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voi.. &, No. 23 REGISTERED BY AUSTRALIA POST PUBLICATION NO. NBP 0250 ·_ 2 3 i~. EAST Clears . ~oral Services For men's and ladies STREET • I·?~ ■ •Full spare parts & service facilities, also industrial machinery. fashion jeans, pullovers, MANUFACTURER & DISTRIBUTOR OF THE ROBERSON PH. 592068 I tt: · • sloppy joes and tRIMS , • 1 SHEEP HANDLER. Branch also 111 accessories ... at Parker St. wA8~~LfRcfiffR1c1 38 PEARSON ST., WAGGA · PH. (069) 252999 (312885 A.H.) COCA-COLA FOOTBALL LEAGUE. Grand final gate tak­ semi at McPherson Oval, North Wagga. ings in Coca-Cola River­ RFL treasurer Mr Vic Woolnough will be PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW The fierce pride of Coolamon versus the class of well and centre halfback Dick Carey. ina Football League will banking on big crowds for the remaining two Wagga ... that's how many Coca-Cola Riverina He will look to Paul Kelly and Wayne Brown to depend largely on how games of 1988. Football League followers see today's preliminary use the wide wings to advantage. Wagga Tigers' three Congratulations are extended to the RFL's final at Narrandera Sportsground. And he will instruct his forwards, Michael Walker grades perform in Sun­ award winners at the recent annual presenta­ The Grasshoppers are a close-knit team. The and Mark Hofe rt in particular, to play in front at all day's preliminary finals at tion night. side's players have worn the famous green jumper times. with the white V for quite a few seasons now and Gerald Pieper could hold the destiny of this I Na rrande ra Sport­ Turvey Park's Greg Nichols and Steve .. have become accustomed to each other. match. •~11ue1;J@1 sground. McMahon of Leeton were joint winners of the . By contrast, the Tigers have seven new faces in A fine ruck rover and inspirational captain, Piep­ W agga plays Coolamon in firsts, Coolamon prestigious Jim Quinn Memorial Medal, the the senior team this year. er can singlehandedly spur the Tigers into action. in reserves and Leeton in under 18s. first time in seven years the award has been But Wagga won the minor premiership losing only When Pieper fires Wagga fires, it's as simple as A winning treble by the Black and Golds shared. one game along the way. that. And the Tigers will be hard to beat today despite Coolamon will give it everything it has got. will mean all three deciders next Sunday will be Turvey Park's Alan Bartholomew and last weekend's results. Captain-coach Kieran Johnson played one of his between Turvey Park and Wagga. Waggga's Damian Hofert were worthy win­ Coolamon blasted East Wagga-Kooringal into best games for the season when he started on a wing If this occurs, that one day in September will ners of the Lanham Trq_phy in reserves and football oblivion, winning last Saturday's first semi­ last Saturday. virtually be like a home and away round. Petts Trophy in under 18s respectively. final at Sportsground by a remarkable 130 The Hoppers have had one more day to get over points. any bumps and bruises and will be raring to rip into Gate receipts for last weekend's first and Wagga did little to inspire confidence in their the Tigers. second semi-finals were disappointing. Once again the entrants in the Coca-Cola ability by being trounced by 59 points by Turvey Ruck rovers Bryan and Ian Buchanan will win Saturday's gate at Ganmain Sportsground RFL Girl-Of-The-Year princess competition Park in last Sunday's second semi-final at Gumly their quota of kicks for Coolamon and Brian Plem­ for the elimination ·semi bet~een Coolamon were a credit to their respective clubs with Jodie Oval, Wagga. ing, Glenn Carroll and Daryl Breust can be relied on and East Wagga-Kooringal was only $3840. Robinson (Turvey Park) being sashed the win­ You can put both those one-sided affairs out of for some stoic defence. Last year's figure, when Ganmain-Grong your mind. Today is a whole new ball game. But Wagga has come too far to throw away a ner from Alison Quinn (Ganmain-GGM) and The Tigers have used their one chance and will be chance at 'getting even' with Turvey Park. Grong- and East Wagga-Kooringal Sharon Jones (Narrandera). out to not only redeem themselves but to regain self The Tigers are just two wins away from 'squaring met at Narrandera, was $3290 but adult admis­ And credit must also go to the individual respect. up' with the Bulldogs who were guilty of grand lar­ sion was $1 less. netball best and fairest players: Robyn Dallas Confidence is so important at this time of the year. ceny in winning last year's grand final by two points. Sunday's crowd at Gumly Oval, Wagga, for of Turvey Park A grade and Gillian Gordon of The Hoppers should not get too excited by their The Hoppers are desperate but determination the Turvey Park-Wagga encounter was $3670. demolition job on the hapless Hawks. only goes so far. - B grade. They ran East Wagga ragged in the last 40 minutes And Wagga's flair and greater all-round strength The teams drew a crowd which paid $3476 Gillian's brothers Ian and Jamie are long of the game but they'll have to earn every kick they will prevail when the crunch comes. when they played off in last season's second serving first graders for the Bombers. get today. Wagga will be in one of its meanest moods. The clubs are also opposed in reserves where Tigers' coach Greg Sheather will search for the Coolamon is favoured to end the Tigers' bid for five ··~ .. , system that helped Wagga become the feared side of successive grand final appearances. ◄ COVER: It's arms and legs everywhere as, from left: Turvey Park back pocket Gavin Armstrong, Wagga forward 1988. Leeton will seek a spot in its first juniors' decider pocket Brendan Sheridan and Bulldogs' halfback flanker Jeremy Masterson contest a pack in last Sunday's He will demand a close checking performance since 1984 when it tackles Wagga in the under 18s' Coca-Cola Riverina Football League second semi-final at Gumly Oval, Wagga .. from his defenders, led by fullback Grahame Dos- final.

LLOYD & GRAEME BURGMANN ' ' SERVING AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. l t l~MWt•);U:I Supporting Australian Football throuihout the Riverina. • SALES A/H (069) 22 4366 • PARTS A/H (069) 31 2932 0 • SERVICE A/H (069) 21 3109 Jtfi:E R~w~~~ Rfr Th ; 90 MORGAN STREET, W AGGA WAGG A TELEPHONE (069) 21 4528 RIVERINA (Kenworth) TRUCK CENTRE, STURT H'WAY, WAGGA (069) 211244 24 HOURS - 7 DAYS A WEEK Rivken Truck & Trailer Parts, GRIFFITH, (069) 62 7088 -~------"'.':".""-:=:---:-::--:-:------'~ The Riverina Football Record is printed at The Daily Advertiser, Commercial Printing Dept., 48 Trail Street, Wagga Wa~ga, N.S. '!"·• (Phone 21 2021; Fax21 6950) for the Proprietors of Victorian Publishing Company (P.O. Box 281, Wagga, Phone 224936AH). • Recommended and maximum price. · 5 FOR PERSONALISED ATTENTION TO ALL YOUR PEST & WEED PROBLEMS . .. call: For all your embroidery requirements. Display your club or business name and logo. • Club jumpers • T-Shirts • Caps • Badges !!M,rr;(~~~*~1~~~f:i.. • Industrial PHONE 'WIMPY' BARBER or DAVID BROWN1tt.w:a~ at Wagga on 225777 Clothing• Towels. PRELIMINARY FINAL - 1st XVIII - 2.30 p.m. 1 11111;: :ll:l■iil■!ll-■111■11111■1¥~111 A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Tigers as the finals commenced 1. G. PIEPER 16. P. WILLIAMS If the lsts were a race horse they in earnest. The 2nds kept their 1. M. BUCHANAN 13. K. JOHNSON cc would be swabbed following their hopes alive on Saturday with a gal­ 3. R. WILLIS 17. W. BROWN form reversal last week. Congrats lant win at Ganmain. The game was 4. C. BARBER 19. R. COLVIN " ... 2. S. BUCHANAN 14. C. CHAMBERLAIN to all 20 playes and coach Keiran on BLACK, in the balance till the last quarter a brilliant display of agressive finals YELLOW SASH when we were able to pull away and 5. A. LYONS 20. J. MORTON 3. B. BUCHANAN 15. Shane BUCHANAN footy. Daryl Bruest won the mug, win by six goals. Greg Walsh roved with many fine marks and his pace. ~GREEN, WHITE v well, Craig Chapman set up the forwards from the 6. M. HOFERT 23. G. HOFERT 4. A. SUIDGEEST 16. D. BUCHANAN Bryan Buchanan showed his flex- centre and Chris Flanigan and Allan Snowden also 7. M. BARBER 25. G. TAGLIABUE ibility by ruck roving to win the dinner for two. The stood out in a solid team effort. 5. G. BRADLEY 18. A. PLEMING Hair Chateau award went to Tangles Pleming who At Gumly on Sunday the 18s put up a gutsy effort 8. M. WALKER 28. G. DOSWELL kept Sutton goalless throughout the match. 6. G. CARROLL 19. I. BUCHANAN but found the Bullpups too big and strong in the 9. D. LARWOOD 29: --B .. SHERIDAN The 2nds had a dirty day last Sunday and ran out of finish. Matthew Black, Jamie Bagley, Matthew 7. S. CHANDLER 20. C. PARR steam in the last half. They will need to improve their Kohlhagen and Simon Wilson all played well. 10. R. CARROLL 32. S. ROBERTSON running game if they are to win the grand final. Juicy The long awaited clash in the main game with 8. S. LEWIS 21. W. McLAUGHLIN Kew won the mug with a strong game on the wing. rivals Turvey turned into a fizzer as far as we were 12. P. KELLY 34. R. BREWER Wayne Kew won the dinner for two after a good concerned. We made too many mistakes, especially 13. P. COX 38. T. LEVINE 9. A. PATTISON 22. B. PLEMING minders game. Garry Kew won the towel for a good early with silly penalities and were forced to plat game in defence. catch-up football for the rest of the game. Catch 'em 14. D. BROWN 40. D. CAREY 10. B. ALLEN 24. D. GILLETT The B Grade netballes went down in the 1st semi, we couldn't - the Bulldogs were too strong. David 15. S. LOVELL 50. T. KELLY 14-10. All players battled the game out and are to be Brown and Gavin Hofert took the awards. 11. G. BRABANDER 26. S. TILL congratulated on a good season. The B & F winners Congratulations to the League B & F winners for in the netball were: Wendy Keough from Paula 28. G. McKELVIE 1988. Damien Hofert capped off a great year to take th Crowe in A Grade; and Andrea Pleming from Libby the medal in the 18s. Was it the new 'hairdo' that I!!liil!I:l:llllllfil:@! II Chandler in B Grade. caught the umpy's eye? Well done young Hoff! u...... _.."_ ...... mm:i 36. D. BREUST A big thank you to all committee people and those This week we have three side battling for a spot in Preliminary finals draw at Narrandera High School . G. BUCHANAN who helped man the food stalls, raffles, etc., last the final. Let's show 'em we can play 100 minutes of next Sunday will be: A grade (1pm): Narrandera v Sunday. disciplined football to earn a crack at the big one. Leeton; B grade (12pm): Ariah Park-Mirrool v Narran­ UP THE TIGERS! dera. Winners will play East Wagga-Kooringal (A grade) and Turvey Park (B grade) in the inaugural grand finals at the same venue on Sunday, September 25. Arrangements for these matches are available from M•NdQl;J:f-W Robin Beckett and Des Rees organising secretary Miss Barbara Hill (069-225002 ah).

