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28 5 GROWTH OF THE CODE IN N.S.W. ?J!t: ~~~l!f!r~~gf60116e In 1902 a group of expatriates from Season 1970 saw the NSW side lose WAGGt\.S WATCH SPECIALISTS l\.felbourne haC: a meeting which formed to the ACT and also to Queensland., the N.S.W. Australian National Foot­ At the end of the season a CombineC: Fully guaranteed, Lanco ball League. Sydney team met South Australian is the best watch value Eleven teams - East Sydney, North League team Sturt and went down by in Australia today. Shore, Sydney, Balmain, Redfern, Pad­ only 26 points. dington, Newtown, Y.M.C.A., Ashfield In 1971, .NSW came of age with an West Sydney and Alexandria - took outstanding win over the Australian part in competition in 1903, with East Amateurs at the Section II Champion­ Sydney being premiers and North ship Carnival in Brisbane. Shore runners-up. The NSW side, with 11 players from LflftCO In this year Fitzroy played Colling­ country areas, inflicted the first defeat MADE IN SWITZERLAND SINCE 1873 wood at the Sydney Ground. on the Amateurs by NSW in 22 years, The game flourished up to anC:' dur­ winning by 85 points. ing World War II, but declined with In a shock reversal of form and with a fall in gates and administration diffi­ some unfortunate injuries, NSW lost to THE "CLEAR" POINTS SYSTEM culties in the post-war period and dur. ACT in the .Section II Championship ing the 50s. In 1972, the Farrer League introduc­ back of match results starting with t-h~ - finishing second in the Carnival. In 1960 the League appointed a fulf­ 1972 was the New South Wales ed to Australian Football a new prem­ number of seven point wins. time Secretary, whilst another major iership points system, which is gain­ League's 70th · anniversary and their Percentages are not used. advancement was made in 1968 when finest season in representative football. ing support from a wide area of the the League moved into its own admin­ Monday, 12th June, at Erskineville football world. The new system can be classified istrative headquarters building at 64 Regent Street. Oval was the beginning when NSW de­ as an "Incentive Points System" and feated Queensland by 17 points. As the title suggests, the system was coming at a time when Football aC:­ Further strengthening of the ma· the brain child of present day Eastern ministrators from the VVFL C:own are chinery was made with the appoint­ Queensland, fresh from their defeat Riverina Councillor, Mr. J. G. Clear, \\Orried about the future of the weak­ ment of a full time Junior anC: Schoois of the ACT, were confiC:ent that 1972 was to be their year but NSW gave a of Yerong Creek. er clubs, perhaps the Farrer has an Organiser in 1971. alternative here, to the "Winner take The Riverina Amendment to the · display of classy football and courage The system operates with all" system that applies to football A.F.C. Regulations in 1971 enabled which won the day. competitions generally., N.S.W. players, although affiliated with The scores: NSW 12-8 (96) d Queens­ Three points for a win, and on:! another State, to play in representative land 11-13 (79). .point for the team kicking the highest The Farrer League delegates should be congratuiated on their decision to N.,S.W. teams. The following Sunday, June 18th, score in each quarter - a total of NSW met the VFL Second XVIII at seven points per match. "try" the new points system - who Thus strengthened, N.S.W. defeat­ knows, this system could be generally ed the Australian Amateurs in the Sec­ _ Trumper Oval. Clubs finishing with the same num­ adopted by many more leagues in the tion II Carnival in Brisbane last year The result speaks for itself:: NSW ber of points at the end of first round future - after all a country leagut and went down to Canberra in the 23-20 (158) C:efeated VFL Second matches will be separated on a count introduced the five finals series. final. XVIII 1.1-15 (81). Today, apart from the Sydney Met· This result left the southern news­ ropolitan area, the game is played and papers silent and the R. W., Hambly The solution to all your Cartage controlled by the New South Wales Shield in NSW. Problems ... League at Newcastle and on the South The NSW team had improved from P.D.S. LTD. I i Coast. an 82 point loss against the .VFL Sec· P. E. POWER The measure of the progress that ond XVIII in 1960 to a 77 point victory Hammond Avenue, Wagga N.S.W. has made in Australian Foot­ in 1972. (Wagga) Pty. Ltd. bali can be shown by the following Wholesale. Sole Distributors of This was indeed a measure of New MASTER CARRIERS facts. South Wales' progress. Wagga - Phone 213641 On July 26th, 1969, in an early fix­ The NSW League suffereC: a slight Allowrie Butter and Cheeses ture to the Melbourne, Hawthorn clash, Daily Bulk Rail Service from setback in 1973 when the State team Don Smallgoods - Cigarettes and NSW State team met a · VFL Second travelled to Canberra and under ad· Sydney XVIII at the MCG. Frozen Foods, Etc. Daily Delivery from Melbourne verse conditions, went down to ACT Highly Competitive Rates The VFL Second XVIII overwhelm­ by five goals three points. ed the NSW side by 82 points. The State team had been unbalanced PHONE WAGGA 214235 WAREHOUSING FACILITIES The scores: VFL 19-17 (131) d by the late withdrawal of several key NSW 6·13 (49). players. 6 27 W. & J. TAYLOR - FOODLAND MEET THE FARRER- PLAYERS SELF-SERVICE - GROCERY & HARDWARE ALAN HAYES: 24 years. 6ft. 12st. is his marking ability. MERCHANTS - CARTAGE CONTRACTORS From Queensland. Represente.d that ROBERT FOSTER: 25 years. 5ft. Distributors: AUSTRALIAN FERTILIZERS state in 1967 and 1968. Came to Coola­ 9ins. l lst. 12lbs. PlayeC: with Narran­ mon in the South West. Won two Gam­ dera in South West for last three years Urana Street - THE ROCK - Phone 28 and 19 mage Medals in 1969 and 1970 .. Third and has represented South West ... A year coach at North Wagga. Led North straight through type of player with a Wagga to premiership last year. Plays good clearing kick from back line. RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION centre half back, centre or centre half Now playing with Lockhart. forward. COL ROBERTSON: 27 years. 5ft. One of the success football stories The creditibility of the 'local' um­ LAURIE PENDRICK: 22 years. 5ft. 9ins·. l lst. Played all football with in th,e Riverina is that of the Riverina pire was certainly highlighted in 1973 1Otins. 13st. Assistant coach. Turvey MCU and represented Farrer on ten Umpires' Asociation. when the SWDFL decide~ to use three Park representative. South West five occasions. A very elusive and nippy times. Tried out with South Melbourne rover with aoility to kick with either Formed in 1962 as the South West each week for their first grade matches · and the neighbouring Farrer Football Now assistant coach North Wagga. foot. Controls forward line when rest­ Umpires' League, the organisation sup­ ing., plied umpires to the SWDFL second League began using the same number ,. Robust ruck rover .. grade competition and later gained ap­ for their first grade matches. GAi<.Y SMITH: 29 years. 