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Printed at the Oxford Printery, Wagga Wagga. Tel 69 213196, Fax 69 218161 - for the M.V.A.F.A. Inc. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORff - 1999 Murrumbk:lgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • '"FOOTY RECORD~ - 1999 of indiscretions coupled with the experience of the Bulldogs, meant that Turvey Park lifted and HOW THE MERCANTILE MUTUAL kicked 7 goals 6 behinds for the term to the RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINISHED 1999 Hawks 2 points and Bulldogs were barking to the tune of 52 points while the Hawks season came to a sudden halt. FIRST GRADE LADDER UNDER EIGHTEENS LADDER The Ganmain Sportsground will host the First Semi-finals this Saturday and some top Final Round w L D For Ag % Pts Final Round w L D For Ag % P1s Perfect weather and some great games to class football is assured. Turvey Park and WAGGA 16 2 0 2071 1139 181.83 64 WAGGA 17 1 0 1371 549 249.73 68 herald in the finals in the Mercantile Mutual Leeton/Whitton will battle it out in the 1B 's and LEETON,W 15 2 1932 1267 152.49 62 GRIFFITH 15 3 0 1693 399 424.31 60 Riverina Football League last weekend. Each maybe the Bulldogs would be favoured to TURVEY PARK 14 4 622 307.56 56 of the finals attracted almost $7000 through the COOLAMON 12 5 1920 1461 13142 50 0 1913 progress to the preliminary final. Temora and EAST WAGGA-K 12 6 1 1935 1403 137.92 48 LEETON;W 13 5 0 1617 612 264.22 52 gate so the interest is certainly there in the quest to see who lifts the premiership cup on Coolamon will clash in the Reserve grade TURVEY PARK 9 9 0 1796 1545 116.25 36 NARRANDERA 10 8 0 1005 1017 98.82 40 September 19th. The Narrandera Sportsground fixture in a predicably close one - maybe the M.C.U.E. 7 11 0 1046 1174 89.10 28 Narrandera 8 10 0 1696 1915 88.56 32 was in excellent condition for the Qualifying final Kangaroos by a couple of points. Temora 7 11 0 1843 2146 85.88 28 Coolamon 7 11 0 822 1206 68.16 28 on Saturday. The Griffith Swans started the day The main game promises to be another G-GG-M 5 13 0 1592 1741 91.44 20 Ganmain-GG-M 4 14 0 637 1589 40 09 16 in fine style with a morale boosting win over exciting cut-throat final when the Turvey Park Griffith 5 13 0 1319 1975 66.78 20 Temora 2 76 0 278 1939 14.34 8 arch rivals Turvey Park in the under 1B's game. Bulldogs take on the Leeton/Whitton Crows. The Crows have been one of the form sides of M.C.U.E. 0 18 0 970 2482 39 08 0 East Wagga K 17 0 436 1711 2548 4 The young Swans held the Bullpups scoreless in the opening quarter and then withstood the the season and will be smarting after their RESERVE GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP challenges to win by 17 points. In the reserve narrow loss to the Hoppers last week. They will grade game Turvey Park re-captured their finals need to be switched on from the first bounce final Round w L D For /\g Pt" Final Round 1sts 2nds U18s P1s and maintain the pressure for the entire game WAGGA 18 0 0 2046 649 315.25 72 W2ggJ 96 54 17 167 form and served notice that they will be a force to be reckoned with when they were too strong if they want to remain in the hunt for September TURVEY PARK 16 2 0 1991 782 254.60 64 Leeton-Whiner 92 27 13 133 for a gallant Coolamon outfit to win by 29 points. glory. The Bulldogs have peaked at the right Coolamon 75 36 7 118 COOLAMON 12 6 0 1452 885 164 07 48 The main game between Leeton/Whitton and time and must be marked down as genuine TEMORA 12 6 0 1424 1220 11672 48 Turvey Park 54 48 14 116 Coolamon was a classic, tough and close affair, contenders due to their good recent form and LEETON/W 9 9 0 1078 1227 87.86 36 East Wagga-K 72 24 1 97 with never much separating the teams finals experience. The finals atmosphere will East Wagga-K 8 10 0 1251 1232 101.54 32 Temora 42 36 2 80 throughout the afternoon. The evenly matched no doubt bring out the best from both sides and once again the Crows may be able to win in a Ganmain-GG-M 7 11 0 1288 1458 88.34 28 Narrandera 48 6 10 64 sides did it again and in three matches so far close one. Griffith 3 15 0 804 1616 49.75 12 Ganmain-GG-M 30 21 4 55 this year, less than a goal has separated the Griffith 30 15 teams at the completion of four gruelling M.CUE. 3 15 0 837 1768 47.34 12 9 54 In the Second Semi-finals at Robertson Oval Narrandera 2 16 0 704 2038 34.54 8 MCUE 0 9 7 16 quarters of football. The Grasshoppers this time, however, were able to turn the tables and - the minor premiers in three grades - Wagga Tigers, will take on all challengers - with the won i3 thriller by 4 points. The pressure during the game was enormous with both backlines prize a spot in the grand final. During the season FRONT COVER: Winners are grinners! Turvey Park co-captains for 1999 Guy Weidemann on top for the duration of the game. the Griffith Swans and the Wagga Tigers have and Mark Mooney are all smiles at training. The Bulldogs sneaked into the RFL finals again and Unfortunately, in situations like this where both proven themselves to be the form sides in the their experience was a telling factor in their victory over the more-fancied East Wagga-Kooringal teams gave their all, there can only be one 1B's competition. The Tigers won their last clash by 14 points and this game maybe even closer. Hawks at Robertson Oval last Sunday. This week they face another cut-throat challenge when winner, but the one consolation is that both Turvey Park and Wagga Tigers have had many they take on the Leeton-Whitton Crows at the Ganmain Sportsground. Photo by Daily Advertiser. teams are still in the premiership race. On Sunday the Elimination finals at memorable encounters in reserve grade finals Robertson Oval commenced with a very close over the years. The Bulldogs have a great THE INVESTMENT & INSURANCE ADVISORY CENTRE PTY. LTD. tussle in the Under 1B 's. The Leeton/Whitton recent record of wins while the Tigers will go Crows had to dig deep to shake off a very into today's game undefeated for the season Agencies with: so far. The game will be a classic with the 17 Baylis Street WAGGA WAGGA Ph: (02) 6921 35 I 2 determined Narrandera team and in the finish the Crows fell in by 5 points. In the reserve eventual winner hard to predict. 274 Parker Street COOTAMUNDRA Ph: (02) 694 2 I 599 Colonial The main game should be a ripper - the front M ;ffl: grade game the Temora Kangaroos came right 4/687 Macauley Street ALBURY Ph: (02) 6023 2813 1-i ti I away in the second half to win by 46 points running Wagga Tigers facing the challenge from and bundle the Leeton/Whitton Crows out of their young country cousins the Coolamon Gerry McCormick, Sue Limberger, Bob Spratford, Clyde Greene, the finals. The main game was a real arm Grasshoppers. Wayne Weidemann has Rowan Wadley, Chris Manwaring, Jenny Beath, Paula Miller. wrestle early as both Turvey Park and East moulded the young Hoppers into a formidable Wagga-Kooringal tried desperately to gain the combination this year and they came through For professional advice on ... Superannuation, Life Insurance, ascendancy. The Bulldogs went 31 points up the acid test of finals footy last week with flying Financial Planning and Investments, Disability and Income Cover. at half-time but the Hawks lifted in the third colours. They have improved out of sight this quarter and reduced the deficit to only 6 points year and will be confident of victory after Additional services:• Banking• Leasing• Home Loans• Business Loans at the start of the last quarter. From that point knocking the Tigers over last time they met. ALL FINANCE NEEDS on it all turned sour for the Hawks as a couple (cont. on page 30) Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. 0 ~FOOTY RECORD" -1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association U18s 1st SEMI FINAL 2nd 1st SEMI FINAL 9.30 am - GANMAIN SPORTSGROUND 12 Noon - GANMAIN SPORTSGROUND Leeton/Whitton Turvey Park Coolamon Temora CROWS BULLDOGS GRASSHOPPERS KANGAROOS Colours: Red, Blue, Yellow Colours: Red, White & Blue Colours: Green, White V Colours: Blue and White Stripes 1. Mathew Hard 30. Jarrod Skidmore 1. Lachlan Rowling 26. Ben Kotzur 1. Brandon Matthews 15. Trent Lang 1. Matt Carroll 18. Adrian Dowdle (U16) 2. Dean Hilton 31. Trent Beaver 2. Simon Francis 27. Ross Devereux 3. Ryan Bartholomew 32. Brian Buchanan 2. David Harrison 16. Ben Scroope 2. Mark Donaldson 19. Neil Brown 3. Jeremy Quade 28. Dean Coleman 4. Brett Garrett 33. Wayne Weidemann (cc) 4. Brad Brown 3. Anthony Nimmo 17. Tim Legge 3. Ricky Thomas 20. Paul Judge (U16) 5. Scott Bradley 34. Dean Hilton 29. David Goesch 6. Alex Manley 35. Francis Furner 5. Matthew Gilchrist 30. Michael Kotzur 4. Matt Curry 18. Frank Iannelli 4. Rod Shaw 21. Trent Mooney 7. Michael Goss 36 Tyron Morgan 6. 31. Stephen Pellow 5. Adrian Englefield 19. Daniel Lumsden 5. Dale Cameron 22. Scott Davies 8. Brendon McPherson 37. Tim Armstrong 7. Chris Daniher 32. Richard Davis 9. Rodney O'Brien 38. Ricky Hard 8. Ken Fairman 33. Gavin Coleman 6. Matt Boots 20. Dallas Stott 6. Sam Collie 23. Brendan Anderson 10. Leigh Drum 39. Michael Spry 9. Leith Mills 34. Dean Cole 7. Matt Meladonis 21. Glen Evans 7. Travis Turner 24. Brett Daniher (U16) 11. Shaun Bradley 40. Hamish Dyce 10. Shannon Noll 35. Alex Pordage 12. Mathew McKinley 41. Mathew Dennis 8. Matt Lang 11. Mark Bos 36. Peter Block 22. James Douglas 8. Steve Knight 25. Stuart Anderson (U16) 13. Tony Morris 42. Paul McDonald 12. Mick Heath 37. David Drum 14. Greg Rudd 43. Wayne Mutton 10. Brian Conroy 23. Dallas Watt 9. Nick Bowyer (U16) 27. Damon Smith 13. Jim Davis 15. Jason Mattingly 44. Warren McLaughlin 38. Matthew Lowes 14. 11. Craig Purtell 24. Toby Conroy 10. David Clout 43. Joseph Wurf 16. Gary Bradley 45. Anthony Exton Scott Sinclair 39. Leigh Sweetman 17. Daniel Crocker 46 15. Michael Gilchrist 40. Graham Robertson 12. Dean Fraser 25. Paul Symes 11. Ben Guiton 54. Paul Donaldson (U 16) Shayne Rudd 18. Brett Nolte 47 Paul Tarley 16. Robert Harper 41. Scott McCormack 14. Brad Lynch 12. Matt McClure 57. Brendan Ogden 19. Paul McKelvie 48. Mick Innes 17. Bruce Thompson 42. Wade Fulham 20. Cecil Parr 48. Paul McPherson 18. Matt Derrick 13. Scott Lewis 62. Brett Daniher (U16) 43. Craig Kahlefeldt 21. Andrew Mccaig 50. Jamie Hard 19. Brian Mitchell 44. Robert Collin-Roe 14. Lincoln Murdoch 63. Travis Richards (U16) 22. Lew Roberts 51. Keiran Bundy 20. Anthony Breust 45. 