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POULOS Not available Graham 2. Totals: 9, 42. Leeton's Steve McMahon (left) and Turvey's Greg Nichols NARRANDERA: J Stewart 5, D Woods 5, W Dunne 3, G 4. C. BARBER 37. T. BAYLY shared the RFL's best & fairest award in 1st Grade. McLean 3, W Howitt 3, M Smith 3, P Quirk 3, C Royle 2, 10. R. CARROLL 38. T. LEVINE R Durnan 2, L Gibson 2, M Connor 1. Totals: 11, 32. 11. P. BURKE 39. P. MAHER TURVEY PARK:ABartholomew18(winner), B Robinson 13, FIRST GRADE D Lewington 12, S Purcell 12, M McFadden 8, P O'Don• 21. G. SANDRAL 42. C. FLANIGAN nell 6, D McFadden 5, T Gibbons 5, S Marks 3, J Carroll 22. R. COLLINS 43. S. BREUST JIM QUINN MEMORIAL MEDAL 3, R Quade 3, G Harris 2, K Howe 2, M Feldgen 2, A Price 2, C Masterson 2, S Collins 2, I Hawke 1, G John­ 26. L. SEPAROVICH 45. C. CHAPMAN M•M@;J:f.W ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL: J Gordon 17, R MacKenzie 7, S stone 1, B Finemore 1. Totals: 19, 103. 30. G. PELLOW 46. P. McGOWAN Telfer 3, G O'Brien 3, B Gaynor 2, P Breust 1, S Colwill WAGGA: S Robertson 9, R Willis 7, G Walsh 7, RCarro115, Stephen Goodwin and Mark Hogan 1, I Gordon 1. Totals: 8 votegetters, 35 votes. G SandraI S, A Snowden 4, P Osbeiston 4, L Separovich 32. S. ROBERTSON 47. G. WALSH COOLAMON: K Johnson 12, B Buchanan 11, A Pattison 6, 3, C Chapman 3, D Denton 3, S Barker 3, R Colvin 3, G 33. D. DENTON 48. P. NOACK W McLoughlin 6, G Brabander 4, B Allen 4, Michael Pellow 2, R Brewer 2, G Thompson 1, P McGowan 1, R Buchanan 3, S Chandler 3, D Breust 2, S Pattison 2, Collins 1, P Maher 1, M Levine 1. Totals: 19, 65. 34. R. BREWER 58. W. McCOULLOUGH Shane Buchanan 1, C Parr 1, D Buchanan l. Totals: 13, 56. EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL: M Hull 17, G Brain 10, G SECOND GRADE Turbill 5. D Pocock 4, T Sutton 4, T Gooden 3, G White COCA-COLA RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE 3, J Young 2, B Rowe 2, A Metherell 1. Totals: 10, 51. PETTS TROPHY PRELIMINARY FINAL -9.45 a.m. GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG: M Walsh 10, D COOLAMON: P Kew 16 (equal second), G McPherson 10, A U18s Walsh 9, D Clohessy 7, M Carroll 4, M Steele 4, David Parmenter 9, S Bradley 8, R O'Brien 3, S Till 3, G Curtis Harris 2, B Kerr 2, B Pearson 2. Totals: 8, 40. 1, T Whitmore 1, G O'Brien 1, P Rowlands 1, R Menzies GRIFFITH: D Johnson 19, D Collins 9, M O'Donnell 3, P 1. Totals: 11, 54. WAGGA LEETON McGrath 3, R Harrington 2, D Files 2. Totals: 6, 38. EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL: P Bourne 8, G Bryce 3, T LEETON: S McMahon 24 (joint winner), H McRae 14, S Holt Bellamy 3, J Jenkins 1, W Podmore 1, A McPherson 1, R 3, A Soley 3, P Conlan 2, D Meline 2, C Nettelbeck 2, G Burton 1, S Morphett 1. Totals: 8, 18. TIGERS DEMONS Robson 2, S Tongs 1, M Moore 1. Totals: 10, 54. Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong: R McPherson 4, S Hamblin Colours: BLUE, RED SHOULDERS Colours: BLACK, GOLD SASH NARRANDERA: I Bloomfield 10, M Simpson 10, P Lawrence 4, S Cox 3, P Harris 3, J Crozier 3, P Lane 2, C Parmenter 8, VHugo5, HColes4, NFoley3, R Wa113,PPurtill2, L 2, S Holgate 1. Totals: 8, 24. 1. C. McINTOSH 15. M. KOHLHAGEN 2. A. WILLIAMSON 15. S. ELWIN Gibson l. Total: 9, 46. GRIFFITH: M Cox 8, M Signor 8, R Irvine 5, J Horne 4, S 3. P. O'DONOHUE 16. P. McPHEE TURVEY PARK: G Nichols 24 (joint winner), W Sykes 15, T McCann3,ABrowne 1, D Files 1, TButcher l. Totals.·8, 2. D. ALBERT 16. P. PERRYMAN Ness 9, C Masterson 7, W Carroll 3, G Vardanega 3, D 31. 3. T. LONERGAN 19. J. BAKER 4. W. ARMSTRONG 17. D. BLACKETT Lewington 3, A Bamett 2, R Quade 2, V Carroll 2, G 5. R. SAFFIOTI 18. A. LUFF LEETON: R Bell 7, D Blackett 5, S Elwin 3, D McGrath 3, T 5. G. TIMOTHY 20. J. JONES Harris 2, A Maher, SCollins 1,S Eather 1. Totals: 14, 75. Henman 3, D Baxter 3, A Bryant 2, A McPhee 2, F 6. P. TURNER 20. L. MOONEY WAGGA: G Pieper 22 (third overall), R Carey 17, G Doswell 9, Saffioti 1, T Sheather 1. Totals: 10, 30. 6. P. STEWART 22. N. SHEPHERD 8. M. ROSS 21. P. MELINE D Brown 7, J Morton 5, W Brown 5, M Hofert 4, G NARRANDERA: S Rose 16 (equal second), A Ryan 12, P 8. S. WILSON 23. Paul NOACK Tagliabue 3, M Walker 3, S Lovell 3, P Kelly 2, P Wil­ Thornton 7, P Fortis 5, G Fortis 4, SJackson 4, A Marsh 9. D. McGRATH 22. P. WORNES liams 1,BSheridan 1, TLevine 1, MBarber 1. Totals: 15, 9. Pete NOACK 25. D. HOFERT 10. D. TEERMAN 23. T. SHEATHER 3, C Sullivan 2, M Dean 2, S Cabban 1. Totals: 9, 56. 84. TURVEY PARK: P Gyles 13, J Dash 11, Tristan Scott 9, J 10. M. McINTYRE 40. D. RIDLEY 11. A. McPHEE 24. R. BELL Forbes 9, S Woods 7, L Quirk 6, T Ashcroft 5, N Francis 12. G. McCOULLOUGH 42. C. KENNEDY 12. D. HOLT 36. S. HOGAN SECOND GRADE 5, S Hall 4, T Goonan 3, M Pedlar 3, T Masterson 3, M 13. N. SCHADT 48. J. BAGLEY 13. T. 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Princ_esses of Riverina Football League ... the nine entrants in the Coca-Cola RFL Girl-Of-The-Year quest, from left: Louise Hawkins (Griffith), Tina Henman (Leeton), runner-up Alison Quinn (Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong), Helen Pattison (Coolamon), Allyson Schumer (East Wagga-Kooringal), third placeget­ ter Sftaron Jones (Narrandera); winner Jodie Robinson (Turvey Park), Cathie Gaynor (Wagga) and LEFT PICTURE: Turvey Pa~k winger Terry Ness (left) and Wagga centre halfback Dick Carey contest.a Elizabeth Gaynor (Ariah Park-Mirrool). mark during last Sunday's Coca-Cola RFL second semi-final at Gumly Oval, Wagga. The Bulldogs won by 59 points. RIGHT PICTURE: Wagga centre half forward Michael Walker (8) shows the spring that has made him one of the most spectacular markers inRFL with this great grab over Turvey Park centre halfback Stephen Eather in last Sunday's second semi-final at Gumly Oval, Wagga .