5ft. . 10 JOHN HEFFERNAN: 17 years. 5ft. pointments in the now defunct Barellan ins. 13tst. Represented Farrer League Sins. 11 !st. A young player who rep­ and District League. Both the major leagues mentioned for 8 years. Played with Culcairn all resented Farrer Seconds last year. A have continued the same arrangements life at centre half back. str'6ng mark and ·an elusive wingman As numerical strength increased um­ in this current 1974 season and the PETER ROUNSEVELL: 26 years. with a great turn of speed. pires were also susplied to all matches Central Riverina Football League have 6ft. 13st. A N.S.W., State player who JOHN SUTTON: 27 years. 6ft. 4 in the Northern Riverina Football seen fit to engage two Riverina umpires has represented South West, Central ins.. 16st. Phi.yed all his football in League. each week for matches in their first Riverina and Farrer Leagues on a num~ VFA mostly with Dandenong. Now But the big breakthrough came in gra~e competition. ber of occasions. Now assistant coach coach,ing Culcairn. A tenacious ruck­ 1967 when the SWDFL decided to use With their continuing involvement . at Henty. A versatile player in any man. A big man with a will to win. two 'local' umpires each week for their in the Northern Riverina Football key position or in the ruck. GREG SHEATHER: 23 years. 6ft. first grade matches. League the Riverina Umpires' Associa- ' MAX SANBROOK: 25 years. 5ft. 12st. N.S .. W. State representative. Start­ In 1968 the organisation turned 'pro­ tion now supply umpires each week . lOins. 12st. Started career with MCU ed football with GGM in South West. fessional' and instituted their Training to all the senior football leagues anC: represented Farrer League seven playing 115 games before becoming and Lecture Scheme for all umpires in throughout the area. times. Played with GGM and repre.; Farrer League's youngest coach with the group. sented South West in 1970. Coached Lockhart at age of 21. Has represented A strong and enthusaistic umpir­ East Wagga to premiership in 1972. South West and Farrer Leagues. The scheme entailed the appoint­ ing · organisation is essential in any Presently coaching Henty. DOUG PRIEST: 26 years. 6ft.. 2 ment of an Advisor and also meant area where football is played and while MICHAEL HANSELL: 25 years. 5ft. ins. 14st. From South Melbourne. Be­ that the umpires, located throughout the Riverina Umpires' Association con- l lins. 12tst. Returned to Collingullie came coach APM. RepresenteC: and the Riverina, came together each fort­ , tinues to fulfil this role in the River­ last year after having played with Goul­ captained South West four times. Now night at Yanco for a training run and ina our great Australian game should burn in the Monaro League. A con-­ in third year as coach at Wagga. An in­ a lecture and discussion session. prosper. sistent player in the back line. spiring player with the ability to lift The success of the scheme was clear­ NEVILLE ANDERSON: 27 years. his team mates. 5ft. l lins. 13st. Has represented F·ar­ NEIL POLSEN: 25 years. 6ft. 3ins. ly evidenced in the improvement in PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ADVER­ the performances of the umpires and rer and South West on several occas­ l 6st. Started football with J erilderie .. is still the primary contributing fac­ TISERS WITHOUT· WHOSE SUP­ ions. A . tough utility player. Now Has represented Farrer on eight oc­ tor to the tremenc;ous team spirit PORT THIS PUBLICATION WOULD playing with Temora. . casions. Has won North Wagga's b.est that exists within their ranks. NOT BE POSSIBLE. RODNEY DALE: 20 years. 5ft. 11 and fairest three times. A courageous ins. 12! st. Best and fairest Under 16 in player. Murray League. Resumed football last JACK BARRY: 27 year~. 6ft. 3ins. year with North Wagga's premiership 15tst. Has represented Bendigo League Holbrook Bakery team. Now playing with Temora. and North District League;, Captained Bakers and Pastrycooks C. J. &P. M. Conlan MICK LANDRIGAN: 21 years. 5ft. Albury in Ovens and Murray. A very CAKES AND PIES A QUALITY BUTCHERS l lins. 13st. Represented Farrer League skilful ruckman now coaching Collin­ SPECIALITY for first time last year .. A player with gullie. Are Pleased to Meet you great anticipation and .wonderful ball EVAN KLEMKE: 20 years. 6ft. 2 Birthday and Wedding Cakes With Meat to ·Please you control. Plays with North Wagga. A ins. 4st. Has represented Farrer League 0. J. & M. M. FULFORD star of the future. on numerous occasions. An accurate and (Props.) 11 O Green Street, Lockhart WARREN SCHULZ: 23 years 6ft. skilful ball handler playing with Henty. 11 !st. Has played all football with ROBERT BREUST: 19 years. 6ft. 2 Phone 362049 PHONE 134 Henty. Represented Farrer in 1973. An ins. l 3st. Has played all his football elusive player. Highlight of his game with Temora. 26 7 BRIEF HISTORY OF FARRER LEAGUE THE DIRECTORS No history of the Farrer League would be complete without detailed refer­ ence to the now defunct Albury and District Football League - A. & D. League up until its dissoll,ltion in 1958. Without the founC:ation laid by the pion~e~s ir. RIVERINA AUSTRALIAN the Albury and District, Farrer's accomplishments woul~ probably be ~m1ma1. The first meeting of the A. & D. was held at Culcaun on I 0th Apnl, 19_30. The four original clubs were Albury Rovers, _Holbroo~, Henly and Cul~a1rn. The league's first officials were Mr. A. D., Vivian (President), Mr. G. Davidson (Secretary) and Mr. A. Smith (Treasurer). . FOOTBALL CLUB From 'this modest beginning the league has grown to its present ten clubs, each fielding .two teams. . Many clubs have joined, and left, the league. Here is a summary of the WELCOME VISITORS TO THE clubs 'that have participated in the competition since 1930. 1930 - Albury Rovers, Holbrook, Henty, Culcairn. 1931 - Brocklesby admitted. N.S.W. FOOTBALL 1933 - Brocklesby left. 1934 - Cookardinia and Albury CYMC (later St. Patrick's) admitteC:·. 1935 - Brocklesby re-admitted. 1937 - St. Patrick's disbanded. Mangoplah admitted. 1938 - The Rock admitted. An application from Rand was rejected. CHAMPIONSHIP 1939 - Albury Rovers left. Rand· admitted. . 1946 - Following a five year recess because of World War II, the followmg clubs affiliateC:·: Henty, Culcairn, Holbrook, Cookardinia, Mangoplah, . ENTERTAINMENT: East Albury Rovers. SATURDAY N.IGHT: 1948 - East Albury Rovers left. The Rock re-admitteC:'. Woomargama - Mullen- gandra admitteed. · SOCIAL - BAND "RIVERINA R.J'S" 1949 - Wagga and North Wagga admitted. Woomargama relegated to "B" Grade status. SUNDAY NIGHT: 1952 - Applications from Yerong Creek and Lockhart refused. SOCIAL - BAND "CHARADE" 1955 - Mangoplah and Cookardinia Clubs amalgamated. Yerong Creek admit­ ted. Turvey Park's application refused. 