111 Mercantile Mutual Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association Inc. 1997 Grand Finals 1st Grade: Wagga v Ganmain-GG-M 2nd Grade: Wagga v Griffith 3rd Grade: Wagga v Turvey Park lil·t·I SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 28, 1997 Sportsground

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11.45 a.m Reserve Grade: Griffith v Wagga Tigers. Presentation of Australian Football Club Shield and medallions to winners at conclusion of game. Half lime: Presentation of Netball Shields and medallions to winners of C Grade Lawrence & Hanson Shield; Under 15fs RFL Shield. At nm Home Visiting completion of Reserves: Presentation of Netball Shield and medallions to Team V Team winners of B Grade: RFL Shield. ela Goals Behinds Total Goals Behinds Total 2.30 a.m First Grade: National Anthem sung by I a, 10 10 Gweneth Hamilton prior to commencement of game. Quarter Time: "C . Presentation of Netball Shield and medallions to winners of A Grade Brian ..as 20 20 Lawrence Sports Store Shield. Presentation of /Ex CJ 30 30 Servicemenfs Club Trophy, the Faulkner Premiership Cup and medallions 40 40 to winners at conclusion of game. Presentation of Ron Hutchins Memorial u, ,....- Total Total Trophy to Best Player in Grand Final. All Presentations to be made on the stairs in front of the Grandstand. Miss RFL 1997 Tanya Gleeson (Griffith) 10 10 Q) will assist with the presentations. Half time of 1st Grade: Logan & Hitchens "O 20 20 Netballers Relay followed by the Coca-Cola Footballers Sprint. ._as CJ 30 30 "O 40 40 NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED and C: PARKING AROUND SPORTSGROUND AT OWN RISK. N Total Total U18s I

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Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • ·FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 RIVERINA UMPIRES Reserve Grade: Griffith Vs Wagga ngers Goal Umpires: Peter Evans & nm Crowley Message from the M.V.A.F.A President ASSOCIATION Boundary Umpires: Patrick Carey, David Well we have finally made it to the season finale Farrelly, Daniel McGrath, Darren Smyth On behalf of the Board of the M.V.A.F.A.. I It is also important to recognise the role of for 1997, a year which has probably been one of Field Umpires : Craig Heathcote , Owen would like to welcome all supporters of the media in promoting and reporting our the most successful for the association for several Trevorrow Australian Football to the Narrandera competitions. The Board readily acknowledges years. Sportsground for the Mercantile Mutual the contribution made by the media in particular 1st Grade: Wagga ngers Vs GGGM This success can be attributed to several Riverina Football League Grand Final between Nathan Hale from the Daily Advertiser, Brian factors: the performance of the executive and Goal Umpires: Peter Wild, Rick Firmin the defending premiers Ganmain Files from the Area News, Jock committee in administering the operations of the Boundary Umpires: Clayton Delaney, Dallas association, the performance of our coach, Gary Rob Scott Crowle, Ben Dawe Lions and Currie from the Leader, . Allan Frater, for promoting and supporting the younger Field Umpires: the Wagga Tigers. Wallett from 2RG and Paul members of the association, and not least of all, nm is widely regarded as the Firstly I would like to Speziale of 2WG. Special mention best umpire in the region and the running umpires who gave support to the congratulate all teams who also to the Prime Network for their executive, the committee, the coach, and each received his third 'Umpire of the competed in the RFL final series support through the Long Break other throughout the season. It would also be Year Award' last Saturday night. He remiss to ignore the support received through has umpired over 150 1st grade and a special congratulations to program. sponsorship from the "Home Tavern", the "Rules matches including lnterleague and Shayne Weidemann the 1997 I would also like to personally Club", and the "Wagga Mutual Credit Union" which Interstate matches . He also Quinn Medal Winner and to Mark acknowledge the contribution of participated in the Teal Cup is essential to promote the development of our the RFL Chairman Ian Ferguson championships in 1990 as a Field Mullen and Jason Poulos the junior members. & winners of the Gaynor and Lou and my fellow Board Members and Last Saturday saw the RUA conduct its 1997 Umpire. He is 26 years old and is in his 10th year of umpiring. Tlm Brown Medals. particularly our administrative Presentation Night. As has been the case in the Beard last couple of years it is getting bigger and bigger To the other senior sides who officers Wayne Gardner, Stewart and there were in excess of one hundred people Pat returned to the RUA in 1997 did not make the finals I also offer Fraser and Tony Hackett. Finally-to after a couple of years from in attendance, with well priced drinks, great food away my thanks for the competitive way all the administrators, player, Wagga with his employment. During and even better company. in which you approached the supporters and development Of the many significant awards handed out his previous stint with the season . The challenge is now officers who make our game were Life Membership to both Rick Firmin and Lee association he was regarded as one n Barclay who haved served the association with of our top performers, and he has there for you to take that extra happen, keep up the good work distinction over many years, and the awarding of quickly re-established this step. and may this Grand Final be one we all the "RUA Umpire of the Year" for the third time to perception in 1997. Pat has over 60 Ji ~ To the sides competing in the various grand remember. 1st grade matches under his belt nm Beard. Below are all the major award winners finals including the netballer's I wish you a very Greg Verdon for 1997. and two previous 1st grade Grand Final appearances to his credit. Pat • successful and injury free day. President Life Membership: Lee Barclay, Rick Firmin O'Donaghue Senior Umpire of the Year: nm Beard The Board would also like to pay special Most Improved Senior Umpire: Craig Heatcote Brett is in his second year with tribute to our major sponsor Mercantile Mutual COVER: Turvey Park's Shane Weidermann 'Rules Club' Club Umpires Award: Gavin Slater the RUA after joining us from the for their tremendous support along with our displays the Quinn Medal for being voted this and Darren Smyth Queensland Umpires Association. year's RFL best & fairest player. Miss RFL for 1997. He has six years of 1st grade corporate sponsors Coke and Carlton. Special 'Doug Ferguson Memorial' Encouragement mention also to the Narrandera Ex­ was Tanya Gleeson from the Griffith club. Tanya Award: Brad McDonald experience as well as previous is flanked by runners-up Ros Crouch of Ganmain­ Senior Training Award: Neville Hermann Grand Final experience in Servicemen's Club for their support of our great GG-M (left) and Olivia Sheather of Wagga Tigers. 'Mark Phillips Memorial' Junior Umpire of the Queensland. Brett's experience game and therefore it is essential that players Also pictured are judges Robin Corbett, Maureen Year: Scott Fuller and ability have had a positive and supporters utilise the sponsor's product. George and Marilyn Day. Most Improved Junior Umpire: Ben Dawe effect on the performance of the WDJAFA Encouragement Award: Lance Warr RUA's umpires over the last couple Boundary Umpire of the Year: Dallas Robb of years and he will not be out of Brett Junior Training Award: nm Sloane-Gardiner place in todays game. Irwin

