THOSE ABANDONED MATCHES The Board Explains -DESPER~ TION North Sho~~ , and Newtown Since the decision was made to abandon round:"' play . the match. ·of the round there has been much said in the daily press in criticism in the. Escort 'Premiership on of that decision. Unfortunately, much has been said by Saturday at North Sydney the uninformed, despite the facts having been made Oval. known to the reporters. League President Bern Heafey The desperation time for Newtf)wn who have dropped gave a statement to the press, but some sections of to the fourth spot on the the press elected to ignore it. ladder and another loss will The facts are simple. On the Friday before the weekend's rounds, see Pennant Hills snapping four councils controlling grounds to be used for Second Division at their heels in very short matches contacted the League to advise that those grounds would order. be closed for Saturday. This left the possibility of playing two The Bears defeated Ne". matches of the round. town by 9.1 poi,nts '.in their I \ It was decided at 10.30 a.m. on the Friday to call off all Second encounter but Towns hav' Division games for the Saturday. During Friday, two councils tele greatly improved since that. · phoned the League to advise that both Rosedale and Olds Park were closed for both Saturday and Sunday. The League office was con North's · t o p goalgetter tacted by an official of the East Sydney Club who advised that no Graeme Mclean will be look play could take place on Trumper on Saturday and that if more rain ing to adding to his season's tally of 67 goals;· while Ne•: fell that play on Sunday would seriously be in doubt. town's goalgetters Laur~ Hornsby Shire Parks and Recreation Department told us when Pendrick a n d Michael contacted that play would be ruled out for Saturday and that with Mccrudden' could prove a more rain predicted for Friday night and Sautrday morning, that they double threat to the Bears. would close Pennant Hills Park if this rain eventuated. At 4.45 p.m., after further contact with the local government authorities, it was It will be the moment of decided to call off all First Division matches. truth for the improving Pen. The board faced two options. The first to abandon the two rounds nant Hills . when . they meet completely, despite the fact that some clubs in all grades of both Western Suburbs . at Pennant divisions could be disadvantaged. The second option was to Hills Oval on Sunday. Fifth re-schedule the two rounds at a later date. This option appeared on the competition' ladder and the easy one. Yet, let us review that alternative. Already we know winner of their . last three that grounds to satisfy the playing specifications of our code are games in a row after drawing few in Sydney. with North Shore, Pennant The code has long suffered here be.cause of the unsuitability Hilla have not been in better generally of the grounds we are compelled to use. In many cases form since 1977. we share these grounds with another code. We are fortunate if Western Suburbs now ' we obtain an equal share. To find suitable grounds on dates not third spot won't warit to gi . already booked well in advance is near impossible. The League it up easily.. · tried ... unfortunately unsuccessfully. Their kicking for goal needs What would have been the feelings of the clubs to playing two some attention if the Magpies games on consecutive days, anyway, if suitable venues could have can be. Finals contenders. been obtained? Or what would have been the attitude of the clubs, St George and Baima· all 18 of them, if the board had re-scheduled the two rounds on look evenly matched in th1, weekdays? One senior club coach was reported as favouring this game at Olds Park. · course. Would the other 17 coaches have agreed? And would the Umpires Association have been able to supply a full complement of Saints may appreciate the umpires to officiate at such matches? And would the paid attend big arena at Olds Park but ances at these mid-week matches have covered the costs of hire Balmain if near full strength of the grounds, umpires, etc.? should prove very hard to There must be a grave doubt, even allowing for the fact that beat. all 18 clubs could have fielded their full teams in all grades. In the other game of the The board was left with no real and practical alternative. It acted round,' unbeaten top team in the only responsible way it could. At the last A.G.M. of the East Sydney pliJY Southern League, after his election as president, Bern Heafey stated that many Districts yet to win one, with would be made that some clubs would view as being not in their a somewhat predictable result best interests. But selfish vested interests would need to be put forthcoming. aside in favour of what was best for the code.