1956 - A further application from Turvey Park was refuseC:. DINING FACILITIES: 1957 - Two leagues A. & D .. - Junee, Lockhart, Wagga, North Wagga, Yerong Creek, The Rock. Farrer: Culcairn, Holbrook, Henty, Mangoplah-Cook­ FULL DINING "JEZZA" ROOM AND SNACK ardinia United., BAR FACILITIES BY WAGGA'S LEADING 1958 - Farrer League commences with a 10 team league. CHEF. 1960 - Junee cleared from league. 1961 - Tm10ra admitted. 1962 - The Rock and Yerong Creek amalgamated. 1965 - Collingulfie admitted. • 'DRESS 1966 - Applications from Marrar and Cootamundra were refused. Patrons must be properly dressed at all times. 1967 - Cootamundra again refused. 1969 - East Wagga refused. . Saturday nights: Gentlemen must wear ties. In 1931 the league affiliated with the V.C.F.L .. and has always remained so despite some suggestions to join the N.S.W. body in recent years. For many NOT PERMITTED IN THIS CLUB years the league was attached to the Murray Border Council. In 1963 its affili­ Thongs, Jerseys, T-Shirts or Singlets, Beac;h Wear tion was changed to the Riverina Council and in I 969 the Eastern Riverin:i Council. or Casual Jeans 1931 also saw the introduction of the league's best anc: fairest awards. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 LOCATION:

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8 25 MURRAY LEAGUE HONOUR ROLL CULCAIRN NEWSAGENCY DICK SMITH'S BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS J 966 B. Ryan, Nathalia. For all Papers, Magazines, Stationery FAMILY FAIR 1st XVIII (M. D. O'Dwyer Trophy) 1967 R. Randall, Tocumwal. Sporting Goods and all School SELF-SERVICE 1934 G. Bourke, Numurkah. I 968 R Randall, Tocumwal. Requisites GROCERIES and HARDWARE N. Taylor, Finley. 1969 D. Watt, Tocu,:nwal. Dkk Smith (Prop.) Phone 298370 Keys Cut While You Wait 1935 G. Bourke, Numu.rkah. PHONE CULCAIRN 298265 1936 G. Bush, Berrigan. ! 970 B. Morrison, Nathalia. 1937 G. Bush, Berrigan. 1971 J. Herberte. Tocumwal. FARRER HISTORY 1938 G. Bourke, Numurkah. 1972 T. Maher, Deniliquin. 1939 G. Bourke, Numurkah. i 973 T. Maher, Deniliquin. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 1946 M. Dudley, Numurkah. Carlton and United Breweries donated the medal tmtil 1951 when Mr. Baz took 1946 M .. Dudley, Numurkah. PREMIERS 1st XVIII over as donor of the honoured Baz Medal. The Verdon MeC:al, for the league's D. Martin, Berrigan. 1931 Cobram d Strathmerton. best .and fairest 2nd XVIII was introduced in 1957 and continued until 1971, 1947 W. Lumsden, Katamatite., 1932 when it was withdrawn by the donors. J 948 R. Simpson, Cobram. Numurkah d Cobram. 1933 Numurkah C: Cobra-:n .. In 1972 the trophy was named the "Farrer Medal" and was presented as l 949 S. Stewart, Numurkah. 1934 Berrigan d Cobram. such by the league. In 1973 the league accepted a most generous offer by Wagg'!. 1950 S. Stewart, Numurkah. 1935 solicitor, Mr. Galva Nitschke, to create a trust for the future presentation of the 1951 J. Stein, Tocumwal. Tocumwal d Berrigan. 1936 Berrigan d Numurkah. Bert Schmidt Medal for Second XVIII competition. 1952 V. T. Davies, Numurkah .. 1937 Numurkah d Nathalia. By 1949 a number of clubs were competing in a "B" Grade competition 1953 F. Scanlon, Tocumwal. run under the sponsorship of the A. &'D .. '.Ieams included.such clubs as Marrar, 1954 A. Ednie, Berrigan. 1938 Numurkah d Finley. 1955 R. Thompson, Finley. 1939 Nathalia d Berrigan. Junee, Lockhart, Yerong Creek, Turvey Park and Woomargama. By 1953 these O'Dwyer Medal 1946 Tocumwal d Nathalia. clubs had formeC: their own league and ·the· first properly constituted second 1947 Cobram d Numurkah. eighteen ccmpetition commenced,, ... 1956 L. Carter, Strathmerton. 1948 1957 J. J., Ryan, Strathmerton. Cobram d Numurkah. The most sensational incident in the league's history occurred in 1957 1949 Nathalia d Cobram. and it brought about the birth of the Farrer League. 'Ihe c'r,isis was precipitated 1958 J. J. Ryan, Strathmerton. 1950 1959 J .. J. Ryan, Strathmerton. Numurkah d Finley. when Lockhart and Junee were admitted to the league on the president's casting 19)1 Numurkah d Nathalia. vote. At a special meeting in March, a move. to have the two new clubs excluded on count back from L. Sexton. !952 Finley d Denillquin. I 960 L. Sexton, Berrigan. was defeated and so four clubs left the Albury and District League, but only after 1961 L .. Mogg, Cobram. 1953 Numurkah d Tocumwal. obtaining permission from the Murray Border Council. , 1962 G. Ellis, Berrigan. !954 Finley d Tocumwal. The problem was resolved at two meetings conveneC: in January, 1958, by 1963 J. J. Ryan, Strathmerton. 1955 Cobram d Berrigan. the Murray Border District Councillor, Mr. A. H. Hill, with the two leagues 1964 J. J. Ryan, Strathmerton. 1956 trathmerton d Tocumwal. agreeing to try a ten team league for a season. The Farrer League was adopted 1965 J. Cullen. Tocumwal. 1957 Deniliquin d Cobram. as the name for this new competition and there has never been any suggestion of 1966 N. Smith, Strathmerton., 1958 Finley C: Deniliquin. similar disruption since. 1967 G. Ion, Deniliquin. 1959 Cobram d Deniliquin. !960 Cobram d Strathmerton. Both the A. & D. and Farrer Leagues have modest records in inter.league 1968 F. Way, Berrigan. fixtures, There is evidence that matches were played against the Ovens and Mur· 1969 L. Flanigan, Cobram. 1961 Cobram d Deniliquin. !962 Numurkah d Deniliquin. ray League with the Ovens and Murray being victors on each occasion. 1970 P. Dealy, Numurkah. In l 959 the Neville Nesbitt Trophy wa:s made available for inter-league 1971 T. Miller, Jerilderie. 1963 Nathalia d Deniliquin .. 1964 Strathmerton d Numurkah. matches between Farrer and South West. Of the 15 matches in this time, Farrer 1972 B .. Day, Tocumwal. League has been successful on 6 occasions. 1973 R. Dunn, Strathmerton. 1965 Berrigan d Tocumwal. 1966 Deniliquin d Tocumwal. 2nd XVIII (President's Trophy) The Farrer League had to wait until J969 before being invited to compet~ 1967 Tocumwal d Cobram. in the V.C.F.L Country Championship. Now in its sixth year of Major League 1959 B. Flanner, Nathalia. 1968 Berrigan d Finley. status, Farrer competition has never been better. 1960 A. Vearing, Nathalia. 1969 Cobram d Jerilderie .. 1961 I., Bush. Berrigan. 1970 Numurkah d Berrigan, During its 44 years of existence the A. & D .. and Farerr Leagues have l 962 J. Jennings, Oeniliquin. 1971 Finley d Deniliquin. playeC: a major·role in helping develop the code in N.S.W. 1971 saw another step 1963 R. Crowley. Finley. 1972 Deniliquin d Finley. in this direction, with the decision to allow Farrer players to represent their State. 1964 J. Turvey, Strathmerton. 1973 Deniliquin d Cobram. While clubs adopt this progressive outlook, Farrer's future history can only 1965 F. Simpson, Finley. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 be littered with records of achievement.

