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COVER: Coolamon ruckman David Gillett has the ball cradled in his arms and is well protected by a team-mate sheperding off East Wagga-Kooringal wingman Brent Bailey during last week's final RFL round game at Coolamon. A good first and last quarter by the Hawks gave them a good 34-point win. Photo courtesy of Daily Advertiser.

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YAMBIL STREET, GRIFFITH - PH. 623115 been made both on and off the field with our coaches But the biggest disappointment of all was the way in Wayne, Frank and Benny doing great jobs. The Seniors which we bowed out of the competition . To be beaten by ~IRST SEMI-FINAL - NARRANDERA SPORTSGROUND getting a lot further than many though possible and the just a better side · fair enough · but to surrender defeat • Twos of course a chance for a flag. that's not our caper. The Senior committee have reached the majority of Award winners were: Peter Scull ey , who gave the goals they set a the end of last season with plenty of everything , Nick Moore, Andrew Terlich, Bruce Mackinlay GRIFFITH SW~NS good signs for the picture and the lad ies with their and Tony Geddes. associated helpers have put in an effort unsurpassed for Thanks to all for the year but we definitely could have FIRST GRADE The final game of the home and away many, many years. gone further. series. One of the few good things to We also have the basis of a strong junior comp thanks At this stage I would like to thank our sponsors who, 2. Shane Ruyg 18. Gary Argus come out of the our trip to Robertson Oval mainly to ken Loiterton. Frank Thommo and Wayne and it without, we would not be able to pored . Our major sponsors was the win by the netballers, which was a highlight of the year to witness theimput from the in Kings Own Hotel Motel, The Home Tavern , Peter Brown 5. Phillip Rowston 19. David Eichler enabled them to finish second on the playes in this area. & Ass. W&J Taylor and Mark Kennedy Real Estate. We 6. Chris Conlan 21 . Michael Reid ladder. A magnificient turnaround from Presentation Night next Saturday night. so if you haven't thank you for your continued support. To all award and last season. Congratulations and all the booked , do it MONDAY. Trophy Donors we thank you and look forward to your 9. Rickie Burdett 22. Myles Bunn best for the finals. WHITE. RED v A huge day of catering at the ground tommorrow and support next year. The U18s' resu lt was a disappointment. A lack of we need help, hangovers or not. Anyone available can The Best & Fairest Count will be on Sunday 11th Sept. 10. Jason Wadley 23 . Tim Fraser discipline caused a winning margin to evaporate. A side turn up around 9 am. with as much talent as shown throughout the season at the Clubrooms. B.B.O. will commence from Midday with 11 . Brett Davis To Benny and the players representing the club today, count to follow. All welcome as the counts of all grades will 24. Graham Foley shouldn't have gone out of the finals in such a manner. Better players were Matty Kenny, Simon Taylor, Malcolm you have the support of everyone in the club and all the be very interesting . 12. Mark Henderson 29. Mark Brown best in your efforts to win the big one. The Presentation Ball will be held on Friday 23rd Sept. Burke, Craig Brown and Wayne Doretta. UP THE BLUES 13. Greg Dreyer 32. Craig Bretherton The Seconds did it hard, particularly the U18s players at Kings Own Hotel, Music by Peninsula Club with $15 who played up to make the numbers. Coach O'Brien would single and $25 double. 14. Gerard Toscan 33. Chris Noack be glad to see the end of a disappointing season . Better Today we have the 2nds & 1S's to fly the flag for us. players were Mark O'Brien , Darrell Collins, Millsy, Scott URRNQ-K Club Notes The 1B's really deserve a dead set crack at it and the 2nds 15. Greg Collins 34 . Warren McKenzie Wade and 'General' McAllister. can show us that they are definite threats. The Firsts didn't play well as a team, although some Well here we are, the third Grand Final in as many UP THE PIES ... 16. Andrew Barber 46. Malcom Burke individuals continued to give all, all game. Brett 'Swampy' Davis, and the Incentive award winners Tim 'Legend' Fraser, years for our Rosella Reserves . Two have resulted in 17. Shane 51 . Matt Kenny premierships the other is at stake today. Midday sill see Graeme 'Ayle' Foley, David 'Itch' Eichler and Greg 'Splash' RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Coll in s were the better players. That game is gone, now the ball bounced to record history. History it must be, as I Sponsored by Wagga Mutual Cred it Union Fitzsimmons 57. Brent Harrison am not aware of any other side in Farrer Two or for that we have to regroup for the fi nals against the Bulldogs. 60. Glen Vaccari On a brighter note (considering the day) the vote count matter Farrer One, even achieving three premierships on The Presentation Night was a great night and was held on Sunday arvo. A good crowd saw Craig Brown the trot. congratulations to all trophy winners. Eric Rogers who took win th e U18s (in a close tussle with Matty Kenny, Marl Some outsiders say it cannot be done as the odds are out the umpire of the year. The Re-Union with all the past Bourke and Glen Vaccari), Richie Telfer (from Ron Irvin) in against us, we proved last week that the odds against you umpires went on till the early hour, with plenty to talk about. the Seconds. Louise Hill (B Grade) and Peta Bennett (from can be beaten. Today we have the grand final of divi sion 2 at Maher Karen Evans and Nie Hathaway) in the netball ; and Brett We want to win and will win as we did last week against Oval , with SW·T taking or RAAF, which is sure to be a Davis (from David Eichler) in the Firsts. Congratulations to SWT. a couple on injuries last week should not make too very close match . all. much difference as there is a swag of boys waiting to get a Umpires Leo Driscoll and Dennis Rudd officiating in Reminder that King Billy Cokebottle's on Sept 16 at run and all in the same frame of mind, and that is to win. seniors and Gene Hodgins and Mark Pfitzne r in the the Exies; the Auct ion is coming up soon , and the As said before , last weeks' effort was a gutsy seconds. Good luck to those. Presentation Ball is on October 7. Best of luck to all those performance, this week will have to be gutsier. We must The Wagga & District Junior Association grand finals in the finals. not faulter for four quarters, keep attacking the ball all day. are also on th is Sunday at Gumly, so there is plenty of DON &SHANE We may be buggered in the end but it will be worth it • well football for all umpires. worth the effort. Listen once again to GEORGE LEE and The RFL starts its final series at Narrandera this follow his instructions to the letter, he knows what he is weekend and Riverina and ACT umpire association will be BEST Phone PAINTING a talking about, so listen and act accordingly. officiating in these games as well. Shane 624 735, Cootamundra will come out firing as they will expect to The AFL is considering a four boundary umpire system WALLPAPERING Don 621193 or CONTRACTORS win, considering they beat us two out of three clashes this to reduce errors asa result of umpires being too far from 622385 season. This important clash must be ours, not theirs. The the play. The Farrer League has had a four man system lor GRIFFITH ball is ours all day, the hard ball and the easy. Make no for a number of years now which works very well and looks mistakes all day. professional. Don't forget the Rosella Presentation Night next LAWS OF THE GAME Saturday, 10th September at the Leagues Club . 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NORTH WAGGA 1st Grade PLAYER PROFILE GRIFFITH 1st Grade PLAYER PROFILE

DICK CAREY, 32, 191cm, 98kg , CHF. 6th year 22 JAMI E ROSS , 22, 180cm, 85kg , Forward. as coach. Very hard on discipline again this year Another new comer to the club who has fitted in 9. RICKY BURDEIT, 24 , 180cm, 78kg , Half back 21 . MICHAEL REID, 19, 183cm, 76kg. Half back flank. and still hasn't mellowed with age. the club in more ways than one. Is a very tough flank. One of the sides veterans. Bird has plenty 'Dipper'. Another club junior who has made the 4 ROBBIE ELLIS , 24 , 172cm , 80kg, Wing . player. of pace and good ball skills. Played his 1OOth game senior ranks. Dependable backman . Uncanny ball skills and very quick around the 23 GAVIN HOFERT, 27, 188cm, 82kg, Halfback. this year. 15. GREG COLLINS , 30, 195cm, 97kg. Ruck. 'Splash'. ground. Although small he is a very rugg ed Strong mark, kicks long and accurate. Brings 5. PHILLIP ROWSTEN , 22, 182cm, 90kg. CHB. One of the clubs veterans. Improves like good player in the packs. other players into the game and can win a game Rowdy. Ex-Swans player. First year at club. No wine. Great working clubman who always gives 5 JUSTIN GREGORY, 24, 178cm, 78kg, Backline. by himself. regard for his body. Very hard at the ball. his best. Has improved again thi s year and has held his 28 DAVE GARDIN ER, 24, 179cm, 84kg , Backline. 32 . CRAIG BRETHERTON, 29, 180cm, 90kg. Back 46. MALCOLM BURKE , 17, 176cm , 75kg. Rover. One position in first grade. Hard and tough player who knows only one way Pocket. Joker, the sides funny man · every club of the rising juniors of the club. Excellent left footer. 6 MARK PARMENTER , 22, 175cm, 82 , Cen tre. to go and that's forward and through opposing needs one off the field. One the field Joker is a 57 . BRENT HARRISON , 17, 190cm, 84kg. Half First year player to th e club and has been a players. dedicated defender. forward flank. U19s leading goal kicker. Good lead good asset. Never stops in a game and creates 30 MICHA EL HOOG VELT, 22, 180cm, 75kg, 23. TIM FRASER, 23 , 183cm, 90kg, Full back. Hard and mark. Excellent kick for goal. many opportunities. Forward. Coming it from the reserves last year player who likes to talk. has the talent to play up 14. GERARD TOSCAN, 33, 191cm, 82kg . CHB. Tosco 7 SCOIT MACKLIN, 24, 173cm, 79kg , Wing . and has proven to be an elusive forward line forward. is a veteran of the side. Very fit and will he retire? Shifted to back flank this year and has been th e player. 2. SHAN E RUYG , 24, 186cm, 99kg . CHF. Can play Can play both ends of th e ground. sides most attacking player, wants to go to the 32 BR ENDAN NILSEN, 26, 172cm, 64kg, Rover. at both ends of the field. Good mark and knows 18. GARY ARGUS, 28 , 188cm, 88kg. Full forward. back pocket. Gets knocked around a bit on the ground but where the goals are. RFL leading goalkicker · to follow on from last 8 CHRIS IRVINE , 22, 170cm, 72kg, Wing . Having always get s up and con tinues the battl e, 13. GR EG DRE YER, 25, 174cm, 75kg, Back pocket. year's Quinn Medal. What more can you say, other an interrupted year with injuries, but is coming courageous player. Still has a low centre of gravity and has plenty of than he needs a small trim. good at the right time. Another speedy player. 35 BREIT PAGE , 27, 193cm, 100kg, Ruck. Clear G & D. One of our senior players. 100 gamer. 33. CHRIS NOACK, 28 , 180cm, 84kg. Back pocket. 9 PETE NOACK, 24 , 173cm , 79kg, Ro ver. Medal winner who is having a fantastic year. 17. SHAN E FITZSIMMONS, 22 , 176cm , 75kg , Ruck A no-nonsense footballer who uses his left foot to Another year on injuries but when he is playing Strong mark, long kick and a very re li able player rover. Ex-West Adelaide player and captain coach . advantage . he males his presence fe lt to the opposition . all over the ground. RFL and NSW rep. Good ball getter. 