. ··Porky'' plays centre, clever and that well known man from Glenrow­ NE.V ILLE WHITE: 22 years, 6ft. I st. Full forward. Very safe hands and elu~ive ball player. an . in,. I 3st. Tenacious, determined centre maes difficult kicks look easy. H a! KF.VIN W LTH E.RS: 21 years, 5ft. NEVILLE WELLER: 20 years, 6ft. half back. Good high mark and long also played well at centre half for­ I Oins. 11 st. l3ack pocket specialist, tre· Zins. 14st. Quecnslander, polled well in I.id.. Won Clubs best a nd fairest in ward, mendous club man. lhe Gammage Medal. Fast for a big 1972. ROBERT IVE.R ACH: 28 years, 6ft. KEN HA YES: 20 years, 6f1. 2ins. man. DAVID TAYLOR: 18 years, 5ft. 10 12st. 81b. Ruckman changi ng to for· I 3st. Rnogy Quccnslander playing well GARRY BUCHANAN : 17 years, 6 ins. 12!>1. 41 b. Cen(re, wi ngman. Play· ward pocket, varies his play intelli­ 1. :ir cenlre half back. ft. I !st. Half forward {lanker, good ing his second season in Seniors. Fast gently, marks well and kicks accur.ately. BARRY IRVINE: 29 years, 6f1. tins mark. elusive and hard lo watch. to the ball and an accurate left foot I 2st. 71h. ··smoky" plays ruck, h eart as PAUL MALON E.Y: 17 years, 5ft. BILLY QUADE: 17 years, 6ft. 12. st. 7ins. 9st. 3lb. ''Snow" rover, cool pass. Combines well with his forwnrd> Half forward flnnker. Very high mark big as the Opera House. a nd is a spectacular high mark. ROSS J6 years, 5ft. JO under pressure. 11lways dangerous near and lo ng kick. Has a lot of potential M cK ENZfE ~ goal. BILL ROLF: 23 years, 6ft. l ins. 12 a~ a ruckman. ins. I Ost. 9lb. Rover. gets a lof of goals. ~t. Ruckman, resting in forward pocket has a big future. DAVlD GRAHAM: 20 years, 5ft. JOHN WRIG HT : 30 years, 5ft. 9 "Springer" has a lot of stamina and JO H N McKENZlc: 18 years. 5ft. llins. 14St. 41b. Ruck rover. Goes can ruck unchanged for long period•. in,. I l>l. Sib. Centreman. Woo Club's through hard. very determined piayer. Best and Fairest award this year after IOin>. I Isl. Half back flanker, answers Gives his rovers good service from the 10 name of " Flappers". VINCE T HJLTON: 20 years, 6ft. l.noek-out. being runner-up lwice. Fine creative player who starts many attacking LOU ALC HIN: 27 year~. Sf1. I !ins. l 2sl. 7lb. " Pussy" full forward very high marl.. long accu~te kick. MARK MEEK: 17 years. 5ft. ll ins. moves. Noted for his long left-foot I 2s1. Winger of wide experience. play­ I '2M 81b. Permanent back pocket. Good drop kicks to his forwards. ing great footbaU. JAMES H ILTON: 19 years. 6ft. 1 po<; it ion al player who shows promise ins. I Js1. Ruckm un :ind utility player. JIMMY EGAN: 25 years, Sfl. 9ins. LLOYD RYNEHART: 23 years. 5 of developing into a top-cla~ ~ fool· fl. IOins. 1 lst. 71b. Winger. member of gooc.l mark. baller. I !st. Permanent back pocket. Fine util­ ity p layer, good ground pl ayer, who 1970 side. his mates call him '"P uddles,. DENNIS RUDD: 22 years, Sfl. 11 C HRIS MADDOC K: 20 years, 6ft. alway~ places his kicks to advantage. DIC K PIEPER: 31 years. 6ft. 13st. ins. 12st. 41b. Fullback, Jong t9rped.o I 3st. 3lb. Ruck rover, changing to hack Brother of J3ob . 71b. Unique record played in 1959 and punt kick. pocket. Good utili1y player who can IAN WR£0HT: 28 ye ar~. 6ft. !ins. 1970 premiership sides. Pu II back. ROBT. TONAClA: 26 years. 6ft. s uccessfully change to most position~ I 4st. Full bt1ck. High mark, consistently JO H N GAYNOR: 17 years, 5ft. 11 I js1. 71b. Ruckman, strong player 1111 on the fielc.l. Accurate goal kick. long kick. Turvey's record of having ins. I 2st. Centre, brilliant ball getter, round ground, takes 1he timely mark T IM MORRIS: 26 years. 5rt I Jin,, the least number of point scored never wastes a kick. that matters. 13st 6lb. Half back flanker. Strong a£?ain~t them is an indication of his mark and long kick. Has been pluguctl ahilily. by injuries this senson. DAVID MIOSGE: 20 years. 5ft. 10 I P ETER JAC K: 21 years. 6ft. I ins. in<.. I Ii.I. Centre wingman. Hard deter­ K. P. & L. M. CORBETT H. G. & S. M. MURRELL 12~t. Rib. Half forward fl anker. Good mined runner. good ball handler, long utility player. High mark and accurate kick. Formerly played with Mangoplah. • Produce Merchants GENERAL & LIVESTOCK CARRIERS kick. Coaches Turvey Park Schoolboy~ C HRIS DRYDEN: 20 years, 5fl. • Clover Seed Contractors Under 12 side. winning premiership in 7ins. 1 lst. Rover. dynamic, creative 1972-73. player who is devastating around the • Pasture Seed Cleaners I goals. was runner-up in goal kickers RON JENNINGS: 21 years, 5ft. R Agsnts for Mobil 011 " Austra,., a.nd I ins. !Ost. 12lb. Rover. Former Denili­ for the season in spite of missing WHOLESALE RETAI L SALES quin player. F ast round the packs. matches through injury. Pivot F• d;lllers a I :· fin e ground player and an accurntc BARRY LONSDALE: 25 years. 6ft. GANMAIN kick. lins. 12st. J ib. Ruckman. courageous I and dClermined when going for the DES HOWLEY: 20 years, 6fl. 12st. Phone 223 A.H. 204 GANMAIN PHONE SS Rib. Righi half back flanker. C lever ball. Missed many matches through ill· ' .. and determined defender. Marks strong­ nes~ . ly and clears with penetrating kicks. (Continued on Page 16) 22 19