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WEST LEAGUE and Outdoor Furniture, Beds and It out the premiership pennant from Gan­ Bedding • Pasture Seeds and Grain is generally accepted in Australian I football circles in the areas between the main. Al! types of Venetian Blinds and SEED CLEANING SPECIALISTS Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers and Awnings Gar.main won their third flag in 50-54 DOBNEY AVE., WAGGA to the north that the South Western 1940 after which the league went "Where the Best Costs Less" District Football League ha& its be­ into recess for the duration of the \var. PHONE 251046 ginning in a competition which began under the auspices of the Ganmain Play was resumed in 1946 when Gan­ Football Association in 1910. main downe& Narrandera by 125 points AUSTRALIAN f'OOTBALL IN NEW ZEALAND to 64 .. The fol!owing is a copy of corres­ We feel this is going to provide us In a sense, that line of thinking pondence recently received by the sec­ with more co-operation in the earlv could be true .. N arrandern were almost unbeatable retary of the Riverina Australian Foot­ stages. in·• 1947 and 1948 and were both min­ But the fact is the Ganmain Foot­ or p>emiei·s and premiers in those ball Club, in reply to the club's grant­ We have decided to stage a demon~ ball Association conducted competition seasons. ing of reciprocal affiliation with the stration game for the Crippled Child­ football 15 years earlier in 1958. Wellington Club. ren's Society on Sunday, 28th April It was in .. 1948 that the then secre­ Because of the interest factor we and already it promises to be even bet­ There was a difference, of course tary of the South Western District Foot­ have sought and received approval to ter than last year"s game for the Com­ - the constituent clubs did not repre­ ball j...eague, Mr. Doug Roach (he took print the contents inter alia in this monwealth Games appeal. sent townships along the raihvay line office in 1947) donated the first Gam­ from Junee to Narrandera. but rather publication. One attraction is that Dr. Terry Gay, nrnge Medal. Should anyone care to contact Mr. the small farming and grazing com­ a past centre half back for Hawthorn. ' munities to the east and north of This coveted trophy, which honours Feletti, his postal address is 89 Quebec has accepted an invitation to play and Street, Kingston, Wellington, New Zea­ the present geographical centre of th<: a former treasurer of the league Mr. we are also featuring a longest kick SWDFL (Narrandera). Bill Gammage, of Narandera, i~ for land. Phone 894862. competition (Sunkick style) to bring The Secretary, As far as the present ten clubs are the best and fairest player in the league the game to the attention of some of during the preliminary round matches. Riverina Australian Football Club, the Rugby oriented schools .. concerned. the League which won the P.O. Box 539, Wagga Wagga., VCFL Country Championships .. in You might be interested to know The first Gammage Mada! was won Dear Mr. Harrison, 1963-64 first saw the light of day in by the Griffith coach, Geoff Willis. Thank you kindly for your letter that Rules was the number one foot­ 1910. of 1 lth February, 1974. (The mail must ball game here at the turn of this cen­ Ariah Park-Mirrool affiliated with tury, with a team of Maoris playing The small competition of 63 years the South West League in 1953 and be carried by driftwood, as I only re­ ago was controlled by the Ganmain ceived it last week!). in the Australasian Championships. did well to reach the preliminary final. We think it is quite possible to get Football Association for three sea­ However, I was very impressed with sons, until a bodv known as the South The Bo'!lbers went C:ow_n by a point both your excellent club and the hos­ a foothok· again and there is the whis­ per of two V.F.L. siC:es playing here Western Football.Association was form­ to Ganmam, who went on to win the pitality afforded me during my brief ed in 1913. fourth. grand final in five years by visit to your district. late in the season. Your members, as groups or inG.i­ All in all, it is shaping up for a The year 1922 saw another change defeating Leeton. viduals, will be only too welcome if good season and we hope yours is too. in the name of the controlling body. · Ariah Park-Mirrool reached greater they happen to be visiting Wellington Once again, many thanks for your This was the .year the South Western heights in the two subsequent seasons at any time and I am sure we have a hospitality and we welcome recipro­ District Football League was actually by taking out successive. premierships. formed. lot to learn from your club's activities cal club membership. The Ardlethan Stars were the next in that we too have chosen to "house" Yours sincerely, Two former Grong Grong resiC:'ents. all teams within the one club. GRAHAME I. FELETI Messrs. Billy Gi1est and w: Anderson. newcomers to the SWDFL. were elected foundation president and They gained membership in 1954 but secretary, respectively. to date have not won a senior grand & DEEP'S TRANSPORT , final - nor has Whitton or Grong LAMPE MACKINLAY Griffith. the biggest town in the Grong-Matong. ' ALBURY STREET, HOLBROOK Holbrook-Melbourne, Holbrook league area outside the city of Wagga. Albury, Holbrook-Wagga fielded a te:im in the competition in Turvey Park, a Wagga club, became Phone 362134 Special Trips and General Carriers 1939 - the year the Second World a playing mt-:nber of the lea~ue in HOLDEN - TORANA - STATESMAN PEEL STREET, HOLBROOK War be.ran - and the Swans reached 1956.. - NRMA Insurance District Depot Phone 362078, 362563 the semi finals only to be eliminated The Bulldogs were top dogs of the by Coolamon. who went on to take league in 1961 and 1963. 10 23 STH. WEST LEAGUE HONOUR ROLL 'FIFES PRODUCE PTY. LTD. Ask for and Enjoy SOUTH WEST HONOR ROLL BEST AND FAIREST WlNNERS PREMIERS - 1st xvm 1st XVIII (Gammage Medal) 47 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA 1910 Ganmain. ! 948 G .. Willis, Griffith. FOR I 949 L. Foley, Narrandera. 19 1I Matong. STOCKFEED 1912 Matong: I 050 D. Mattingly, Matong. SMITHS 1913 Narrandera d Matong. B. Pattison, Marrar. PETFOOD 1914 Narrandera d Matong. I 9 5 1 P. Curtis, Coolamon. 1915-17 No Competition. 1952 L. Fedler, Narrandera. PRODUCE 1918 Marrar d Matong. J. Pattison, Coolamon. GARDE.N SUPPLIES CRISPS 1919 Marrar d N arrandera. I 953 K. Fleming, Ariah Park-Mirrool. 1954 Micellson, A. Park-Mirrool. I 920 Coolamon d Narrandera. J.. Buyers of all Farm Produce ! 921 J unee d Cool am on. 1955 D. Weldon, Leeton. 