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Firstly let me thank everyone who worked Probably not the way to start our finals 1. Brett Henderson 24. Dean Whymark at Narrandera last Saturday, your help with the 1. Andrew Donaldson 26. Matt Paul campaign - five losses from six starts. Our only 2. Jason Malone 25. Wayne Jackson winners being the under 1B's_ catering was very much appreciated by the 3. Craig Howe 26. Dylan Holt 2. Mark Mooney 27. Darren Wallett Starting with the winning side, they had a hard Committee. fought game to come out 5 point winners over 4. Darren Brookes 27. Todd Henman 3. Ben Harper 28 . Julien Nimmo Narrandera. must have been finals jitters to be a Last Sunday in the Juniors, our 12's & 14's 5. Peter Bloomfield 29. Graeme Dale 7. Blair Campbell 32. Leigh Cameron 100 point turn around from two weeks ago. Toby won their way into the Grand Finals, to join the 6. Glen Haase 30. Shane Ross Conroy kept up his good form for a best on ground 16's who had already qualified. The Grand 8. Warren Sykes 33. Shayne Weidemann performance. Daniel Lumsden had one of his 7. Joey Longford 31. Shane Whelan Finals will be played at The Rock this Sunday, better games showing he got his finals experience 8. Jamie Broadbent 32. Rob Freeman 9. Daniel Tooze 36. Ray Adams from his Dad, Frank Iannelli put in his usual good 9. Danny Bax1er 34. Jason Gordon good luck to all the boys in their quest for a game and showed that finals did not worry him 10. Guy Weidmann 39. Scott Rainbird 35. Ben Lee Premiership. for his first year in Aussie Football. Two of the 10. Tye McGregor 11. Ben Flanagan 44 . Cameron Grentell youngsters who have had previous junior finals 11 Terry _yons 36. David Hopwood The Under 1B's could not get into the game experience Brad Lynch & Craig Purtell again put 12. Russell Thomas 46 . Matt Carroll 12. Darrer, l\tkinson 37 Greg McClean against the Swans, going down by 17 points, everything into their game. To the boys maybe the 9-30 start didn't suit some boys. congrdtulations on your win. 13. Lee Whelar 38. Garry Thompson 13. Darren Bowden 48. Matt McClure Better players were Matt Carroll, Sam Collie, n,e Twos were outclassed against Temora 14. David Meline 39. Greg Bradshaw 16. Andrew White 49. Grant Bourn e although not giving up at any stage. Greg Looby 15. Mathew Sharman 40. David Kidman Chris Cerato, David Clout and Adrian Dowdle. had a fantastic game and was backed up with This week we take on Leeton and have to keep 19. James Bowyer 50. Gary Gillett Joey Longford, who does not know how to stop. 16 Daryl Clayton 41. Kurt Bullock winning to make the Grand Final. Shane Ross picked up a lot of marks and kicks in 17. Travis Doyle 42. Clint Thompson 20. Scott Bourne 51. Scott Seddon the backline, with Kurt Bullock in the ruck playing 18. Don Moran 43. Scott Matthews The Reserves took a while to settle down 21 Jarrod Hillier 52. Troy Stevens well around the whole ground. Brett OMara Michael Lashbrook but ran out comfortable winners. They won't played a finals game and when he kicked his goal 19. Craig Kelford 44. 22. Dale Isaac 53. David Muscat want to make the same mistake against the the only one worrying was the old full-forward 20 Travis Irvine 45. Nathan Alendi Tigers because they will make them pay dearly 25. Cameron Barker 54 . Steven Moreels The Ones went into the game one up on 22. Mathew Robertsor 46. Greg Looby Coolamon. One draw and a two point win the if they do. It would be great to go straight into 23. Micheal Fraser 47. Scott Beeches game was always going to be a close one, and a The Netballers all won, the Juniors now play four point loss just shows how close the teams the Grand Final. Better players on the day were are. Matty Robertson again showed his around Neale Francis, Drew lverach, Scott Seddon, Temora in the 1st Semi with Kate Ogden, Brodie ground skill. Jamie Broadbent took on a big task WADI SPORTS CLUB Ben Flanagan and Brent Byrnes. O'Connor and Whitney Dowdle the stand out for the day and came out on top, while young Friendliest sports club in the MIA. Our Seniors were simply terrific, it was 11 O players last week. In B Grade, they had to come Andrew Hill put in a performance that reflected Bistro meals available after the game. points turn around from the last time that we from behind to record a 1 goal win, no better his RAMS selection. Danny Bax1er had his never EFTPOS facilities. Everyone welcome! say die game while Travis Doyle again enjoyed players were named, good team effort. Home of the Leeton/Whitton Crows. played them. Our discipline was great, we didn't the big flanks of the Narrandera ground. The cool This week the Seniors, Under 18s and the under pressure and showing skills above his age, 31-39 Church St Leeton. Ph 69 532100 get succoured into their tactics. It was a David Kidman has his future in front of him. fantastic team effort, with the only low point Junior Netballers play on Saturday at Ganmain, That brings us to this week and old rivals being the injury to Scott Rainbird, he will be with the Reserves, A, B and C Grade playing Turvey Park in both games. The 1B's are one each very sorely missed. Better players from the 21 on Sunday at Robertson Oval. Good luck to all and the Ones are two zip. One bloke would love LOGAN & HITCHENS • Wholesale grain & chaff the teams I know you can keep your finals to play more than one final in his career so let's terrific Ones were Daniel Tooze, Matt McClure, • Dealers for Case International farm equipment have a three zip record this year. Blair Campbell, Scott Bourne, Matt Paul and dream alive by winning in all grades this The netballers also did not have the best of • CRT 'Your Local Bloke' Warren Sykes. weekend. 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15. MATT SHARMAN 25, 189cm, 83kg. 2nd 22. DALE ISAAC, 27, 178cm, 80kg. Highly year player NSW Rep, RFL Rep, half skilled, versatile player. PLAYER PROFILE forward flanker with skills to thrill. 25. CAMERON BARKER, 18, 182cm, 75kg. 16. DARYL CLAYTON 23, 183cm, 84kg .. · PLAYER PROFILE Very competitive youngster. Straight­ 1. BRETT HENDERSON 30, 180cm, 77kg. Redleg Jnr, centre, ruck rover with quick through player. 3rd year coach, utility player, elusive. step and pace. 1. ANDREW DONALDSON, 19, 165cm, 2. JASON MALONE 19, 183cm, 72kg. 3rd 17. TRAVIS DOYLE 24, 175cm, 74kg. From 65kg. Very good ball winner. Highly 26. MATT PAUL, 20, 177cm, 70kg. Speedy year Senior player, half back line, never Oaklands, wingman with pace to burn. skilled. wingman. Will take them on. gives up. 18. DON MORAN 29, 192cm, 95kg. From 2. MARK MOONEY, 22, 182cm, 80kg. 27. DARREN WALLETT, 25, 178cm, 80kg. 3. CRAIG HONE 28, 193cm, 95kg. Redleg Finley, centre half forward with experience. Tough uncomprising player. Gives his all. Very tough straight-through midfielder. Jnr, handy player in all positions. 20. TRAVIS IRVIN 23, 187cm, 95kg. From 3. BEN HARPER, 19, 195cm, 85kg. Best & 28. JULIAN NIMMO, 21, 177cm, 75kg. Skilful 5. PETER BLOOMFIELD 26, 170cm, 65kg. Rivcoll, fullback, never give up attitude. Fairest winner. Big mark, huge future. wingman. Very good kick. 3rd year player, dogged little rover, 22. MATT ROBERTSON 22, 198cm, 95kg. 7. BLAIR CAMPBELL, 24, 175cm, 75kg. 32. LEIGH CAMERON, 18, 180cm, 75kg. opportunist in front of goal. Redleg Jnr, ruckman, rugged and gets the Very skilful versatile player. Exciting youngster. Great mark. 6. GLENN HAASE 22, 183cm, 84kg. Redleg hard ball. 8. WARREN SYKES. 39, 175cm, 80kg. 33. SHAYNE WEIDEMAN, 28, 181 cm, 80kg. Jnr, utility player with big heart. 23. MICHAEL FRASER 23, 190cm, 99kg. Cagey veteran. Real team player. Former league best & fairest winner. Redleg Jnr, full forward, enjoying the new 8. JAMIE BROADBENT 22, 180cm, 80kg. 9. DANIEL TOOZE, 21, 177cm, 80kg. Big Great ball winner. position. 2nd year player from Tullibigeal, half back possession winner. Very strong. 36. RAY ADAMS, 20, 183cm, 80kg. Big 26. ANDREW HILL 18, 195cm, 88kg.2ndyear flank specialist. 10 GUY WEIDEMAN, 31, 190cm, 95kg. Key improver. Loves a chat. 9. DANNY BAXTER 27, 180cm, 85kg. Redleg player RAMS Rep, key positional player player. Either end of ground. Very 39. SCOTT RAINBIRD, 21, 182cm, 75kg. Jnr, assistant coach, rugged centre and with youth and the ability. versatile. Very consistent, strong backman. ruck rover. 27. TODD HENMAN 28, 173cm, 75kg. Redleg 11. BEN FLANAGAN, 18, 179cm, 80kg. 44. CAMERON GRENTELL, 18, 178cm, 10. TYE McGREGOR 20, 177cm, 76kg . Jnr, 140 gamer, half back flanker, "Snr" 75kg. Skilful running backman. player with heart. Young player with big future. Redleg - Crows Jnr, Rams. Always gets 46. MATT CARROLL, 18, 176cm, 95kg. Very 29. GRAEME DALE 20, 179cm, 71 kg. Red leg 12. RUSSELL THOMAS, 23, 190cm, 90kg. hard ball roving. talented youngster. Great competitor. Jnr - Crow Jnr, utility, good skills and agility. Runner up best & fairest. Fierce 12. DARREN ATKINSON 24, 196cm, 100kg. 48. MATT McCLURE, 18, 177, 70kg. Highly Recruited from Robinvale, RFL Rep, 34. JASON GORDON 23, 193cm, 88kg. competitor. skilled, deadly kick. Ruckman who knows how to play position. Redleg Jnr, Old Teal Cup, key positional 13. DARREN BOWDEN, 19, 178cm, 75kg. 49. GRANT BOURNE, 16, 180cm, 75kg. 13. LEIGH WHELAN 23, 179cm, 78kg. 2nd player on his day unbeatable. Tough straight-through player. Loves footy. Hates forwards. year player, half forward flanker with speed 40. DAVID KIDMAN 19, 186cm, 75kg. Redleg 16. ANDREWWHITE, 18, 177cm, 70kg. Very and ability. - Crow Jnr, utility player with abundant talented midfielder. Fitness fanatic. r------7 14. DAVID MELINE 32, 182cm, 78kg. Redleg talent. 19. JAME_S BOWYER, 19, 172cm, 72kg. I MAl'.:IPUlATIVE Jnr, 240 game Senior player. Centre half 31. SHANE WHELAN 27, 176cm, 76kg. Young player with big heart. Gives his all. back who never says die. "Senior" player, forward pocket, great 20. SCOTT BOURNE, 25, 180cm, 78kg. Very I ~~2,GO,~?Zez4:ZL,(,,U roving skills and goal sneak. competitive. Loves it in the clinches. I Mr. PAUL COLENSO 21. JARROD HILLIER, 25, 184cm, 90kg. B App Sc (Phty), MAPA, M.M.P.A.A. Tough no-nonsence forward. Capable of 116 Peter St, Wagga - Phone (02) 6921 7866 kicking big scores. IL ______.J NARRANDERA EXIES CLUB 11The friendly club vvith quality service,. BOLTON STREET, NARRANDERA - PHONE 69 591266 • 'Bistro 2000' open 7 days a week • Relax in air conditioned comfort Proud sponsors Courtesy Bus available: • Latest gaming technology of Quinn Medal. Thursday 5 30 to 11 pm. RF L's best & fairest Friday 6 to 12 midnight. • The 'Jezza Room' is perfect for player in first grade. Saturday 630 to midnight. weddings, partys & seminars • Club TAB, Keno & Sky Channel Monday: $6 Schnitzel Night . 