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VOTING - LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST LEAGUE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (Continued from Page 37) : B. Hayllar I, J, 3, While it is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to speak to NARRANDERA: L. Gibson 1, 1, 2. 3. 3 (14); R. Durn an 2, 3 3 (8); K. our supporters through this small weekly, each year seems to bring 2, 3, 3, 3 (15); S. Margosis I, I, 2, 2, 'Thornton 2, 3 (5); G. Su llivan 1, 3 (4); more problems in my effort to vary what I say. . 2, ~· 3 (14); J. Hemphill 2, 3, 3 G!!); S. Donaldson 3 (3); S. Longmore 3 (3); No matter how I try, I fin.d it d ifficult to bring very many new 1, K. Hunt I, I (2): G. Davis 2 (2); S. A. Turner I, 3 (5); A. Collier 2, 2 thoughts at the end of each season. Basically the success of each (4); V . Hugo 3 (3); R . McCaU um 3 Osborne 2 (2); M. Thornton 2 (2); S. Hunt l ( 1). football season depends very much on the same factors year after (3); N . Durnan 3 (3); M. Neilson 3 (3)· year. G . Powell 2 (2); C. Durnan 2 (2); L'. Clark l (1); L. MoCallum l ( I). LANHAM TROPHY I believe that 1975 must fall into the category of being one of our more successful seasons. While problems have a risen from time TURVEY PARK: J. Wright l, I, 2, : B. Stout I, 3 (4); A. to time, generally it has been a trouble free season. 2, 3 (9); J. Egan 2, 2, 3 (7); N . White Drysdale 2, 2 (4); R. Kilgower I .• 2 (3); l , 3. 3 (7); G , Miller I, 2, 3 (6); P. T. Glascott J, 2 (3); B. Tucker 3 (3); Without doubt, interest in our competition has been revitalised, and in this the Dowdle 2, 2, 2 (6); P. Taylor 2, 3 (5); D. Smith 3 (3); R. Webster 2 (2); 0 . recruiting by several clubs in getting new players into the area, or the return of " old" G. Hubbard 2 (2); R. Clarke 2 .(2); M. Smith 2 (2); A. Wells 2 (2); M. Collis players has been of great importance. The return to powe.r of · and the Meek 2 (2); W. Z.anoni 1 ( ! ); D . Tay­ 2 (2); D. Mooney 2 (2); G. Tucker strong consistent form of - has, without doubt, provided the neces· lor I (I); J. Shearer I ( I ); ,R. P'osselt 2 (2): G. Rayment 2 (2). sary fuel to bring back Interest to our competition. I (1); M . Daniher I (1). ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL: R. Har­ The Inclusion of many new faces in our combined League side assured a strong WHITTON: I . Geltch 1. I, 2, 2, 2, ris 2, 2, 3 (7); C. O'Reilly l, 2, 3 (6); side which represented thi1 League with d istinction at the State Championship. Our de­ 3, 3, 3, 3 (20); F , Aliendi 1, 1, I, I , D. DaUenburgh 3, 3 (6); R. Action I, feat of neighbouring League, Farrer, ensured that the Nesbitt Trophy would stay with us 2, 2, 2, 2 (I Z); G. Thatcher 2 (2); J. l. 3 (5): T. Rees 3 (3); R. Walker 3 for another year, while the great fight back in the second half of the Grand Final of the Evans 2 (2); R. Thompson 1 ( 1); J. (3); J. Ryan 3 (3); R. Hancock 3 (3); State Championships at least restored some credit to our inter-League image. Thompson 1 (I). N . Walker 1, 1 (2); l. Foster 2 (2); The very large number of outstanding juniors to be found in almost every club D. Lucas 2 (2); R. Conway 2 (2); within the League must surely ensure the future success of our League, but to get full PETTS TROPHY C. Johnson 2 (2); A. Chambers I (1); value from the ability which is there, will require patient and careful tuition to obtain ARDLETHAN: K. Smith l, 3, 3, 3 G . O'Brien I {I); M. Schmelzer 1 ( I); a full benefit. ( JO); G. Nelson I , 2, 3 (6); D. Smith J. Dunn I (I). Unfortunately our League has been effected by the disastrous inflationary march within our country and accordingly many clubs have found it difficult to balance their 2, 2, 2 (6); W. Wykes 2, 3 (5): P. COOLAMON: B. Moloney 2 , 3, 3 Little l, 2 (3); M. Collis 3 (3); P. {8); D. I, l , 2 budgets, while we in the League itself have been forced, reluctantly, to Increase admis­ Buchanan (4); J. Kew sion charges etc. Mooney I ( I); J. McLean I ( 1): G. 1, 3 (4); G. Knox I, 3 (4); G. Jarrett 2, Carroll 2 (2); P . Gaynor I (I). 2 (4); G. McPherso n 2, 2 (4); L. Ryne­ We, as a League, have attempted to present our great code in the best conditions ARIAH PARK-MfRROOL: S. hart I, 2 (3); V. Hilton I, 3 (4); N. .. ponlble and In general I feel these compare quite favourably with most other country Tbornycroft 3 (3); D . Pieper 2 (2); Leagues. It is always our aim to improve the presentation of our game and while in the Maguire 2, 2. 