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FOOTBALL RECORD VOLUME 51 NUMBER 14 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE N.S. W.A.F.L. 64 REGENT STREET, CHIPPENDALE 2008. PHONE: 698 1391 REGISTERED AT GPO SYDNEY FOR TRANSMISSION BY POST AS A NEWSLETTER General Manager: RUSSELL HOPPER President: BERNARD HEAFEY lllitor: LIONEL BEALE VFL CLASH AT SCG On July 15 the second V.F.L. match for competition points will be played between Fitzroy and Richmond at the Sydney Cricket Gr~und. Sydney supporters will have among defenders in the VFL this the opportunity to see Fitzroy, year, is in sparkling form while the hottest property in the VFL Max Richardson is potting plenty and up to this weekend the win of goals from the wing. ner of nine games on the trot. Whatever the relative positions The "Eat 'em Alive" Tigers on the ladder, this game should have been showing some good be the equal of any VFL Finals form and recorded an easy clash. victory by 20 points over Fitzroy earlier in the season. Former VFL and VFA player v Tony Jewell coaches Richmond and his style of coaching is The Umpire 0 beginning to show dividends. The return to form of top full forward Michael Roach has To Suit All helped the Tigers. He plus top players like Kevin Bartlett, Take an average smart mG Francis Bourke and Bryan Wood and bore two extra eyehol~ will shine for Richmond. Fitzroy will be making their in the back and two more second Sydney appearance this windows in each side of his year. The Lions played NSW in head, so that he can see the opening round of the Escort everything that does, or does Competition in March. not, and will happen. Tall 6'5" full forward Bob Beecroft and the ever moving Give him two more legs so CHF Barnie Quinlan have been that he can move backwards right on target this season. Full and sidewards as quickly as back Laurie Serafini, the find frontwards. Place a 14 h.p. motor inside him, with electric ignition and patent air brakes, so that he ROUND 13 - DRAW ALTERATIONS can go and stop as quickly f · wanted. 0 SATURDAY, 14th JULY - 10.15, 12.15, 2.15 Pour into his head another PENNANT HILLS v. EAST SYDNEY Pennant Hills pound of brains to enable him SOUTHERN DISTRICTS v. ST. GEORGE Rosedale to have the required genius BALMAIN v. NORTH SHORE Trumper and infallible wisdom, both WESTERN· SUBS. v. NEWTOWN Elshall (Nth. Ryde) inclusive. Second and third grade only - 10.15, 12.15 Add to this the superlati~ tact, diplomacy and general statesmanship that is neces SUNDAY, 15th JULY- First Grade, 11.25 a.m. sary to reconcile the losers to WESTERN SUBURBS v. NEWTOWN S.C.G. the winners. Produce a unanimous opin ion that the umpiring was satisfactory, and you've got DIVISION II ALTERATIONS the man you yearn for. SATURDAY, 14th JULY UNI. OF N.S.W. v. CAMPBELLTOWN Erskineville AUSTRALIAN SUTHERLAND v. SYDNEY UNI. Gwawley R.A.A.F. v. ST. IVES Richmond FOOTBALL MACQUARIE v. MANLY-WARRINGAH Macquarie SCENE - EVERY BANKS. SPORTS v. PARRAMATTA Elshall, 2.30 p.m. SATURDAY Games Times, Division II - 12.30 p.m., 2.30 p.m. 2KV 6_.Jo pm.
5 please and tonight the social at the club. FIRST DIVISION NEWS Make today's trip worthwhile A great win by the under 19's with three wins. WESTERN SUBURBS and a one-goal loss in reserve ANGELIC ONE A strong win in firsts, Reserves grade were the good points. by a goal and Under 19's down. The youngsters are showing Result-wise not as good as the great form with Way.ne "Whale" BAL MAIN first round at Olds Park. Rogers' team of under-15's win Well, Tigers, not a very good The Reserves gained the ning the Sydney Junior Cham show against the Hills. Seems points again but gave their sup pionships. a little more concentration is porters a scare AGAIN! Best - . A few years and they'll be needed to achieve the ultimate.. frank Picalo and Peter Gardiner. right up there with the best of Stick together boys and look The Under 19's position in the them. Congratulations, boys. out St George. four is shaky after their loss and Preparations are well under Best players Ian Brennan, need a few strong wins. way for our next club event the "Professor" Paul McCook, Max The first grade game was fashion parade at Mortdale