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Brad Maloney 47. Jamie Kite 67. Gary Minchin 2. Mark Mooney 29. Chris Organ 3. Paul Noack 33. Brent Pocock 3. Ben Harper 30. James Dixon 19. Matt Noonan 52. Daniel Best 68. Rodney Simkin 4. Robert Jackson 34. Jason Schultz 2. Craig Snowden 4. Jason Poulos 31. Dusty Brown 5. Anthony Lyons 35. Glen Medau 3. Bradley Roy 20. Scott Honeyman 53. A. Poscoliero 69. S Mitchell 5. Adrian Hill 32. Leigh Cameron 6. Mark Parmenter 36. Chris Drum 6. Troy Maiden 33. Shayne Weidemann 7. Simon Murray 37. Tony Weisback 4. David Rava 21. Joshua Parmenter 54. Stan Gash 70. Tom Gallagher 7. Blair Campbell 34. Brendan Love 8. Raymond Willis 38. Stephen Cook 5. Andrew Friedlieb 22. Steven Connors 55. Rick Frkovic 71. Paul Kite 8. Warren Sykes 35. Nigel Francis 9. Paul Irvine 39. Jamie Nockolds 10. Chris Jackson 40. Gavin Spinks 9. Daniel Tooze 36. Ray Adams 6. Craig Robertson 23. Grant Arnold 56. Paul Reed 72. Michael Edwards 11. Andrew Priest 41. Ryan Knight 10. Greg Weidmann 37. Luke Francis 12. Damon Hubbard 42. Andrew Friedlieb 7. Brendon Gaynor 24. Lachlan Smith 57. Matt Flagg 73. Kane Bannam 11. Ben Flanagan 38. Cade Mills 13. Peter Morath 43. David Schultz 8. Brent Peacock 25. Nathan Comerford 58. Michael Duncan (c) 74. Simon McClure 12 Russell Thomas 39. Scott Rainbird 14. Nigel Brown 44. Ricky Collins 13. Darren Bowden 40. Stuart Heine 15. Anthony Roy 45. David Pieper 9. Jarrod Brown 26. James Dallas 59. Leigh Owen 75. Like Jasprizza Steven Priest David Reeves 14. Ben Nimmo 42. Paul Cunnington 16. 46. 17. Darren Cook 47. Terry Dowling 10. Bradley Lanerus 27. Warwick Brown 60. Paul McCormack 76. Ben Ford 16. Andrew White 43. Brent Byrnes 18. Warick Brown 48. Travis Terry 11. Scott Taylor 28. Tim Drum 61. Matthew Waide 77. Jake Magurie 18. Robbie Meyers 44. Cameron Grentell 19. Ray Colvin 49. Damien Powell 19. James Bowyer 45. Peter Turnbull 20. Aaron Dejong 50. Howard Brown 29. Mitchell Fury 62. Scott Rawle 78. Dom Giorgi 12. Brett Dwyer 20. Scott Bourne 46. 21. Tim Newton 51. Anthony Stephens 13. Jarrod Price 30. John Kaye 65. Ben Leech 79. Luke Condon 21. Jarrod Hillier 47. Ben Rodham 22. Dean Stone 52. Mathew Papworth 23. Steven Schultz 53. Luke Sydenham 22. Dale Isaac 49. Grant Bourne 14. Scott Pearce 31. Joshua McKenzie 66. Jonathon Nolan 80. Jeff Harris 24. Andrew Dwyer 54. Jarrod Taylor 23. Neale Francis 50. Gary Gillett 25. Tim Tankhurst 55. Brodie Colvin 32. Andrew Brown 15. Lee Jackson 24. Drew lverach 51. Scott Seddon 26. Corey Pavitt 56. Nick Louis 16. Dean Neil 33. Glen Currie GRIFFITH CLUB NOTES 25. Cameron Barker 52. Troy Stevens 27. Mark McDevitt 57. Steven Connors The Under 1 Bs completed a hard earnt victory 26. Matt Paul 53. David Musca! 28. Jordon Simpson 58. David Lewis 17. Stewart Cook last weekend taking them into todays Second Semi 27. Darren Wallett 54. Steven Moreels 29. Dean Spencer 59. Glenn Currie Final. Despite a good start last week by our guys, 30. Vince Rossignolo 60. Matthew Colvin Turvey Park responded in the second quarter to -.. be only a couple of points down at half time. Our quys lifted and ran out the second half strongly to M.C. CROKER Griffith Exies Sports Club 45 Gurwood St, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 record a top win and advance to todays game. AVJ~A1J1ipgs Spei" St, G,iffith. Ph 69 642323 The best players were on baller Dominic Georgi Greg Carroll Wagga 69 211631 ♦ Peter Hassall Wagga 69 211631 Vistors are most welcome to JOin who kicked three pressure goals and had many David Downes Wagga 69 211631 Display home/office: the Swans In the club's Sports Lounge possessions, defender Luke Condon who was John Carroll Marrar 69 274373 9ATHERTON PLACE, TATTON after each home game. outstanding, midfielder Michael Duncan who also Stuart Krnght Coota 69422633 Phone 6926 4580. Mobile 01 B 692117 'Plt.owl.6f,-.,. tke G,c.il,~ Swaa6 picked up plenty of possessions, backman Rick '- ~ Frkovic who was steady in the last line of defence, r------7 and forward Kane Bannam who kicked two important majors. Good luck to the guys in the Second Semi Final today. Thomas Bros. : ffll~l-1.ifl : Best of luck from everyone at the Club goes to TRUCKS our Miss RFL entrant on Tuesday night Minnietta I Phone Wagga I For New and Used Trucks contact: Norm Murphy MITSUBISHI Walker. I am sure you will represent the Club well. MOTORS On the social scene please do not forget about 65 DOBNEY AVENUE, WAGGA - PH 69 253499-018 693093 IL ______6921 4627 .JI the Presentation Night on Friday 8th October. Mu rrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. ·FOOTY RECOAOW- 1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECORD" - · 1999 CD 2.30 pm - Mercantile Mutual RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE FIRST GRADE 2nd SEMI FINAL - Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga

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Congratulations to all players, minor premiers 1. Mark Stone 31 . David Rava Well we ventured to Narrandera for the first 1. Mathew Hard 29. Joel Collins in all grades! This fantastic achievement is only 2. Rowan wadley 32 . Andrew Powell time in many years to contest an RFL final, and 2. Dean Hilton 30. Jarrod Skidmore the entree, the main course dessert awaits, starting 3. Paul Noack 33 . Brent Pocock the result after 4 quarters of intense, heart today. 3. Ryan Bartholomew 31. Trent Beaver 4. Robert Jackson 34 . Jason Schultz stopping, thrillingly contested and occasionally Last home game against the Hawks was 4. Brett Garrett 32. Brian Buchanan 5. Anthony Lyons 35. Glen Medau brilliant football, was a fantastic victory for highlighted by r,ot only three great win s but a 6. Mark Parmenter 36. Chris Drum 5. Scott Bradley 33. Wayne Weidemann (cc) Sponsors Thank You Reception and the day Coolamon. 7. Simon Murray 37. Tony Weisback 6. Alex Manley 34. Dean Hilton culminated in a ripper of a Red Faces Night 8. Raymond Willis 38. Stephen Cook The impetus for the victory was the backline 7. Michael Goss 35. Francis Furner followed by the Vote Count on the Sunday for the 9. Paul Irvine 39. Jamie Nockolds where Jarrod Skidmore was as electrifying as footy and netball. 10. Chris Jackson 40. Gavin Spinks the San Quentin Execution Chamber and he 8. Brendon McPherson 36. Tyron Morgan I guess all the results from our lasts match are 11 . Andrew Priest 41 . Ryan Knight had tremendous support from Toni Morris and 9. Rodney o·Brien 37. Tim Armstrong now well and truly history, for the record our Award 12. Damon Hubbard 42. Andrew Friedlieb Winners were: Firsts - The Mark Anthony Open Rocket O'Brien while Brett Nolte celebrated his 10. Leigh Drum 38. Ricky Hard 13. Peter Morath 43 . David Schultz Order to Dean Stone; The Walker Chemicals Towel hundredth game in dashing style. Also brilliant, 11. Shaun Bradley 39. Michael Spry 14. Nigel Brown 44 . Ricky Coll ins to Warick Brown (Snr); The Bridgestone Tyres especially in the first half, was Paul McKelvie 12. Mathew McKinley 40. Hamish Dyce Award to David Rava; the Mug to Steven Schu ltz 15. Anthony Roy 45. David Pieper 16. Steve n Priest 46. Peter Gregu rke who had more kicks than a Lord of the Dance 13. Tony Moms 41. Mathew Dennis Great support from Mark Parm enter, Rob and Chorus Line. Ch ris Jackson, St eve Priest and Gavi n Spin ks. 17. Darren Cook 47. Terry Dowl ing 14. Greg Rudd 42. Paul McDonald 18. Warick Brown 48 . Travis Terry Every single player contributed to the victory The Twos awards were: Number 96 Dinner to 15. Jason Mattingly 43. Wayne Mutton 19. Ra y Colvin 49 . Damien Powell from Wayne Weidemann who kicked a mighty Tim Newton; Wagga Warehouse Award to Nick 16. Gary Bradley 44. Mathew Cameron Louis; Oceanic Foods Award to Jordan Simpson. 20. Aaron Dejong 50 . Howard Brown match winning pressure goal, to young Lew Good support from Anthony Lyons, Andrew Powell 21. Tim Newton 51. Anthony Stephens Roberts who was put under more pressure than 17. Daniel Crocker 45. Anthony Exton and Luke Sydneham. 22. Dean Stone 52 . Mathew Papworth a corked volcano during the week , but 18. Brett Nolte 46. Shayne Rudd 23. Steven Schultz 53 . Luke Sydenham The 18s - a great game from Mitchell Fury, the responded in magnificent style. 19. Paul McKelvie 47. Paul Tarley Birdnest Dinner; John Kane and Steve Connors 24 . Andrew Dwyer 54 . Jarrod Taylor The low point of the day was the Second 20. Cecil Parr 48. Jacob O'Neill both Tigers Awards. 25 . Tim Tankhurst 55 . Brodie Colvin The Vote Count - congratulations to Steve 26. Corey Pavitt 56. Nick Lou is Grade result. They paid the price of a meek 21 . Andrew Mccaig 48. Paul McPherson Priest, his 3rd B & F, a hotly contested event with 27. Mark McDevitt 57. Thomas McMullen third term after a splendid first half. Shaun 22. Lew Roberts 50. Gary Hilton Mark Parmenter runner up. Both these guys have 28. Jordon Simpson 58 . David Lewi s -Bradley marked with hands that were as sticky 23 . Craig Drum 51 . Keiran Bundy had an outstanding year on the track, well done! 29. Dean Spencer 59 . Glenn Currie as those of a fairy floss accident while Jason 24 . Brad Mattingly 52. Michael Mccaig Right on their heals was Andrew Priest, Mark 30 . Vince Rossignolo 60 . Matthew Colvin and Brad Mattingly were as busy as ants at a Stone, Darren Cook and Chris Jackson, only 13 25. Luke Maloney 53. Warren McLaughlin picnic. The third award went to Tim Hilton who votes separated the top 7 vote getters. The Twos 26. Sam Roberts 54. Bryan Armstrong - what a finish, Nick Louis pipped Anthony Lyons never stopped trying. last game result against the Hoppers and advance 27. Michael Suidgeest 62. Keith Hanna by one vote, well done guys. Hot on their heals direct to Narrandera on the 19th. The Twos face The netball results were also bitter sweet. 