As with most tasks associated with being a Lastly I would like to congratulate all the clubs selector the task of allocating Grand Final represented in today's matches, and also thank appointments is a difficult one. To those who have those clubs who made the job of the umpire as missed out on what they thought might have been easy as possible throughout the year. Good Luck coming over the year, my commiserations, and I and may the best teams win today.P.S . Don't forget hope you double your efforts to achieve them next the RUAAGM. Ring Norm for details. year. To those who have been selected for today's matches, Congratulations and Good Luck today. Sro~or-i~ R.ivc:.r-inaVmpir'~ ~~°"- RFL Grand Final Appolntments- U18: Goa/ Umpires: Dennis Rudd & Malcolm Lecompte Boundary Umpires: David Post, Russell Jones, HOME HOTEL Luke Goonan , Daniel Heaphy 142Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Ph69 213117 Field Umpires: Jason Fisher, Luke Schuberg RFL EXECUTIVE: Back: K. Cross, P. Brown, J. Hemphill, W. Gardner (Ass. Sec.), B. Spears. Front: T. Hackett (treas), I. Open7 days10am till late. Teasavailable Wed to Sun Ferguson (RFL Chairman), G. Verdon (Pres.), R. Turner (FFL Chairman), S. Fraser (Comp. Sec)

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Foolball Assoc. • -FooTY AECOAO- - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • -FOOTY RECORD~ - 1997 ---- , RFL 3rd GRADE GRAND FINALISTS -1997

Narrandera A Grade: Amy Hugo, Natalie Zak, Temora A Grade: Back: Jacinta Ives, Suzy Rachel Black, Yvette O'Donoghue, Kim Hugo, Slessar, Kerry Morton, Colleen Breust. Front: Marie Sullivan, Charelene Male, Andrea Melissa Carroll, Michelle Jamieson, Anna Dixon. Hemphill, Emma Burden. Absent: Angela Daniher, Dorothy Vearing