6. CHRIS CONLAN , 27 , 178cm, 78kg. Wing. 10 AARON WASHINGTON , 25, 185cm, 80kg, RI 39 ROD EAR SMAN , 25 , 176cm, 75kg, Backline. 29 . MARK BROWN , 25, 184cm, 84kg. Back pocket. Excellent ball-getter who knows how to get the Rover. Is always amongst it in the packs and Backs his judgment in all situations and rarely Strong player with a high work rate. Good defender. hard bal l. Reads the play well and rarely has a never gives up an easy ball. Would run all day if fails. Reliable in defence. 16. ANDREW BARBER , 24 , 198cm, 93kg. Ruck. The bad game. asked. 40 MAIT CONNALLP N, 26, 180cm, 83kg, Forward. club's ever improvi ng ruckman who runs all day 22. MYLES BUNN , 19, 175cm, 72kg. Forward pocket. 11 STEVE WITHERS, 19, 183cm, 78kg, Backflank. Anoth er reserve grade player who has earned and always provi des a contest. New player at the club this year. Has the ability to Cool in a crisis and is very elusive. His second hi s spot this year. Consiste nt ly creates 24. GRAHAME FOLEY, 19, 168cm , 72kg . Rover. The run all day, tough at the ball. year in the team and should have a good final's opportunities in the forward line. player wi th the biggest heart, 'Axle' loves it when 51 . MATT KENNY, 17, 189cm, 74kg.Ruck rover. series. 44 DAVID FLANAGAN , 26, 179cm, 78kg , Backline. the going gets tough. Reads the play well. Has a good pair of hands 12 SEAN LE FOE , 23, 187cm, ?kg, Full forward. Again a player from the reserves last year. Never 19. DAVID EI CH LER, 20 , 172cm , 72kg, wing. 'I tchy' and uses these to advan tage. Another first year player who started the year gives the opposition an inch and contests every has plenty of pace and can provide the spark for 10. JASON WADLEY, 22, 172cm, 77kg. Half forward slow but has found his feet and is showing has issue 1O Oper cent. the side wi th his evasive abilities. flank. Anoth er left footer. Returned this year after potential. 12. MARK HENDERSON, 18, 187cm, 81 kg. Half back going away for several years. Wads loves to win . 17 JOHN RACZOWSKI, 23, 188cm, 82kg, Fullback/ flank. Club junior playing his firsst of many senior 60. GLEN VACCARI , 16, 189cm, 82kg. Back pocket. Ruck. Returned to the club after 1 year lay off. seasons. Great skills on both sides of the body. Strong running backline player who goes hard at Skill level has lifted and is a very defensive 11 . BREIT DAVIS, 26 , 181cm, 84kg. Centre. Club B the ball. Another of our promising juniors. backline player. & F winner again. The engine room of the side. 18 JEREMY RADLEY, 20, 189cm, 89kg, Ruck. First Excellent skills. Swampy always uses the ball in year player who has fitted into the club well. Will the best possible manner. LON DON HOTEUMOTEL ruck all day if needed, strong player. 34 . WARREN McKENZIE , 22 , 181cm, 75kg , Half 19 SHANE WHYTE, 21 , 181 cm, 71 kg , Forward. Is forward flank. 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Troy Evans 366 EDWARD ST, WAGGA WAGGA- PHONE (069) 253777-0PEN 6 DAYS 34. David Holgate 78. Jason Linsell 35. Paul Griffin 26-CARLTON FFL 11 Carlton Farrer Football League DIVISION ONE SECOND SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW ACTION by 'Jock' Currie It's been ten years since North Wagga and Temora have to start at centre half back, but could easily be swung up met in a Farrer League Finals' match. That was in the first forward, such is his versatility. Hofert, should he start in the semi-final, 1984 (when the Lea~ue was known as the Riverina key defence post. is likely to be flanked by Scott Macklin Coolamon's David Gillett (right) District League) when the Saints defeated Temora by nine and Steve Withers, the three combining to form. arguably, is outpointed by his East Wagga­ points. To-day, they meet again, in the second semi-final, the best half-back line in the competition. In the centre, one with the winner going directly to the 1994 Premiership decider. of North's most consistent players, this season. Aaron Kooringal opponent on this Second semis are nothing new to North, who've been involved Washington has a huge task ahead of him in curbing the occasion. The Hawks took this in three of the last four, but Temora will be playing in their Temora leader, John Lidgerwood. But such has been tightly contested game by 34 first, since losing to MCU in 1985. It's certainly been a long Washington's form this year, he's probably looking forward points to finish fifth for 1994. time 'between drinks" for the Kangaroos, and they'll be to the challenge. Apart from Page and John Raczkowski, desperate to make worthwhile the obvious time and money who just had "1welve months leave" at East Wagga-Kooringal, spent in the off-season. the Saints have a sprinkling of newcomers to this year's During the home-and-away series, the two contestants lineup. Jeremy Radley, Sean Le Foe, Jamie Ross and Mark met on three occasions, with honours going to the Saints. Parmenter have more than held their own during the home­ Their first win was a convincing 40 pointer when, at Temora, and-away series and if they can adjust to the quicker tempo on April 23 North defeated the 'Roos 16.20 to 11.10. Despite of the finals North will benefit handsomely. ·the loss, Ray Block, the veteran Temora fullback, was Temora supporters will be hoping that Ray Block and generally judged 'best-on-ground'. Steve Barrett kicked five David Broomby can be included in their lineup. The two have of Temora's goals, whilst Shane Whyte with fou r was the been out injured,but