Bowl Hodgson. Good entry to the never in doubt and some very ing Club on July 27. Tigers to Nick Duryck. good performances turned in Tickets will be on sale at Olds Good win Hawko's Heros one' 4i\ ~teve Mayman, Terry Rosewall Park this week, and some of a\jain. Keep the pressure u~·i/ and Ray Sexton to name three. Sydney's loveliest-girls (with help Tigers and you can still make This week the Demons at from some of our senior players) the four best players. - Pennant Hills - they'll be harder will display their wares (wears?) JOHN MAMORA than at Macquarie but we should for all club supporters. Thirds you listened at last. take all three. This week the first grade team What a great win. Do the same July 15 - back to the SCG has a chance to redeem itself. today then you must be clos~-:iifti Aagain - let's triumph this time. And all players are advised to Best players Mick Hunt, Simo1./ .. DOMINIC attend Monday night's committee Kelly, Sid Pattenden, "Woody." meeting - and on time. "TIGER" PENNANT HILLS Can't let the chance pass with Goals aplenty were the order out mentioning a little drama EAST SYDNEY of the day when the Demons at Macquarie last Sunday. avenged their first round loss to Easts mastered the wind and Balmain. The players all con A goddam Yank who claims Newtown and proved that they tributed to a good win by going Australian status made quite a can play good football on any on with the job after a brilliant mess of herself on borrowed type or size of ground. opening quarter. Scotch during the games. The Bulldogs had the right Best player was vice-captain And, after a few more at Wests' approach straight down the Keith Delooze who set his team club, she "took a dive" down centre with long kicking to find mates alight with his speed and the stairs. the forwards in the right position. accurate ball disposal. He will Makes you wonder if eight 2nd Grade. What a letdown for coach Gary after that tre now dine at the Starline Res- weeks was enough. Only the taurant as his reward. president knows .. ·. mendous win a fortnight ag
PENNANT HILLS v WESTERN SUBURBS BLUE AND RED - BLUE SHORTS G B BLACK AND WHITE - BLACK SHORTS G B 1. AITKEN, Greg 1. RICHARD, Brian aE· GALE, Maurie (Captain) 2. HETHERINGTON, Lindsay ~· ROOM, Ian 3. PRESTON, Wes 4. MATHER, Barry 4. HARRY, Ian (Captain) 5. HEWTON, Garry 5. GREAVES, Barry 6. McKENNA, Ross 6. ROSEWALL, Terry 7. HILL, Tony 7. McLEAN, Graham M: SOMERVILLE, Rod 8. SHIEL, Graham :.. THRIPP, Paul 9. COOK, Steve ~b. FARNHAM, Mal 10. DUDLEY, Alan 11. POWER, David 11. ATKINS, Mark 12. DELOOZE, Mel 12. GARDINER, Peter 13. BARNES, Greg 13. BETROS, Peter 14. CLIFT, Kevin 14. TUTTLE, John 15. DELOOZE, Keith (Vice-Capt.) 15. BROWN, Mike (Vice-Capt.) 16. HARDY, Greg 16. VARDENEGA, Bob 20. SELETTO, Brian 17. CULLING, David 22. HILL, Hayden 18. SEXTON, Ray 23. FALKENBERG, Wayne 19. CARROLL, Peter . 24. CATER, Danny 20. PEARSALL, Robert 29. HILL, Terry 21. SUHAN, Tony 33. MILES, Warren 22. DOBSON, Alan 34. INGRAM, Terry 23. MAYMAN, Steve 38. TOY, Michael 24. CHARLES, Graeme 40. McPHERSON, John 25. BOURKE, Jim 44. KNAGGE, David 27. CURTIS, Craig 28. O'DONOGHUE, Chris Final Score ...... 29. CAHILL, Ray d 40. BENT, Wayne EAST SYDNEY v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS BLUE. RED AND WHITE - BLACK SHORTS G B BLUE AND WHITE - BLUE SHORTS G B 1. FOSTER, Graham 1. DURYEA, Ken 2. BYRNE, Steve 2. VAN KELKER, Warren 3. DAVIS, Steve 3. BRIGHT, Tony 4. •- 4 . WHITING, Tony RITCHIE, Brett 5. DUNN, Bill 5. HAINES, David 6. TOWLE, Gary 6. CULLEN, Rod .. ~-· ~ 7. ALLEN, Ian 7 . GRASSO, Sam 9. CLARIDGE, Robbie (Captain) 8. WAL TEAS, Wally 10. SPALDING, Greg 9. MORLEY, Brian 11. GEDDES, Ian 10. JOSKE, Steve 12. HUGHES, Russell 11. HORTON, Andy 13. RUSCUKLIC, Peter 12. BENNETT-BURLEIGH, Duncan 14. EVANS, Greg 13. KAVANAGH, Neil 15. SULLIVAN, Lee 14. COCKBURN, Glen 16. PLEMING, Ted 15. KIRBYSHIRE, Ross HARRIS, Greg 16. TREDREA, Bob .7. 8. PENNO, Doug 17. CHAPMAN, Mick 19. VONTHEIN, Ian 18. MATHIESON, Russell fJ 20. GOSS, Wayne 19. PERRY, Craig 21. CLYNE, Ian 20. WRIGHT, Jim 22. McCLURE, Steve 21. BEER, John 23. LUHRS, Greg 22. STONE, Wayne ~5. ROBERTS, John 23. SMITH, Mike 26. BOLTON, Mark 25. PRENTER, Bob ~ 28. ALLEN, Stuart MARSTON, Ian (Captain/Coach) f" Final Score ...... d