WAGGA TIGERS (Back row) Anthony Lyons (coach), Shawn Lowry, Andrew Brown, David Schultz, Chris Drum, Jamie Nockolds, Jordain Simpson. (Middle row) Matthew Colvin, David Pieper, Scott Robertson, David Rava, Tony Weisback, Damien Kain, Andrew Dwyer, Tim Pankhurst. (Front row) Andrew Friedleib, Mathew Papworth, Ben Fixter, George McBride, Paul Wallace, Tyrone Morgan, Peter MacKenzie. Turvey Park, B Grade: Back: John Lawson (coach), Sharnie Lawson, Micheel Kelly, Carlie Robertson, Narrandera, B Grade: Uz Shady, Toni Osmond, Jodi Seona Hill. Front: Samantha Maher, Renee Stratton, Bloomfield, Julie McLean, Amy Sullivan, Shannan Pauline Charleston, Renae Joyce. Absent: Leeah Hutchins, Melanie English, Megan McNally Haynes, Melissa Barklam.

East Wagga-K, C Grade: (Back) Lynne Bourne, Joan Wagga, C Grade: (Back) Angela Drum (coach), Sasha Stair, Jean Gorham, Sandy Murphy. (front): Sandra Marks, Kelly Marks, Kelly Smith, Melissa Brown, Neville, Noeline Sullivan, Stacey Grieve, Nicki Vanessa Linde, Bernadette Drum (coach). Front: Charlton. Absent: Louise Neville. Sarah Smallwood , Chelsea Knight, Michaeli Smallwood, Sarah Meyers 'I.' 4i. ..r i•, i _'.' °".,I '· ' : ~~,__.{. '-• - ..... (

TURVEY PARK BULLDOGS (Back row) Brendan Parker, Brett Bryce, Andrew White, James Dixon, Sam Ford, Luke Francis, Ben Flanagan. (Middle row) Ray Adams, Joel Elliott, Cameron Grenfell, Darren Bowden, Cameron Barber, Paul Cunnington, Matt Paul. (Front row) Brent Byrnes, Jason Poulos (c), Andrew Donaldson.