are definitely key players for the Roos. Saints leading goalscorer and Brett Page considered their Block can play almost anywhere, but is sure to start in one best player. In the next two clashes, however, the results of the key defence posts. His strong marking and attacking were much closer. At McPherson Oval, North Wagga, on long kicks are ideal qualities for the Robertson Oval-type June 25, North was again the winner, but by only 13 points. game. Broomby played most of his football last year in In the penultimate competition round, on August 13, Temora defence, but has been tried in the ruck, this year, with pleasing finally broke through for a win over North, defeating them results. A regular representative player, his experience in 11.10 to 7.15. That's 19 points, so in the last two clashes, the big occasion matches will be much needed. the ledger's fairly even. Can Temora make it to their first ever Farrer League Both sides are brimful of talent...and the well hackneyed grand final? Many followers of the League would like to see "blend of youth and experience'. The Roos will look to their it... if only for a change of scene from the now almost regular 'Darwin connection' to continue to be the catalyst they've North Wagga-MCU encounter. It certainly would seem like a proved to be this year. Number one member of that 'crew" is fairytale .... from bottom two last year to top two this year! captain-coach, John Lidgerwood. Lidgerwood has been However, as much as I, too, would like to see that result, I instrumental in Temora's rise to the 'top half' of the think North Wagga will have too much experience ( a huge competition, this year. A most complete footballer, he has factor in the pressure of finals) and win their way through to really made a name for himself, in his first year of Farrer their fifth consecutive premiership decider. competition, with selection in both the Farrer representative team and the NSW State team. His possession tally is often In the Reserves match , reigning premiers, North Wagga of Greg Williams' (Carlton) proportions. Supporting are opposed to The Rock-Veron~ Creek in a repeat of last Lidgerwood from the Darwin 'imports' are Victor Dunn, Shane year's Reserves' second semi-final. North have been Ponter and Wayne Mclennan. The value of the first two comfortable winners of their two competition matches this named is their versatility; they can perform well at either end season, winning by 21 points at the Rock on May 14 and at of the ground , which gives the Temora ' brainstrust' McPherson Oval, on July 9, the margin was 32 points. Both tremendous scope with selection. Mclennan, a small man sides are likely to have a number of players with Senior has also been eye-catching with his speed and skill in his experience and so the contest should be of a high standard. first season with the Roos. But let's not forget the fine band North will look to drive from centreman, Scott Robertson of ' homegrown' products in the Temora lineup. Andrew and and up forward names such as John Copland , Mark Hofert, Matt Derrick, Dallas and Paul McKelvie, Robert Edwards, Chris Wade and Michael Hoogvelt could well be in their Senior James Durham, Steve Barrett and the most well-known of lineup. The Magpies will expect good service from John all, Ray Block are all enjoying good seasons, with the new Bannister, Paul and Dean Hallam, Dale Gowland, and the core of talent recruited to the club. Add to that David Broomby father-and-son Marstons Ian and Steve. Once again I'mgoing (if fit), and what one could almost term the 'Cootamundra for a North victory. connection· of former coach Don Oliver, and the Morton boys, Michael and Craig, and you have a team capable of putting it In the Under 18s fixture, The Rock- play to North. -Ashmont. The Magpies defeated the Demo.ns in The big factor in North's favour is their finals' experience their first match of the year, but at last two meetings, gained over these past few years. Although North have a Collingullie-Ashmont have b.een victors by quite handsome few new members in their ranks this year, the majority have margins. Of course, much will depend on JUSt who 1s eligible been involved with the club during the recent successful to play for the respective teams. Certainly both impressed seasons, and finals simply serve to bring out the best in them. against the Dons this year, with, in my opinion, the young Brett Page, the League's Clear Medal winner. this year, is.a Demons looking the better, but they must become a more key player for the Saints. Whether he plays on the ball, or 1n disciplined outtit if they're to enjoy finals' success. Prominent a key forward position, his marking power and ball control players for the Magpies shoul? include John Taber, Mic~ael are going to be ha\d to counter. In each o.f the three games Willams. Mark Chaplin, Damien Allen and Allan Hopkins, against Temora this season, Page has kicked three goals, whilst for the young Demons. the Mills brothers, Graham and no doubt played a hand in many others. He is just such and Leith, Heath Bruckner, Shane Rasmussen and diminutive a w~nderful f~otballer to watch as he does his stuff with the Shannon Ellis should stand out. Tough to pick a winner apparent minimum of effort. Equally talented, and as effective here ... maybe TRYC, after what should be an entertaining is another of North's key players, Gavin Hofert. Hofert is likely match. 24 - CARLTON FFL 13

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(left) Danny Jaques (Cootamundra) First Grade Division Two best and fairest player for 1994. (right) Michael Wright (Whitton-) the leading goalkicker for Division 2 Firsts.