ST.GEORGE v BALMAIN RED AND WHITE - WHITE SHORTS BLACK AND GOLD - GOLD SHORTS G G B 8 1. HOPKINS, Noel 1. HUNT, Kevin 2. ZUBER, Greg 2. McCOOK, Paul ~ 3. PERKINS, Greg 3. LUSCOMBE, Chris 9 4. BELL-TOWERS, James 4. HERRING, Alan 5. KELSO, Warren 5. MILLWARD, Tony 6. FURNISS, Bill 6. KING, Rod 7. ROWE, Greg 7. HODGSON, Max 8. WOODS, Trevor 8. LIVINGSTONE, Gary 9. TEGG, David 9. PEARSON, Kevin (Capt./Coach) ~o. GUM, Mick 10. BRENNAN, Ian 'W11. McCALLUM, Ian 11. ARNDELL, Glen 13. NEWCOMBE, Mark (Captain) 12. OXLEY, John 14. CHRISTIAN, Dave (Vice-Capt.) 13. THURSTON, Mick 16. BRAIN, Tony 14. ARNDELL, Bruce 17. KEMP, Ron 15. GRENFELL, Graham 18. TAYLOR, Alan 16. McGLYNN, Roger 19. BLACKLAW, Graham 17. HANGAN, Trevor 20. TAYLOR, Eric 18. CLARK, Robert (Vice-Capt.) 21. MAGRATH, Mark 19. McGL YNN, Greg 22. TEGG, Mick 20. COFFEE, Phil 23. BRENNAN, Ray 24. BIRD, Steve 25. McKENZIE, Gary 44. LUCAS, Bruce (Coach)
Final Score ...... d vine, Jim has recovered his return which should add a bit Mucane from Erko Oval, thanks of enthusiasm to the club's pros SECOND to Fuzzy "Alligator" Farley. On pects for the finals. Simon, in the Sunday the little Swans had a centre, also played well as did DIVISION very easy win over a very deter Woody and Soupy. mined Warringah side. The The A's gave a lacklustre per Town's best quarter was the formance, struggling for three NEWS third, kicking 11 goals into a quarters to shake off the Sharks. strong breeze. Best of this Scoobie asked for a special effort CAMPBELLTOWN team, Hugh Mcinally (Best on and the side kicked 10.1 to wrap Last week resulted in another Ground), Golden Boots McCart up the game. Andy Collins took treble for the Swans. Firstly, ney, Warren Back and newcomer some entertaining marks to Barry's "Young" Reserve side Craig Jenkins. dominate the forward line and had a very determined win over This week the thirds and firsts win the pewter. Slug also turned the Saints. Kicking into the wind have a bye, so a win by the in another good game on the in the first quarter, they out reserves is a must. Don't forget flank. Arno is obviously relish played the opposition. Best car trial and BBQ on Sunday ing the centre position with players were Blue "Boots" at the "Ranch." Saturday week another fine effort. ~ ~Whellum, Ian Brown, Jim is a must for all grades, espe Today we clash with tradition . Yoickens, and newcomers from cially the firsts against Uni. of rivals, Sydney Uni. The fou - the 17's, David Neilsen and New South Wales if they are points are vital so a big effort David Broadstock. The first to remain in second spot. is required in both grades. Go grade, after giving St Ives a PHANTOM Wales. seven goal break, were able to FATEYE fight back and win the game by ~a narrow margin of six points. U.N.S.W. ··The first half left a lot to be Two pleasing wins last week desired as to talk and team against Sutherland kept the work but after a tongue lashing Wales on the winning list despite CLUB NEWS from the coach at half time saw the Uni holidays. ..------" a rejuvenated side in the last The B's were aided by the half. Best players were Peter return of the legendary "Conk" DEADLINE "Ronnie McDonald" Morgan, Lloyd. Big Lloydy controlled the The deadline for Club News "Fonzie" Clayton, Mark Wellard air all day to add some much and photographs is at the League and all who took nart in the needed strength and eventually Office by 4pm Tuesday. game. Heard from the grape- win the pewter. It was a pleasing V.F.L. CARICATURE POSTERS 457mm x 559mm FULL COLOUR