Turvey Pk. Juniors: (Back) Bianca Elliott, Alana Temora Juniors: (Back) Katrina Goesch (c), Dianna Clarke, Phillipa Lancaster, Al/cha Clarke, Courtney Newman, Maree Tyndall, Kristy Miller, Elizabeth Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • -FOOTY RECORD- - 1997 Cerato. Front: Kate Walker, Courtney O'Connor, Lucy Mullins, Jane Turnerk, Kala Hanlon, Raelene Goesch. Flanagan, Katherine Barker. Middle: Kathryn Smith, Emma Mullins, Fiona Smith, Kyla Gilchrist. Front: Bernadette Netball notes (continued) Your local Pharmacy East Wagga-Koorlngal As far as it goes Mangoplah Netball have has a pretty The netball season has drawn to an end again with ~ale,~ good season. We finally got a Junior side up and running C Grade being successful in finishing second, great and even though we came 2nd in the majority of games, effort to all players. We had a shortage of players for B they definitely had fun. Rnedothes for men, 160Baylis St Pb~!!!;.~, Grade but we made it through the season with the C The B Graders made it to the finals but couldnit pull alsoSuit Hire& Wagga BourkeStreet Graders filling in. A big thankyou to our B Graders who it through in the end. Weive had a complete new team Shoesfor men . Phone69 212667 @ Phone69 252648 hung in there. playing together so they did allright. A Grade have put in a big effort and have played The A grade also had a completely new team and well just being beaten by better teams. We had a pie are definitely enjoying the social side of things and are MERCANTILE MUTUAL RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE drive to raise money with all girts putting in a big effort. predicting finals for next year. We will combine with the footballers and run a raffle We're hoping to get new courts in the near Mure from now until Christmas. and extra sheds. 3rd Grade Grand Final I would like to thank all those who helped during the 9.45 am season and good luck to all those teams in the Finals. Narrandera Up the Hawks.. Lynne Bourne 1997 saw us represented in all 4 grades of the RFL Temora netball competition. Our U15s team had an average age 1997 has been a challenging year. The season of eleven and all the girts improved immensely over the Turvey Park Wagga started with a lack of interest in forming an executive season. Congratulations to B&F winner Lauren Powell committee and also a lack of numbers in terms of and Runner-Up Cathy Sullivan. BULLDOGS TIGERS players. However, after the initial battles and the C Grade finished the year in 5th with many itinerant -Blue, Red & Whrte ~Blad<, Goldsash forfeiting of the Juniors first game, things started to look players contributing to this placing. Congratulations to better. The club went on a recruiting drive and 40 players B&F winner Cherie Bloomfield and Runner-Up Nicole 1. Jason Poulos (C) 16. Darren Bowden 1. David Schultz 18. Mitchell Rose became members of the Club. Irons. 2. Damien Kain 19. Luke Sydenham A big thank-you to all the coaches for their time, B Grade played consistently all year and finished in 3. Brent Byrnes 18. Raymond Adams effort and commitment to their teams. Angela Daniher 4th with the highest FOR aggregate on the ladder. A great 3. Tim Pankhurst 20. George McBride 4. James Dixon 56. Sam Ford (AGrade} , Heather Krauseand Jacki Krause (B Grade}, balance of defence and attack. Congratulations to B&F 4. Tom Power 21. Ben Fixter Libby Gaynor (C Grade} and Katrina and Raelene winner Mel English and Runner-Up Toni Osmond. 5. Paul Cunnington 57. Paul Francis 5. Jordan Simpson 22. Mathew Colvin Goesch (Juniors}. A Grade also had a great year and finished 5th With the League Vote Count held in Temora this overall. This team has players that can have a run at 6. Ben Flanagan 58. Joel Elliott 6. Tony Weisback 23. Brendan Smith year, it certainly has been a busy end to the season. My either end of the court. Congratulations to B&F winner 8. Paul Wallace 24. Tyrone Morgan 7. James Bowyer 59. Luke Francis thanks goes to the committee who helped to organise Kim Hugo and Runner-Up Andrea Hemphill. 9. Clinton Verity 25. Damon Hubbard and conduct the vote count and those clubs who Special thanks to all those people who umpired Matt Paul 60. Brett Bryce 8. 10. Jamie Nockolds 26. Andrew Dwyer attended for their support. throughout the season, especially Michelle Burden. Finally, thank you to all players and umpires Executive Committee, President: Jodie Bloomfield, 9. Cameron Grentell 61. Andrew Donaldson 11. Scott Robertson 27. Andrew Brown associatedwith the TemoraNetball Club who have made Secretary: Michelle Burden , Treasurer: Shannon 10. Cameron Barker 62. Dusty Brown 12. David Sharpe 28. David Rava my first year as presidentvery enjoyable. Special thanks Hutchins, RFL Recorder: Liz Shady 13. Bill Kaye 29. David Pieper to the following for their extra support: Libby Gaynor for 11. Ben Harper 71. Mark Donaldson her entertaining and enlightening reports, June Neilsen Leeton-Whitton 14. Shawn Lowry 30. Anthony Roy for her great job with the bibs and extra scoring duties This year has been a great success with all four 12. AndrewWhite 72. Matt Rake 15. Brent Rynehart 31. Jarrod Twitt and Michelle Jamieson for being a very supportive grades in the finals. Our Juniors have played all year 14. Michael Rosier 73. Brendan Parker 16. Peter McKenzie 32. David Neil secretary (and chauffeur!}. with only the bear seven players. Zoe Tucker from the 17. Christopher Drum Mathew Papworth Good luck to all teams in the finals. Juniors came 3rd in the League votes, and Christina 33. Jacinta Ives. Ashton came first, this was a great achievement for the Club. Turvey Park We would like to thank all the umpires and committee ..The friendly club WNith quality service .. Once again we have had a very successful year this year for a great job, especially Liz Shady as with all 4 grades making the finals. With B Grade and Recording Officer. We would like to wish all teams in the Juniors being minor premiers. We are also very proud finals good luck. We will see you all next year. • 'Bistro 2000' open 7 days a week to say that we have won the Club Championships for Jude Thompson • Relax in air conditioned comfort the second year running. President We would like to thank all committee members and • Latest gaming technology Club delegates for makingour competition possible. We North Wagga-RAAF • The 'Jezza Room' is perfect for must say though, how disappointedwe were for the RFL In 1997 North Wagga merged with RAAF, making ~ weddings, partys & seminars not to be a part of the State Leaguecompetition , maybe the club known as North Wagga-RAAF.We the netballers next year. thought that this would be the year, for a lot of good things • Club TAB, Keno & Sky Channel Finally we would like to wish all teams, both netball to come. and football, competing in the finals the best of luck. In a way a lot of good things didn't happen, although Fernleigh Road, Wagga Go the mighty Bulldogs. we didn't take out any Club Championships or Grand WAGGA WAGGA Renee, Megan and Georgia. Finals, we united together as a team and respected each Information for members & their guests Phone 69 311511 (cont. on page 22)