Mangoplah- United captain-coach Phil Cahalan looks has control in this boundary throw­ in with The Rock-Yerong Creek's Rob Schnoegl, as Brett Whyman (7) awaits the outcome. The Goannas held a commanding lead at three-quarter time of last week's Farrer League Div 1 first semi and slowed up in the last to advance to next week's preliminay final by 68 points. (left) Wayne Cairns (South Wagga-Tolfand) was the leading goalkicker in Reserves this year, and (right) Joey Price, also of South Wagga -Tolfand was judged the best and fairest in Reserves. 22 - CARLTON FFL CARLTON FFL-15 Carlton Farrer Football League DIVISION TWO A.LCHALMERS&SONS GREAT BEER GRAND FINAL PREVIEW ~ nClt8C Dealers GREAT by 'Jock' Currie Stock, Station and T As were the last three Division Two Grand Finals, to- rover, Col Maguire. All three have had outstanding seasons. Proudly Supporting the FOOD day's is historic, in that it is the first time that South Wagga- Weaver was one of the first selected in the League Real Estate Agents HOTEL Tolland and RAAF have played off for the flag ... and it's the representative team. He is as tough as they come, reads in 1994. GREAT Est. 1921 Bombers first time in nine years that the Cootamundra club wont be the play well and even when it appears as though he's - PHONE 741237 - PEOPLE represented in the Senior grand final! South Wagga-Tolland, being beaten, still wins more than his share of possessions. the Dons, are playing in their fifth grand final (they've won He is strong at ground level , be it in a pack, or out in space, Carlton Farrer Football League three of their previous four), whilst RAAF, the Cats, are not too bad in the air and kicks long. He doesn't mind featuring in only their second. Their last was just two years kicking the odd goal or two, either, and will have to be ago, when they went down to Cootamundra. However, whilst closely checked by the Dons. Dunn is almost a "veteran" PREMIERS 1985 Ralph Robins ...... Whitton 1987 ···· ·· ··· ··············· ··· ··· ········ $852 history is being created, it's also being repeated in that to- in RAAF terms. His "apparent limp" may lull some into a 1st XVIII : 1986 Scott Lang ...... Boree Ck. 1988 ······················· ·· ··········· $1390 day's ~rand final combatants are the same as the second false sense of thinking he'll cause no problem, but if the 1983 South Wagga-Tolland 1987 Mark Hofert ...... S.W.T. 1989 ··············· ····················· $1370 semi-final, a situation that's eventuated on all but one of the Dons think that way, they would be foolish, to say the least. 1984 -Kapooka 1988 Eric Frazier ...... S.W.T. 1990 ······················ ··· ·· ··· ······ $1302 last ten years of the Division Two competition. Dunn has obviously been in eye-catching form, this season, 1985 Whitton 1989 Don Oliver ...... Coo ta. 1991 ································ ···· $1910 This year the Dons and the Cats have met on four as his high placing in the League's best and fairest award 1986 Whitton 1990 Ian Marston ...... Uranq-K. 1992 ······························ ······ $1680 occasions, with the Dons coming up trumps three times, indicates. Maguire. was captain of the RAAF's last grand 1987 Whitton 1991 Neil Lane ...... Rivcoll 1993 ································· ··· $1385 the most recent being in the second semi -final two weeks final team, but since a transfer, has been travelling back 1988 South Wagga-Tolland 1992 Brad Guthrie ...... Coota 1994 ···································· $1820 ago. In that match two players really stood out for the winners. from Sydney each week to continue playing with the Cats. 1989 Cootamundra 1993 Wayne Gardiner ...... S.W.T. 2nd Serri: Mal Hillier, selected in a forward pocket, assumed the key If any deserves a premiership for such commitment tt is 1990 South Wagga-Tolland 1994 Michael Wright ...... Whitton 1983 ······························ ······ $1085 forward role and booted nine goals in a wonderful display of the likeable Maguire who more often than not causes 1991 Rivcoll 1984 ······································ $878 marking and deadly accurate goalkicking, whilst young defenders headaches with his skills around goals. "Old 1992 Cootamundra 2nd XVIII: 1985 ···································· $1010 ruckman, Neil Morton , played himself into the ground with campaigners", Mick Piper and Greg Lagstrom have had 1993 -Kapooka 1983 Trevor Cooper ...... Junee-K 1986 ······································ $794 a tireless performance, which gave his rovers Jason Dash serviceable games in the two finals, so far. Piper, as 1984 Ian Dallas ...... Coo ta. 1987 ...... $1412 and Damien Powell a glut of possessions. Many followers mentioned earlier had the jump on Hillier in the early stages 2nd XVIII: 1985 Trevor Cooper ...... Junee-K 1988 ································· ··· $1208 of the game look upon the Dons' Corey Pavitt being the of the second semi-final, and kicked three goals. Although 1983 South Wagga-Tolland 1986 Peter Hogan ...... Coo ta 1989 ················· ··················· $1186 difference between the two teams. Pavitt, on his day, can only scoring one, himself, last Saturday, the "old stager" 1984 1987 Peter Jack ...... :... Uranq-K 1990 ...... $2577 do almost anything required of a footballer. He is a splendid used his experience and "bulk" well to help others score. 