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Welcome to football followers and supporters to Maher Oval, Wagga for the Fosters Farrer League 1st Division Grand Final. This, being my first year as president, I express *..... --- *¥ my satisfaction of the excellent standard of foot­ ball that has prevailed. Also the good overall SATURDAY NIGHT (17th): presentation of our game and the smooth func­ VIDEO DANCE CLUB tioning of the league. This result has been made possible by all clubs 9 pm to 4 am with Penthouse Pet Tracey Wynters. acceptance of their responsibilities and the tremendous work, thought and dedication by SUNDAY NIGHT (18th): our League Secretary Phill LePetit, ably sup­ ported by Treasurer Malcolm Levett. VIVA LAS VEGAS Congratulations to all the teams that are parti­ Elvis tribute. $10. Doors open 7 pm. cipating in today's grand finals. I wish the players and the club officials the best of luck in their quest for a premieiship flag. To the clubs that did not make it this year, commiserations, hope you can come back all the harder next year. ·------WAGGA MOTORS I congratulate all the medal and trophy win­ TODAY'S ACTIVITIES: ners in all grades on their success. 38 YEARS.IN WAGGA FOR: I would like to take this opportunity to thank 10.00 am: UNDER 18s: Coll.-Ash. v Marrar ( 4 x 24 min. no time on). Presentation of Geoff •COMMODORE• CAMIRA • ASTRA the R.A.F.C. Directors and Manager Lloyd Teasdale Perpetual Trophy at conclusion Rynehart for their help and assistance during the of game. • BARI NA• RODEO• SHUTTLE year. 12 noon: RESERVES: Temora v Barellan (4 x 24 I would also like to thank our major sponsor min. no time on). Presentation of Oxford • MERCEDES-BENZ CARS & TRUCKS Carlton United Breweries for the support they Printery Cup to winners at conclusion. • HONDA - new and used • QUALITY.~SED CARS have given to our league for the past three years, 12.30 pm: Official Luncheon. and we are delighted to have their sponsorship 2.00 pm: The 'Swanettes' to perform on ground. for another three years. Also thanks to Airlines 2.20 pm: Official welcome by Trevor Urquhart. In- of NSW and Fashion Addition for their spon­ troduction of B & F and leading goal­ kickcrs. sorship this year, and to all individual trophy 32 2.30 pm: Barry Breen, General Manager, Sydney Dobney donors for their kind donation and we look for­ Swans to be invited to toss coin. ward to their continued support in the future. 2.35 pm: FIRST GRADE commences: MCU v Avenue Coll.-Ash. (4 x 25 min., plus time on. TREVOR URQUHART Breaks: 5 min, 15 min, 7 mm). Halftime: Wagga President 'Swanettes' to perform on ground. Pre­ Farrer Football League sentation of John Yates Premiership cup Wagga to winners at conclusion. Phone 253411 TEST DRIVE IUVEIUNA SPRAYING SERVICE, WAGGA LMD THE NEW 33 Dobney Ave., Wagga -Ph. 253322 (a.h. Errol Lloyd 285744, John Gerhardy 261314) 1355 1988 .Suppliers of: SPRAY-SEED, ROUNDUP, GLEAN, ALLY, HOEGRASS COMMODORE SYNATHIC, NILVERM, CLOUT-S, SPURT, VACCINES. ~ Agents for: A.F.L. FERTILIZERS & CARGILL SEEDS. 4 5