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 (17); N. m1ln all clubs have co-operated to the best of their ability there have been glaring exam· Rees 3 (3), G. Brown 1, l (2); M. D. Rudd 2 (2); P. Batholomew I (1); Baker 2 (2); G. Wood 2 (2); Sher­ G. loch l (l); G. Batholomew 1 {l); pies, notably boundary umpires, when some clubs have not fulfilled their responsibilltles r. lo the League. It Is obvious that the League delegates must approach the problems that wood 2 (2); R. Hancock 1 (!); R. S. Bredin l (]). Fisher 1 (1). arise from time to time· looking for the benefit of the code above the club. GANMAIN: G. Guthrie I, 3, 3. 3 Lshould like to express my appreciation to the League Secretary, Jack Buchanan COOLAMON: P. Kew l. 2, 3. 3 (9); (10); J. McCaig I, I , I. I, 2, 3 (9); and Treasurer, Vic Woolnough, for their continued support and the contribution which B. Thompson J, 3 (4); B. Nation 2, 2 W. Carroll 2, 2, 3 (7); J . Cedelland 2, they make towards the success of each football season. To League delegates I a lso owe a (4); M. Buchanan 1, I (2); P . Cur­ 3 (5); J. Gurnbleton I~ 3 (4); R. Cox debt, although at times some clubs have not fulfilled their responsibilities in making sure tis 2 (2); S. Armstrong 2 (2); R. Hun­ I, 3 (4); A. Symons 3 (3); J. Steele that their best representatives are .sent to League meetings. The various members of Com· ter 2 (2); A Moore 3 (3); B, Langtry 3 (3); D . Guthrie 3 (3); R. Small wood mittees are deserving of the Leagues thanks. l ( I). 3 (3); P . 'Thompson 3 (3); D . Allison In conclusion may I thank the numerous people who have supported our League GRIFFITH. G. Savage I, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 (2); M. Howe 2 (2); S. Carroll 2 in so many ways, our trophy donors, match officials, the players, club officials and our 3, 3 ( 17); A. Hicken I, 2, 3, 3 (9); K. (2); D. Woods 2 (2). very enthusiastic and energetic prHs reporters and radio commenfators, all of whom Turner 1, 2, 3 (6); G. Granston 3, 3 G RfFFITH: P. Woodlands 1, 2, 2. have contributed so much to the success of 1975. (6): D. Luhrs 3, 3 (6): I . O'Donn ell 1, 2, 3 (10); G. Gardiner I, 2, 3, 3 (9); May I also add my personal thanks to you, the supporters, who have contributed 2, 3 (6); R. Crowe J. I, 3 (5); G. T. Agresta 1, 3, 3 (7); S. Best I, 2, 3 so very much to the success of 1975. May I take this opportunity to wish all teams Oatanzar.iti I, 2 (3); R. Owen 3 (3): (6); I. Nancar.row 3, 3 (6); G. Manning taking part in todays respective Grand Finals every success and may the better teams win. F .Valeri 3 (3); S. Best 2 (2); G. Hall l I, 3 (4); R. Turner I, 3 (4); G. H ill (!). 2, 2 (4); T. Hughes 3 (3); N. Thomp­ FOR THE FULL RANGE OF FORD VEHICLES AND ALL N.R.M.A. LEETON: J. Dunlop I, 2, 2, 3 (8); son 3 (3); J. Sch melzer~ (3); J. Wood L. Meladoois 1. 3 (4); L. Hulands 1, 1 2 (2); Shane Best 2 (2); V. Wilson 2 FACILITIES contact ..• (2); G . Knagge 2 (2); J. O'Callahan 12): N. Hall 2 (2). LANHAMS OF LEETON - 2 (2); T. Howe I (I); T. Stockton 1 Ga rry & Jack wil l be glad to assist you (J); J. Towers 1 (l); J. Petts I ( l); GRONG GRONG-MATONG: R. T . O'Callahan I (J ); W. Loogabardi I Walsh I, 1, I, 2, 3, 3 (I l); B. Rava 2, 5 PI NE AVENUE, LEETON - PHONE 533600 (1 ). (Continued on Page 39) I 38 .. Win, Lose or Drow - You'll A lways Ask For More .. 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Wedding Invitations, Place Cards, Toast Lists, Hym increase in the number of serious in­ 1964 Ganmain v Griffith ...... $2070 juries. 1965 Ganmain v Griffith ...... $3077 Sheets and Thank You Cards 1966 N arrandera v Griffith ...... $3057 One of ~he contributing factors in 1967 Narrandera v Leeton ...... $3623 the increase of serious injuries has 1968 Gdffith v AP'M ...... $3543 CALL IN AT THE been the speed with which the game is 1969 Ganmain v Griffith . .. $3424 played. 