1985 Cootamundra 1988 Michael Walker ...... Coota. 1991 ...... $1500 aeriellist, has cat-like balance and can twist and turn with Lagstrom has been handicapped in the last two finals by 1986 Rivcoll 1989 Keith Bevan ...... S.W.T. 1992 ...... $1459 Fred Astaire-like footwork. In short he can leave an opponent his late starts. No longer in the RAAF, the tall ruckman or 1987 R.A.A.F. 1990 Jarrie Thompson ...... Coota. 1993 ...... $1435 dumbfounded with his skills. But injury has prevented Pavitt key position player has had to fulfil his "Big Mac" duties 1988 Cootamundra 1991 Michael Britton ...... Rivxoll 1994 ...... $1700 from displaying his wares this season, and to expect it of before taking the field some time during the first quarter. 1989 South Wagga-Tolland 1992 Ian Marston ...... Uranq·K Preli minary: him in such a big game is perhaps askin9 too much. The For RAAF's sake it's to be hoped that he's arranged his 1990 South Wagga·Tolland 1993 Wayne Cairns ...... S.W.T. 1983 ······················ ...... $1140 Dons have "picked up" a fairly handy recruit 1n Craig Windsor, roster better to-day!! When at centre half forward in the 1991 Rivcoll 1994 Wayne Cairns ...... S.W.T. 1984 ...... $1092 who has shown throughout the year that he's close to if not second semi, Lagstrom's long reach posed a problem even 1992 Uranquinty-Kapooka 1985 ...... $1085 the best centre half forward in the League. RAAF were well for the Dons' "longest reach" defender, Matthew Cattell. 1993 Uranquinty-Kapooka 1986 ...... $1030 aware of this in the second semi-final and managed to restrict Most impressive for the RAAF, last Saturday was CLUB BEST & FAIREST 1987 ...... $1237 Windsor's effectiveness by playing an "extra· man on him. wingman, Matthew Cribbs. Whether it was, indeed, his good LEAGUE BEST & FAIREST COOTAMUNDRA: 1sts Danny Jaques : 1988 ...... $1350 Two players, of which RAAF will have to be constantly aware play.or the bandage around his head following an injury, Allan Carroll Memorial Medal (1sts) 2nds Greg Bennett 1989 ...... $1750 are wingmen Dean Palframan and Mick Peddler. The former early in the game, he certainly was conspicuous!! He just 1983 Mick Dasey ...... SW. T. RAAF: Not finalised. 1990 ...... $1053 has had a wondertul season , gaining League representation seemed to go from strength to strength as the game 1984 Ron Nieuwendyk ...... Coota. RIVCOLL: 1sts Paul Breust. 2nds Grant 1991 ...... $1100 and winning his club's best and fairest award. A Premiership progressed, picking up possessions at will. Other players 1985 Martin Simpson ...... Whitton Hutchinson 1992 ...... $1640 medallion would be the icing on the cake. Palframan covers who caught my eye were plentiful. I liked the determined 1986 Gavin Lloyd ...... Whitton S.W.TOLL: 1sts Dean Palframan. 2nds 1993 ...... $1500 more ground than the Leyland brothers, and can be saving efforts of Shane Munster and Chris Graham, in defence; 1987 Wayne Gardiner ...... S.W.T. Mark O'Brien. U18s Wayne Heath. 1994 ...... $1625 goals one minute and setting them up or kicking them the Mal Bogan's versatility at either end of the ground; the 1988 Colin Ingram ...... Whitton URANO- KAP: 1sts Justin Cocking. Grand Final: next. Peddler, another newcomer to the Dons is a speedster roving play of captain-coach, Bob Brilley, whose elusiveness 1989 Errol Boots ...... Whitton 2nds Mick Adams. 1983 ...... $1900 with good disposal and has proved a most effective player. had the Cootamundra heads scratching. Rovers, Brad 1990 David Hodge ...... Rivcoll WHITION -YANCO: 1sts Lyall 1984 ··························· ········· $2814 In defence the Dons will rely on 'old faithfuls", Scott Hugler, Billings and Steven Cohen were always in the thick of thi~s 1991 Darren McDonald ... Uranq-K McDermott. 2nds Andrew Aliendi. 1985 ···································· $2545 Ross Combs, Matt Cattell and Gary Cousley. who are joined and big men, Bob Neighbour and Allan Combridge (with 1992 David Hodge ...... Rivcoll 1986 ······· ...... $2152 by Russell Hillier, who had a spell 'in the Hills" last year and his unusual marking style) gave serviceable displays. Chris 1993 Craig Mclachlan ...... S.W.T. FINALS RESULTS 1987 .... ············ ···· · $3018 younger brother, Jarrod, who's held down the key defence Goedhart proved a trump up forward, taking some telling 1994 Danny Jaques ...... Coota. 