For pa~s & accessories to mos! makes & models see: 21 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA Talk· NOEL COMERFORD'S PHONE 211631 A.H. M.C. Croker M.C. Croker 252056, G.J. Carroll 287137 about AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS • Agents at Marrar for Australian Fertilizers. Phone John Carroll 274373 parts! 366 EDWARD ST., WAGGA WAGGA · MARRAR · COOTAMUNDRA (274355 A.H.) PHONE (069) 253777 OPEN 6 DAYS Phone Cootamundra 422633. FOSTERS FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV. 1 FOSTERS FARRER LEAGUE DIVISION ONE BEST & HONOUR ROLL, 1988 FAIREST 1988 Premiers 2nd XVIII: Gate Receipts Full details of the Fosters Farrer League Division TEMORA: R. Harper 23 (1st); P. Mahon 6; D. Smith 5; P. 1st XVIII: 1983 Rod Enders ...... M.C.U. 1st Semi: 2nd Semi: One best and fairest votes for 1988: Block, G. McDougall, N. Block 4; P. Gerhard 3; G. 1983 North Wagga 1984GeorgeLee ...... M.C.U. 1983 $1646 1983 $2172 GERALD CLEAR MEDAL (1st XVIII): Jordon, S. Trabilise, K. Wallace, C. Sedgwick, K. Wil­ 1984 Collingullie-Ashmont 1985 Greg Verdon ...... TR-YC 1984 $1745 1984 $2348 MCU: S. Cole 13; J. Schultz 11; M. McRae 8; J. Bennet 4; liams 2; M. Gilchrist, A. O'Bryan I. 1985 M.C.U. 1986 PeterTyndall...... Temora 1985 $2462 1985 $3033 B.Cole 3; G. Phyland, D. Galvin2; D. Cole, R. Kersopp, 1986 The Rock- MARRAR: T. Turner 10(3rd);J. McCormack?; M. Hagar, G. 1987 Scott Gregory ...... N. Wagga 1986 $2369 1986 $2376 L. Brown, B. Kendall, T. Smith 1. Bevan 5; J. Shea, D. Smith, B. Rava, D. Drum 3; P. 1987 Barellan United 1988 Mark Kenny ...... Barellan 1987 $2655 1987 $3325 COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT: C. Hounsell 14; W. Stevens 2nd XVIII: Willis, D. May, J. Dean, M. Roberts, S. Smith, D. Ul8s: 1988 $1900 1988 $3670 10; B. Page 9; T. Gillett, R. Ellis 5; R. Gillingham 4; P. McKelvie 2; D. McLintock, G. Hamblin, M. Langtry I. 1983 M.C.U. 1983 Scott Edwards ...... RAAF Prelim. Final: Grand Final: Piercy, G. Smith 3; B. Alexander, G. Page, D. Meyers, 1984 M.C.U. 1984AndrewMaher ...... M.C.U. 1983 $2781 1983 $6008 C. Hines 2. MCU: D. Ross, A. Cole 8; L. Sanbrook, T. Smith 7; J. 1985 Temora 1985 Colin McCann ...... M.C.U. 1984 $3479 1984 $7929 BARELLAN: /. Lucas 19 (1st); M. Conlan 15 (3rd); C. Conlan Brennan 6; P. McDevitt, W. Dew 4; A. Finemore, I. 1986 Temora 6; B. Conlan 5; L. Lucas, P. McDonnell 3; J. Waide, J. Cohalan, M. Pullen, S. Wheeler 3; W. Galvin, C. Cock, 1986Pau!Hallam ...... TR-YC 1985 $3529 1985 $7633 Conlan,-R. Evans, D. Overs 2; J. Inglis 1. 1987 Temora 1987 Brett Kerry ...... Temora 1986 $2498 1986 $6318 A. Mathews 2; A. Griffin, R. Creasy 1. Under 18s: TEMORA: N. Wallace 6; P. Reid 5; N. Kennedy 3; K. McCaf­ 1988 John Raczkowski 1987 $3477 1987 $6885 fery, M. Block, P. Block, D. Proebstal 2; I. Bent, G. NORTH WAGGA: J. Kerian 4; S. Riseborough, P. Harris, P. 1983 South Wagga-Tolland Coll.-Ash. 1988 $2650 1988 $ 1984 M.C.U. Winkley, N. Kennedy, G. Pattison, N. Firman, W. Tuck­ Collis 3; T. Hudson, P. Tinock, K. Davis 2; P. Hale, J. Finishing Order er 1. Jackson, C. Tipping, B. White, M. Cairns, C. Davis 1. 1985 M.C.U. Club Championship 1st XVIII: W D L Pts MARRAR: S. Absolm, G. Harrison 9; A. Baker 8; C. Bevan, 1986 Collingullie-Ashmont The Clef Shield TR-YC: J. Creek 11 (2nds): N. Norbury 8; D. 'Laggetti 6; K. 1986TR-YC ...... 151 M.C.U ...... 16 2 64 N. Turner 6; P. Butterworth 5; G. Armstrong 3; D. 1987 Collingullie-Ashmont THEROCK-Y.C ...... 14 4 56 Malone, W. Graetz, D. Hodge 2; A. Turner, B. Rollins, Cochran, G. Thompson5; B. Hannan, F. McGregor4; P. 1987Temora ...... 137.5 Jeffrey, I. McKenzie, R. Vennell3;J. Cox, C. Grenta112; League Best & Fairest COLL.-ASH...... II 7 44 N. Turner 1. 1988M.C.U. :·:,...... 136 BARELLAN ...... 10 8 40 NORTH WAGGA: C. Seaton, Paul Irvine 6; L. Pendrick, Phil R. Salmon 1. Clear Medal (lsts): Marrar : ...... 9 9 36 1983 Laurie Pend rick ... N. Wagga Irvine 4; P. McGregor, G. Johnston, C. Tipping 3; G. Club Best & Fairest ...... 7 11 28 Crouch, P. M. Irvine 1. Temora ...... 4 14 16 1984 Danny Malone ...... Marrar Ardlethan: lsts Jeff Gilbert; 2nds THE ROCK-YERONG CREEK: A. Buchhorn 9; F. McGre­ North Wagga ...... 1 17 4 · 1985 Phil Reid ...... Temora Peter Lumsden. T.R.-Y.C.: lsts gor, T. Rudd8; W. Hennessy, M. Dasey6;A. Donelan5; FARRER LEAGUE TROPHY (U18s): 1986 Danny Malone ...... Marrar 2nd XVIII: WDLPts Andrew Buchhorn; 2nds Ken W. Javonavich, B. Leaver 4; G. Terlich, G. Tooze 3; R. MCU: D. Armstrong, M. Rose 4; D. Mohr. B. Hubbard 3; G. 1987 Ray Block ...... Temora COLL.-ASH ...... 15 3 60 Pieper, K. Driscoll 2. Blake. Marrar: Not finalised. TEMORA ...... 13 - 5 52 Phyland, W. Joesph 2; D. Lloyd, A. Armstrong, A. 1988 Ian Lucas ...... Barellan Nth. Wagga: lsts Luke Fitzgerald; ARDLETHAN:D. Currie 17(2nd); A. Corbett 8; M. Whyte, J. Baker 1. Schmidt Medal (2nds): BARELLAN ...... 12 - 6 48 2nds Steve Riseborough. Barel­ M.C.U ...... 12 - 6 48 Gilbert, G. Popple5; S. Litchfield, C. Bishard 4: P. Mills. COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT: B. Whvman. A. Washington 1983 Robert Shea ...... Marrar lan: Ian Lucas; 2nds Keith Hart; Marrar ...... 10 I 7 42 W. Fowles, R. Guyer 2; G. Gaynor I. 7: C. McGill 4: K. Cooke 3: B. Carr 2: J. Hubbard I. 1984 Bruce Firman ...... Temora Ul8s John Waide. MCU: Not The Rock-Y.C...... 7 1 10 30 SOUTH WAGGA·TOLLAND: 8. Kearney 9 (2nd): T. Beard 1985LewSanbrook ...... M.C.U. finalised. Collingullie-Ashmont: Nth. Wagga ...... 2 - 16 8 SCHMIDT MEDAL (2nd XVIII): (3rd on C/8); C. Absolum ~: D. Palfranan 6: R. Carroll. P. 1986LewSanbrook ...... M.C.U. Ardlethan ...... 0 - 18 0 Bt?ard. D. Cuthbert. S. Rehardt 2: M. Upfield I. Not finalised. Temora: Not final­ COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT: A. Burgess. G. Lee 9: W. Ul8s: WDLPts BARELLAN: J. \\'aidc• 4: G. Ht1we. P. Rowston ]: J. Hub­ 1987 Scott Gregory ...... N. Wagga ised. Price 8; P. Lenard. W. Caskv 7; c.'Price. I. Gow b: G. 1988 Robert Harper ...... Temora COLL-ASH ...... 10 - 340 bard. M. E\'ans. C. Howe. B. Jamieson 2: G. Halden I. MARRAR ; ...... 10 - 340 Williams 4: P. Satan 3: D. Warford. G. King. D. Price. G. Bance Medal (Ul8s): Smith. B. McMillan 2: G. White. J. Gregorv. G. TEMORA: G. Ham.·ig 10 (1st); P. Lennon. A. Morton. P. Finals Results TEMORA ...... 6 - 7 24 Camp. S. Harpky J: A. Kennedy. M. Gilchrist. B. Com­ 1983Jason Kerr ...... N. Wagga BARELLAN ...... 4 - 9 16 Md.oughlin I. , . lsts: I st Semi, Coll. -Ash. fad 2: N. Kennedy l. 1984 Malcolm Helmsley ... RAAF S.W.-T...... 4 9 16 BARELLAN: M. Kl·nnv 8: P. Flagg 6: G. Cattell. W. Flagg 5: 14.16.100 d Barellan 10.8.68; 2nd MARRAR: A. Hamilton 6: M. Slater. N. Jolliffe, G. Graetz5; 1985 Son Nguyen .. Sth. Wagga-T. M.C.U ...... 4 - 9 16 P. Clark. M. Irvin 4: R. Falconer. D. Conlan J: T. Semi, MCU 14.8.92 d TRYC B. Holden. R. Briggs. B. Carmichael 3; T. Parkin, L. 1986 Shane Johnson ...... Temora Spencer. N. Findlay. A. Waide. M. McDonald. M. Con­ 7.11.53; Preliminary, Coll.-Ash. McKelvie 2; P. Hodge 1. 1987 Brendon Carr .... Coll.-Ash. lan 2: A Evans. I. Jamieson. R. Fairman, G. Trembath 14.16.100 d TRYC 11.15.81. I. Players found guilty at tribunal, votes not counted. 1988 Glen Hartwig ...... Temora 2nds: 1st Semi, Barellan 10.10.70 Goalkickers d MCU 6.4.40; 2nd Semi, Temora OLDEST AUSTRALIAN OWNED 1st XVIII: 12.12.84 d Coll.-Ash. 7 .8.50; Pre­ FOOTBALL MANUFACTURER ... 1983 Martin King ...... N. Wagga liminary, Barellan 11.17 .83 d 1984 Warren McLoughlin Coll.-Ash. 7.13.55. Coll.-Ashmont U18s: 1st Semi, Barcllan 10.8.68 d ROSS FAULKNER 1985 John McGregor .... N. Wagga Tcmora 9.9.63; 2nd Semi, Coll.­ THE ONLY BALL TO BE USED BY AUSTRALIA'S FOUR 1986Trevor Ion ...... M.C.U. Ash. 8.25.73 d Marrar 5.5.35; TOP LEAGUES ... Victorian Football League, Victorian Football Assn., 1987 Richard Flanigan ..... TR-YC Preliminary, Marrar 12.11.83 .d S.A. National Football League and Tasmanian Football League. 1988 Terry Gillett ...... Coll.-Ash. Barcllan 9.10.64. 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Ardlethan ~ PH.782171 f£ f_;J,, ~ e7J •Your ~ grocery C and SELF liquor Robert Harper Glen Hartwig Terry Gillett, Co/1.·A. Mark Kenny, Bare/Ian John Raczkowski SERVICE STORE outlet Temora, 2nds B&F Temora, VJ& B&F lsts Leading kicker 2nds Leading kicker Coll-Ash UJBs kicker s. 6 7 Grand Final Appearances for last 27 years FOOTBALL COMPETITION No. 7 MANGOPLAH-COOKARDINIA U. SOUTH WAGGA-TOLLAND: 1968 J{unners-up. Beaten bv East 1965 Premiers. Beat Wagga. 1983 Premiers. Beat J unee-K. Wagga. · 1966 Premiers. Beat Collingullie. 1988 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra. 1983 Runners-up. Beaten bv Sth. WINA 1967 Premiers. Beat Collingullie. BARELLAN: Wagga-T. · 1969 Runners-up. Beaten by 1974 Runners-up. Beaten by 1984 Premiers. Beat Rivcoll. Collingullie. Cootamundra. 1971 Premiers. Beat Henty. 1975 Premiers.BeatE.W.-K. URANQUINTV: 1972 Premiers. Beat Wagga. 1978 Runners-up. Beaten by RIVCOLL (R.C.A.E.): 1974 Runners-up. Beaten by R.C.A.E. 1978 Premiers. Beat Barellan. FAULKNER Collingullie. 1979 Runners-up. Beaten by Marrar. 1984 Runners-up. Beaten by Junee-K. 1978 Runners-up. Beaten by Wagga. 1981 Premiers. Beat Marrar. 1981 Runners-up. Beaten by Wagga. 1987 Premiers. Beat MCU. 1982 Runners-up. Beaten by Coll.- MARRAR: Ash. 1965 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra. FOOTBALL 1983 Runners-up. Beaten by Nth. 1966 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra. Wagga. 1971 Runners-up. Beaten by Army. COURTESY OF FAULKNER FOOTBALLS AND 1984 Runners-up. Beaten by Coll.­ 1977 Runners-up. Beaten by Ash. Cootamundra. THE RIVERINA FOOTBALL RECORD 1985 Premiers.BeatColl.-Ash. 1979 Premiers. Best Barellan. 1986 Runners-up. Beaten byT.R.- Grand Final appearances IN CONJUNCTION WITH FAULKNER FOOTBALLS, THE RIVERINA FOOTBALL 1980 Runners-up. Beaten by Y.C. Cootamundra. for Farrer League Clubs RECORD GIVES READERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FOOTBALL BY 1987 Runners-up. Beaten by Barellan. 1981 Runners-up. Beaten by Barellan. ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND POSTING TO: COLLINGULLIE-ASH.: COOTAMUNDRA: Grand Finals Runners- 1963 Premiers. Best . 1965 Runners-up. Beaten by Marrar. ISi XVIII: Played Premiers up ► FAULKNER FOOTY COMPETITION 1964 Premiers. BestJunee. 1966 Runners-up. Beaten by Marrar. VICTORIAN PUBLISHING CO. 1966 Runners-up. Beaten by M.C.U. 1973 Premiers. Beat East Wagga. Mangoplah ...... 16 14 2 P.O. BOX 281, WAGGA WAGGA, 2650. 1967 Runners-up. Beaten by M.C. U. 1974 Premiers. Beat Barellan. MCU • ...... 19 8 11 1969 Premiers. Beat M.C.U. 1976 Runners-up. Beaten by East Coll.-Ash. • ...... 11 5 6 1970 Runners-up. Beaten by Wagga. Cootamundra..... 10 4 6 Holbrook. 1977 Premiers. Best Marrar. The Rock ...... 12 3 9 1974 Premiers.BeatM.C.U. 1980 Premiers. Beat Marrar. Marrar ...... 10 3 7 FILL IN THE MISSING LETTERS OF 1976 Runners-up. Beaten by Nth. 1986 Runners-up. Beaten by Whitton. Army...... 5 3 2 ADVERTISERS WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Wagga. 1987 Runners-up. Beaten by Whitton. Whitton ...... 3 3 0 1982 Premiers.BeatM.C.U. 1988 Runners-up. Beaten by Sth. 1984 Premiers.BeatM.C.U. Wagga-T. Barellan ...... 6 3 3 1985 Runners-up. Beaten by M.C. U. BOREECREEK: North Wagga...... 3 2 1 1. ___K_UT ...... Wagga 1961 Runners-up. Beaten by Osborne. Temora...... 4 2 2 NORTH WAGGA: 1962 Runners-up. Beaten by Junec. Sth. Wagga-T. .... 2 2 0 F__ M __S 1973 Premiers. Beat Henty. 1963 Runners-up. Beaten by Junee...... 3 l 2 2. ME HO___ ...... Matong 1976 Premiers. Beat Collingullie. Collingullie. Junee-Kap...... 3 1 2 1977 Runners-up. Beaten by Wagga. WHITTON: Boree Creek...... 4 l 3 3. ___py ___BER ...... Wagga 1983 Premiers.BeatM.C.U. 1985 Premiers.BcatJunec-K. Rivcoll (RCAE} 2 1 1 TEMORA: 1986 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra. Yerong Creek..... 4 1 3 1963 Runners-up. Beaten by Culcairn. 1987 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra. 1964 Runners-up. Beaten by T.R.-Y.C...... , 1 1 0 4. O'__ NN __ S __IT H__ E ...... Wagga JUNEE: Cookardinia...... 0 0 0 Holbrook. 1962 Premiers. Beat Boree Creek. T.R.-V.C.: 1964 Runners-up. Beaten by • Playing today 5. B __C _ _ W_N H__ EL ...... Wagga 1986 Premiers. Beat M.C.U. Collingullie. 6. C __ _A___RS ...... Wagga CONGRATULATIONS 5TH. WAGGA-T. - DIV. 2 PREMIERS 1988

What a wonderful finish to a great season! Premiers NAME: ...... for 1988 ! As celebrations continued in to the week play­ ers, committee and supporters were still pinching themselves - was it a dream, or did it really happen 7 Postal Address: ...... Obviously, if media reports are co"ect it was no dream• we were 'the premiers'. Congratulations to Wayns Gardner, a coach who led by example; to selectors Wayne, Col, 'Jock' and Al; to the twenty playes on the day; to ALL players who got us there; to the hardworking committee; to the ladies au­ THE FIRST CORRECT ENTRY DRAWN WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE xiliary; to Larry Hocking for his T.L.C. and to all you supporters who stuck with us! WINNER AND NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO. Commiserations to Coota • but unfortunately for you, ► ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 9 a.m. it was one of those days when EVERYTHING went right for us. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1988 Coach Wayne Gardner deservedly won the mug for The winners name will be published in the following edition. his great performance and Roy Denton also picked up an ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ON THIS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. award • but such was the TEAM effort on Saturday that every one of the players deserves mention. Competition No. 4 Winner: R. Willis, Marrar Next year is now going to be that little bit harder. Every one will want to 'knock off' the premiers. Let's all i,::: come back in '89 and make it tough the those others! '>J·;wt Don't forget the Premier Team photograph at the ROSS FAULKNER Used by Australia's four top Leagues! club, 7 pm this Friday (23rd) and of course, the Pre­ Coota' s Greg Bennett has kicked into the man o~ th; ~ miership Banquet at the Club on Saturday October 29. rk Eric Frazier in last weeks Div 2 grand final. Keep your eyes and ears open for more details. SWT's Gary Button looks on. It's good being Premiers! ,, ~¾{1'~~.-AllllilV-- 8 9