1922 Coolamon d Narrandera. I 965 J. Stockton, Narrandera. PHONE 213618 - A.H. 251762 The Original and the Best 1923 Marrar ·ct Narrandera. I 957 V. Hathaway, Griffith. 1924 N arrandera d Ganmain. I 958 B. Sculley, Ariah Park-Mirrooi. 1925 Ganmain d Leeton. F. Thompson, Arc::Jethan. 1926 Matong d Leeton. D. Lyons, Leeton. BRIEF HISTORY OF MURRAY LEAGUE l 927 Leeton C:: Ganmain. 1959 P. Box, Grong Grong-Matong. The league commenced as such in 193 I and since those days it has seen 1928 N arrandera d Leeton. J 960 K. Murphy, Turvey Park. few changes in the clubs which now constitute the league. 1929 Leeton d Matong. i 96 l V. Hathaway, Griffith. 1962 M. Kruse, Leeton. New South Wales is represented by five clubs, namely Tocumwal, Finley, 1930 No Competition. Berrigan, Deniliquin anc; Jerilderie, whilst there are four clubs from across the 1931 Matong d Narrandera. 1963 D. Lyons, Leeton. 1964 L .. Sexton, Griffith. Murray River, Cobram, Strathmerton, Numurkah an?. Nathalia. 1932 Narrandera d Leeton. Although the league has been functioning for just"on 44 years, C:ming this 1933 Narrandera d Leeton. 1965 P .. Weideamn, Coolamon. 1966 F. Hodgkin, Ganmain. time it has hJd only four presidents and three secretaries. 1934 No Award - Disputed. The present secretary, Mr. Bill Limbrick, of Katunga, has held this office I 935 Ganmain d Matong. 1967 R. Nolan, Turvey Park. ! 968 J. Crewes, Ardlethan. for 25 years, whilst the president, Mr. D ...McClelland, of Ber',rigan, has been in 1936 Leeton d Matong. the chair since 1966. 1937-38 No Competition. 1969 A. Hayes, Coolamon. 1939 Leeton d Coolamon 1970 A. Hayes, Coolamon., The Murray League were the runners up in the Caltex Country Champion­ 1940 Ganmain d Coolamon 1971 R. Clarke, Whitton. ship which was last decided in 1972, having been defeated in the Grand Final of 1941-45 No Competition. I 972 S. Robins, Griffith. this particular series by the Bendigo _league. 1946 Ganmain d Narrandera. 1973 B. Day, Ariah Park-Mirrool. In 1973 our League was defeated by the Ovens and Murray League in the )947 NarranC:·era d Coolamon. 2nd XVlll (Lanham Trophy) first rounc; of the present series. 1948 Narrandera d Whitton. 1958 J. Dunn, Ariah Park-Mirrool This season we have been w.eakened by the loss of eight or nine of our top 1949 Ganmain d Narrandera .. players who ·have left the league to take up coaching positions with various clubs J 959 R. Guthrie. Coolamon. in neighbouring leagues. 1950 Ganmain d Griffith. 1960 J.. Pursehot1se, Ardlethan. 19 51 G anmain d Whitton. 1961 J. Pursehouse, Ardlethan. We have a very young side representing us in this championship, their ages 1952 Griffith d Whitton. 1962 G. Dunn, Whitton (posthumous). ranging, in. the majority, from 17 years to 23 years, with only three players over 1953 Ganmain d Leeton. 1963 G. Hughes, Ardlethan. · 24 years of age. 1954 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Ganmain. 1964 G. Johnson, Narrandera. The league covers an area of some 4,500 square miles with a population 1955 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Leeton. 1965 K. Sheather, Coolamon. bordering on 50,000 people. · 1956 Ganmain d .Ariah Park-Mirrool. 1966 J. Nolan, Turvey Park .. 1957 Ganmain d Ariah Park-Mirrool. 1967 R. Smith, Griffith. 1958 Leeton d Coolamon .. 1968 B. Logan, Ganmain. 1959 Coolamon C:' Turvey Park. 1969 G. Traynor, Ganmain. 1960 Narrandera C: Turvey Park. ,_ WANTED! 1970 M. O'Mara, Leeton. •• ., Guys who Can play· football 1961 Turvey Park. d Leeton. 1971 M. Deaton, Narrandera. 1962 Ariah Park-Mirrool d Coolamon. 1972 M. Deaton, Narrandera. CHO Y'S REST AU RANT Guys who Could play football 1963 Turvey Park d Leeton. 1973 A. Turner, Narrandera. 1964 Ganmain d Griffith. for· all favourite 3rd XVIII (Petts Trophy) Guys who Can't play football 1965 Ganmain d Griffith. CHINESE DISHES 1966 Narrandera d Griffith. 1967 C. Pitt, Leeton. Guys who Think they can I 967 Narrandera d Leeton .. 1968 T. Crouch. Ganmain. After the game, ~c;a-11 at the 1968 Griffith d Ariah Park-Mirrool. 1969 D. Tyndal, Griffith. NESLO ARCADE To fill available Bar space at 1969 Ganmain d Griffith. I 970 R. Shuttleworth, Leeton. 1970 Coolamon d Turvey Park. 1971 C. Durnan. N arrandera .. 117 Baylis Street, Wagga ROYAL HOTEL I 97 I Leeton d Griffith. 1972 G. Luhrs. Griffith. Phone 214461 1972 Narrandera d Griffith. 1973 B. Sullivan, Narrandera, 1st half. WAGGA 212135 1973 Coolamon C:• Turvey Park. P'. Ivanhoff, Narr., 2nd half. 22 It -· MEET THE MURRAY PLAYERS HENTY TIMBER YARDS -j RAY MURPHY: 30 years, 5ft. 10 BRUCE OAY: 23 years, 5ft .. Sins. SAW AlllD PLANtNG MILLS - JOlNERY - CABINET MAKING I ins. 12st. 9 lbs. Elected coach of the 1 I st. 21bs. After playing several sea- General Hardware - Plumber's Fittings - Glass - Roller Doors - Everhot Stoves I i\forray League team at the 1974 MFL sons with Tocumwal has transferred to Glazebrook's Colorizer Paint Service Annual Meeting. Ray has an outstand- Berrigan as coach of that team. Won ing record in the league· as coach the league Best and Fairest in 1972 JENKINS BROS., Props. - PHONE HENTY 95 I of Deniliquin. For the last three years and also won Tocumwal Best and he had his First XVIII runners up and Fairest in 1971 and 1972. Ari out- theri two consecutive premierships. An ·standing rover over the last few sea. FARRER HONOUR ROLL 1968 L Atkinson. Deniliquin. outstanding ruck rover type of player, sons. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 1969 C. Brady, Berrigan .. he sets a great example to his team GREG COLLIS: 22 years, 6ft. 1t BEST AND FAIREST WL'INERS 1970 . R. Dale, Jerilderie. 1971 E. McMahon. Deniliquin. and was one of the best players in the ins. 12st. J 2lbs. Has been the outstand- 2nd XVIII (Verdon Medal) side that played _Geelong on 5th May. ing full forward in the league . over l 972 B. Hill, Finley. 1957: L Parr, Wagga. 1973 T. Baksh, Nathalia. KEN LOWDEN: 21 years, 6ft. 2ins. the last three years and has kicked 81, 1958: J. Frater, The Rock. ! l :;t. 8lbs. In his first year as Numur- 88 and 89 goals in the last three 1959: T. McGee. Wagga .. J.;ah coach. ·Played with the side last !;easons. Has - been troubled with a 1960: R. Parr. Wagga. TEAM LEGENDS year in his first year in the league. shoulder injury and underwent an op- 1961: G. Mohr, Culcairn. \Vas runner up in the Murray League eration during the summer. l 962: J. Costa, Henty. FARRER Best and Fairest. Won the North Cen- JTOM MAY: 21 years, 6ft. 12st. 4 1963: C. Taylor, TRYC. , (C) Collingullie, (H) Henly, (L) tral League Best and Fairest in 1972.. lbs. Deniliquin winger. Has played ap- 1964: D. Jamieson, Lockhart .. Lockhart, CM) Mangoplah-Cookardinia A ruckn1an forward. Represented the pr-oxima-tely 80 games. with Deneliquin 1965: F. Peacock, North Wagga. 