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15 ESCORT PREMIERSHIP-ROUND 13 SECOND DIVISION -''ROUND 12 First Grade (A) FIRST DIVISION Campbelltown 13-15 (93) d. St. Ives 13-7 (87) First Grade Bankstown 26-16 (172) d. R.A.A.F. 8-13 (61) East Sydney 15-15 (105) d. Newtown 11-17 (83) N.S.W. University 18-7 (115) d. Sutherland 9-12 (66) Western Suburbs 23-37 1175) d. St. George 5-5 (35) Sydney Univ. 8-8 {56) d. Manly-Warringah 6-16 (52) North Shore 24-18 (162) d. Southern Dists. 10-9 (69) Macquarie - bye Pennant Hills 24-18 (162) d. Balmain 14-9 (93) Second Grade (B) Second Grade Campbelltown 14-16 (100) d. St. Ives 9-12 (66) Newtown 8-10 (58) d. East Sydney 6-12 (48) Bankstown 10-13 (73) d. R.A.A.F. 5-7 (37) Western Suburbs 7-16 (58) d. St. George 7-10 (52) N.S.W. University 10-6 (66) d. Sutherland 6-11 (47) North Shore 8-8 (56) d. Southern Dists. 7-8 (50) Sydney Univ. 11-14 (80) d. Manly-Warringah 6-8 (44) Balmain 12-13 (85) d. Pennant Hills 7-21 (63) Macquarie 10-11 (71) d. Parramatta 10-7 (67) Third Grade East Sydney 6-15 (51) d. Newtown 5-4 (34) Under 20 St. George 12-17 (89) d. Western Suburbs 6-6 (421 Bankstown Sports won on forfeit against Nirimba •'forth Shore 19-13 (127) d. Southern Dists. 4-10 (34) Campbelltown 26-15 (171) d. Manly-Warr. 5-2 (32) .a;aalmain 22-9 (141) d. Pennant Hills 3-11 (29) Sutherland - bye
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I fi . . J '· ... THE MAN FO·OT.8ALL WORLD FIRST: ROUNllfi ·:; 250 IN WHITE Fitzroy · who cla~ti ; ·with Rich Last Saturday a nice guy VFL Things are looking good. The mond ·at .the SCG :;on· July 15 footballer played his 250th game ball on Friday, July 20 at the have met once this season in for Essendon. And it's congratu Earlwood Ex-Servicemens Club, the VFL compet!tiO,n~ ... · · lations to Ken Fletcher from me Fricourt Avenue, Earlwood. Swing Although the Lion~.· are red hot and congratulations from all of to the music of the group at the moment, .Bi:t:hrnond cer us. "Chord." Four course dinner tainly had the woad; o~ lhem on Those old enough to remem will be served. Loads of fun and April 21. '. · when . tl'!ey. Aefeated ber when Ken Fletcher was nick enjoyment for everyone. $20 Fitzroy by 20 poin~. ·• named "Racehorse" and ran like double. Get your bookings in Michael Roach; the Tigers' full one will be in the forefront of early. Tickets available from forward, :kicked" six .. goals that those pleased to see Ken Neil Farquhar, Ross Wheeler and day and a repeat [·on July 15 Fletcher reach such a milestone. Brian Docherty. Clubs are cor- will give the. T\gers .·a boost to Well done Ken Fletcher, captain • \dially invited to attend. Remem making it two out bf two. of Essendon and a nice guy. ~ ber less than two weeks away, ·.; ... Friday, July 20. Ross Wheeler mentioned he may be able to squeeze a couple NOT · FAIR DINKUM more in on the end of season trip to the Gold Coast. So if I started ··.10 Write this editorial in some "high & ' you have been swaying, see Ross dudgeon", .but do want just to say this. W immediately. It's going to be one The recent. announcement by the N.S.W. Government of the ,_,, fantastic weekend. 152 champions:•in their Sporting Hall of Fame did not contain President's Night will be held any from our code. of football. Australian Football was not once again this year. Tuesday, one of ttie. thirtY categories. September 18. Remember! Last There are a further fifty champions to be named later in year was great, this year super. the year, so. perhaps we may get a guernsey then! PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES . . . . . EDITOR Recently the umpires' room was broken into at one of the grounds. Umpires suffered the loss of keys which was bad enough. NORTH QUEENSLAND It could have been worse as one My friend, John Warren, who is the National Director umpire confronted the felon try of Coaching for the NFL, has just returned from visiting ing to drive his car away. , Valuables should not be left North Queensland and Northern NSW. He has supplied a;.in the umpires' room and as me with some interesting impressions. W noted above, locked cars are not I recently . attended the North The team ultimately selecte~ safe if the keys are stolen. Queensland . Championships at would "push" any Major League A. WHIRLPOOL Mt Isa. These Championships representative side selected in are played annually on a rotation NSW. basis in respect o' the venue The attitudes adopted by CLUB NEWS between Mt Isa, Cairns, Mackay Sunshine State officials and and Townsville Leagues. Cairns players is similar to thof DEADLINE had a resounding victory over exhibited by people in "pionee)....; The deadline for Club News Mackay in the final. ing" areas of Australian Football and photographs is atthe League It was