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They have houng, fast and grand final and Co/lingullie-Ashmont, the Demons, are effort from Smith could curb Cole's effectiveness. the playes to restrict the effectiveness of these three. enthusiastic players and showed a real desperation to today's premiership decider contestants. At the other end of the ground likely key forwards for The Pages, Brett and Glen, Colin Hounsell, Brian win last week. If they can repeat that effort against MCU, the minor premiers, won the second semi over Collingullie, Brett Page and Terry Gillett have been fre­ Alexander and their pacy little men should give Col­ MCU the Demons could go all the way." TRYC, whilst Collingullie have come from third position, quently amonst their team's highest goalscorers. Gillett, lingullie-Ashmont the advantage". Leo Lucas (Barellan): "COLLJNGULLJE-ASHMONT­ with wins over last year's premiers, Barellan, in the first indeed was the League's top kicker this year, kicking 106 in Phill Reid (Temora): "COLUNGUUIE-ASHMONT - in q tight one. It should be a great match. If Collingul­ semi, and TRYC in last Sunday's preliminary. the competition rounds. Last Sunday he kicked only 2.3; Colin Hounsell, 'Cat' Alexander, the two Pages and lie-Ashmont can put pressure on Cole up forward Both clubs have fine finals records. Since 1970, MCU he'll be keen to do much better today. Youngster Mark the Gullies' good little men will do the job. Still, and Hounsell and Alexander can nullify Hedly and have appeared in 38 finals matches, winning 19, losing 18 Quinlivan will be looked to for a big match for MCU to Mango have some great players. 1 like Schultz in Davis' effectiveness from the centre they can win it. and drawing one. In that same period, the Goannas have again contain Gillett. defence and 'Bull' Kendall's still playing well. It's They need their defence and nippy wingmen to keep played in the Grand Final ten times (today will be their John Schultz, at CH B for the Goannas is a great defen­ going to be a close one!". the pressure on Mango to take the premiership. J eleventh), being premiers in only three of those - 1971, der. Page will be too strong in the aerial duels, but Schultz think they can!" 1972 and 1985. will always make it hard, as he hates to be beaten. I've Ian McKenzie (TRYC): "COLLINGUUIE-ASHMONT. Danny Malone (Marrar): "MCU - I think the Goannas Collingullie-Ashmont (formerly Collingullie), over the enjoyed watching Schultz perform in the last few grand Undoubtedly, MCU coach Steve Hedley, is the key. are a little less vulnerable than they have been in past same time, have made 29 finals appearances, winning 17, finals - win or (as is more often the case) lose, Schultz is If he's 'on' MCU will win. 1 think Collingullie­ years. Quirk, Hedley and Cole stand out. Although losing JO and drawing 2. They were premiers in 1974, 1982 usually amongst his team's best. Ashmont have the necessary counter for Stephen the Demons have the players capable of covering & 1984. Page, the Demon forward, who may also play in the Cole. You know, 1 though we (TRYC) played very these matchwinners, I'll stick with MCU this year". The clubs have met each other in eight finals matches ruck, is a delightful mark. He never seems hurried or well last week but the Cullie beat us by three goals - Laurie Pendrick (North Wagga): "COLUNGULUE­ since 1970, five of them being grand finals. Collingullie­ flustered and kicking goals is all in a day's work for this against MCU two weeks ago, we played terrible yet ASHMONT - I believe that MCU have three key Ashmont have won four of those eight, MCU three, and talented player, who's been keenly sought and signed by they only beat us by six. Yes, 1 think I'll go for the players, coach Steven Hedley, who is the instigator of one (the 1974 grand final) was drawn. It was the Demons the Sydney Swans. Gul/ie. Should be a top game!'' who won the replay and a member of that side, Colin Around the ground there should be some great indi­ Hounsell, is playing coach of today's Collingullie­ vidual tussles. On the wings we're likely to see Ellis versus RIVERINA Ashmont team. Matthews and Quilter versus Cole. Ellis and Quilter, the FARRER NETBALL This season, MCU won all three home-and-away Demon wingmen have pace to burn, but Ellis is a less DEVELOPMENT consistent performer than Quilter. This will suit Tony matches against the 'Cullie. On May 14, at the Crossroads, Results from Preliminay final held at Ardlethan, Sunday, MCU's winning margin was 43 points, but at Mangoplah Matthews who gives for JOO minutes and Darren Cole has MANAGER Sept. 11: A GRADE: Marrar 43 d TRYC 31. B GRADE: As another football season comes to a close, I would on July 2, the Demons went down by only 18 points. Back a wealth ofexperience and could win his duel with Quilter. Marrar 18 d Collingullie 17. Juniors: TRY C 25 d Barellan 15. like to thank all clubs in the Riverina, both senior and at the Crossroads on August 20, MCU's win was by a Craig Hines, a grand performer over the years for the The Grand Finals are to be hald at Maher Oval today. The junior, for their co-operation during 1988. decisive 26 points. Cullie has the ability to be a matchwinner and his clash draw is - A Grade: Marrar v Temora. B Grade: TRYC v The pre-season VFL Country Day Game heralded The Demons, on form, go in to today's game as the with the 'no-nonsense' Bull Kendall will be a feature of the Marrar. Juniors: MCU v TRYC. one of the best seasons of football in the Riverina for underdogs, which certainly won't worry coach Hounsell match. Thank you to all clubs for the manner in which our games Another pair of seasoned campaigners will lead their may years. I take this opportunity to congratulate all of and his charges. But so poor has MCU's conversion rate have been played this year. It has been a good season, with those gifted players who represented their clubs, been in the last seven years, that many followers are keen sides' following divisions. Phil Davis, the gentle giant of improved playing and improved umpiring. Thank you to all leagues, zones and State teams during this year. on Collingullie-Ashmont's chances. MCU will use his great height to advantage, both in the who have assisted in anyway. To Joanne thank you for help­ Congratulations to all best and fairest winners, goal­ Key men for MCU are coach Steve hedley, in the centre, knockouts and around-the-ground marking, but 'Cat' Ale­ ing with league ladders and scores. Also to the Wagga xander, the Demon workhorse will keep at it all day and as Umpires who have been helping us out so much this year, kicking award winners and wish all competing teams the Bill Quirk at CHF and the mercurial Stephen Cole. Hedley best for the finals. has been a great leader this year and his continual winning he showed last week, can be a real danger when 'resting' up especially Sandra and Dee - a big thank you. A special congratulations to Brendan Roberson of of the ball from the centre, his initiating of Mango's mn­ forward. The ground at Maher Oval during the 2nd semi was in very Mangoplah, who not only made the NSW Teal Cup side, ning game and his experience will all benefit MC U. He was Glen Page, a player with tremendous potential, Robbie poor condition. The girls deserve proper netball courts, as but also 'All Australian' side. Well done Robbo. Also best afield in the second semi and will have to be closely and Brett Whyman, Scott Macklin, Scott Gunning and they do help swell the crowds at the finals series. If this congratulations to Danny Baxter from Leeton on mak­ watched by his Demon opponent(s). Paul Piercy are fine young players for the Cullie and will continued we will have to think about moving away from the ground, as there seems to be no assistance for the netball girls ing the Combined High Schools Team and also the CHS Quirk's experience in the key half forward position will certainly have youthful enthusiasm to play on. at all. ' 'All Australian' team. Just two of many very promising also be a great asset for MCV. Ron Gillingham is sure to be MCU's youngsters are also most talented. Brendan Good luck to all teams in the finals today. -Joy footballers in the Riverina area. given the job on Quirk, and although he'll give away Roberson was earlier this year selected in the All­ A good effort by the Riverina Football League to be centimetres, is just the play to keep Quirk in check. If he Australian U17 team. Glenn Darcy, Lee Brown, Gerard Preview cont. from page 8 State Champions for 1988. To all those people who can't then Quirk is an obvious avenue to goal. Phy/and and Mark Quinlivan are all teenagers with big missed watching these Championships at Narrandera; it Pro/ifice goal-scorer Stephen Cole was in sizzling form futures in the sport. and put my 'kiss ?f death' on the Goannas to win the flag. was your loss! in the second semi and booted eleven goals. He was more Today's match promises to be one of the best, and whilst In the 1mmed1ate curtain-raiser, Temora, premiers of The RFL also went on to the VCFL Country Cham­ than a hand/ul for whichever opponent he had and the many have hopped the Cullie wagon, I'll stick with the the _last thr~e years, take on Barellan United, playing in pionships where they made the semi-final, only to be Demons will really have the think long and hard about minor premiers, no doubt upset a host of MCU followers their very first Farrer League Reserves Grand Final. As both teams normally wear the same strip, obviously today beaten by the strong Ballarat League. . who'll get the job today. 1 would'nt be surprised to see Continued on page 9 one can't. Barellan will be the team in the white with blue v· I look forward to seeing everyone at the finals to guernseys. support their clubs and respective leagues and Austra­ Est25 years Temora's experienced players such as coach Kevin Wil­ lian Football in general. TONY TURNER liams, Gary McDougall, Steve Bennett and youngster Robert Harper, this year's Schmidt medallist, in the centre Riverina Development Manager N.S. W.A.F.L. •i tl•l ► '5W1I• 11 !i a1 i1 :ftljl will be to the fore for Temora. Paul Flagg, the Barellan • Rural and industrial sheds. • Made to your ovvn specifications. coach is an experienced player and will look to big support • Garages - tvvo designs. • All first grade material. Collingullie-Ashmont should receive one premiership • Spanline Verandahs & Avvnings. • Manufactured & erected by from Peter Clar~, Mark Kenny (the league Reserves' top for the day when their UJBs take on Marrar youngsters. • Garden sheds. • Bird averies. goalk1cker), NetlFmdlay, Mark BrownandMallrvinand Breust, McGill (if fit), Carr, Raczkowski and McLachlan • All steel construction. • ki:'fo'":~~':ailable. little men Conlan and Turner. should show the way for the Demons, whilst Seymour PHONE (069) 211439-23 BLAl