1970 Coolamon v Turvey Park $3109 No code can ex~L without a ready 1971 Leeton v Griffith ...... $3688 OXFORD PRINTERY supply of juniors and in this many 1972 Narrandera v Griffith .... $2939 parents are guided, in allowing their 1973 Coolamon v Turvey Park $3487 children to play a sport, by the pos­ 1974 Narrandera v Coolamon $3890 For ... Letterheads, (all sizes); Docket Books, Account Forms sibilities of injuries. For many seasons a genuine concern SCHOOLBOYS FOOTBALL Order Books etc. has been felt to limit the pos·sibility (Continued from Page 34) of injutties in junior Australian foot­ cent O'Brien, M. Buchanan and N. ball. Plemiog. Ganmain: John Steele and CALL IN AT THE Mark McCorr.y. G.G.M.: Peter Powell. In some areas slight variations of Of these players John Steele, Keith the rules have been inova,ted but gen­ Wkes, P.aul Little were members of OXFORD PRINTERY erally the changed rules have not the State Side winning the Teal Cup in contributed a great deal to the elim­ . ination of injuries. 'The finals were keenly contested with One of the most noteworthy changes Coolamon defeating Grong Grong-Ma­ For ... Raffle Tickets, Zero Tickets, Sivler Circle Tickets, Dance in rules for juniors has been evolved tong in the Under 13's and Ardlethan in where competitions have defeating Coolamon in the Under !S's. Tickets, Party Invitations, 21st Invitations. been played in junior leagues with Best and fairest awards in the Lea­ rather dramatic variations of the rules. gue went to John Steele of Ganmain CALL IN AT THE Melbourne daiHes reported the suc­ on 16 points, followed by Peter An· cess of an exhibition game played thony of Coolamon on l I points in on Sunday last in glowing terms. the Under 15's. OXFORD PRINTERY It is to be hoped that posit.ive ac­ Kevin Macauley of Coolamon, on tion is taken in an attempt to bring 15 points won the Under 13's Best and standard variations for junior compe­ Fairest from Brett Vearing, of A.•P.M. titions ·aged 12 or below. on l 0 points. IN FA CT NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR US OUR FR IENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF A RE ONLY TOO EURELLS SUPPORT District Agents for: M. & V. 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RIVERINA SCHOOLBOYS VISCOUNT CUP FOR TODAYS WINNER Junior football in tion. hit tbe top during the current sea­ This partly succeeded with both son when both the Teal and Shell Coolamon and Turvey Park nominat­ Cups were won by the "Waratah" State. ing teams but Ardlethan still decided For their contribution to this mag­ to play in their own local town com­ nificent achievement, a number of our petition. lads are deserving of the This shot in the al'm to the League highest recognition. by these two new teams was shortlived The Under 15 Teal C up was played with Turvey Park, after only one game for during the long week end in June finding themselves unable to fulfil their and although New Sou~h Wales were obligations and withdrew from the com­ defeated by ACT, they successfully petition in both under 15's and 13's. accounted for and The League continued with a five to win tbe series. team competition in the Under l5's The team was capably coached by comprising Ardlethan, Ariab Park­ former Coolamon player, Bruce Lucas. Mir.rool, Coolamon, Ganmain and Local players to ·perform were: Mal­ Grong Grong-Matong. and the same colm Dunn. Leeton, David Carroll, 'teams with the exception of Ardleth­ Ganmain, Ruy Carroll, Ardletban, Les an making up a four team Under 13 Lucas, Ariah Park-Mirrool, Wayne competition. Evans, Grong Grong-Matong, Frank The League, during the season fost­ Piccolo and John Powell, Leeton and. ered tbe Letona Cup at Ganmain and Peter Taylor, Turvey Park. were a little unlucky in not taking out this event. Seven teams were entered The double for New South Wales was achieved on August 23rd and in the various divisions of the Marist 24th when the Shell Cup was played Bros. Owens Birthday Weekend Car­ nival being vicforious in both the for in Sydney. This is for Under 17 players. Under 14's and Under 16's. ·The team was couched by James The League had their players .make the squad for selecting the State Under Smith, of Sydney, and succeeded against all three opponents, i.e. ACT. l?'s team. From the following names, some can Victoria and Queensland. • Riverina representatives were: John be gauged on the strength of the State team as many are regular senior play­ Today's Viscount Grand Final will be contested by Leeton and Turvey Steele, Ganmain, Greg Hill and Setph­ ers with their respective clubs. en Crump, GriCfitb, John Symons, St. Park. Last years Viscount