1sts: First Serri: Cootamundra 14.13.97 1988 ···································· $3000 post th is season . The "fighting" qualities of the latter were marks and bagging five goals, a yield which could have d Uranquinty-K 8.9.57 1989 ···························· ········ $2708 well displayed in the second semi-final, when he eventually been even bigger had he not missed some "sitters·. FARRER LEAGUE TROPHY (2nds) Second Semi: S.W.T. 15.16.106 d 1990 ··· ················· ················ $2790 won out over RAAF veteran, Mick Piper, who kicked three Flankers. Gerry Piper (back) and Clarence raymer (forward) 1983 Col Parmenter ...... SW. T. RAAF 11 .9.75 1991 ······················· ············ $3710 early goals against the Don fullback. were prominent in last week's win. Piper is often under- 1984 Peter Hogan ...... Coo ta. Prelim. Final: RAAF 14.23.107 d 1992 ······· $4030 At the other end of the ground the Dons need big Col rated.but when he gets the ball his long kicks are most 1985 Bob Thompson ...... Whitton Cootamudra 9.16.70 1993 ...... $4043 Parmenter firing. He "fired up" in the second semi, all right, advantageous to his team mates. Raymer continues to 1986 Rod Flack ...... Boree Ck 1994: but not in the way coach Robinson wanted . To-day if he impress with his play on the half-forward line. He is a 9ood 1987 Peter Bromley ...... RAAF 2nds: First Serri : Uranq·K 9.10.64 d concentrates totally on the football he is capable of destroying mark, a tireless running player and amongst his side's 1988 Tony Ingram ...... Whitton Rivcoll 7.6.48 Club Championship any defence such is his strength in the marking duels . leading goalkickers. 1989 Jimmy Creek ...... S.W.T. Second Semi : Cootamundra 10.11.71 d 1986 Coo ta mu ndra ...... 108 Veteran coach, Brian Robinson and former coach.Trevor There's no doubting that these two teams have been 1990 Jimmy Creek ...... S.W.T S.W.Toll 5.9.39 1987 Cootamundra ...... 114 Gibbons, will more than likely share the ruck-roving roles, clearfy the best in the competition, this year, and as such 1991 Jimmy Creek ...... S.W.T. Prelim. Final: Uranq-K: 9.6.60 d 1988 Sth Wagga -Tolland ...... 114 with perhaps MCU recruit, Mark Vincent, enjoying a run on should provide spectators wtth a top exhibition of fast, skilfful 1992 Michael Lynch ...... RAAF S.W.Toll 7.10.52 1989 Sth Wagga-Tolland ...... 135 the ball, as well. Completing the Dons' likely twenty are Phil football. I'm really looking forward to the game, but being 1993 Joe Price ...... SW. T. 1990 Cootamundra ...... 99 Errington who performed most satisfactorily in the second somewhat involved, wont make any prediction on the 1994 Joe Price ...... S.W.T. Gate Receipts : 1991 Rivcoll ...... 105 semi-final and youngster, Wayne Heath, whose winning of outcome!! 1st Semi : 1992 RAAF ...... 93 the League's Under 18 best and fairest award is testimony GOALKICKERS 1983 ...... $1117 1993 Sth Wagga-Tolland ...... 114 of his football prowess. In the Reserves match , Uranquinty-Kapooka, the 1st XVIII : 1984 ...... ······ ··············· ..... $1007 1994 Sth Wagga·Tolland ...... 111 The RAAF's outstanding players are centreman, Peter premiers of the last two years have worked their way 1983 Rob Barrett ...... Boree Ck. 1985 ...... ················ $1084 Weaver.half-forward-cum-on-baller, Mick Dunn and ruck- 1984 Ralph Robins ...... Whitton 1986 ...... ··················· $846 Continued on page 19 CARL TON FFL - 17

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FIRST GRADE !!!,f!a~~~a~!1~~£t... §:.W:L~ RAAF Coach: ROBERT BAILLE SW-T Coach: BRIAN ROBINSON Phone 'WIMPY' BARBER or DAVID BROWN at Wagga on 225777 (313265 ah) Bob Brilley is a former Dons Brian is in his 4th stint with the player. He played in their 1988 Dons , having "visi ted" Lockhart Premiership side. Since then has and Turvey Park "in between". STH. WAGGA-TOLLAND 1st Grade PLAYER PROFILE played with the RAAF, and has This is his first time as coach, and enjoyed some good years to he has his team in the grand final. BRIAN ROBINSON , 36, 180cm, 70kg, ruck rover. responsibilities has been in outstanding form this compensate for the "not-so-good" You can only do one better than First year coach enjoying his third 'stint' with the one was 1992, when RAAF lost that, and all Dons' supporters will year. Tough ball-getter, dispose either foot. to Coota that year. Two years later, be hoping he can! ! Robinson has Dons. Must never be allowed space up forward 27 MALCOLM HILLIER, 26, 180cm, 84kg, forward. Brilley, as coach of the side, has accumulated many games, and as he has uncanny goalkicking skills. Goal-sneak who, despite lack of inches, can his team into the grand final again. kicked "heaps" of goals ( 31 this 2 BADEN BOWMAN , 26, 185cm, 95kg, ruck . mark with the best of them. Prides himself on Brilley is also in the veteran stage year), and as the veteran of the Tough, no holds barred player, whose , and would dearly love to make the side would dearly love to have a his accurate kicking. most of th is opportunity for a Prerriership in his first year as a determination counters his lack of finesse. 28 CRAIG WINDSOR, 30, 185cm, 88kg . CHF. premiership!! coach!! 4 COL PARMENTER, 30, 185cm, 100kg, ruck or Surely the 'recuit of the year'. 'Buckets' knocks forward. Back with the Dons after a 'lay-off' last up taking marks. An experienced player who'll ~ ' ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE SOUTH WAGGA-TOLLAND year. Has the potential to be B.O.G. Strong, big, be looked to for big things. fast, but hampered by injry this season. 