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • •FOOTY RECORD~- 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD~ - 1997 t)alm & ~awn 1'10~ t'ii,,;iiil Brian lawren£e ~or- all MOTOR INN & TAVERN Welcome all after a Hoppers s,.arts ~ovr­ • Bistro • Swimming Pool • BBQ • 1/2 court tennis game with a cool ale & meal. I Prop: Rody & Pam Hogan · 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA ~Por+i~ ►►► HOME OF THE SAINTS ◄◄◄I Phone 69 273 028 r-~ir-e:-M~~ Olympic Way, North Wagga - Ph 69 216688 PHONE 69 214583 RFL Chairman's Welcome RFL LADIES NETBALL Welcome to the 1997 Mercantile Mu1ual RFL Thanks also to our major sponsors President's Report CLUB REPORTS: Grand Final. Mercantile Mu1ual, C.U.B & Coca-Cola and also It gives me great pleasure to present the activities Coolamon Congratulations to the two teams in each our associate sponsors Logan & Hitchens for the year 1997 in the RFL Netball. Overall this year was fairly successful for our club grade who, after 20 home and away matches (Netball Relay), Coca-Cola (Footballers Sprint), Netball was started about 9 years ago in the RFL as a whole. Unfortunately our Juniors were the only side and five finals, have made it through to Grand Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's' Club (Quinn as a social game for .wives, girlfriends and friends and to make it through to the finals. With losing only two Final Day. Medal) and Renee Frock Salon (Miss RFL). has advanced to a most competitive competition with home and away games they did nothing but improved These teams are Wagga Tigers & Gan main The netballers have also had a very high standards of netball. with each game they played. Turvey was too good in Grong Grong Matong in 1st Grade, Wagga successful season and I would like to thank Our competition consists of 11A, 11C, 9C and 8 the preliminary final. Tigers & Griffith in Reserve Grade and Wagga Gath Mulholland Junior teams. The most junior sides we have had, I must We would also like to congratulate Jenna Collins Tigers and Turvey Park in Under 18's. and her committee also mention that some clubs have players from lhe on being the League Best & Fairest in Juniors. Well age of 9. This is very encouraging for netball in the RFL. done. And also to Kylie Parr for being Runner-up in B It has been a long and arduous season and for their work during During the season, clubs have improved their Grade - well done. I must congratulate all teams in the RFL for the year. facilities for the better of netball. I would like to A Grade Best & Fairest was again this year Rebecca meeting their commitments in all three grades Finally, I would congratulate Wagga Tigers Netball club for their Rudd, with Runner-up being Deanne Rudd. B Grade throughout the season. Withou1 your hard work, like to wish all the excellent facilities opened at the beginning of the Best & Fairest was Kylie Parr and Runner-up Kylie there would be no RFL. teams participating season, these things only happen when both your Hamilton. C Grade Best & Fairest was Kristy Hilton and I must thank all MVA.F.A. Board members in the Grand Finals football and netball work in together. Runner-up Cody Hancock. Juniors Best & Fairest again and our administration staff of Wayne Gardner an injury free game The RFL conducted a coaching evening, conducted this year went to Jenna Collins with Runner-up being and Stewart Fraser for their help to me during and the very best of by Kerryn Bounty, Riverina Regional Coaching Co­ Danielle Mutton. Congratulations to all other clubs that ordinator, this was well attended by all the clubs. made the finals. the year and their dedication to their tasks. luck. I would like to thank President Greg, Chairman Ian Ganmaln-GG-M Special thanks also to Peter Royle for the To all supporters and the Board for their support and assistance they have Our Club commenced the 1997 season with tremendous amount of work he does in of our code, I hope given to us during the 1997 season. excitement and energy and although we did not finish organising our Presentation Night and our you enjoy the day's To my Secretary Sue, Treasurer Cheryl, Recording in the final four in A,B or C Grades our Juniors once Grand Final booklet. activities and I wish Officer Liz & Umpires Co-ordinator Viv & Club delegated again have proven themselves and given Without the media we would receive little everyone a safe for their support and assistance during the year. accomplishment and pride to our Club by having the publicity and so I must thank all our television return home. I would like to congratulate all teams who made the opportunity of playing in the finals. We give them our stations, radio stations and our newspapers for finals and to those teams still there, good luck. support and wish them all the best of luck. Our Club Those teams being Temora A Grade and Juniors, their efforts during the year in helping us to Ian R. Ferguson has had a tremendous season which has developed T/ Park B & Juniors, Narrandera A & B, Wagga ngers C mutual friendships and bonding with our fellow team promote our great game. RFL Chairman. and East Wagga C grade. males. Our year included fundraising activities, mini Our final series have had excellent netball and I am netball carnival with the footballers and guests from sure this will continue the one day in September. Geelong and combining forces for the first time with the On 5th September we had our Annual Vote count at footballers to organise the yearly Ball. NARRANDERA EXIES CLUB Temora, 120 in attendance, thanks to Temora for an We take this opportunity of thanking our supporters enjoyable night. and sponsors and all the teams represented in our PHONE 69 591266 This year the Club Championship went to Turvey league for their sportsmanship throughout the season Park Club with 146 1/ 2 points. and lhe RFL Netball executive for their efficiency and B & F Winners:. Proud sponsors Courtesy Bus available: support. We now awart a new and successful season in of Quinn Medal . A Grade Karen Conlan Griffith 22 Votes 1998. Thursday 5 30 to 11 pm . RNp Angela Daniher Temora 19 Votes RFL's best &fairest Wagga Tigers Friday 6 to 12 midnight . B Grade Phyllis Lloyd MCU 29 Votes A very successful season with 3 out of 4 grades player in first grade. Saturday 6 30 to midnight . R/Up Kylie Parr Coolamon 19 Votes reaching the finals , and C Grade securing Minor C Grade Christina Ashton Leeton/Whitton 22 Votes Premiers. With the completion of our new high standard R/Up Raelene Goesch Temora 21 Votes Monday: $6 Schnitzel Night. Tuesdays,Fridays & Saturdays: Bingo court at Robertson Oval along with showers and Juniors Jenna Collins Coolamon 31 Votes Thursdays: Monster Competition , 25 prizes, drawn 7 pm changerooms, interest at a club level has been very R/Up Kristy Miller Temora 14 Votes Fridays: Meat R~ffle, 6 meat trays, one worth $ I00 . Saturdays: Live entertainment encouraging. Thanks to all those involved in the process Sundays: Monster Meat Raffle, 40 prizes , meat trays , chickens, legs of lamb. Drawn I pm. Catherine Mulholland of obtaining the court, and to the Netball League for President RFL Netball their positive comments. /cont. next page/