Cup G~;and Final was contested very keenly by Nar­ Ardlethan: Raymond Carroll, Maur­ randera and Coolamun, Narrandera winning the match by one point. Francis College, Steven Donaldson, ie Gaynor. A. P.M. Terry Haddrill, Leo Narrandera, Keith Wykes and Paul Lucas, Garry Longley, Wayne Evans, In the trophies inaugural year the Viscount Cup series was introduced Little. Ardlethan. and of these players Raymond.Carroll, to this League in 1974 by Philip Morris Ltd., the manufactu<.r.er of Viscount Keith Wykes kicked a total of 15- Leo Lucas, Garry Longley, Wayne Cigarettes. The Cup is valued in excess of $200.00. In I 974 Viscount also made 4-94 points for the series. Evans and David Carroll made the a cash donation of $300.00 to the League, this year the cash subsidiary has By these wins Australian football State side to win the Shell Cup at been increased to $500.00. in New South Wales has been given . a new dimension. At the completition of the Grand Final today the Viscount Cup will Ten players from the League made be presented to the Captain of the P remiership side, and he will also receive GANMAIN ZONE the squad for the finals of State Un­ u proportion of the prize money. Each playeir and the two reserves of the der I 5's selection. T hese were Ardleth­ 1975 saw the introduction of Under Premiership side will receive a suitubly inscribed Silver Pewter Mug with the an: Keith Wykes, J. Smith, P. Little. compliments of Viscount. I 5's and Under l3's in lieu of ~.Jnder A.P.M.: Shaun Quade. Coolamon: Vin- 14's and 12's in an attempt to tnduce The association between the league and Viscount is very much appre­ more sides with the junior competi- (Cootinued on Page 36) ciated, and it is hoped this association will be a long and happy one.

A team that's hard to beat ATKINSON & POWELL D. REES Dealers for Massey Ferguson AR IAH PARK MOBIL AGENT BARRY NEILL MOTORS LTD. Machines a nd Duplicates. All Bulk Fuel Available ell Hours Mobll Products end General Annaburn Clydesdale Stud ARDLETHAN Farm Supplies I PHONE 12 GRONG GRONG PHONE 149 7 3 4 HAVE YOU SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED BECOMING AN UMPIRE IF YOU ARE KEEN TO BECOME AN UMPIRE THEN THE RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION IS FOR YOU . 0 O> :> PAYMENTS TO PLAYERS IS ALL ALRIGHT WITH I (Contioul'd from Page 29) THE MAN IN WHITE? > .:; The record payment from the Fund (Continued from P:ige 28) is to former Footscray player and c make the Riverina Umpires' Associ;1- °'w coach Ted Whitten who received tion "hat it is today. .,;. $2.562.50 for his 321 matches. Fitzroy'i. Any attempt to now remove this Kevin Murray and Carlton's John incentive must have a far reaching ~ c u "' Nicholls will undoubtedly pass this effect on the umpires themselves and ... "' t figure, but like all players. must wait a Cl> iii :> the people who organise 1hem. c: ..: 0 12 month period after they've stopped Without their enthusiasm a nd dcdi· playing, to become eligible to receive cation we could well see the return ~ vi :i their cheque. to the days of the leaderless " home ·~ c;, :i ... c All League Clubs have their own town" officials fulfilling the umpire's role at the curtain raiser matches each ~ ~; P rovident Fund which provides fur­ .,; ~ ther beneril lo players. week in the SWDFL. So it would therefore seem that Players whose te!lm makes the Fin­ the question is lefL to answer ilself a ls can do '"very nicely thank you", and for those genuinely concerned too. Current r:1tes arc $ l 00 per game. with the future of our great Austral­ so that a player who has phiyed over - ian code to ensure that all IS alright 100 games and less than 150 (and with the man in white. there arc many of them) can add the $100 to his $65 per match. plus $ 18 LAST WEEKS RES ULTS from the VFL Provident Fund and of PREL~ONARY FINALS: course there is always extra incentive GATE: $2630. • payments by supporters and perhaps a JST XVID: "bonus" from clubs. So if you add all Turvey Park 20- 18-138 Ariah Park these available payments to television Mirrool 17-13-115. and radio fees the footballers of to­ lND XVIII: day are not really badly off. Ganmain 10-10-70 Griffith 9-6-60. Reserve Grade players receive $30 3RD }fVIll: per Finals match and Under 19 Grade Narranedra 14-17-101 Narrandera 4- $IO per player. per match. 5-29.