'United,. (N) 'North Wagga, (0) Hol­ league b:-.t year and also against Gee- and has represented the league on 1966: G. Breed, TRYC. brook. (R) The Rock-Yerong (;reek, long. the wing several times including the J 967: J. Bourke, Collingullie. CD Temora, (U.) Cukairn. (W) Wagga. MICHAEL HAWK INS: 22 years, match against Geelong. 1968: J. Renner. Lockhart MURRAY 1969: D. Taylor, TRYYc:. 6ft. 4!ins. 12st. 7lbs. Rucl-;man who N<)EL McMAHON: 18 years. 6ft. (B) Berrigan, (C) Cobram. (D) Den­ has played all his football with Fin- J l st 7lbs. Deniliquin centre half for- 1970: R. Chaplin, TRYC. 1971: T. Langfield, MCU. il!quin. (F) Finley, (J) Jerilderie, (N) l=v. Played with Geelong last year ·ward .. Another of the younger brigade Nathalia, (U) Numurkah, (S) Strath­ but has decided to stay at home on who has come up from the Third , (Farrer Medal} merton, (T) Tocumwal. the farm, His younger brother John XVIII. In his second year in the 1972: B. Robertson. Wagga. i:lays with Geelong. Has represented First XVIII. Represented the league (Bert Schmhlt Medal) SOUTH WEST the lea\Cue several times. Is the out- in 1973 and also against Geelong .. 1973: P, Stephenson, HolbrooJ.;. (A) Ardlethan, (C) Coolamon, (G) standing knock rucker in the league. Trained with Geelong in the pre season Ganmain, (L) Leeton, (M) Grong Showed good form against Geelong a training this year. Grong-Matong, (N) Narrandera, (P) MURRAY HONOUR ROLL Ariah Park-Mirrool, (R) Griffith, (TJ couple 0f weeks ago. RAY BURCH: 21 years. 6ft. 1ins. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 PETER HOWLEY: 23 years. 6ft J2st. lOlbs. Strathmerton half forward Turvey Par!-;, (W) Whitton .. 3rd XVIll (Shell Oil Co. Trophy) !ins. 13st. 4lbs. Fullback from Deneli- flanker or centre half forward. Start- SYYDNEY quin. Has played all his football with ed his football with Strathmerton. l 963 L.. Mc Kenna, Nathalia. Deniliquin and has represented the Played in the Alice Springs League ie 1964 I. Barrington, Cobram. (BJ Balmain, (E) East Sydney, (N) league as fullback on many occasions. l 972 and was runner up in the Best 1965 K. Stuart, Strathmerton. - Newtown, (0) North Snore, (S) Saint Has a brother playing with Turvey and Fairest in that competition. Per- 1966 D. Bux, Nathalia. George, (U) Soutse~n Districts IT) South Sydney, (W) Western Suburbs. Park... formed well, against Geelong and is 1967 . C. O'Connell, Finley. IVOR DIXON: 18 years. 5ft. Sins. expected to show out in these series. 1 lst. Another Deniliquin star. Turn- LAURIE WAY: 22 years. 6ft. 4ins. ed 18 on 4th May. In his third sea- CHINESE MEALS LADIES son with the Deniliquin First XVIII. l2st. Slbs. Berrigan ruckman. Younger I visit the Plays on the half forward flank. What brother of Fred and Stephen. Repre- Win, Lose or Draw you're always he lacks in inches he makes up for sented the league in 1972, Missed the in determination and skill. Was one first couple of home and home games welcome at I AROMET SALON because of rolidays. Could be match of the best players against Geelong practice. Vince & Nancy Reynolds I Jack & Iris Colwill (Props.) two. weeks ago. Will possibly be one cf the stars of the team and will PAT TUBB: 18 years .. 5ft. !Oins. COMMERCIAL HOTEL \remora's leading hair stylists most likely line up on the half for J !st. 71bs. Won Deniliquin Best and : and hair care specialists ward flank. Fair.est award in 1972. Promoted to the LOCKHART, IAN LANDALE: 18 years. 6ft. 12st. First XVIII and represented the league Opposite taxi rank I Olbs. Has played college football be- against Gee long. TAKE AWAY MEALS AVAILABLE fore coming back to Deniliquin last GRAEME EARL: 17 years. 5ft .. 11 LOFTUS STREET, TEMORA year. Ruckman, back pocket player ins. 12st. 2lbs. Centre half forward PHONE LOCKHART 3 Phone 821972 and appears to have a good future. from Berrigan. Played in the N.S.W. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 12 21 SMEATON & GAIN THE ROCK TRACTOR F. J. & P. S. WORNES • ESSO Distributors HOLBROOK STORES • Agents: Permewan's Sydney SERVICE BUTCHERY PTY. LTD. • Dalgety Australia (Pat Umback, Prop.) 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Eames, Albury Rovers. JIM SIBRAA: 23 years. 5ft. 9ins. son. Now coaching Finley. Centreman. 1935: Henty d Holbrook. 1936: R. Nolan, Cookardinia. I !st. Finley winger who has represent- ROBERT NATION: 30 years. 5f~. 1936: Culcairn d Henty_ 1937: M. Cooper, Mangoplah .. ed the league on several occasions on 11 ins. 13st. Jn his first year with Fin- 1937: Henty d Mangoplah. 1938: J. Kendall, Holbrook. the wing over the last few years. ley from Edithvale Aspendale. A very 1938: Mangoplah d Culcairn. 1939: I. Clay, Henty. GEOFF QUICK: 19 years. 5ft. 19 strong backman. Had a run against 1939: Brocklesby d Henty. 1940: R. Robertson, Mangoplah. ins. !Ost, Has played all his football ·-Geelong _last week. - 1940: Mangoplah d Culcairn., 1946: H. Papworth, Culcairn. with Tocumwal. Started on the wing RAYMOND THORNTON: 22 years. 1941-45: League in recess. 1947: C. Craig, Holbrook.. and has now developed into one of the 6ft. 13st. Nurimrkah centre half back. best centremen in the league. H 1946: Mangoplah d Culcairn. 1948: J. Mullarvey, Woomargama. IAN McMILLAN: :l 7 years. ft. as repreSented the league on several 1947: Mangoplah d Holbrook. 1949: B .. Brennan, Holbrook. 5 9 ins. 9st. 7lbs. Numurka:h rover from occasions and played against Geelong 1948: Mangoplah d The Rock. 1950: D. Donkin, The Rock. the Third XVIII. Promoted although las.( week. Another player to come up 1949: Mangoplah d Wagga. 1951: J. Stockton, North Wagga. 1950: Mangoplah d Holbrook. (Baz Medal) still eligible' for the 'Third XVIII. from the Third XVIII. 1951: Holbrook d Culcairn. 1952: R. Bunyan, Cookardinia .. Shows a lot of promise and hopes to ·· GREG POLKINGHORNE: 18 years. 1952: Culcairn d Wagga. l953: M. Pieper, North Wagga. have a run with Geelong next year., 5ft. 1lins. 12st .. 8lbs. Half back flank- 1953: Culcairn d Wagga. 1954: H. Gardiner, Culcairn. GARY FRASER: 21 years. 5ft. 10 er. Represented the league against Ovens 1954: Culcaim d Wagga. 1955: I. \Vornes, Holbrook. ins. 12st. 6lbs. Cobram full forward. anC: Murray last year. Plays with Finley. 1955: Holbrook C: MCU .. 1956: H. Hensel, Culcaim. Came from Yarroweyah. Has won the ED BOURKE: 24 years. 6ft. 13tst. 1956: MCU d The Rock. 1957: (Farrer) H. Hensel, Culcairn. Picola League goalkicking trophy, Also Backman. Either centre half or fullback 1957: (Farrer) MCU d Holbrook. 1957: (A. & D.) E. Feeney, The Rock. headed the goalkicking at Cobram last for Nathalia with whom he ha., played 1957: (A. & D.) Wagga d The Rock. I 958: (Farrer) H., Hensel, Culcaim. year. 108 games. 1958: (Farrer) Wagga d MCU. 1959: R. Haberecht, Lockhart. DENNIS STOKES: 27 years,' 5ft. DAYID HENDERSON: 25 years. 1959: Wagga d Lockhart. 1960: !