28 . Paul Billingham was Damien Powell and Anthony Roy. The 18s - old foes, Turvey Park and the 18s again do battle The bitter being the A Graders who were Steve Connors pipped Andrew Friedlieb, a great with Griffith. Best of luck to all teams and also to soundly beaten by Temora while the C Graders battle. Well done to all the winners! our Junior netballers who are still in there flying win over Temora was as sweet as pure toffee. Netball Winners: Close contest in all grades the flag this weekend. Our Under 16s are in the It is a big weekend for the Netballers coming with A Grade: Melissa Elliott, R/Up Justine Quilty, Grand Final today, we wish the all the best! Go 25 Pearson St. Tel: 69 2ssns B Grade - Melissa Brown , R/Up Sara Davidson; C the Mighty Tigers. Our Cub does have the Canteen up as all four teams do battle and our best FIFE Grade - Karen Neil, R/Up Lisa Carroll; Juniors - and Beer Catering today, so all offers of assistance wishes are with them. Belinda Cook, R/Up Amelia Walmsley. Well done will be appreciated throughout the day. Also, on And so to Tigers with the score 1-1 at & Girls! Grand Final Day at Narrandera we do have the present, and the spoils, something that was an AIR ELECTRICAL Red Faces, well , the best yet as is the case BREEZAIR BRIVIS Beer Tent catering . All members and visitors are unthinkable fantasy a mere twelve months ago, • Air Conditioning every year, some great acts. The Girls were Electrical Contracting EMAILAIR welcome back in the Clubrooms after todays a spot in the Grand Final. HITACHI sensational and looked winners until the Shenia game ... Go Tiges! • Gas & Wood Heating DAIKIN VULCAN Twains came along and they looked home for all money until the Doo Dar Magic Show closed the night - winner! The Boys are Black, the Blues Brothers, Ole Man River and his crew, what a line 'mpy Barber's For all your pest & weed up, get in early for your seat next year. Wl problems phone 'Wimpy' Good to see Paul Schultz up and about after Barber or David Brown at ~ Coolamon Steelworks ACN 079 510 926. Lie No 92450C his recent operation, just in time for the finals. Pest &Weed Wagga on 6931 3265. Condolences to Maureen Sheather and family ~,iculturID o,uipment • G~gages &Sheds• Welding, machining &labrica!On . on the recent loss of her dad . After hours 6921 3374 Today we have the opportunity to reverse our Control or 6931 3265 81 Wade Street, Coolamon - Ph (02) 6927 3296 - Fax (02) 6927 3404 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECORD" 1999 Murrumbidgee Vall ey Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECOAff - 1999 16. STEVEN PRIEST 25, 185cm, 82kg. Ruck/ Rover, this years B & F winner, has been a 19. PAULMcKELVIE, 25, 174cm, 75kg. Handles great player for Club, can be a match the ball with the surety of a horse gelder and PLAYER PROFILE is as elusive as the surviving Tasmanian winner, good ball disposal. Tiger. 17. DARREN COOK 22, 185cm, 90kg. CHB, 1. MATT HARD, 24, 178cm, 77kg. Brilliant 21. ANDREW McCRAIG, 22, 196cm, 85kg. A 1. MARK STONE 32, 176cm, 70kg. First year very reliable, gives his best each week, centreman who gets more hard balls than a man mountain colossus of a footballer who as coach, Rover, has all the skills, first to great mark and long kicking part of his swimming pool in Siberia. palms the ball with all the precision of a brain the ball, now in top form. game. 2. DEAN HILTON, 18, 179cm, 70kg. Young surgeon. 2. ROWAN WADLEY 23, 185cm, 84kg. Full 18. WARICK BROWN 22, 192cm, 85kg. player in his first year of Senior football. Has 22. LEW ROBERTS, 16, 183cm, 72kg. A young Hercules who busts packs like tissue paper. back, had a terrible year with injuries and Defender/Forward, terrible start to season plenty of pace and a nice sprinkling of 'mongrel'. Has a mighty future in the game. is doubtful for the finals. with injuries, plays tight in backline, good 3. RYAN BARTHOLOMEW, 19, 180cm, 70kg. 23. CRAIG DRUM, 20, 196cm, 91 kg. Tough as 3. PAUL NOACK 26, 189cm, 85kg. Centre­ ball skills. Precise ball handler and a beautiful kick on nails ruckman, forward who has taken more Ruck/Rover, attacks the ball with tenacity, 19. RAY COLVIN, 34, 175cm, 78kg. Backman, both sides of the body. marks than the pope in a bible test. handles any task given to him. getting better with age, loves tough games, 4. BRETT GARRETT, 17, 181cm, 75kg. 24. BRAD MATTINGLY, 19, 170cm, 70kg. Fleet 4. ROBERT JACKSON 23, 192cm, 82kg. handles any task, good talker. Precociously talented whose skills are as footed utility who zaps around like a blot of Utility, back with Club after year off, will give 20. AARON DEJONG 21 , 175cm, 81 kg. Utility, polished as the Queen's Rolls Royce. supercharged lightening. 25. LUKE MALONEY, 19. 178cm, 72kg. A brilliant 100% effort each week, consistent player. another who had a shocking year with 5 SCOTT BRADLEY, 28, 188cm, 450kg. A lightfooted butterfly whose crunch like the grip gifted wingman whose dashes are as 5. ANTHONY LYONS, 34, 183cm, 86kg. injuries, a most determined player, 100% of a steroid enhanced anaconda. A sleek electrifying as a dry summer storm. Utility -C/C of Seconds. A quiet achiever goer. gifted athlete. 26. SAM ROBERTS, 20, 180cm, 85kg. Strong and very experienced player. 21. TIM NEWTON 20, 175cm, 70kg. Ruck 6 ALEX MANLEY, 22, 180cm, 80kg. A mark with a big head. Has been as lively as 6. MARK PARMENTER 25, 186cm, 80kg. Rover- Forward, up and coming young magnificent Clubman who plays with all the a frog on a BBQ hot plate up forward in the HBF, runner up B & F this year, having a footballer, skilful and pacey, can kick goals. fanatical disregard for personal safety of a last half of the year. 27. MICHAEL SUIDGEEST, 16, 178cm, 65kg. 22. DEAN STONE 30, 178cm, 73kg. Centre­ kamikaze pilot great year, a consistent player each week. Another of the super quick young brigade, 7. SIMON MURRAY 21 189cm, 74kg. Wing/ Ruck Rover, never shirks an issue, tough, 7 MICHAEL GOSS, 20, 182cm, 70kg. A gifted young player, who has the effortless skills of combines beautiful ball handling with the Forward, can play in various positions, handles any task given to him, having great a circus Juggler and the elusiveness of the creativity of the Book of Genesis. been in and out of First Grade, can turn a year. Loch Ness Monster. 29 JOEL COLLIE, 19, 184cm, 90kg. A bone game. 23. STEVEN SCHULTZ 26, 189cm, 86kg. 8 BRENDAN MCPHERSON. 20. 182cm, 66kg. breaking, spine splintering, gut crunching 8. RAY WILLIS 23, 180cm, 76kg. Wing/ Fullback, has been our most consistent Zaps up and down the wing with the pace of powerhouse who is as unstoppable as a Forward, back with Club after a few years player this year, never puts in a bad game. a thousand startled gazelles Swiss avalanche. 30. JARROD SKIDMORE, 22, 183cm, 76kg away, clever and skilful with ball, loves to 24. ANDREW DWYER 19, 175cm, 72kg. Wing/ 9. ROD OBRIEN. 26, 183cm, 80kg. Attacks the ball with the judgment of a blindfolded darts First year recruit who has had a wonderful run. HFF, young player from U/18s last year, champion and halts more forward thrusts season. Tough, skilled and relentless, leaps 9. PAUL J. IRVINE 26, 186cm, 86kg. keep an eye on him for nex1 year. then Madonna's diaphragm. like a supercharged kangaroo for marks. Defender/Forward, plays in any position, 25. TIM PANKHURST 19, 186cm, 77kg. CHB, 10. LEIGH DRUM, 20, 186cm, 90kg. A no frills, 32. BRYAN BUCHANAN, 31, 184cm, 85kg. An attacks the ball hard, handy goal kicker. another U/18 player improving with each no nonsense, ungainly terrifying ball of RFL legend. All time leading goal kicker. 10. CHRIS JACKSON 20, 193cm, 94kg. Ruck/ game, bright future for this lad. compressed muscle who intimidates Leads straight and hand marks powerfully Forward, newcomer to the Club - ex Carlton 26. COREY PAVITT 24, 185cm, 86kg. Full opponents with his straight ahead pack and lacks like a mule. 33. WAYNE WEIDMANN, 31, 187cm, 95kg. An U/19, gets better with each game, looking Forward, had shocking year with injuries, smashing style. 11. SHAUN BRADLEY, 21, 182cm, 85kg. Has inspirational leader who has been primarily good for the finals. fast lead, good mark, accurate kick. had an injury hampered season but on song responsible for turning the Club around. As 11. ANDREW PRIEST 23, 185cm, 88kg. Ruck/ 28. JORDAN SIMPSON 19185cm, 75kg. HBF, he marks with hands as powerful as the grip unstoppable as a tidal wave. Forward, relishes ruck work, loves kicking yet another U/18 player coming up into of an epileptic lobster. 35. FRANCIS FURNER, 21, 186cm, 80kg. A goals. Has had a good steady year, fired Senior ranks, year 2000 could see him in 12. MATT McKINLEY, 23, 180cm, 84kg. Charges tough and determined defender and great up for finals. the top grade side. through like a wounded bull and defends with Clubman. 62. KEITH HANNA, 29, 180cm, 84kg. As mean 12. DAMON HUBBARD 26, 186cm, 81kg. 31 . DAVID RAVA 18, 179cm, 73kg. Rover/HFF, the desperation of a cornered tiger. 13. TONY MORRIS, 23, 182cm, 80kg. A as a buzzard with ulcers. Would run through Wing -Forward, had bad luck with injuries, first year full time 1st Grade player, clever, beautifully balanced player whose skills are the great wall of China end to end to get the only played handful of games, loves open shows lots of potential. as smooth as vintage cognac. ball. spaces, good mark. 32. ANDREW POWELL 22, 175cm, 79kg. 14. GREG RUDD, 19, 185cm, 85kg. Has 71. JACOB O'NEILL, 17, 186cm, 72kg. Another 13. PETER MORATH 26, 189cm, 95kg. R/R Utility, gutsy player gives 100% effort, often acquitted himself superbly in several different who is playing his first year in Senior football. Forward, first year player with Club, had a used as tagger. positions, marks with hands like an industrial His improvement this year has been remarkable. lot of injuries this year, looking for great final 33. BRENT POCOCK 18, 183cm, 71kg. HFF/ vise. Has no other vices. BEN FIXTER, 18, 182cm, 80kg. Yet to play series from him. Wing, young player from U/18s, only played 18. BRETT NOLTE, 22, 186cm, 85kg. Has had a wonderful season leaping around like a Senior football for the Club but his TAC Cup 14. NIGEL BROWN 21, 193cm, 96kg. Wing/ a few First Grade games will improve, bright hyperactive trampolinist and defending like form has been sensational. The finals wild Forward, has played in 1st and 2nd Grade future. a fanatical apache. card. this year, now has hit good form, improved 40. GAVIN SPINKS 22, 193cm, 84kg. CHF/ as year progressed. HFF, first year player with Club, clever, 15. ANTHONY ROY 19, 183cm, 76kg. Wing, pacey elusive, fast lead. The Investment & Insurance Advisory Centre Pty. Ltd. spent early games in 2nds, now playing 56. NICK LOUIS 19, 186cm, 85kg. Ruck/ For professional advice on superannuation, life insurance, financial planning and investments, with confidence, has pace and skill. Rover, young player from Canberra, won disability and income cover. 