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NOBLE 1972 NARRANDERA Grong Grong-Matong ELECTRICS YOUR Li censed Plumbers ind Coolam on Dr1lners GRIFFITH FOR COLOUR T.V. ADVERTISERS TURVEY PARK Gan main & APPLIANCES Hardware Merch1nts COOLAMON Ardlethan -THEY Ganmain Whitton SALES AND SERVICE Speed·E·Gas Agents FINALS SUPPORT Leeton ARDLETHAN PHONE 55 ARDLETHAN Whitton APM 15-12-102 Griffith 14-16-100 YOU Ardlethan PHONE 45 Phone 61 A.H. 118 Leeton 18-10-118 T . Park 15-19-109 Grong Grong-Matong T. Park 20-18-138 APM 17-13-115 Ariah Park-M~rrool Turvey Park v Leeton 30 11 IS ALL ALRIGHT WITH THE MAN IN WHITE? (BY GUS DALIT7J) right with the local men in white EXCEPT in their mother territory. Secretary Riverina Umpires Assn. BUYING OR SELLING The simple answer to this question In an earlier editorial in this pub­ it seems is to add - it depends on lication your editors asked bow much whether he is a ''local". thought was given to the delegates' decision not to use Riverina umpires REAL ESTATE The use of umpires from the in the second grade finals and point­ local umpiring organisation has always ed out the ramifications of the SWD You can't do better than contract been a discussion point but it seems FL determination. to be at its loudest in the football Involvement in finals is what foot­ league responsible for its introduction. ball is all about and the decision to T he SWDFL initiated the establish­ exclude the Riverina umpire from . this ment of a local umpiring group in incenitive inspiring atmosphere does 1962 and in 1967 decided to use two little to encourage the effective re­ BREUST'S REAL ESTATE local umpires each week in their first cruitment and enthusiasm of any um­ grade matches. pire. WAGGA WAGGA Not only have the Riverina umpires It is not intended to start a debate continued to control SWDFL first on each individual performance but grade matches but have also won ap­ it would be fair comment to state that pointments to three first grade matches Riverina umpires have performed cred­ each week in the neighbouring major itably during the year and have main­ league of Farrer. tained a stand-ard generally compar­ able with their VFL counterparts. With two Central R.iverina and all Northern Riverina League first grade Certainly there have been "local" matches each week, plus all SWDFL efforts that have lefit much to be de­ second and thfrd grade matches, the sired but this applies equally to some • Riverina Umpires' Association has de­ of the Melbourne umpiring · perform­ veloped into one of the strongest coun­ ances at double the price. FOR ALL REAL ESTATE MATTERS CONTACT ANY OF itry umpir;ing organisations in Austral­ Any suggestion that there has been ian Football. a falling oH in the standard of matches OUR PREMIER SALES TEAM The facts are that in 1975 Riverina played in 1he SWDFL this season • would be without substance. umpires also woo appointment '10 and GENERAL SALES: WAL BREUST, JIM WILLIS, GARRY CONROY In fact 197 5 has produced more performed creditably at the Intra-State INVESTMENTS, BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL: MILTON BREUST Carnival matches at Narrandera, the high class fixtures than has been the Australian Inter-Services matches at most ardent critics would concede RURAL SALES : DICK MEDCALF Wagga, all fir.st grade finals in both th•at "local" umpires have been in PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LETTING : BADEN BREUST the Central and Nor~hern Riverina charge of quite a few of them. Leagues, the first two semi finals in the Hume league first grade compe­ Rather than give credit where cred­ tition and all second grade finals in it is due, there are the diehards who case for many years and even their would not give the local umpire a the Farrer League. place in the senior football scene. BREUST'S However, in the SWDFL only third lihe opportunity to umpire ~t first REAL ESTA TE PTY: LTD: ' - grade finals were aUocated to the grade major league level h a.