· Morrow, Wagga. lO!ins. 12st. lOlbs. Strathmerton centre 6ft. 4ins. 13st. Formerly Finley p)ayer, 1960: Lockhart d Wagga. I 96 I : H. Gardiner, Culcairn. half back. Another stalwart of the now coach of Tocumwal. Has repre- 1961: Wagga d Culcairn. 1962: H. Gardiner, Culcairn. team. Has· won their Best and Fairest sented the Murray League for the last 1962: Wagga d Culcairn 1963: B. Czislowski, North Wagga. twice. Has been in the training squad seven years. Centre half forward or 1963: Culcairn d Temora. I 964: H. Gardiner. Culcairn .. and was selected in a team but had to ruckman. 1964: Holbrook d Temora. 1965: T. Beasley, North Wagga. withdraw because of injury. PETER COWAN: 18 years. 6ft. 3 1965: MCU d Wagga. 1966: D. Maher, MCU. GRAEME BRADSHAW: 20 years, ins. 13st. First full season in the sen- 1966: MCU d Collnigullie. J 967: A. Tipping, Collingullie. 6ft. 2ins. 1 lst. Deniliquin winger. ionrs. Plays ·fullback in competition 1967: MCU d Collingullie. 1968: J. Wright, Lockhart. Played against Geelong Under 19 side football. Represented the league in the 1968: Culcairn d Lockhart. 1969: G. Hardie, North Wagga. a couple of years ago. Had a run Under 18 last year. One· of the best 1969: Collingullie d MCU. .1970: G. Hardie, North Wagga. against Geelong last week and showed punt kicks in the busine?s. 1970: Holbrook d Collingullie. 1971: J. Kew, Collingullie .. out well. Runner up in his club Best TERRY WELLS: 24 years. 5ft. 10 1971: MCU d Benty. 1972: J. Nimmo, Lockhart. and Fairest in 1973. ins. list. Plays with JerHderie. Origin- 1972: MCU d Wagga. 1973: J. Nimmo, Lockhart. ROBERT DOWNIE: 23 years. 5ft. ally came from Echuca where he play- 1973: North Wagga C: Henty. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 ! lins. 13st. In his first season with ed most of his football as a rover in !Nathalia. Transferred in the bank to the Bendigo League. Is a butcher by Nathalia last year. Won Heathcote trade and works in Finfey .. NOEL MORROW'S BARBECUE BUTCHERY Best and Fairest in·'· 1972 and won ADRIAN BENNETT: 28 years. 6ft. goalkicking at Tatura in 1973. 2ins. 14st. Former Cobram ruckman 37 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA GRAEME GEMMILL: 23 years, 6 who transferred to Barooga. Won the Specialists in Top Grade Meats - See us for your Barbecue Requirements ft. !ins. 14st. Has trained wito Gee- Picola League Best and Fairest when long and Footscray. A utility player coaching Barooga. Returned to Cobram PHONE 212653 - COME TO "MORROW" FOR TODAY'S MEAT who has played over 115 games with and last Friday night won his appeal. Nathalia. Has played two games on permits., 20 1' MEET THE SOUTH WEST PLA YEAS TEMORA DRY Ii TEMORA BAKERY BRUCE WILLIAMS: 32 years. 5ft. League on several occasions. Can play CLEANERS Hoskins Street, Temora 9ins. 1 lst. 3lbs. Captain coach Gan- in most key positions. -R. A. & E. E. Eyles, Props. Bakers and Pastrycooks main. Ex Carlton, Morwell and Murray BRIAN QUADE: 21 years. 6ft. 4! league. Rover. Needs little introduc- ins. I 5st. 4lbs. Ariah Park. Ruckman. 185 Hoskins Street CAKES AND PIES A tion. Good mark. Tap ruckman. Temora - Phone 822178 SPECIALITY TREVOR MILLER: 27 years. 6ft. COLIN TREVASKIS: · 24 years. 6ft. Other services available - Birthday and Wedding 4ins. 14st. 7lbs. Captain coach Grif- 2ins. 14st. Leeton capta'in coach. Ex Reproofing, Garment Dye­ Cakes fith. Ruckman. Represented Murray Murray, Geelong and Canberra. Safe ing, Invisible Mending and I League on several occasions. mark. Ruckman. all Classes Laundry !PHONE 821505 and 822078 JIM LYONS: 26 years. 5ft. llins. BARRYY LANG: Leeton. Formerly 13st. L~eton Club .. Back pocket. Local from Finley in the Murray League. His product. Safe defender. second year as a league representative. MEET THE SYDNEY PLAYERS ROSS ELWIN: 26 years. 6ft. 2ins. Has great pace and accurate delivery. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 GRAEME FOSTER: 20 years. 6ft. 14st. Leeton. Represented SWDFL anC:.: STEPHEN THORPE: 21 years. 5ft. Suburbs. Originally from Geelong West 3ins. 14st. Product of the Bamain Jun- Farrer League. Strong player. 8ins. 9st. 4lbs. Rover. Ariah Park. and Fitzroy. Won Western Suburb.s iors. One of Sydneys most promising ADRIAN COLLIER: 25 years. 6ft, Best and Fairest award last year. Best ruckmen. Very aggn;ssive player with 4ins. 15st. N arrandera captain coach. Ex Templestone best and fairest win- half back in Sydney. NSW represen- plenty of pace. Ex St. Kilda and Tasmanian represen- ner. First year in South West. tative in 1973. ' R\,lSSELL HUGHES: 27 years .. 6ft. tative. Long kick and strong mark. BOB PATTERSON: 22 years. 6ft. STEVE KIXON: 20 years. 5ft, lins. l ins. 14st. East Sydriey centre half for- SID ROBBINS: 26 years. 6ft. 12st. I 2st. 7lbs. Ruck rover from the Grif- 12:!-st. Product of St. George Juniors,, ward. Represented QueenslancLin..J.970. 3lbs. Griffith club .. Centre half back. fith Club. Second year with Griffith. Having his first year in the seniors In his third season with the East Syd- Heady player. DAN CARROLL: 25 years. 6ft. lins. as full forwarC:.:. Very promising playe>:. ney Club. Very strong· mark and ac. NEVILLE WHITE: 22 years. 6ft. I 3st. 81bs. Ganmain.. Ruckman. Lo- KEVIN PEARSON: 27 years. 6ft. curate kick. N:S.W. representative in ins. 13st .. Turvey Park. Played all his cal product. 3ins. 13st. 5lbs. Currently coach of St. l 973.. " football with Turvey Park. Reliable. MIKE DANIHER: 18 years. 6ft. George, Captain coach East Sydney to BRIAN FEGAN: 25 years. 5ft. 9 premiership honours in 1973 and a ins. rtst. Originally from the Farrer Good centre half back. 13st. Turvey Park ruckman.. Long member of Newtown's premiership side League. Having his first season with BRIAN McKENZIE: 27 years. 5ft. kick. Good mark. in 1970. Regarded as one of the best Western Suburbs Club where he has lOins. 1 lst. 9lbs. Turvey Park captain TERRY WALSH: 23 years. 5ft. 10 fullbacks in N.S.W. kicked over 30 goals in his last four coach. Ex Collingwood back flanker. ins. 12st. 4lbs. Grong Grong-Matong. PETER GOODALE: 25 years. 6ft. · matches. Very intelligent player. Second year with Turvey Park. Half forward flanker. J ins. 14st. Robust ruck rover of the ALAN McDONALD: 25 years. 5ft. ALLAN DUNLOP: 17 years. 5ft. Southern Districts Club. Very deter- !Oins .. 1 lst. In his fourth season with lOins. I Ost. 7lbs .. Leeton Club. Local BILL QUADE: 18 years. 6ft. 12st. mined and courageous player.. North Shore Club. One of the best rov- product. Very speedy winger. 81bs. Ariah Park winger. Very pacy. IAN GORDON: 20 years. 6ft. 12st. ers in N.S.W. Very nippy with good . TREVOR McPHERSON: 21 years. ROBERT BARRETT: 18 years. 5ft. 10 Sydney's most exciting prospect in his ball judgment and excellent disposal. 5ft. lOins. 12st. Half back flanker and ins. l 3st. 5lbs. Coolamon half for- second year with Newtown Club. Or- JIM EWINGS: 23 years. 