that League's first win in NSW. Office by 4pm Tuesday. ir:t the seriel>· whfoh for the pre I refer specifically to the two vious four years have been year old North West NSWAFA. dominated by Townsville. Here Australian Football is The spirit pervading at the played in towns all of which were CLUB PHOTOS Championships refl.ect the inno completely Rugby League domi Clubs are asked to provide the vative and pioneering spirit which nated. It was freely stated League with black and white is evident in these far-flung out "Aussie Rules" would never glossy photographs (any size) of posts of our code. under any circumstances get a club personalities, coaches, It is good that. the NFL, under toehold (let alone a foothold!!) players and action shots. if its coaching . and charter of in these towns. available. The photographs will general development was able The towns that comprise ttie be returned. We are looking for to present to the .North Queens competition are Tamworth, visual content to back up the land Australian Football Associ Gunnedah {1978 premiers), Wee enlarged and improved editorial ation a set. of representative Waa, Coonabarabran, Moree and in the ""Record"" each week. -guernseys. . . Goondiwindi - whose players Please forward to League I was also honoured to be and supporters drive over 230 Headquarters at 64 Regent asked in my capacity as the miles EACH WAY to participate. Street, Chippendale, 2008, National Dir,ector of Coaching - It is also tremendous to report addressed to Mr. Lionel Beale, and as an old NSW State Selec regular competition games being editor. N.S.W.A.F.L. Record. tor - to selE;!<;:t'a representative played at Coffs Harbour, Uralla, North Quee·nsland team. Armidale and Lismore. " . 18 ·'. THE BLACK DIAMOND CUP Congratulations The trophy for the Newcastle Australian Football Elsewhere in this Football Premiership is the Black Diamond Cup. Record our Junior Correspon dent reports on the Teal Cup To the best of our knowledge, the "Black Diamond Cup", is the in Hobart. oldest perpetual trophy played for annually - in sport - in Australia This year in the Teal Cup and was donated by the Richmond Tobacco Company, in 1888 and programme detailing t h e was first won by Wallsend. history of the game it was The Wallsend Club apparently was very strong and had its formative pleasing to see reference years made up of players coming up to the coal-mining area from made to our own Arthur the Victorian goldfields. Bridgewater. So strong, in fact, that they incurred a handicap, so as to give Arthur was the NSWAFL the other teams a chance of winning. Junior "everything" and his This was done simply by allowing the opposing team to play efforts for the code have extra men, as the teams in those days consisted of 20 players. borne fruit throughout the Each team could play up to four men extra, depending on their state. strength. As we said, it was nice • In the original Wallsend team there were three brothers - George, see Arthur mentioned. '~ James and John Duguid - with the great grandson of George now And we reprint an extract playing with the newly-formed Coalfields United. from John Warrens, NFL News & Views column in A photo of the 1898 Wallsend team is now hanging in the Broadway INSIDE FOOTBALL. Hotel and that team won the New South Wales Championship in Nobody deserves m o r e that year. kudos for the emergence 0· During the late 1880's several teams from Melbourne travelled to the Caltex-Teal Cup as ~ , Newcastle to play Wallsend and they were given a big write-up in major event on the Nationar the Clifton Hill Gazette. Australian Football Calendar After the turn of the century the game was only played spasmodi however than Arthur Bridge cally until 1948 when the Newcastle Australiao Football League as water, the now retired NSW we know it was formed and the Black Diamond has been played for Australian Junior Football continuously since that day. · Development Officer. Arthur would be a proud The cup is valued at $750 and it would be almost irreplaceable man were he in Hobart for now. The name Black Diamond was given to the cup, symbolising the Teal Cup. the value of the coal mined from the Newcastle area.