~ undoubt­ Riverina Umpires' Association. edly been the stimulus necessary to In Association With lt would appear then that all is al- (Continued on Page 32) L.J. HOOKER . LIMITED L. R. DUNN & CO. STEVE KNOX (MEMBERS OF THE REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF N.S.W.) ARI AH PARK - PHONE 35 Pointing Contractor International Harv.. ter Deeters TOWN & COUNTRY WORK 175 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA - Phone 214842 BP AGENTS Phone Griffith 6247J8 fOr an Obll111tlon f,.. 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LEAGUE'S TOP GOALKICKERS MEET THE PLAYERS GANMAIN NOTES CLUB BEST AND FAIREST (First Round Matches) LEETON "THE DEMONS" (By Lion) AWARDS - 1975 WINNERS (Continued from Page 19) Although not impressive, our Re­ FIRST xvm serves won their way through to the ARDLETHAN: Firsts, Greg Smith; R. Robins (Griffith) (8) - - - 92 GARY WHY MARK, 20, 5'9'', I J. Grand Final at tfle expense of the Seconds, Vince Guthrie; Thirds: not B. Rist (A.P.M.) (4) - --- 63 71bs. Local. Blond headed back pocket. Swans. Alan Symons defended stoutly finalised. L. Pendrick (G.G.M.) (3) - - 62 Very pacey with good disposal. all day to win the Bowling Club ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL: Firsts, R. Elwin (Leeton) (6) - - -- 62 award. from Shane Carr.oil, John Steele, RON VOLLENBURGH, 19, 6'2", T. Haddrill; Seconds, R. Harris; Thirds, P. SLAITERY (Leeton) (6) -- 59 James Gumbleton, Daryl Guthrie and S. Maguire. J. Hemphill (Nar.) (7) - --- 55 13st. Local. Ruckman who this year Peter Brill. has given great support to coach Colin. COOLAMON: Firsts, P. Maloney; R. Campbell (Ganmain) (2) - - 51 Today the Reserv~ contest their first Seconds, V. Hilton; Thirds, B. Nation D. Gr.aham (Coolamon) (2) - - 50 MALCOM D UNN, 17, 6' 1", 12st. Grand Final since 1968 and win, lose and P. Kew. P. Dowdle ("11P) (0) --- -- 49 61bs. Local schoolboy star with poten­ or draw they have put up a remark­ B. Harrison (Leeton) (2) -- - 49 tial lo go a lot further in football. GANMAIN: Firsts, not finalised; able performance to even make the Seconds, not finalised. R. McCullen (Nar.) (1) -- - 44 Grand Final. TERRY LARKIN, 20, 6', l3st. Lo­ GRIFFII'H: F iTSts, McKenzie, G . Mi!Jer (TP) (2) - --- - 43 Good to see former coach Kevin R. J. Daby (Ganmain) (2) - -- 43 cal. Ruckman with a safe pair of Seconds, D. Tyndall; Thirds, J . O'­ hands. Delumenico ~a ke off his third success­ P. Maloney (Coola.) (4) - - - 42 ive premiership with Manuka last Donnell. T . Haddrill (APM) (1) - -- 42 PETER KELLAHAN, 19, 5' 10", weekend. Just missed out on the grand GRONG GRONG-MATONG: Firsts, J. Shearer (T.P.) (3) --- - 41 12st. 61bs. Local. Forward flanker with .. slam with their Reserves going down L. Pendrick; Seconds, M. Martin., J. Rees (Leeton) (0) - - - - 40 tremendous pace. First year of senior by four points after their Thirds set A. Taylor (Ardlethan) (5) -- 40 LEETON: Firsts, D. Lang; Seconds football: the pattern with a good win. P. Colyer; Thirds., L. Meadows. SECOND xvm LARRY HARRISON, 21 , 5'7". !Ost Tomorrow night, Monday the 29th NARRANDERA: Firsts, S. Margos­ 71bs. Local. Rover. Dedicated player sees the best and fairest voting being is; Seconds, M. Nelson; Thirds, R. S. Fisher (Nar.) (6) - - - - 83 • decided a function at the Bowling who tries all the time. at Duman. P. Woodlands (Griffit,h) - -- 82 Club. Would like to see al l player,s R. Smallwood (Ganmain) (3) - 36 BRUCE HARRISON, 18, 5'10"., 11 their wives, girlfriends and supporters TURVEY PARK: Firsts, J. Wright; st. Local. Leading goalkicker, South­ there in force. Seconds, W. Robertson. THIRD xvm West 1974. Forward flanker. Good Todays the day we've all been wait­ Whitton: Not finalised. A. Hicken (Griffith) (0) -- - 92 mark and kick. ing for, Grand F.inal D ay, all the best to all teams pavticipating and may the R . Parisotto (Griffith) (0) - - 27 JOHN POWELL, 17, 5'8", lOst. SUPPORT YOUR ADVERTISERS - N . Thornton (Nar.) (0) - - - 25 Bibs. Local schoolboy star. Rover, in best teams win and in our case, let's G. Savage (Griffith) (0) -- - 25 first season of senior football. hope we are the better side. THEY DESERVE IT!