STEVEN HEDLEY STEPHEN COLE JOHN SCHULTZ COLIN HO UNSELL TERRY GILLETT GLENPAGE .; In his first year as MCU coach and At full forward, Cole is one of the 'Blue' as he is known, like Cole The Gullie's favourite son, Wingman turned full-forward , Only 18, Page has really hoping to _take the _Goa~n~s to · few MCU players to have suffered has played all of his senior football 'Blossom' started his senior career where he's had a most successful :­ developed as a champ/on their second prem1ersh1p m four the heartache of being 'second with MCU. In 1982, Schultz at with Collingullie in the early year. Finished the home-and­ footballer, in this his second years. Hedley came to MCU from best' in all those years since 1981 ; CHB for MCU Ul9s was the seventies. In 1974 he played in a away series with 106 goals- an. season of senior football. Page Sherwood in Queensland and (except '85). This year, Cole has match winner when the Goannas premiership side for the Demons. average of almost six a game. was always an outstanding junior after slowly finding his way, very played in various positions, but took the first RDFL Ul9s title In the same year he won the Gillett leads well, takes a fine high player, winning under:ageleague soon established himself as one of was forward often enough to boot fromS.W.-T. From 1983 Farrer's best & fairest award. He mark and his long left foot kicks best & fairest awards three years· the League ·s best players. Best 71 goals and finish as the league's onwards, Schultz has been a then began an illustrious career for goal rarely miss. Gillett is one in a row before graduating to '"' agroµnd in the second semi second highest goalkicker. It's a prominent defender for the with South Melbourne, of the seven 'survivors' from · seniors. He was a memberof the against TRYC most see Hedley as trophy Cole has often won, as he seniors, although every now and interrupted briefly by a stint in Gullie's last grand final side likely Farrer rep side last year, when the key to tod;i.y's result. J:ie is the has kicked over 800 goals in his again he has a stint up fo(ward. South Australia, before returning to line-up in today's match. they were State Champions, and instigator of MCU's runmn~ senior career. An MCU player Today he's sure to be at CHB, to the Riverina as coach of E.W.· again this year. In 19.87 he game. He often seems to wait since the start of his senior career, where, despite his lack of height, K. with whom he won the Quinn captained th~ NSW 'J;'eal Cup : until a player runs past ~efore Cole has represented the FFL and he has few peers in that position in Medal, RFL's best & fairest. This team, and this year, after playmg distributing a handba)l m order !O NSW on numerous occasions. He this League. A big occasion year, Houri sell in his first year at with the Sydney Swans Reserves initiate Mango's flowmg style ot is a brilliant high mark, has player, Schultz rarely plays a bad the helm, has guided the Demons on a Friday night, played for the football. A champion centreman! amazing recovery when the ball finals match: A great clubman, into today's grand final. Watch his Gullieon Saturday and then comes to ground and uncanny Schultz was also recognized as a wonderful disposal, by hand or captained the Farrer League U18 goal sense. He kicked eleven of great Farrer League man when foot - it's usually with pin-point team v ACT on the Sunday. His MCU fourteen goals in the second appointed vice-captain of the rep accuracy. skills are way beyond his years. semi. team for this year's State Champs. Great to watch!

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We were far from looked after in the injury TEMORA of our town and the competition strength this year. department before !he game and even copJ?ed som_e t: I Well done! We also wish the Gullie and MCU all the during the game. Still we were only headed m last bit KANGAROOS best for the games today. of the final quarter so congratulations to the Gullie KANGAROOS Colours: BLUE & WHITE STRIPES Colours: BLUE & WHITE STRIPES Last Sunday saw the U18s go down in the pre­ on reaching the decider. Foster finished off the sea­ liminary final. It was so great to watch our boys play, son with a classy performance and he won the mug. 1. K. WILLIAMS 32. P. MAHON 2. R. FALCONER 17. K.HART the improvement in the side was a fantastic sight. Java put in like a pack horse and he won the Sand­ 2. G. McDOUGALL 33. C. NOACK 3. S. NORRIS 18. N. FINDLAY The boys did extremely well to get as far as they ~id man mug. Two backmen, Fitzy and Yatesy were '. considering the difficulty we have had all year with quite deserved winners of $30 and $20 respectively. 3. D. KRAUSE 34. N. GRIMMER 4 .. R. TURNER 20. M. EVANS numbers, etc. John Waide, Pete Inglis, Adrain Sem­ Others to play well were Whitey, Groper, Toozey 4. W. KRAUSE 37. N. BLOCK 5. J. McDONNELL 21. P. McDONNELL mler, Darren Trembath and Mick Evans all had and Hendo. All players are to be congratulated on 5. P. GERHARD 40. A. BREUST 6. K. TUBB 22. P. CLARK good games whilst the younger boys in Brian Evans, the year's performance and we hope to have you all .;~ 6. T. BENNET 46. J. McRAE 7. R. WAIDE 23. J. WAIDE Bren( Jamo and Phillip Trembath showed still associated with the club next year. 10. S. TRABILSIE . P. BLOCK 8. R. BIRON 25. G. CATTELL tremendous courage for their size. The Committee wishes to thank Macca for the 11. T. O'BRYAN . J. C0LEMAN · 9. A. EVANS 27. M. KENNY. The. 2nds played fantastic footy to outplay the enormous contribution and numerous sacrifices he 13. D. NOLAN . T. d.bNNOLL Y 10. Matt CONLAN- vivacious Demons. Good players were all over the has forgone this year. Russell's efforts this year have 29. M. BROWN ground, namely Paul Flagg, Peter Clark, 'Rat' Find­ been greatly appre~iated and we hope he will be able 15. B. KERRY . R. DRUMMOND 11. J. STANIFORTH 30. J. WILLIAMS lay (pewter) and Mark Kenny. Mark Brown had a to do likewise next year. All sponsors this year, once 16. B. WA TIERSON . P. HARTWIG 12. B. HALDEN 31. I. JAMIESON · really good day and Mal Irvin went well despite all again we greatly appreciate your support - in par­ 17. K. WALLACE . J. KOVAK 13. W. FLAGG 34. C. LANE the injuries! ticular The Kings Own Hotel, W. & J. Taylor and 18. R. BLOCK . T. MANNION 15. B. IRVIN 3~. P. FLAGG (cc) · A reminder to everyone that our Annual Pre­ Peter Brown & Associates. The remainder - too 22. S. BENNET . C. MILLER 16. M. IRVIN sentation Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, many to mention individually - your help is . 27. R. HARPER . D. PROEBSTEL October 7. This is always a 'ripsnorter' so make sure tremendous and we look forward to next yea'r. 29. G. JORDAN . C. SEDGWICK M•@@;J+W you get your tickets! . We wish the B Grade netballers all the best today Our netballers were unlucky to be beaten last and we hope they can fly the flag for the town. . 29. P. TYNDALL . D. SMITH John Dohl and Lee Barclay Sunday. The girls also did well to get as far as the Don't forget the 1st & 2nds team and committee preliminary final · and congratulations to you all. photos tomorrow from 11 am in· the clubrooms. Loretta Conlan was the player.of the day along with Barbecue and refreshments will be ·available. Also FOSTERS FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV. 1_ many others. Congrats also to Catherine Stapleton the Presentation Ball on Friday, October 7 at the who was the winner of the Farrer League B Grade B Masonic'Hall. Music by 'Connection', $15 single, U18s GRAND FINAL- 10 a.m. & F and Karen Evans who came third in the A BYOG, smorgasbord dinner supplied. · Grade. Well done._ ·. · Once· again thanks everyone for the year and we Today is the big one for-our 2nds, and I'm sure all look forward to next season. COLLINGULLIE-ASH. MARRAR coaches Peter and Paul will lead their boys into a first ever (for our club) Farrer League Reserve Grade Grand Final.• The club is right behind you DEMONS BOMBERS Colours: RED, WHITE V Colours: BLACK, RED SASH boys, so 'go to it'! · , I -KEN GA ROO finale 1988. 32. S. 'HUGLER 54. D. CARR 1. L. McKEL VIE 14. R. DENNIS 42. B. WHYMAN 55. L. FERELLA 2. D. DRUM 15. P. HODGE (vc). 43. K. CHENEY ' 56. T. HUGLER 3. D. RYNEHART 16. N. JOLLIFFEE 44. Todd GUNNING 57. J. MORROW 4. L. DRUM 17. M. SCHOLES -MARRAR MURPHY BROS. 45. C.HAGGAR 58. G. McDONALD 6. A. HAMIL TON . 20. D. BELL MARRAR 46. D. WHYTE 59. A. WASHINGTON 7. C COWELL ~I. G. \IICH.-\.EL Congratulations are in order to our respective teams 47. C. McGILL 60. J. HUBBARD 8. T. WILLIS ~5. B. C:\R\IICH.-\EL in the grand finals today, U18s and A & B Grade HARDWARE & PASTURE SEEDS 48. J. RACZKOWSKI 62. J. SMITH 4. W. OHRL TO\ Y J. \tlTCHELL netballers. · Member Combined· 49. B. O'ROURKE 64. C. McLAC'HLAN Ill. S.· SEY\(Ol"R .'➔. \L The Bomberettes put in a big day at Ardle~han, PHONE \L\LO\EY Rural Traders 50. G. BRUCKNER 65. J. B·ouRKE 11. \t. SL\TER ➔ti. HOLDE\ tl·) scraping home in the Bs, winning comfortably in the 274302 ~ B. As, serving in the tuckshop and keeping Rocky hap­ 52. M. BREUST 68. G. NOLAN I~. (i. (iR:\ETZ. ➔$. J. DE\\IS py for another week. A big pat on the back goes to Rip and his boys for N•b*1@;jfW Bill Reid and Gary Frater being the first Marrar team into the Farrer League grand finals. We wish them all well in their big day tod~y. THANKS . The 'Rl'Cllrd' would like to express i1s thanks Ill all whn haw hdped in the production of this magazine during 1988. A reminder for all Noosa: tickets to be returned Without our advertisers it wnuld not he possihk tll have the ·Record'. The firms and businesses who do publicise their sold for our Banquet on Saturday, October 8 and wares through ou_r paper indirectly contrihute to football and we hope that patrons will not forget these willing people. last, a thank you to all committee, executive, players To the respeettvc dub correspondents go our thanks for your co-operation throughout the season. . an~ supporters to make the season a happy and To Michael McCormack. Steven Shaw and Jock Currie a special thanks. · •· enJoyable year! To Ross Faulkner Footballs in Melbourne, thanks once again for your kind donation of footys for our competitions. And finally thanks to the league secretary and officials. 14 15 THE DOUG HUBBARD MANGOPLAH I /Hi\\H\ifF+I ·...L. GULLIE REPRESENTING STORE ~. HOTEL National Mutual • Fast Hot Meals • Eat-in or Takeaway Life. Disability. Superannuation. lnvcs1men1s. LIVESTOCK CARTAGE • Newsagency • Petrol • General Goods Phone Don & Malle Baker welcomes all. • Phone Wagga 211822 • 24 Hour Service Private 189 BAYLIS STREET, John"' & Chez Meyers - Ph. 200141 254577 W AGGA - PHONE 215955 MANGOPLAH-COOKARDINIA UNITED COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT President's Message Goannas' Club Notes President's Message Demons' Club Notes 1988 has been a successful year for the GRAND FINAL 88! This is what we've been Today's grand final see's a close to another great year This week see's our club represented in the Grand M.C. U .F. C. with great support from all our suppor­ putting in for all season, it's been a great season for • I at Demonland with our First Grade being represented Final in the lsts and U18s and those hopes and spoils ters and players throughout the season, especially the First Grade only dropping two games for the for the fourth time in seven years. we've dreamed about and worked so hard for all the Committee. year. Congratulations must go to our first year coach Firstly I would like to congratulate Col for a year could well come to fruition. Firstly I would like to congratulate the 1st Grade Stephen Hedley and assistant coach Bill Quirk who tremendous effort in bringing out the best in his side. I It was a fantastic effort from our 1st Graders last feel proud that Col has returned to our club as coach this on reaching the 1988 Farrer League grand final. have moulded our team into premiership contenders week with a tremendous finish giving everyone a 'year and hope that his team can achieve the ultimate needle of confidence for today's big one. Glen Page Also a big pat on the back to Lew and the 2nds on once again. goal at final siren time today. Two weeks ago our lsts turned on a powerhouse •• played a superb game to win the mug. James Quilter reaching the first semi - it wasn't the smoothest start Bill Burgess our 2nds coach, congratulations on your who is in sparkling form at the moment got the to the season for them. Our U18s weren't so success­ display to brush aside the over:rated Magpies at effort in taking your side through to the preliminary Maher Oval and strolled directly into the grand fin­ Crossroads award. Brett Page won the grease and oil ful, but they tried hard all year and that's the name final. change from the Ashmont Auto Port. Geoff Smith al. Strong performances were put in by all on the day of the game. To Darren Meyers our U18s coach, a great achieve­ gets a meat tray from the Family Meats Butchery. with Steve (Bucki) Cole, Phil (Farmer) Davis and ment in bringing the boys to the grand final for the third Scott Gunning won the RH Blake award. To the U15 netballers, all the best in your grand Steve (Kojak) Hedley showing the way. If everyone year in a row. final today, we are proud of your efforts this year. Our 2nds after finishing minor premiers have now applies themselves today as much as they did two I would like to thank our sponsors, Royans for their bowed out of the race for the flag. It was very dis­ Commiserations to our other netball teams - maybe weeks ago, Don Baker will be in for a busy day continuing support, ·our ladies auxiliary, although li­ mited in numbers, and all others who have given support appointing to see the boys play well below the stan­ next year! (week?). dard we know they can. Craig Price played a top Today will be a hard game for our boys, especially during the year. . Another feat happened the same day when the My Committee, Secretary Ray and Treasurer Judy. game and was awarded the mug. The Crossroads to with only won win in seven consecutive grand finals, young Boilettes overcame the much taller Magpie thank you for your tireless efforts and I trust that those Dave Hanlon and wine to Warren Price. but it's the Bicentenary year and our eighth grand girls to record a strong win and go straight to the efforts will be rewarded today·. · The B Grade Demonettes also lost their prelimin­ final in a row which is just the note we require to grand final. All girls played well in extremely bad To our opponents through the '88 season. thank you ary final but put up a great struggle before going strike that winning tune. Congratulations Steve on conditions and they will be sure to put in another top for the spirit in which you have played -those of you who down by one goal. It was a great game with all our girls playing well. getting the team there but it's all a team effort from effort. Best of luck girls. have made today's grand final. congratulations and I hope you all have a competitive and injury free game. Don't forget anyone wanting tickets to the Pre­ now on. The club and community are fully behind Thanks to everyone who has helped out during the year, the ladies in the kiosk, gatekeepers, scor­ Those clubs who haven't made it this year - maybe next sentation Night. Friday, October 7, please see either you. year. John Meyers or Ray Gow. It's imperative we know UP THE GOANNAS! ers, timekeepers and special mention must go to Once .again the netball club have been successful. in who will be coming so that catenng arrangements DON BAKER Alison and Harold who have worked non stop all that both A and B Grades reached the finals. Congra­ can be made. . year. Thanks to the Committee for their efforts and President tulations to Frank Teakel for his coaching expertise and Today we meet our old foe Mangoplah in the lsts all our supporters and sponsors who have been with also to the players concerned. and Marrar in the 18s. There is an old saying: "don't us this year. Our appreciation is extended to the league, President you ever let a chance go by", well, that applies to our GO GOANNAS! -- Trevor. Secretary Phil and Treasurer Malcolm for your players today. We have that chance to win a pre­ REPLAY Tickets for Presentation Night are available from constant efforts to create a successful league. miership so let's go hammer and tong and grab that Don't miss the Farrer League Grand Final replayed on Alison Kendall and don't forget the Casserole Tea In closing I thank each and every player for their effort chance and hold onto it with two big wins. RVN-2, Sunday night following the movie. Commenta­ tonight the Mango Pub. and attitude toward their respective coaches and this This is obviously my last column for the year and I tors Doug Hogan and 'Jock' Currie will bring you all the makes one proud to be a member of our club. would like to give thanks to all our sponsors for their Looking forward to a victory drink tonight! action of today's big game! A I awards throughout the year and would also like to -JOHN MEYERS congratulate all sides on making the grand final. ------DEMON 1 •• Searching for a MANGOPLAHCREASY'S ■"'~. • Oat buyers• Grain & -- '. Produce Agents• Fuel Agents Better Body? Kyeamba Street - Ph. 285728, 285742 ... see the experts at:

MANGOPLAH-COOKARDINIA UNITED G0illWWill0 MCU GOAL Stephen COLE (14) Geoff SJ MITH (11}

Trevor ION (3) Glenn DARCY (25) Darren MEYERS (21) Leon SMYTH (26)

Bill au !IRK (11) COACH'S MESSAGE Ron GILU NGHAM (2) COACH'S MESSAGE If someone had of told me twelve months ago that I would The 1988 season has been a good one for our club, with all be coaching and playing a side called Mangoplah­ Mick McRAE (4) Brendan ROBERSON (5) three grades making the finals. On top of this the lsts & 18s Cookadinia United I would have laughed. However I now are in the grand final. To both sides well done, but now we look back with a feeling of immense pride for the club I have Wayne STEVENS (1 J Scott MACKLIN (16) grown to love. have to go on with it, so give the club and supporters some­ With all clubs there are many peoJ?le to thank, Don Baker thing to celebrate. and the committee (you also Alison), the selection commit­ Although the 2nds were beaten last Sunday they also had a tee which caused me 'more than enough problems', the FOLLOW IERS: very good year in being minor premiers. Congratulations to trainers Marty, Pilly and Wally who kept us all, in some way, Phil DA 'V r1s (6) Terry Gillett on kicking 100 goals. on the ground. . Tony Danny GAi •VIN (2) Darren Finally, I think the future for Collingullie-Ashmont looks I would also like to thank the Ladies Committee who's Jon BENN ITT (1) promising. The junior club is extremely strong and this is· casserole meals were an absolute delight to all. The many MATHEWS (8) COLE (12) supporters for their 'advice' during the year which was most Brian ALEXA INDER (8) reflected in the quality of players progressing through the appreciated. To 'Scoop Galvo' thanks for your weekly tri­ Robbie Glen PAG ~E (23) James senior teams - fourteen of today's squad are ex-jun.iors! ·. bute and humour during the year. Personally I wish to thank the players, commitee, trainers, A very good effort by Lew and all the 2nds. Bad luck, ELLIS (17) Colin HOU/\ fSELL (4) QUILTER (9) supporters and ladies auxiliary for their support during 1988. you'll get them next season. To the guys that missed out CENTRES: -COLIN HOUNSELL today, my heart does go out to you. However we can only Steve HEDI LEY (10) pick twenty, but have appreciated all your efforts and enthu­ siasm. Robbie WHY MAN (12) To the players that do represent MCU todaY., congratula­ tions. Play this final with pride and determination, as I have been proud of you all. Remember to beli_eve in yourselves I • 1. W. STEVENS 17. R. ELLIS and your promising efforts. One very special word ~f thanks 2. · R. GILLINGHAM 19. G. WILLIAMS goes to my assistant coach Billy (Zeus) Quirk f?r h1_s efforts and support, for somehow keeping me on the straight and Lee BROWN (18) 'J Trevor KENDALL (21) 3. B. PAGE · 21. D. MEYERS narrow'. Thanks Bill, thanks all. PaulGILLETT(13} ·Craig HINES (7) 4. C. HOUNSELL cc 23. G. PAGE -STEVEN HEDLEY 5. S. GUNNING 24. T. A VRAMOVIC 1. J. BENNETT 18. C. ROSS John SCl-1 IUL TZ (26) 6. C. PRICE 26. L. SMYTH 2. D. GALVIN 20. Trent KENDALL Brett P. AGE (3) 7. C. HINES 31. S. McPHERSON 3. T. ION 21. T. KENDALL 8. B.ALEXANDER 33. T. GILLETT 4. M. McRAE 22. D. LLOYD 9. J. QUILTER 39. T. O'BRIEN · 5. B. ROBERTSON 24. R. KERSOPP Jim BRENNAN (9) Trent KENDALL (21) 11. Geoff SMITH 42. B.' WHYMAN 6. P. DAVIS 25. G. DARCY 7. L. SANBROOK 26. J. SCHULTZ Paul PIERCY (61) Scott GUNNING (5) 12. R. WHYMAN 51. M. JONES 8. A. MATTHEWS 29. B. COLE 13. P. GILLETT 53. B. CARR 9. J. BRENNAN · 31. A. COLE Mark QUIN IUVAN (35) 15. I. GOW 61. P. PIERCY 10. S. HEDLEY (cc) 16. S. MACKLIN 31. S. WHEELER Terry GIL LETT (33) 11. B. QUIRK 33. M. POST MCU Collingullie-Ash. 12. D. COLE 35. M .. QUINLIVAN Interchange from: Interchange from: 14. S. COLE 36. 0. ROSS Gerard PHYLAND (41) Brendan CARR (53} 15. A. HUNTER-· . 38'.:F.' PARKER Byron COLE (29) Brett WHYMAN (42} 16. A. FINEMORE .. ·4i.· cf PHYLAND David LLOYD (22) Craig PRICE (6} M•b'fiPIM-W 18. L. BROWN .. Fraser PARKER (38) COLLINGUL .LIE-A. GOAL Marc JONES (51 J John Pattison and David Henderson 18 19