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The big men fly as they jostle for position and possession in the last home and away game between the Wagga Tigers and the East Wagga-Kooringal Hawks at Robertson Oval. Wagga Tiger players Steven Priest (left) and brother Andrew {11) wait for the crumbs. The Tigers beat the Hawks to secure top spot and relegate the Hawks to the Elimination Final which they subsequently lost to finish their season. Fearnes Coaches Melbourne Express Service DAILY! Turvey Park rover Matty Paul is a picture of concentration as he takes possession of the footy Wagga 7 am - Melbourne 1. 15 pm. Melbourne 2.20 pm - Wagga 8.35 pm in the Elimination Final against East Wagga-Kooringal last Sunday. The game was up for grabs Phone Wagga 6921 2316 at the start of the last quarter, but the Bulldogs pulled away to end the Hawks' season and win by 52 points. Photo by Daily Advertiser. • "FOOTY RF CORO" - • 999 Murrumbidgee V all ey Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECORD" -· 1999 -Football ACTION ~ A-v~1Yafian f"ootball ACTION

The Rock- Yerong Creek ruckman Determination to be at the ball first shows on Turvey Park forward Ray Adams in a recent Mark O'Leary grits his teeth as game against Wagga Tigers. This determination has seen the Bulldogs rise to the occasion to he takes this strong mark in front be once again part of the September finals action. Last week they pushed out third-placed East of Collingullie-Ashmont-Kapooka Wagga-Kooringal and play second-placed Leeton-Whitton on Saturday in another do-or-die opponent Jamie Hubbard last game. Photo by Daily Advertiser. Saturday. The second semi at Yerong Creek proved to be the 'games of the season ' in the Farrer League. The Demons t)alm & fawn turned the tables on the Magpies ~~otet MOTOR INN & TAVERN to be first into the grand final. 'THE LIONS DEN" • Bistro • Swimming Pool • BBQ • 1/2 court tennis Photo by Daily Advertiser.

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The Rock-Yerong Creek full forward Graham Terlich heads for goal as Ardlethan captain/ coach Kerry Brain stands on the mark in a recent game. Both teams do battle this week for the right to play Collingullie­ Ashmont-Kapooka in the Farrer League grand final. Photo by Daily Advertiser.

Marrar rover Paul Kew balances the ball in one hand as he prepares to launch another attack leaving Collingullie- Ashmont-Kapooka opponents Adam and Dick Carey in his wake. The Marrar Bombers had a great year but two narrow losses by less than a goal in the finals has ended their season prematurely. The last straw was the defeat by the Ardlethan Stars last Sunday. Photo by Daily Advertiser.

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In a McGrath played his heart out for the RAMS born and bred stuff - "AFL" - is TWICE as popular nutshell because of injury, players being called continually winning the ball with great :,J. ~~: 1Werk & Tile with the fans as the rugby league. Tile wanted up to reserves and the unavailability to other determination. Kurt Masters and Brad Whitby had to buy LJM a box of tissues and a packet of a real go and Martin Brewster showed plenty of players we had 9 players missing. In fact we # The Presentation night in the Riverina aspros cos he reckons he's a sick unit - but Merk finished up with only 21 players and this was courage to win the ball well. Football League will be held at the Narrandera Congratulations to David LePavoux and Ben told him it would be a waste of time cos he's too against the top of the table team with almost their Ex-Services Club on next Tuesday September best team. It was always going to be a long day Fixter who were called up to play with Hawthorn far gone. Tile doesn't like being referred to as a at the office. and Essendon Reserves accordingly. Also to 16 7th. Guest of honour will be Collingwood legend "dimwit" and has been sleeping with the light on We were undermanned against a team with year old Peter Braneley from Hay who played his and coach Tony Shaw. The votes will be tallied and pacing about with a pencil sharpener ready, great skills and quality players. We may not like first game for the RAMS at the weekend. in the First, Reserve and Under 18 competitions in an effort improve his image. Merk hired a blow the Bush rangers forward of the ball style but they So the season is over so quickly. Whilst win/ and the winners will be presented with their torch and if he finds that rock LJM lives under do it well. To match them a team needs to have loss wise it has been disappointing, we are awards along with the leading goal kickers in there might be a "burnt fur" odour in the air!!! confident that the blooding of younger players will strong quality players who can win the ball in close each grade - namely, Antony Ljubic of Cremation could be the ruination of LJM. What and then keep possessions when moving the ball. benefit us greatly next year. Narrandera in 1sts, Dustin Brown of Turvey Park Awards: $25 Sportsman's Warehouse: Chris would we put on the epitaph? It was a bit sad we finished on such a note but in 2nds, and Matt McClure of Turvey Park in that's life. Looking to the future we had 15 players Oliver; $20 Supporter's: Martin Brewster; Domino's in the team who are 17 or under, so they would Pizza & Video Ezy: Brad Whitby; Domino's Pizza the 18's. An added highlight on the evening, will # Congratulations to Collingullie/Ashmonl/ now know the standard required to be a good & Video Ezy: Kurt Masters be the judging of the Miss RFLfor 1999. Tickets Kapooka on-baller Brad Aiken who was awarded team in the TAC Cup. are available from your club secretary. the Gerald Clear medal as the Best & Fairest in Chris Oliver impressed greatly and has a fine Keith Miller # Victoria Park Collingwood and Arctic the Farrer League at a gala function at the Rules future. With the right work Chris will be an Manager Park at Waverley staged their last official AFL Club last week. The Allan Carroll medal for the NSW-ACT Rams outstanding player for the RAMS in the new games last weekend. Ground rationalisation has Best & Fairest in reserve grade went to Ben seen the demise of many venues in Melbourne Jennings from the Rivcoll club who enjoyed a in recent years including Windy Hill, Western/ very consistent season. The popular Farrer RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION '~port' Whitton Oval, Junction Oval, Glenferrie Oval, League Princess competition was once again a Arden Street, Jolimont Oval, Lakeside Oval and huge success with all the girls to be commended The Rule of the Week: What happens when Gary Frater. Goals: Rod McCabe & Dean Ryan Moorabbin. The four remaining grounds to be on their presentation. Well done to Belinda Edis a player, who is kicking in after a behind is scored, Congratulations this week go to a member who used in Victoria are the MCG, Colonial Stadium from Ariah Park-Mirrool who was judged "Farrer has an opponent move within five metres of the has attained a specific milestone. Tim Beard is Docklands, Optus Oval (Princes Park) and Shell Princess 1999." Robert Walls, the ex -AFL coach kick off line in anticipation of him playing on, well known in the football circles in this area and Stadium (Kardinia Park) at Geelong. The fans and star player gave some informative before play on has been called? (Answer below) I'm sure all clubs would be in agreeance Tim is a invaded the ground at Victoria Park after the comments on football in general and the whole The is week senior selections for RFL and very popular member of the association. Tim is to final siren and souvenired bits of hallowed turf Farrer and this weeks appointments are: night was a great success. Thankyou and well officiate in his 200th 1st Grade game and we leaving holes in the ground. Perhaps the RFL 1st Semi Final: 1st Grade- Centrals: applaud him for this milestone. Good Luck Timi done to the team at the Rules Club and the Magpies could bury the wooden spoon in one Gary Gardiner, Mark Gaskill & Daryll Richardson. Members are reminded about the End of MVAFA staff - Wayne Gardner, Tony Hackett, Goals: Dennis Rudd & Peter Evans. Reserves Season trip. See Pat if you wish to partake in this of the holes. Stewart Fraser and vote-count co-ordinator - Centrals: Jim Creek & Peter Hughes. Goals: interesting event. # Merk heard that the Ardlethan "Star" extraordinaire Shaye Hills for an excellent Jorg Troshen & John Cowper. U/Bs- Centrals: We seek a few more members to our David Currie - the boy with the "goalin" touch presentation. The complete list of players who Peter Ross & Mark Clarke. Goals: Pat Quinn & association and what rewards there are in may have his boot imprint preserved for gained votes in the medals will be published in Rick Firman participating, feel free to ask one of our members posterity in the pavement in front of the London the grand final edition of the Footy Record. RFL 2nd Semi Final: 1st Grade- Centrals: or contact our officials whose numbers are listed on Mirrool. The Stars made Houdini look like Tim Beard, Brett Webb & Andrew Crook. Goals: in the club dire,;tory. an amateur as they pinched the game from right Rick Firman & Mal LeComte. Reserves - Thanks to our regular sponsors, AUSTAR, # This year for the first time MVAFA under the Marrar Bombers noses last Sunday Centrals: Craig Rogers & Scott Crowley. Goals: THE RULES CLUB AND THE HOME TAVERN. Promotions Guru and Board member Peter Les McGrath & Leo Driscoll. U/Bs - Centrals: Your support is greatly appreciated and ask our at Ariah Park. Merk also heard that "rotten" Brown has been able to secure sponsorship for Robert Anderson & Russell Jones. Goals: Pat members to support and promote their Ronnie Biggs has been on the "blower" trying the finals from McDonalds. You all have, no Parnell & Peter Evans businesses. to get a few tips from the "Brainy" one in case doubt, noticed the "golden arches" on the Farrer Preliminary Final: 1st Grade - Answer to rule: Rule 7.5. The decision in this he needs to supplement his income in South footies. So if you work up an appetite pumpin' Centrals: Pat O'Donohue, Owen Trevorrow & case is that, because no play on call has been America. Sherrins over the golden arches - slip down & David Farrelly. Goals: Tim Crowley & Chris made, the opposing players are not permitted # Finals footy is certainly a different ball- Nickell. Reserves - Centrals: Mark O'Brien & see Macka and he might fix you up with a fry!!' within five metres of the kick off line, and as such game - just look at East Wagga Kooringal and the player taking the kick has his mark advanced Marrar. Both clubs enjoyed great seasons and from the kick off line to the back line of the centre square with the mark being the centre of this line went into the finals series with legitimate flag and the kick being taken by the nearest player to aspirations but it all came tumbling down when l~CGEI Creasy's Grain Enterprises this point by the team offended against, being the the pressure was applied. To Marrar's credit, HOME HOTEL side in possession at this stage. Further breaches they were a bit stiff with two close finals losses, Produce Merchants, buyers of all grains. 