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LEETON NOTES TURVEY PARK NOTES Australian (By Redleg) (By Bulldo2) A very bard fought win agtinst Tur­ vey Park in the Second Semi. Some What a great win last week! Boys unaccountable lapses in concentration you carried on the good work of the Football bat an excellent fight back when the week before. With our big guns fir­ chips were down. ing and strong support from all The Toby Lee - Steven Bros. shirt supporters we are set to blast off again award was won by·Roy Trebbilcock. today. Club SPECIAL NOTES:- Congratulations "T itus" Dowdle on CLUB B:ALL: Friday, 10th October winning the shirt award as well as the at the Leeton Soldiers Club. $10.00 a ma.n of the match award. "Wacka" double. White, '!Bones" Miller, John Wright. Mick Dani.her, Mark Meek. Keith PRESENTATION NIGHT: Tues­ Hay and Bill Zanoni - all shone out ENTERTAINMENT: day, 16th October at the Leeton Golf in a side with 20 good players. Club. $6.00 a double. SA TU RDA Y 20th: SOCIAL - Band Riverina R.J.'s A great job by our c.heer squad­ SfL VER C fRGLE DRAW: Friday, keep up the good work today. SUNDAY 21st: SOCIAL - Band " Opus" 31st October at the Leeton Soldiers Club. Ticket H olders Only. Thanks to all our good ladies for SATURDAY 27th: SOCIAL - Band " Statesman" their untiring efforts with the catering TONIGHT: Sunday, 28th Septem­ and all others who helped with the SUNDAY 4th: SOCIAL - Band " Parmak" ber. End of Season Social at the Show­ many jobs tha·t had to be done last ground Hall. Men $2.00, Ladies $ 1.00. Sunday. A SPECIAL EVENT will be held in conjunction with Band and refreshments supplied. Looking back on the year it has the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups on the 17th OCTOBER, been a most successful one, both o n • and 3rd NOVEMBER respectively• and off the field. Probably all started new kiosk for the ladies and we hope AS OF NEXT FRIDAY, a 50-50 DANCE will be held with our coach getting married and to have the help of players and sup­ succumbing ·to some form of domes­ porters when "work times' come'. each FRIDAY NIGHT, beginning at 8 p.m. tication! To the many people who, through­ Seriously, though, its been a great out the year have donated awards, year from you Col, and we wish you kegs, meat for BBQ's etc. - -a very DINING FACILITIES: well in your first attempt as a Grand big thank you. FULL DINING "JEZZA" ROOM AND SNACK Final Coach. And finally the player;>. This is BAR FACILITIES BY WAGGA'S LEADING To president Mike Dowd, his execu· what its all about. Grand Finals don't live and committee - a job well done. come easy and neither do Premier­ CHEF. We hope rbat all your hard work will ships. AU that work and sweat is con­ be rewarded today. centrated into one concerted effort to· To Marie ·Begg and the ladies a v~ry day. To the selected players, con­ DRESS successful year with a considerable gr.atulations. We all wish yon well. Patrons must be prope rly dressed at all times. increase in numbers. Play the game as it should be played · Our summer project is to build a and to win. Saturday nights: Gentlemen must wear ties. NOT PERMITTED IN THIS CLUB Get on Wheels at your TYNDALL and RY AN Thongs, Je rseys, T-Shirts or Singlets, Beach W ear or Casual Jeans BOB DRY CLEANERS, GR IFFITH JANE T-MART For Personalised Service, contact:­ BILL BIRON'S 8. S. SCHMIDT PRES. W. MORGAN, Sec. BILL or WENDY TYNDALL CALTEX SERVICE STATION,

24 17 M EET THE PLAYERS ••.• MEET THE PLAYERS ..•• TURVEY PARK "THE BULLD~S" LEETON II THE DEMONS" . G. MILLER, 29, 6' J", IJst. 8 lbs. W. ZANONI, 23. 5' 10", I Jst. Half First year as coach. Rep. Slate as flanker, wingman brilliant plnyer. COLIN TREVASK.lS. 25. 6'2". JJM LYONS, 27, 5'1J'', 12st. IOlbs. CHB. Strong r.uck rover. Capable of doing the impossible. Very 14st. Coach 1974-75. Ex-Finley, Gee­ Local veteran of over 150 games. long West, Acton. Ruckman. Regular Back flanker. Good mark and accur­ R. CLARK, 27, 5' 10", 12st. H.B. experienced and fit player. M. DANIHER, 20, 6' 2", I 3st. 41bs. South West representative and State ate kick. fl~nker and South.West representative. Ruckman, defender, great leap. South representative 1974. Very strong play­ Pust season with Turvey and having er. BARRY LANG, 25, 5'l0'', l lst. a great season. Has great anticipation. West representative playing at his best. 8Jb. E~roadford, Finley player. Wing. R. BURGESS, 22, 5' 8". !Ost. 5lbs. ROSS ELWIN, 28, 6'3" 14st. 3lbs. man with great Pace. Regular South-­ N. WHITE, 24 6' I", 13st. 71bs. Local who has played with South South-West