30 TIM BOURKE, 26, 179cm, 75kg, backman. Hard CATS DONS 6 DAMIAN POWELL, 20, 173cm, 70kg, Rover. Has player who attacks the ball. Still to master the (Colours: Navy Blue and white bars) (Colours: Red , Black V) enjoyed his first full season of top grade footy . art of good disposal. Gives 100% Has elusive pace; capable of the 'speccie'. 31 MICK PEDDLER, 23, 179cm, 75kg, back pocket. 1. Mathew Cribbes 15. Peter Weaver 1. Brian Robinson 26. Trevor Gibbons COREY PAVITT, 20 , 181cm, 80kg, centre. 7 In first year with Dons after a temporary break 2. Robert Brilley 16. Chris Goedhart 2. Baden Bowman 27. Malcolm Hillier Spectacular player back with the Dons as Assist. from footy. His speed is his greatest asset. 4. Steve Cohan 17. Greg Wight 4. Col Parmenter 28. Craig Windsor coach after 2 years with E.W.-K. Possibly the 35 JASON DASH, 23, 174cm, 76kg. Rover. Skillful, 5. Gerard Piper 18. Robert Neighbour 6. Damian Powell 30. Tim Bourke most skilled player in the league. courageous rover with uncanny balance and 6. Chris Graham 19. Edward Nakatt 7. Corey Pavitt 31. Mick Peddler 8 PHIL ERRINGTON, 27, 179cm, 75kg. Utility. Has pace to burn . Rep player this year. 7. Graeme Traynor 20. Justin Gouin 8. Phil Errington 35. Jason Dash talent in all departments, explosive speed, good 38 MARK VINCENT, 21, 181 cm , 80kg , wing . 8. Brad Billings 21. Karl Jilg 12. Wayne Gardner 38. Mark Vincent mark, top disposal. Recruited from MCU and has had a most 9. Brett Baker 22. Allan Cambridge 13. Matthew Cattell 41. Ross Combs 12 WAYNE GARDNER, 30, 185cm, 106kg, full consistent season. Makes good postion , marks 10. Barry Mayne 23. Shane Munster 14. Russell Hillier 42. Scott Hugler forward. Although 'retired', could make a surprise well , kicks long. 11 . Greg Lagstrom 24. Jamie Dykstra 15. Neil Morton 45. Leonard Ritchie appearance. Still a strong mark and accurate kick 41 ROSS COMBS, 24, 179cm, 75kg. back pocket. 12. Mick Dunn 25. Mal Bogan 17. Gary Causley 48. Tim Goonan for goal. Club president who works as tirelessly in the 13. Calm Maguire 26. Nigel Lambert 21 . Dean Palframan 72. Wayne Heath 13 MATIHEW CATIELL, 21 , 182cm, 75kg , CHB. field as off it. Doesn't take a backward step and 14. Clarence Raymer 36 . Mick Piper 22. Jarrod Hillier Attacking defender who backs his judgement. one of the team's best tacklers. Big, natural spring, turn of pace and long kick. 42 SCOTI HUGLER, 21 , 180cm, 72kg, back flank. Rep player this year. Has had a most consistent season . Th e epitome SECOND GRADE 14 RUSSELL HILLIER, 23, 179cm, 80kg. Defender. of the 'quiet achiever'. Scott has been rarely Appears slow, but usually has sufficient pace to beaten this year. URANQUINTY-KAPOOKA COOTAMUNDRA keep with his opponent. Back with the Dons after 45 LEONARD RITCHIE, 20, 176cm, 70kg. Rover. a year in the 'hills'. Mid-season recruit who has blistering pace and ROSEL LAS BLUES 15 NEIL MORTON, 19, 195cm, 85kg. Ruck. Fast great ball-getting skills. (Colours: Red and Green) (Colours:Navy Blue , White crest) and agile for a big man. Slowly learning the 48 TIM GOONAN , 23, 175cm, 76kg, Utility. Has had difficult art of ruck-play. Rep player this year. a season interrupted by injury, but when on the 1. George Lee (cc) 35. Rick Byers 2. 17 GARY COUSLEY, 25, 180cm, 75kg. Halfback. field certainly makes his presence felt. 8. Andrew Schaper 37. Robert Feillafe Steve Hobson 29. Stuart Smart Reliable defender whose strengths are his 72 WAYNE HEATH, 18, 179cm, 72kg, Centre, half 16. Michael Domitrovic 42. Michael Munro 3. Greg Bennett cc 30. Ron Dallas marking and clsoe-checking. forward. Outstanding youngster with great ball- 17. Allan White 44. Rohan Stubbings 5. Jamie Trompson 31 . Mark Pitchford 21 DEAN PALFRAMAN, 21, 178cm, 72kg, wing. handling skills. Played U18s and seniors week- 19. John Elliott 45. Joe Day 8. Scott C;Jrroll 32. Jamie Roberts Wonderful ball-sense. Rarely beaten player with after-week, and good performer in both. 21 . G. Taylor 46. Geoff Aherne 14. Todd Basham 33. Andrew Parkinson determination and good right or left foot disposal. 25. Michael Ricks 50. Michael Adams 15. John Jones 34. Brad Skillen Farrer rep. this year. Tel : 069 229629 26. Troy Winslade 52. Peter Solomon 17. Paul Frilay 36. David Ingold 22 JARROD HILLIER, 19, 183cm, 81kg, defender Steve Barton Quin~ Mob: 018 692315 29. Damien Copeland 54 . David Clout 21. Terry Wise 37. or ruck. First year player from Lockhart. Joins (REALES~T~ 39. Casey Sheather Fax: 069 229867 30 . Phillip Weinheimer 55. Robert Cotter 23. Andrew Pirie his older brothers Mal & Russell and has given 40. Paul Harris RURAL PROPERTY 31. Anthony Peacock 59. Jim Abrams 26 . Paul Fuller as good service to the team as brothers. 42. Herb Edwards steiiah ¢rutchett 32. Brad Boxshall 62. 27. Geoff Curtis 26 TREVOR GIBBONS, 30, 179cm, 75kg, ruck Shannon Agnew 44. John Walton rover. Coached team last year, but free of those Olympic Way, Uranquinty, via Wagga 33. Sid Dacey (vc) 69. Cameron Jackson 28. Michael Levett