142 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Ph 69 213117 of this law, would see the mark advanced to the but the Hawks were way off the mark as Turvey Yankee Crossing Rd, HENTY front line of the square. Open 7 days 10am till late. Teas available Wed to Sun Park took them apart in the last quarter at Phone 69 293377 Contact: Bill Creasy Until next week, Dean Ryan, Publicity Officer Robertson Oval. RUA. Fax 69 293256 Klaus Pamminger Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RFCORD" - 1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - t 999 MERCANTILE MUTUAL MVAFA FARRER LEAGUE Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW 2nd GRADE PRELIMINARY FINAL "Sensational" is the perfect word to describe underlines the intense pressure of finals 12 Noon - MAHER OVAL the finals football in the Mercantile Mutual football. The reserve grade game was a little Farrer League last weekend. The weather was more predictable with the Rivcoll Bushpigs ideal - the grounds in top condition and all the continuing on with their good form to knock out TRYC Rivcoll participating teams gave their all in four the North Wagga RAAF Saints by 37 points. enthralling games. On Saturday at the Today at Maher Oval the teams that played MAGPIES BUSHPIGS picturesque Yerong Creek Sportsground The off in the 1998 grand final will clash in the knock­ Collingullie/Ashmont/Kapooka Demons were out preliminary final for 1999 - The Rock-Yerong Colours: Black & White Stripes Colours: Red & White Stripes hot and breathed new life into an already Creek and Ardlethan. The game has the 3, Wayne Jones 37. Tim Masterson 0, Chris Henry 31, Tim Goonan exciting finals series when they produced a top potential to produce another fabulous final. The 1. Shannon Bell 32. Ben Jennings shelf performance against The Rock-Yerong class of the Magpies, who have been the front 11. Andrew Rainbird 38. Ned Thompson 2. Dave Meyers 33. Stephen Nash Creek. The 16 point win by the Demons over runners all year, will be pitted against the "never 13. Paul Hallam 39. Ian Corbett 3, Nick O'Connell 34. Damien Farrell their more fancied Magpie opponents has say never" Stars. The Magpies are striving for catapulted them into the premiership decider three premierships in a row and would be 20. Andrew Taylor 40. Daniel McGrath 4. Nathan Lieschke 35. Braydon Thomas on September 11th. The game was hard and favoured to once again line up on grand final 5, Chris Woods 36, Luke Fellows 22. Brad Merrills 41. Dean Hallam tough and spectacular between two well day. The Stars are desperate to hoist a 6, Chris Forwood 37, Craig Bunton matched teams who have built up a fierce rivalry premiership cup and will have no doubt deleted 24. Mark Chaplin 43. Justin Driscoll 7, Nathan Bond 38. Ben Creighton in recent times. The Magpies seemed to have the word "defeat" out of their vocabulary. 8. Phil Willis (cc) 39, Adrian Sparks 25. Scott Mclachlan 44. Greg Charleson the Demon's measure on the three occasions Despite some obvious sore spots they will run 9. Robert Cardwell 40, Chris Jones they had met during the season but Kane on pure courage for the entire 100 minutes. The 27, Conrad Haggar 45. Kabel Tye 10. Kane McGregor 41, Leo Quirk Johnstone was always confident that his team Magpies should win but who knows what will 28. Wayne Corbett 46. Travis Merrills 11. Paul Cocking 42. Leon Caner had the ability to turn the tables at some stage happen - especially after last week - besides - 12. Dan Bond 43. Scott Farrell and what better time to do it than in a second this is finals football. 29. Andrew Chaplin 47. Matthew Black 13, Mick Barnes 44. Steve Hunter semi-final. The pressure is now on the Magpies The reserve grade fix1ure should also be a 14. Stephen Jones 45. Wes Amor to respond to the challenge this week to earn great game. The Rock-Yerong Creek has been 31. Scott Brown 48. Dale Gowland 15. Shane Dalzell 46. Brendan Schneider another crack at the Demons. In the reserve on top all year but have experienced a few 32, Rod Merrills 49. Adam Filewood grade game the Ariah Park Brown Bombers hiccups in recent weeks. The Rivcoll Bushpigs 17, Angus Evans 48, Steven Dimitrakellis produced another outstanding effort to knock have strung together some remarkable victories 34 John Wickham 50. Andrew Doherty 18. Andrew Eamens 49 . Mark Bradshaw over the minor premiers - The Rock-Yerong and will be confident of another win to set up a 35. Neil Gowland 52 . John Mclachlan 19. Craig Roberts 52 , Geordie Graham Creek and move into the grand final where they showdown with the Brown Bombers on grand 20. James Male 55. David Manning will be hard to stop from claiming the flag. final day. Maybe the Pigs can bury the Pies!! 36, Jal Driscoll 54 , John West 21, Shane Petzel 56. Ross Gerhig The sudden death first semi-final at Ariah The Farrer League Vote count and 22, Pete Johnson 57, Lee Mcloughlin Park was an absolute heart-stopper. Both Presentation Night held recently at the Rules 23. Scott Braid 58 . Mark Newman Marrar and Ardlethan went into the match very Club in Wagga Wagga was a tremendous RIVCOLL CLUB NOTES 24. Scott Angel 64. Brian Robinson confident on the strength of recent improved evening of entertainment. Congratulations to Two down, two to go . After beating Collingullie 25. Shayne Hackett 66. Ben Walsh form. The Marrar Bombers pushed the Brad Aiken who won the Gerald Clear Medal by 68 points in the elimination final the Reserves 26. Andrew Dubojski 69. Luke Schuberg Collingullie/Ashmont/Kapooka Demons the for best & fairest player in first grade and Ben went into Sunday's game full of confidence and it 27. Justin Donoghue 77. James Thompson previous week and only went down by less than Jennings was awarded the Allan Carroll medal could well have ended our season if North Wagga a goal. The Ardlethan Stars blew the North in reserve grade. AFL star Robert Walls was a had kicked straight in the first quarter. In the end 28. Matthew Davron 91. Greg Buckle Wagga RAAF Saints away in the elimination very informative guest speaker and Belinda we were able to get out of jail, with our 38 point 29 . Andrew Hillier 99. David Sharpe final by 1 O goals, so the scene was set for a Edis from Ari ah Park-Mirrool was named Farrer win - not a real indication of the closeness of the 30. Michael Earl game. A repeat performance this weekend will put titanic struggle. The Bombers gradually took Princess for 1999. A big thankyou to the MVAFA an end to our season. David Finnemore was a control of proceedings and by three-quarter administration staff and the Rules Club on an standout best on ground at fullback and CHB, time led by 29 points. The Stars looked down excellent evening. never giving his opponent an inch all day. Craig for the count but gave everything and then Roberts kicked goals from everywhere ending up some, in a gripping final quarter comeback with 7 to take the leading goal kicker trophy from which saw them kick 1 O goals 3 behinds to )IANGOPJ.AD l~AIUI CEN'l'llE Spadesy in a flawless display, whilst others to play Duke of Kent snatch a one point victory on the bell. Well done well were Shane Petzel , Shannon Bell and Luke Lime & Fertilizer Agents. Ag chemicals & pasture seeds Fellows. HOTEL to the Stars and congratulations to the Marrar In the netball, B Grade was unfortunately Bombers who had an excellent season which Support you 'local' bloke. Ph 69 285791 bundled out of the finals for this year losing a close ~o66ie & ~usseff Meyers qualified them for the finals with a double game to Ariah Park last Sunday, 33-30. I'm told chance. In a cruel twist of fate they were beaten that the girls were coming home with a wet sail HOME OF THE AIVCOLL BUSH PIGS in both outings by less than a goal which Jlad\e£stc!IJ&ws {cont. on page 30) Murrumbidgee Vall ey Australi an Football Ass oc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1999 2.15 pm- Mercantile Mutual FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE Murrumbidgee Valley Auslralian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECOADH - 1999 FIRST GRADE PRELIMINARY FINAL - Maher Oval