representative. T op centre Young player, rover or balI flanker. West Rep. of oast three seasons. Never give.s in. Reliable player. Melbourne and coached be­ halfback with great dashes down. field. fore returning to Leeton. Full-forward. MAX KRUSE. Snr., ?, 6'3", I4st. 8lbs. Very strong overhead mark. J. WALKER, 21, 5' 10", J lst. Back­ Ex PrahJ::an, VFA. League veteran man with great strength and courage. Good mark and accur,ate kick. State M. FRASER, 16, 5' 10", llsl. 5lbs. rep. 1973. Plnyed over 250 games with Leeton. Battles on, and a great clubman. Former Gammage Medal winner. Ruck­ First year player, one of the best half· J. WRIGHT, 32, 5' 9", l lst. 9lbs. JOHN REES, 23, 5'J0", l ist. Ex man. back flanker in League, having a real­ Ass. coach, won club's best and fair­ Ariah Park player. Forward flanker. ly great season. est this year. Brilliant centreman, hav­ FRANK PICCOLO, 17, 5'6", JOst. Great pace and good ball handler. D. BEGG, 18, 5' 11", 13st. 51bs. ing great season. 6lbs. Local schoolboy star. First year J. EGAN, 27. 5' 9'', !Ost. IOlbs. in senior football. Rover. First year player with J'urvey. Very TOM DOOLAN, 22, 6' I", I 3st. E:< strong mark with good goal sense. Winger • h.f. flanker, very colourful player who can win games off his , Acton player. Centre half for­ JOHN EVANS, 24, 5'1H", 12st. M. MEEK, 19, 6', I 3st. 71bs. Ruck own boot. Very experienced. ward. State rep. 1975. Good mark and 1 Olbs. Local. Centre halfback. A very rover, strong versatile hard bitting P. BULLAS. 20, 5' 9", !Ost. IOlbs. has great determination. strong player who comes through hard. player. Speedy winger, great ball getter with GREG LASHBROOK, 27. 5' 10", KEJTH WATERS, 25, 6', 13st. 71bs. G. STRONG, 26, 5' 10", 1 lst. 71bs. long kicks to forwards. Local Fullback. Plays close and hard RAY POSSELT, 22, 5' 9", fist. 5lbs. 12st. 4lbs. Local veteran of over 150 Backman with great determination. games. T hree times B. and F. winner. and has been very reliable in this po­ Great judgement in clearing the bal1. Halfback flanker, straight through and One of the most spectacular marks in sition this year. reliable player. the League. Centre. K. HAY, 19, 5' 9", 13st. 71bs. Re­ T. POSSELT, 18, 6', list. 7lbs. First DAVID LANG, 23, 6', 12st. 6lbs. liable back pocket, very determined and Lo~al. Wingman who never gives up year player always trying and has good RAY TREBILCOCK, 25. 5'11 .., gutsy player. future in front of him. trymg. Leetons best and fairest winn­ 12st. 61bs. Ex , Acton player. er 1975. A great season from David. G . .HUBBARD, 21. 6' 3", 13st. Full­ P. DAVIS, 20, 5' 10", list. Anoth­ Back flanker with great pace. back, ruckman, bas beaten most full­ er young player, forward, with long PETER SLAITERY, 28, 6'0", 14st. forwards and has great leap and good kick. MICK O'MARA, 22, 6'1". 14st. 41bs. Ex Mortlake, Coolamon, Leeton judgement. D. FILES, 18 5' 7" J Ost. 3bls. First Local. Former Lanham Trophy winn­ Ardlethan player. Bulky bearded char: P. DOWDLE, 20, 6', l2st. 7lbs. year player having good season. Dan­ er. Ruckman. Strong mark. acter who sometimes plays centre half Centre half for.ward, full forward, gerous player with determination go. forward. Has deceptive pace for his good ball getter. dangerous when ing for the ball. UOY D BULLOCK, 21. 6'. 13st. size. playing well. South West rep. S. HART, 18. 5' 8". !Ost. 7lbs. IOlbs. Loca.1 Ruckman. Strong player. (Continued on Page 26) Young player with future in front of J. SH EARER, 30, 6' 2", 15st. Dan­ him - very heady rover. gerous full forward who is very ex. P. TAYLOR, 17, 5' 9", list. State perienced, great mark with an accur­ schoolboys rep. Brilliant tenacious rov­ 0 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES ate kick for goal. er. Dangerous near goals. LOGAN STOCK TROUGHS-SEPTIC TANKS­ P. D ANTHER, 18, 5' 9", I !s t. 71bs. G. DRYDEN, 18, 5' 8", !Ost. H.F. D BROS. WATER TANKS Brother to Mick Daniher, co urageous flanker-rover, has good future in front Your Local Agent has Details or rove.r and has been most rnnsistenl of him. Very cool player under pres­ in his first year with Turvey. sure. AVENUE, LEETON Dealers for International Trucks, RIVERINA FOUNDING INDUSTRIES Tractors and Farm Machinery, PEARSON STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, PHONE 251211 Uncoln Welders SIDCHROME TOOLS STOCKED P.O. Box 47 FOR All. GREY IRON CASTINGS, GRATES & 8 .8 .Q. PLATES BUYERS OF SCRAP CAST IRON, STEEL ' SHED FRAMES & GENERAL WELDING PHONE LEETON 533388 NARRANDERA 591377

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