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16. ALAN FINEMORE, age 28, 185cm, 80kg. the packs well. Backman. 'Finny' is a veteran of great experi­ 16. SCOTT MACKLIN, age 18, 174cm, 67kg. Back M.C.U. ence and skill. COLL.-ASHMONT flank. Ex-junior. Dashing player. Loves it hard 18. CHRIS ROSS, age 17, 182cm, 75kg. Back pock­ always capable of that mark of the day. PLAYER PROFILE et. 'Slugger' is a young star of the future. PLAYER PROFILE 17. ROBERT ELLIS, age 17, 172cm, 72kg. Wing. 18. LEE BROWN, age 18, 177cm, 75kg. Half back Average age 21; Av height 180cm; Av weigl)t 77kg. Ex-junior. One of the fastest players in the Average age 23½; Av height 180cm; Av weight 77kg. flank. 'Lecroy' is a fierce competitor for the ball. leagues, when given an inch he always takes a 20. TRENT KENDALL, age 26, 182cm, 85kg. '; l. WAYNE STEVENS, age 21, 179cm, 75kg. Half mile. 1. back flank. Ex-junior. Back at Gullie after a stint JON BENNETT, age 25, 175cm, 72kg. Rover. Backman. 'Chad' is a strong robust player who 19. GLEN WILLIAMS, age 20, 183cm, 82kg. Back 'Bloke' is a burrowing rover who gets the hard gives his all in every match. with Sydney Swans. Attacking player from any­ flank. Ex-junior. As tough as they come and only ball. 21. TREVOR KENDALL, age 30, 182cm, 88kg. where on the ground. knows one way home - straight through. 2. DANNY GALVIN, age 24, 180cm, 75kg. Ruck Back flank. 'Bull' still tackles as hard as ever and 2. RON GILLINGHAM, age 25, 178cm, 76kg. 21. DARREN MEYERS, age 22, 183cm, 80kg. rover. 'Dangerous' is a fearless, hard tackler who is a great contender of the ball. CHB. Ex-junior. Assistant coach. Club B&F Fullback. Clever player who knows all the short never gives up. 22. DAVID LLOYD, age 22, 180cm, 83kg. Half 1987. One of the best defenders in the League. Tremendous judgement. cuts. The bigger the occasion the better he gets. 3. TREVOR ION, age 28, 177cm, 78kg. Forward. forward. 'Ralph' is a tough strong contender of 23. GLEN PAGE, age 18, 184cm, 76kg. Ruck rover. 'TI' is an excellent kick to position and marks the ball. 3. BRETT PAGE, age 21, 190cm, 88kg. Ruck, half Ex-junior. Class player with all the skills. Never well. 24. RORBY KIRSOPP, age 24, 182cm, 78kg. Util­ forward. Big marking player who has the ability puts in a bad game. Uncanny ball sense. ity. 'Freak' is a fast and elusive player. Good to turn a game with his own boot. 4. MICHAEL McRAE, age 26, 177cm, 68kg. Rov­ 24. TONY A VRAMOVIC, age 19, 184cm, 82kg. er. 'Whippet' is a prolific kick getter. Ever reli­ disP,oser of the ball. 4. COLIN HOUNSELL, age 32, 176cm, 72kg. Centre/rover. Ex-junior. Played over 300 senior Backman. Ex-junior. An up and coming player able and consistent. 25. GLENN DARCY, age 17, 182cm, 78kg. Utility. with loads of ability. 'Rowdy' is a safe mark. Good ball handler with a games in VFL and country footy. Ageing but still 5. BRENDAN ROBERSON, age 17, 175cm, 26. LEON SMYTH, age 23, 180cm, 80kg. First year 66kg. Wing. 'Hairdo' was selected in the Ul 7 All bright future. graceful. 26. JOHN SCHULTZ, age 23, 185cm, 85kg. CHB. in the red and white. Gutsy no-nonsense defen­ Australian team. Farrer rep. Classy and speedy 5. SCOTT GUNNING, age 20, 177cm, 70kg. For­ der, who never gives an opponent a chance. wingman. Great future. 'Blue' was vice captain of Farrer team. Strong ward. Ex-junior goal sneak. Safe marking player 31. STEVE McPHERSON, age 22, 183cm, 81kg. 6. PHIL DA VIS, age 28, 190cm, 100kg. Ruck. contender of the ball who is ever reliable in a who is always in the thick of things. crisis. Great clubman. Back flank. Ex-junior. Tight backman. Always 'Fabulous' is the gentle giant of MCU. He is a 6. CRAIG PRICE, age 27, 187cm, 90kg. Utility. plays it hard and from the front. safe mark using his height to advantage. 29. BYRON COLE, age 23, 190cm, 74kg. Utility. Big game performer who can play anywhere on 33. TERRY GILLETT, age 23, 182cm, 76kg. Full 7. LEW SANBROOK, age 31, 172cm, 72kg. Rov­ 'Byza' is a skilled player on his day. ground. er. 'Superboot' is coach of the 2nds. Is a indis­ 31. ANTHONY COLE, age 21, 172cm, 61kg. Half forward. Ex-junior. Has kicked 106 goals this 7. CRAIG HINES, age 28, 182cm, 82kg. Ruck rov­ season. Uncanny player with lightning leads. pensible, versatile and reliable player. Great forward flank. 'Mouse' is a clever goal sneak, can er. Ex-junior. One of the veterans of the side clubman. take spectacular marks. , with heaps of pace. Always thinking about the 39. TIM O'BRIEN, age 23, 182cm, 81kg. Fullback. 8. TONY MATHEWS, age 20, 180cm, 82kg. Util­ 31. STEVEN WHEELER, age 18, 180cm, 72kg. game. First year with the Gullie. Hardworking back­ ity. 'Hog' can be excellent on his day. Can win Backman. 'Quazi' is developing into a safe and 8. BRIAN ALEXANDER, age 31, 186cm, 90kg. man, always makes it hard for opponent. any position on the ground. reliable player when committed. Ruckman. Rated up with the best ruckman in the 33. MICHAEL POST, age 22, 187cm, 85kg. Back­ 42. BRETT WHYMAN, age 17, 178cm, 72kg. For­ 9. JIM BRENNAN, age 28, 172cm, 74kg. Back League. Kicks left foot. Club B&F winner twice. ward flank. Ex-junior. A young player with the man. 'Lover'. Young player with ever increasing Always trying. pocket. 'Veteran' is safe and experienced with · skill level. Great potential. football world at his feet. Heaps of ability. good disposal to teammates. 9. JAMES QUILTER, age 20, 183cm, 76kg. Wing. 35. MARK QUINLIVAN, age 18, 180cm, 72kg. Ex-junior. High flyer, capable of spectacular 51. MARC JONES, age 16, 185cm, 76kg. Half for­ 10. STEVE HEDLEY, age 28, 182cm, 80kg. Cen­ Fullback, 'Tok' is a quiet achiever with a great tre. 'Cheeks' is coach. Unbeatable on his day. marks. Long raking left foot kick. ward. Ex-junior. Another young player with a lot future. of ability. Capable of holding down a key posi­ Good deliverer of the ball to the forwards. 11. GEOFF SMITH, age 19, 184cm, 80kg. Half for­ 36. OWEN ROSS, age 22, 180cm, 78kg. Centre. tion. 11. BILL QUIRK, age 29, 190cm,87kg. CHF. 'Har­ 'Slugger 2' reliable player. Good ball getter. ward/ruck. Ex-junior. One of the toughest tack­ lers in the League. Utility player who has been ry' is a tough contender of the ball. 38. FRASER PARKER, age 24, 180cm, 82kg. Back 53. BRENDAN CARR, age 17, 180cm, 75kg. Rov­ 12. DARREN COLE, age 27, 175cm, 65kg. Wing. flank. 'King' is safe, reliable and never gets ruf­ used all over the ground. er. Ex-junior. WOn League B&F in U18s last 'Darcy Doogan' is a speedy elusive wingman. 12. ROBERT WHYMAN, age 20, 172cm, 76kg. year. Good mark and very fast. fled. I I Rover. Ex-junior. Crafty player with great skil­ 14. STEVEN COLE, age 27, 182cm, 72kg. Full for­ 41. GERARD PHYLAND, age 16, 170cm, 60kg. 61. PAUL PIERCY, age 17, 173cm, 72kg. Rover. ward. 'Steffi' is a high flying, skilled, full for­ Forward pocket/wing. 'The General' is small but land pace to burn. Another first year player with Gullie. Loves the ward. gutsy and elusive. 13. PAUL GILLETT, age 21, 181cm, 80kg. Back bottom of the packs. Very good skills. 15. ANDREW HUNTER, age 25, 182cm, 88kg. 44. SCOTT CALLAGHAN, age 22, 185cm, 100kg. pocket. Ex-junior. Consistent defender who Ruckman. 'Ooga' never shirks an issue, tries Ruck. 'Moona' has used his union experience to doesn't mind the rough stuff. Always kicks long. CRAIG McLAUGHLIN, age 15, 172cm, 71kg. hard all day. perfection. 15. IAN GOW, age 27, 167cm, 72kg. Half forward Rover. Ex-junior. Winner of U16s League B&F flank. Classy ball getter with pace to burn. Reads this year. Has potential to be a very good rover. Office JOHN E. MUELLER •• Furniture. TURVEY i[1i. B.Sc., M.P.S., Ph.C. TURVEY TOPS SHOPPING CENTRE OFFICE SUPPLIES • Wholesale TOPS ' PHONE 25 2648 DAV or NIGHT 10 GURWOOD ST., WAGGA - PH 212121 Stationers PHARMACY I\ 24 HOUR FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE 20 . 21

Gu/lie backman Darren Meyers has caught his Magpie opponent with this flying tackle. Pressure like this could auger well for the Demons against MCUtoday.

"WE DELIVER THE GOODS" Collingullie-Ashmont ruck rover Glenn Page prepares to shoot out a handball as TRYC · CHF Terry Rudd ap­ plies the-pressure dur­ ing last weeks pre- · liminary final at Ardlethan.

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