First of all I would like to comment on the apparent lack of knowledge of our great game that has been 1. Stephen Woods (cc) 29. Andrew Chaplin Well, another season come and gone, put shown all year by LJM in the local paper. I was of the 2. Matthew Carroll (ac) 30. Graham Terlich up a bit of a show last week, but never mind, SENIORS opinion he was a rugby league correspondent and 3. Wayne Jones 31 . Scott Brown the,e is always next year, whoops hang on, 1. Rob Schnoegl 28. Peter Minchin supposed to be reporting about that game. He is 4. Craig Taylor 32 . Rod Merrills back the bandwagon up a bit here - I think 2. Glenn Bench 29. Geoff Minchin obviously very versatile when he can pass judgement 5. Matthew Collins 33. Troy Ashcroft somebody forgot to give our footballers the 3. Craig Whyte 30. Mark Walker on events that have occurred recently in the MVAFA. 6. Chris Masterson 34. John Wickham script for last Sundays game. What a 4. Jeremy Foster 31. Tony Pratt Why do we have to be continually bombarded with 7. Marc Bauer 35. Neil Gowland performance, what a comeback !!! 42 points 5. Damien Crotty 32. Peter Wykes useless comparisons of both codes. Surely team and 8. Nicholas Moore 36 . Jai Driscoll down with 5 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter, 6. John Carroll 33. Mark Tyrell club news are more important than crowd numbers. 9. Mark O'Leary 37 . Tim Masterson 17 points down with 3 and a half minutes to go 7. Ian Carroll 34. Pat Kerin Last week was exactly what we didn't want but as 10. Leigh Collins 38. Ned Thompson in the last, 5 points down with 20 seconds left 8. Mark Whyte 35. Bernie Quade they say in the classics - that's life. The fire is only out 11. Andrew Rainbird 39. Ian Corbett on the clock. Oh my lord, what a breathtaking 9. Sean Bailey 36. Geoff Gardner when the heat has gone and that certainly is not the 12. Graham Fellows 40. Daniel McGrath victory. Definitely worth the 10 second spot on 10. Kieran Spencer 37. David Derksen case with us. Both sides are even more determined 13. Paul Hallam 41. Dean Hallam Prime news on Tuesday night. 11. Craig Saunderson 38. Stuart Bonny now to be there next week. It is not new territory that 15. Dale Lewington 43 . Justin Driscoll The never say die attitude of the Seniors 12. Nathan McNeill 39. Matt McDonald we are treading as it's the same path that we trod this 16. Brent Poole 44. Greg Charleston was to the fore on the weekend, with a dramatic 13. Nathan Clark 40. Adam McGregor time last year with great results. 17. Stephen Thompson 45. Kabel Tye emotion charged last grasp victory over Marrar. 14. Matthew Neyland 41. Rob McGregor Mark O'Leary has certainly had a very good year Travis Merrills 18. Leigh Brown 46. Better players on the day were Kerry Brain, 15. Mitchell Clark 42. Tony Richens and that was vindicated when he was runner up in 19. Tim Brain 47. Mathew Black 16. David Currie 43. Col Litchfield the League Medal. You had some consolation winning Matthew Currie, David Currie, Matthew 20 . Andrew Taylor 48. Dale Gowland 17. James Murray 44. Chris McGregor the Lance Seaman medal for the best Farrer Rep McDonald, Brendan O'Reilly and John Carroll. 21. Mick Williams 49. Adam Filewood 18. Brendan O'Reilly 45. Bruce Patten player. Well done Grunter and I hope you can cap off Whose that man with the big red nose, hoo ha, 22 . Brad Merrills 50. Andrew Doherty 19. David Carroll 46. Keith Menzies the year. Thanks also to Vicki on being our Princess hoo hoo ha ... Sink more (rhymes with) Kiss. 23 . David Gardiner 52. John Mclachlan 20. Kerry Brain 47. Srinath Jayasuria entrant. You done well. The Netball court was the essence of 24. Mark Chaplin 53 . Robert King 21. Matthew Currie 48. Robert Lavis It was good to socialise once again at the Yerong excitement on Saturday with both A and B grade 25. Scott Mclachlan 55 . Lewis Winter 22. David Cox 49. Paul Coromandel Pub last week. The barby cooking out the back, the having mixed results. A slow start by B grade 26. Shane Brown 69. Jack Campton 23. Simon Bonny 50. Michael Walker crowd in the main bar and the trek to the loo were didn't stop them securing a win, the determined 27. Conrad Haggar 24. Bruce Boyton 51. Josh Robinson enjoyed by all. Thanks to Phil and Lucille for their netballers took the no-nonsense approach and 28. Wayne Corbett 25. Trent Bradley 52. Brett Strickland hospitality. stamped their mark for the 99 Grand Final. The 26. Gerard Carroll 53. Sam Newman I will thank our subsidiary sponsors today. The shooters had their violet 3rd eye in and bagged 27. Dean Hanrahan Rock Butchery, Rivspray Ag'n'Vet, Brian Lawrence has. Favourite Food - its pretty limited at the moment. 53 goals whilst the defenders hands were Sports, Croker- Lewington, Wagga City Smash Favourite Pastime - educating Buster. Most Admired quicker and hotter than the infamous 2 minute Repairs and all Super Magpie members - thankyou, Person - Gail for putting up with Bob. Whom would steak at Thursday night training. All players your support is greatly appreciated. like to spend 60 minutes with - Peter Costello to teach contributed in a well deserved win. A grade A couple of reminders again. Our Presentation Ball him a thing or two. played out of sorts with an uncontested victory is on Friday 24m September at The Kings Own Hotel. No one needs reminding of the importance of both going to Cootamundra 39 to 27. This week C games today. I am positive that the desire and will to Super Magpie members are reminded that they are grade take on Rivcoll for a spot in the Grand * Groceries win will see us through. It is imperative that we rally guests on this night. Dinner will be served probably Final, while A grade play Marrar - with a big * Liquor as a Club and beat off whatever is dished up to us. All Ardlethan about 7.30pm. Final details will be advised via posters effort required for them to proceed further. To * Fruit & Vegies the best boys. Supermarket etc. Keep a look out or ask someone. witness power packed action, boy support on * Deli Thought of the week: Thoughts are useless unless The Personality Profile has returned after a week the sideline is essential. Go the Starettes !!! Ariah Street followed by action. off. This weeks is new mother and Club Treasurer This week its back to urban trudgery at Ardlethan UP THE HOT PIES. ~m Dominique Driscoll. Favourite Drink - nothing that Sol Maher Oval after a couple of refreshing finals Props. Dell.Doug & Michael Cocks Ph 69 782171 out in the country air, where the footballers take Col Carroll Tiling on The Rock in a repeat of last years Grand t\ Milbrulong Pub Final (gee, how many times have you heard LONDON ltOT~ that in the media this week) for a berth in this 'j Specialising in: Mystery Bus Tours .Jr-: years playoff - Lets do it !!' ARDLETHAN 50 Nicholas St, The Rock -1}~ & Private Functions MDT~ UP THE STARS AND STARETTES Come. ,ncl c.~o~ , e--0/cl ~, ,ncl , r,,,,:..{ -~u the. Phone 6920 2050 An old fa shioned Mine Hosts: Greg & Michelle Brain PS: A big thank you to all those that helped fl"'"- ,v;th the- A-RDl.-&ntA-N STA-RS Mobile 0412 931 905 Pub with attitude Phone/ Fax (02) 6920 6222 out with the catering at Ariah Park, especially Ph e9 7B 2 500 Mine. ho,t,; R,,b 4 P.t f,\,.(,w"j"' the Ladies, who, as always, did a sterling job. Murrumbtdgee Vall ey Australi an Football Assoc • "FOO TY RECORD" - 1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. C, "FOOTY RECORD~ - 1999 FFL rep this year. His disposal is a pleasure to watch. In RAMS sq uad. Wil l make an impact in 7/ieR~~~ the game in the future. 15. MITCHELL CLARK 17, 183cm, 76kg. Half Back 18. LEIGH BROWN, 28, 180cm, 90kg. Rugged PLAYER PROFILE Flank. Former male model of the year, this speedy PLAYER PROFILE centreman with exceptional ability. FFL Captain defender is often called upon to negate an this year. Always gets heaps of possessions and 1. ROB SCHNOEGL 29 , 180cm, 76kg . Half Back opponent, and does it with distinction. 1. STEPHEN WOODS, 29, 178cm, 82kg. First year uses them all. Vital part of midfield. Pig hunti ng Flank. Strong running, follicly challenged defender 16. DAVID CURRIE 29, 178cm, 79kg. Ruck Rover. Captain Coach. Has a definite flair for coaching. concreter. "Leroy·. who has enjoyed the occasional run on the ball Ageless veteran who oozes class on the football Very experienced player who leads by example. 19. TIM BRAIN, 27, 184cm, 73kg. More than reliable this season. field. Made a name for himself as one of Santas Extremely well liked within the Club. Auto One defender that you would just hate to play on. 2. GLENN BENCH 32, 187cm, 105kg. Left Right Out. reindeer. maestro. "Woodsy". Puts body on the line. His commitment to the Hasn't played a game all season after blowing out 17. JAMES MURRAY 18, 184cm, 79kg. Half Back 2. MATTHEW CARROLL, 28, 187cm, 85kg. Club and the game is tremendous. Is becoming in the off season and making the move back home Flank. Youngster who has adapted well to Uni life Assistant Coach. Dangerous player where ever a real Casanova. to Maryborough. Their loss is our gain. - loves to run the footy from the backline, and loves to kick a goal. he plays. Long penetrating kick who thrives on 21 . MICK WILLIAMS, 22, 192cm, 90kg. Strong 3. CRAIG WHYTE 18, 185cm, 83kg. Forward having a shot at them. Won medal in last years marking defender. Has had an interrupted year Pocket. Young Mo is a strong leading forward who 18. BRENDAN OREILLY 24, 185cm, 99kg. Full victory. Uncle to Jim, Bailey, Will. due to injury but returning fit an well. Is versatile can sniff out a goal as quick as a witches cat can Forward. Had an absolute "corker" of a mid 3. WAYNE JONES, 26, 175cm, 70kg. Versatile and can play in several positions. Has matured blink. season, but has fought back to provide a focal player who can play in various positions. What greatly. "Boxhead". 4. JEREMY FOSTER 19, 200cm, 92kg. Ruckman/ point in attack. he lacks in stature he makes up for in heart. Is 23. DAVID GARDINER, 32, 189cm, 95kg. No Forward. Youthful and enthusiastic tall who just 19. DAVID CARROLL 30, 185cm, 82kg. Wing. Elder never beaten. Still paving his way around the nonsense backman havi ng his most consistent loves footy. The Duck has come of age this season, statesman of the Carroll bros, loves his footy, beer, countryside. "Jimmy". year with us. Very strong in physical contests playing every game to date. Collingwood and dressing up as a bridesmaid. 4. CRAIG TAYLOR, 26, 181 cm , 81kg. On baller. and never beaten. One of the elders of the team. 5. DAMIAN CROTTY 19, 140cm, 66kg . Forward 20. KERRY BRAIN 31 , 182cm, 90kg. Centre. The Part of every important mid field brigade gets Still hard to toss socially. "Gundy". Pocket. Talented forward who can also run on the smiling assassin is an inspirational leader who lets his actions do the talking on the football field. to the fall of the ball and has accurate disposal. 25 . SCOTT McLACHLAN, 18, 170cm, 65kg. ball. Loves the occassiion and has a real penchant Is a very determined player. Has increasing Youngster wh o had horror start to year due to for sniffing out the spectacular. 