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]fl ESCORT PREMIERSHIP BANK OF ADELAIDE LADDERS $300 Goalkicking Award FIRST GRADE FIRST DIVISION G. McLEAN (NS) ... . 67 First Grade w L F A % Pts. W. PRESTON (WS) ...... 67 East Sydney 12 - 1606 931 172.5 48 P. RUSCUKLIC (ES) ... . 50 North Shore 9 2* 1579 958 164.0 38 L. PENQRICK (NEW) 37 Western Suburbs 8 4 1441 939 153.4 32 M. McCRUDDEN (NEW) 36 Newtown 8 4 1448 1172 123.5 32 R. HUGHES (ES) . 31 Pennant Hills 5 6* 1182 1217 97.1 22 K. PEARSON (BAL) 29 Bal main 3 9 1133 1822 62.1 12 S. McCLURE (ES) 26 St. George 2 10 764 1587 48.1 8 J. PITURA (NS)...... 24 Southern Districts 0 12 857 1484 57.7 0 I. BRENNAN (BAL) 24 Second Grade RESERVE GRADE North Shore 1107 639 173.2 40 10 2 T. OXLEY (NS) ...... 30 Western Suburbs 10 2 887 648 136.9 40 2'.'l East Sydney 8 4 1107 594 186.3 32 B. JEFFRIES (NS) Newtown 7 5 806 716 112.6 28 D. COLLARD (WS) .... \--' Southern Districts 779 99.6 24 J. BLACK (NEW) .. . 6 6 776 J. FRAME (WS) ...... Bal main 4 8 686 1131 60.6 16 15 St. George 2 10 611 945 64.7 8 T. DELICH (ES) 14 Pennant Hills 1 11 549 1087 50.5 4 UNDER 19 Third Grade P. WAPPETI (NS) 61 North Shore 12 - 1418 293 483.9 48 M. FITZSIMONS (ST.G) .. ' St. George 9 3 876 570 153.7 36 A. DAWSON (ES) ~ Southern Districts 6 6 819 696 117.7 24 R. HAINES (SD) 19 Western Suburbs 6 6 721 821 87.8 24 A. PHIPPS (NS) 17 East Sydney 6 6 584 840 69.5 24 C. AITKEN (PH) 15 Bal main 4 8 779 728 107.0 16 Pennant Hills 4 8 509 1034 49.2 16 DIVISION II (A) Newtown 1 11 353 1047 33.7 4 -G. KNIGHT (BS) ..... 45 G. NOACK (CAMP) 30 P. HURST (NSW) .... . 28 SECOND DIVISION J. FARLEY (MW) .... . 22 First Grade (A) w L F A % Pts. G. BLEUS (MQ) 19 Bankstown Sports 10 1 1210 669 180.9 40 University of N.S.W. 8 3 979 753 149.0 32 DIVISION II (8) Campbelltown 8 3 1060 711 130.0 32 P. GRAY (CAMP) ..... 35 Sydney University 8 3 739 687 107.6 32 D. NELSON (PARRA) . ?" St. Ives 6 5 890 686 129.7 24 P. SHELL (ST. IVES) .... Manly-Warringah 5 5* 737 667 110.5 22 B. REDMILE (BS) . ~- Sutherland 5 6 833 896 93.0 20 R. WILKES (ST. IVES) ... 12 Macquarie 3 9 485 939 51.6 12 R.A.A.F. 1 9* 577 1502 38.4 6 UNDER 20 W. BLANCHE (NIR) 18 Second Grade (B) N. WIBLIN (SUTH) 17 Campbelltown 10 1 791 486 162.8 40 S. NOACK (CAMP) . l ' . University of N.S.W. 8 3 693 558 124.2 32 G. HIGGINS (CAMP) ... ""-"" St. Ives 7 4 824 579 142.3 28 R. SNEDDON (CAMP) 12 Bankstown Sports 6 4* 736 521 141.2 26 R. MACARTNEY (CAMP) .. 12 Sydney University 6 5 712 575 123.9 24 M. BALDOCK (SUTH) .. 12 Sutherland 5 6 547 754 72.6 20 Manly-Warringah 4 7 575 547 105.1 16 R.A.A.F. 4 7 585 612 95.6 16 Parramatta 3 7* 628 886 70.9 14 UMPIRES' Macquarie 1 10 405 908 44.6 4 NUMBERS Under 20 1 DEMPSEY Nirimba 8 1 * 708 185 382.7 34 2 McMAHON Sutherland 8 3 487 380 128.1 32 3 FARQUHAR Campbelltown 7 2* 691 374 184.8 30 4 NEVILLE Manly-Warringah 5 6 247 670 36.9 20 5 SHIEL Bankstown Sports 3 8 196 700 28.0 12 6 HAYES * Game still to play 7 ANDERSON 8 RENDELL 9 EVANS + Match in hand to play *Drawn game 10 SPEERIN 11 O'ROURKE