6ft. 12st. a local product of Ganmain's school- ward flanker .. Ex MiC:.: Murray League. iginally from South Australia. Strong . IO!bs. Captain coach of Southern Dis- boys. Expected to go well in his fourth First year in the South West. mark, excellent disposal. tricts, Having his first season in Syd- league game. ALLAN SHEEHAN: 24 years. 5ft. JIM DENEHY: 23 years. 6ft. tins. ney. Transferred from Lockhart Club. LOU ALCHIN: 29 years. 5ft., 11 !Oiris. 12st. 7lbs. Captain coach Ariah 12tst. Ruckman from St. George Club. Dashing centre half back. Will be well ins. list. 7lbs. Coolamon Club winger. Park. Ex Templestone. First year in Robust ruckman. Strong mark. known to Riverina supporters. Played in South West and Canberra South West. Leagues. 'PETER SLATTERY: 25 years. 6ft, GRANT LUHRS: 21 years. 6ft. 2 14st. 2lbs. In his second year as Ard-· ins. l 3st. Griffith half· forward flank- lethan's coach. Has been in the South er Local proC:'uct. Good mark, long West side for five seasons and is a RIVERINA HOTEL kick. very creative centre half forward. HOLBROOK TERRY O'NEIL: 17 years. 6ft. Zins. CHARLES MOSES: 28 years. 6ft. l SEE OUR. MERCHANDISE · 13st. Centre half forward. Second year in. 13st. lOlbs. Half forward flanker., WHERE SPORTSMEN MEET in senior football. Excellent mark and Coolamon Club. First year back with DEPARTMENT long kick. South West. See Lorne, Ray and G~rge for Everything for the man on the land RALPH TODD: 27 years. 5ft. 10 BILL ALIENDI: 21 years. 5ft. 8 personal service and ins 12st. 7lbs. Centreman or half for- ins. lOst. 7lbs.- Whitton rover., Very Stock, Wool and Insurance ward flank. Beautiful left foot kick. tenacious. Good ball hander. ICE COLD CARLTON DRAUGHT Depts. at your cc~venience Has played for N.S.W. several times. GRAHAM BUCHANAN: 26 years. DALGETY AUST. LTD. GRAHAM MILLER: 26 years. 6ft. 5ft. llins. 13st. Stout defender at home We specialise in Counter Lunches 12 to 2 Wagga, Holbrook, Henty, Zins. 14st. Turvey Park centre half in all ~ackline positions. League rep- The Rock and Ganmain forward, Has represented Murray resentat1ve on several occasions .. 14 18 MEET THE SYDNEY PLAYERS ALAN JOYCE: 30 years, 6ft. lins. the Western Suburbs Juniors. Regard- ! 2st. 71bs. In his first year as captain ed by many as one of Sydney's lead- coach of Newtown and also as State ing centre half forwards - strong coach. Played 55 games with Hawthorn -:nark - long kick. ' TISSOT as ruck full forward then transferred KEVIN GIBBONS: Dashing half for- to Preston in the VF A where he spent ware:· from the St. George Club -- 'NEW LOOK' five years as captain coach taking out very creative player .,- uncanny juQg- Collection four premierships. Transferred to W.A. ment. in his employment in 1971 where he RUSSEL SKUSE: 22 years. 6ft. 4ins. took up the coaching position with the l 3tst. Product of the St. George Jun- Stylish. Precise. East Fremantle Club and played full iors. Very promising.ruckman., Can hold Tough. forward. Strong mark, long kick, bril- down any key position. State represen- liant robust player. Lr.tive since 1972. PAUL BOU CHIER: 26 years, 6ft. RAY CAHILL: 24 years. 6ft. 3ins. 2ins. 4st. In his third year with New- l3tst. Product of West Juniors. One of town - one of Sydney's leading ruck- the most underrated ruckmen in the men, originally from Deniliquin - won state. Strong tap ruck with plenty of the coveted Phelan Medal in 1970, pace. playing only 10 matches. NSW rep- COL COLLARD::: 20 years. 5ft. 8ins., 441107 Tissot Seastar. resentative 1969 to 1973. Big mark, 12st. 8lbs. One of Sydney's most ex- Gent's automatic with ::.ccurate kick. citing centremen. Has the ability to lift date. Waterproof GEORGE BOUCHIER: 24 years, 6 the side with his own initiative. In his tested to 1OOft. Stain­ ft. 6ins. l 6st. In his second year at third year with Southern Districts. less steel on strap $89, on bracelet $74. Newtown - brother of Paul - top DICK BEDNARDSKI: 27 years, 5ft. Gold filled on strap ruckman in the Sydney competition - 9ins. 12st. Southern Districts No. 1 $74, on bracelet $89. moves the ball fast with long, accurat< rover. Very creative player and Sydney's tand passes. NSW representative 1973. top goal sneak .. Queensland represe:itative 1972. BRAD FROST: Having his first year' BRUCE ARNDELL: 20 years, 6ft. with .the South Sydney Club. Has been. 2ins. 11 ht. A product of the Balmair one of the players responsible for lift- Football Club Juniors. Very fast fo1 ing Souths up as a finalist contender. his height - can play half back 01 A strong ruck rover. 10519 Tissot Stylist. wing positions. Has good disposal. KENT COBURN: 19 years. 6ft. lins. Elegantly styled HANE REDENBACH: 23 years, 6ft. 13st. 7lbs. Another first year player ladles' fashion watch tins. 11 tst. Balmain's centre man - with South Sydney. Played fullback for 46662 Tissot Seastar. with coloured dial in his initial year with the Tigers. Has Caulfield (VFA) in 1973. Strong mark, Gent's automatic Yellow or white gold impressed with his pace, backing up long kick. with day I date on filled on Integrated bracelet $82. and play-on football. RON McFADYEN: 23 years., 6ft. modern Integrated CLIFF MATSON: 28 years, 6ft. lins. lins. 13st. 7lbs. ProC:uct of the New- bracelet. Waterproof 14st. 71bs. East Sydney coach. Very town Juniors. One of Sydney's long- tested to 1 OOft. fast half forward or ruckman. Inspiring est kicks. Represented N.S.W. in 1973. Stainless $75. Gold player. State representative since 1969. In his second year as fullback with the filled $90. BILL SKIPPER: 26 years .. 6ft. 13st. Newtown Seniors. One of Sydney's Dashing half back, originally from most promising players. W.A. in his fifth season with East JOHN CAULFIELD: 29 years .. 6ft. Sydney, State representative since 1971. l 2tst. Captain coach of Western Sub- .IAN ALLAN: 27 years. 6ft. lins. 13t urbs Club. Originally from Richmond st. North Shore Junior product - very .and Port Melbourne. Represented the versatile player. Can play either centre VFA many times. Dashing half back ~~9!16ome half forward. centre half back or in or ruck rover. Represented N.S.W. since the ruck. Strong mark, good disposal. 1972. WAGG/Y..S WATCH SPECIALISTS State representative since 1970. WAYNE BRUCE: 26 years. 6ft., 13 4 Gurwood Street, Wagga KEN FORBES: 22 years., 5ft. 10 st. 3lbs. Another first year player with ins. 12st. Hails from the Narrandera South Sydney. Played with South Mel- OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR l11SSOT • OMEGA • LANC() WATCHES Club. In his fifth year with Wests. One bourne before coming to Sydney. Very of Sydney's top wingers or rovers. strong half back. Excellent disposal. LINSLEY HETHERINGTON: 25 DAVID ROWE 30 years. 6ft. lins. years. 6ft. lin. 13st. 21bs. Product of I 1st. In his third season with Western CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 18 15 =• - ..

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