21. MATTHEW CURRIE 26, 167cm, 72kg. Energetic midfielder who loves to run, ride, gallop, trot, swim, family commitments. injury. Has good skill level and rarely wastes a 6. JONATHON CARROLL 22, 193cm, 81kg. Ruck. 5. MATTHEW COLLINS, 19, 192cm, 86kg. Very disposal. Very good out in the open where he Our No.1 follower has enjoyed probably his most paddle, anything to make him sweat and keep talented youngster who oozes pace and natural can use his pace. Junior product. consistent season yet, both on and off the field. others fit by just watching. flair. Integral part of defence unit and long 26. SHANE BROWN, 28, 180cm, 81 kg. Utility Loves Eddie McGuire and probably Mick 22. DAVID COX 31, 183cm, 69kg. Utility. What more penetrating kick. Popularity still high amongst returned from holiday away last year. Malthouse. can we say about this man. Loves talking and young females. "Willy". Experienced who can play in many positions. 7. IAN CARROLL 20, 192cm, 85kg. Fullback. Having playing footy, would make a good offsider for Bruce McAvaney. Still loves his own weight. 6. CHRIS MASTERSON, 30, 186cm, 95kg. Probably slowing a little but getting wiser. Brother a great season until cut short by injury. Hates the Seasoned campaigner with abundance of of Sheepy and friend of Pigsy, "Cow". sideline and is itching to get back on the paddock 25. TRENT BRADLEY 19, 155cm, 62kg. Wing. Much experience. Still loves to kick one on the run. 28. WAYNE CORBETT, 20, 183cm, 73kg. again. improved youngster whose attack on the ball often belies his stature and grumpy nature. Has 1immy to back him up this year. Rivals Beau Underrated defender with plenty of courage. 9. SEAN BAILEY 25, 180cm, 70kg. Wing. Honest, for tyre favouritism. "Chrisso". What he lacks in finesse he makes up for in hardworking footballer who always gives 1Cl0%. 30. MARK WALKER 23, 184cm, 88kg. Back Pocket. 7. MARC BAUER, 20, 181cm, 74kg . Only young endeavour. Never gives his opponents an inch. Never say die atrnude leaves Kahlua a hard man Strong marking defender having a very consistent but already achieved so much. FFL Rep this year Reliable and relentless. "Man". to beat. season after a slow start. with distinction. More than reliable. Fearless and 30. GRAEME TERLI CH, 29, 182cm, 82kg. Club 10: KEIRAN SPENCER 23, 185cm, 92kg. Half 34. PAT KEARINS 20, 162cm, 68kg. Half Back Flank. Close checking defender who can't kick over a has good skills. Recently engaged so is now favourite returning after successful stint in 0 . & Forward Flank. Missing in action for the 1st half of under thumb. M. A. Vastly experienced player with more than the season due to European Wine Tour. Has added jam tin. Loves taking the bus, and taking his clothes off. 8. NICK MOORE, 25, 186cm, 89kg. High marking average ski ll level. Impossible to contain. Has ext·a zing to 1he side since his return. forward with long kick. On hi s day can tear an impeccable pedigree. "Terlo". 11 . CRAIG SAUNDERSON 29, 188cm, 99kg . Back 35. BERNIE QUADE 20, 190cm, 78kg. Forward Pocket. Quiet forward with a quick wit and an eye opposition defenders apart. Has enjoyed the 31. SCOTT BROWN, 25, 183cm, 80kg. Returned Pocket. Solid, pacy defender who has had an commuting to and fro with Terlo to keep him to Club after working in Sydney. A true Clubman interrupted season through injury, study, nappy for the ladies. I can't think of anything else to write awake. "Jack". who will do what 1s asked of him. Reliable changing and baby sitting. other than that he is a gentleman like his big brother. 9. MARK O'LEARY, 32, 197cm, 11 5kg. Father defender who kicks long and direct. Want any 12. NATHAN MCNEILL 23, 178cm, 80kg . Half figure of the team. Arguably the best ru ckman insurance - see Brawny. Forward Flank. Words cannot describe what this 39. MATTHEW MCDONALD 16, 173cm, 80kg. Rover. in the area. Has great pace for his size and his 33. TROY ASHCROFT, 29, 186cm, 93kg. man has brought to the club. Loves kicking goals Talented junior who played in a grand final at 15 mere presence lifts team mates. Still loves to Experienced player who joined Club this year. and wearing tea cosies. and wants to experience it again this year. Strong go piggin'. "G runter". Has had vast RFL experience. Strong mark and 13. NATHAN CLARK 18, 183cm, 80kg. CHB. mark and accurate kick. 10. LEIGH COLLINS, 21 , 196cm, 90kg . Returned ve ry good in one on one situations. A real University and love has not stopped this hard 41 . MATTHEW KARPANEN 20, 180cm, 82kg. Wing. to the fold this year. Early in1ury put his season workhorse. Plumber perlecto. "Truckie". running defender from enjoying a consistent Only player in the club who has consistently had on hold but he has come back great. Is learning 37. TIM MASTERSON, 29 , 180cm, 77kg. Made season. Imagine what he could do if he wasn't his name spelt wrong in the footy record, the DA all the time and gives tremendous support to return to footy this year after a break . A no frills always tired on Saturdays. and on the board at the London . Grunter. Good high mark. style of player whc makes it impossible for his 14. MATTHEW NEYLAND 19, 185cm, 79kg . Back 69. STEPHEN EATHER 38, 190cm, 91kg. Retired. 12. GRAHAM FELLOWS, 27, 186cm, 90kg. Isa true opposition. Rarely beaten . Kicking coach and Pocket. Tough as nails defender with a sprinkling Former Captain Coach who lapped it up in the Club favourite. Can play forward or back with minder for Chrisso. of class. Loves to run the ball and drive it into the Sunshine in Old while the rest of us freezed our ease. Great high mark and is rarely beaten. Has 50. ANDREW DOHERTY, 26, 178cm, 80kg. Has forward line with his trusty left boot. round bouncy things off this winter. become a veteran at an early ag e. If you need a made a welcome return to Club. The pace has powerpoint see "Barney". gone but mind is alert. A real team player who is Stockists of: Sales and 16. BRENT POOLE, 18, 176cm, 64kg. Wingman HALDENS ~ ROD dangerous around the sticks. Barred from Century & NRMA with pace to burn . Shows scant reg ard for his Mooney Valley but not Victoria Park. Auto Repairs ,n Baneries, McDERMOTT Service of body and is always burrowing in . Local Junior 55. LEWIS WINTER, 30, 191 cm, 94kg. Durable product. Will continue to improve in the future. 18 Mirool St, Ardlethan ' player who has made a return for finals. Very Ph John 69 782025, Mobile Castrol Oil/, ELECTRICS Electrical Idol of Kenny. experi enced and a great organiser. Can still 015 100589.UHF ch 21 MacNaught 17. STEPHEN THOMPSON, 17, 177cm, 72kg . Very show the youngsters a th ing or two. Imminent 48 Ariah St, Ardlethan Appliances Products. talented youngster with pace and skill to match. father. AH 69 782174. Fax 69 782206 Phone 69 782055 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1999 Murrumbidgee Valley Auslralian Football Assoc. • ~FOOTY RECORD" - 1999 RFL Editorial (continued from page 3) Rivcoll notes! (continued from page 25) The Tigers, under new coach Mark Stone, have and if the game had gone a little longer the result been the bench-mark of the competition all year might have been reversed. Three votes went to and despite a couple of losses will be keen to jane Kearins, 2 to Kate Giltrap and one to Shannon be the first team into the grand final decider. Marshman. On Saturday, C Grade missed out on Any new team in the finals creates added progressing straight into the grand final when they losttoAPM, 43-28. Don't give up yet girls, anything excitement and anticipation and this game will can happen in finals as you can see from be watched with added interest. Are the Tigers Ardlethan's loss in A Grade. Three votes to Carrie as dominant as they have been in recent Fisher, 2 to Emma Rutherford and one to Tanya seasons? Today's result may well answer that Hawthorn. question. This weekend at Maher Oval , the Seconds play The culmination of what has been an The Rock, and C Grade play Ardlethan , both for a exciting season of football so far will take place shot at APM in the grand final. at the Narrandera Ex-Services Club next A quick thanks to Garth Norris, Mathew Thompson, Steve Burns and Trent Rossato for Tuesday night September 7th with the Riverina your support over the finals so far, and Football League Vote Count and Award congratulations to Ben Jennings on winning the Presentation. The voting in the various best & Allan Carroll Medal for best & fairest in Reserves. fairest awards is sure to be exciting, as will the judging of the Miss RFL. Special guest will be Tony Shaw the Collingwood Legendary player WAGGA WAGGA & DISTRICT JUNIOR and coach. Last minute bookings can be made AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL Home Visiting through your club secretary. mm, ASSOCIATION B.1:1 Team V Team. Last week's results: I Under 10: COOLAMON 3.8 (26) d I Goals ' Behinds Total Goals Behinds Total l COLL-ASH 2.3 (15) Q) ! 10 ! 10 /\/\rs Under 12: TURVEY PARK 9.6 (60) d "O THE ROCK 5.3 (33) 20 i 20 fMc!on\ «s ~ - Under 14: TURVEY PARK 6.7 (43) d .... THE MVAFAARE PROUD TO 30 30 EASTLAKES/MCU 4 .7 (31) CJ ----- WELCOME McDONALD'S AS Under 16: WAGGA TIGERS 17.13 (115) d I 40 40 I SPONSORS FOR THE FINALS SERIES COOLAMON 4.4 (28) UJ -··------·------,.... Total Total IN BOTH THE FARRER AND RI VERINA This Week - GRAND FINAL At The Rock - FOOTBALL LEAGUES. THE GOLDEN Football Ground 10 10 --··----·- , __ ARCHES WILL BE PROMINENTLY Under 10: Eastlakes/MCU V Coolamon Cl) Under 12: Eastlakes/MCU V Turvey Park -0 20 20 DISPLAYED ON THE SHERRIN cu ,_ Under 14: Collingullie Ashman! V Turvey Park ._ 30 30 FOOTBALLS IN ALL FINALS MATCHES. Under 16: Turvey Park V Wagga Tigers (!J i . -0 40 I 40 r------7 C: -- ~ C\J Total 7 Total

i U18s I Attention Coaches and Players '

Relocating to Sydney in the Olympic year? Quality printers, rubber Western Suburbs Australian stamp manufacturers and Football Club, playing in the If you plan to be in Sydney next season and Laser Engravers. Sydney AFL competition, welcome would like an opportunity in the Sydney AFL players and coaches for the 2000 Office hours: Monday to contact Darren Simpson on (02) 9797 0150 or football season ... Friday, 8 am to 5 pm FIRST GRADE mail your details to PO Box 98 Croydon Park, RESERVE GRADE NSW 2133 as soon as possible. 112 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga Tel 69 213196. Fax 69 218161 L ______UNDER 18s J