22 New South Wales Australian Football League · 1979 1st Division Draw ·r ESCORT ,PREMIER-SHIP 8 April 24 June 19.17 (131) Newtown V. Western Subs. 14 12 ;t9BL ,, . 16.24 (120) East Sydney V. Pennant Hills 11.18484)/ •i " 11.8 (74) Southern Oists. v. St George ABANDONED 29.18 (192) North Shore v. Balmain :~.a. 1 m·;;,t;~ltf: 15 April 1 Juty: 20.18 (138) Newtown v. Southern Oists. 13.16 (94) ~· ~·J:? : 11.7 (8"3) Newtown v. East Sydney 15.15 (105 0 16.14 (110) Balmain v. Western Subs. 2126 ·p5~c· 23.37 (.115) Western Subs v. St George 5.5 (35) 8.6 (54) St George V. East Sydney 32.22 j2l4l 10.9 (69) . Southern Oists v. North Shore 24. 18 (162) Pennant Hills V. North Shore 21.10 ( 136i.. : .. 14.9 (93) Baima in v. Pennant Hills 24.18 (162) ~63) . '•. :: pril 7 · 8 July e 0 (104) Newtown v. St George 8.10 (58) !Sat.) North Shore v. Newtown North Sydney 8.27 (75) Western Subs. V. North Shore 187(115)· (Sun.l Pennant Hills v. Western Subs. Pennant Hills 31.23 (209) East Sydney v. Baima in 15.1.4 (104) (Sun.) East Sydney v. Southern Oists. Trumper 11.11 (77) Southern Oists. v. Pennant Hills 16.14 (110) (Sun.) St. George v. Baima in Olds Park 29 April '13 (145) Balmam V. NPwtown 43.17 t275) 15 July (45) Southern 01sts. v Western Subs. 24.20 (164) (Sun.) Western Subs. v. Newtown Macquarie e 316 (94) North Sydney v East Sydney 19.16 (}30) (Sun..! Pennant Hills v. East Sydney Per.nan! Hills 16.28 (124) Pennant Hills V. St George 12.4 (76) !Sun.) Southern 01sts. V. St. George Rosedale \ ISun.)·Balmain v. North Shore 6 May Jubilee 14.13 (97) Newtown v. Pennant Hills 10.irrm 10.6 (66) Western Subs. v. East Sydney 10.11 (71) 22 July (Sun.I Newtown v. Southern Oists. Erskineville 11.11 (77) Baima in v. Southern Oists. 9.15 ;(69): (Suri.) Balmain v. Western Subs. Jubilee 4.5 (29) St George North Shore v. 22.14 {146) (Sun.I East Sydney v. St. George Trumper 13 May ··I (Sun.I. North Shore v. Pennant H1 lls North Sydney 15.26 (116) East Sydney v. Newtown 16,HlJl12J 8.5. (53) St. George v. Western Subs. 24.2,2 :\f66) 29 July 6.5 (41) Southern Oists. v. North Shore 20.16;(1·38) !Sun) St. George v. Newtown Olds Park 12.13 (85) Pennant Hills v. Balmain 15 l~-J104) !Sun.) Western Subs V. North Shore Macquarie 20 May IS~n.1 East Sydney v Bal main Trumper 27.18 (180) North Shore v. Newtown lZ,17 (89) ISuri.lPennant Hills v Southern OtSts. Pennant Hills _,,o 1128) Western Subs. v. Pennant Hills 9.) 4 t~8) 7 (159) East Sydney v. Southern Oists. 1M (12J 4 ·· s·August 2 (126) Balmain v. (Sat.) SO-uthern Dists. v. Western Subs Rosedale St George 12,20 !92) ISuri.)·N.ewtown v. Bal main Ersk1neville 26-27 May -- !Sun I. North Shore v. East Sydney North Sydney y_ 20.19 (139) North Shore Balmain 1 LJ9 tB5l !Sun J· St· George· v. Pennant Hills Olds Park 5.15 J45) Newtown v. Western Subs. 20.10 (130) 7.8 ( 0) Pennant Hills v. East Sydney 16.16tl12) 12:August 12.13 (85) St George V. Southern D1sts. 9.14'(68) . IS FINALS !Sun I 2 Sep.tem,ber !Sun I 16 September !Sun.I 9 Septernber iSun. i .23 September 23