Murrumbidgee VallAy Australian Football Assoc. • · FOOTY RECORD~ - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 25 Pearson St. Tel: 69 2ssns boost their hopes going into the game. FIFE Wagga Lions' first-year coach Stephen Smith has Auto Parts done well to keep his team at the top after an AIR & ELECTRICAL i'_7J,Editorialextensive personnel turnover in the off-season. iil} Calling on players from the under 18s and • Air Conditioning BREEZAIR BRIVIS !L]_. _& PREVIEW reserves, G-GG-M has stood up and been Electrical Contracting EMAILAIR • Gas & Wood Heating HITACHI counted this season. Smith also has a personal goal in today's grand final. He has lost the past Leading Club Goal Kickers If there's one thing Wagga Tigers will have two grand finals he has played in and is fired 3rd Grade Votes (cont.) learnt in the past Mercantile Mutual Riverina up to end that run with victory today. First Grade 1997 (home & away) Football League season is not to underestimate Both teams have class, talent and Ganmatn-GG-M M.Burns 4, D.Matthews 4, their opponents in today's grand final, Ganmain­ experience. D.Heaphy 3, J.Obudzinski 3, Colllngullle-Ashmont Mangoplah-CU Grong Grong-Matong. Tigers' Steven Priest, Jarrod Twitt, Darren B.Mcl.achlan ...... 41 B.Hawke ...... 56 B.Ryan3 , G.Lenon2 , D.Symons Since the start of Tigers' golden era in 1993 Cook , Warick Brown, Adrian Hamilton all 2, S.Harris1, B.Williams1 K.Carey ...... 36 B.Roberson ...... 16 Griffith A.Ellis ...... 19 N.L.awson...... 16 when Terry Daniher stepped out of the AFL and talented and combining well with the experience M.Elliott 21, S.Davies 11, Todd Gunning ...... 17 M.Byrne ...... 16 into country football with a huge reputation, the of Daniher, Gerald Pieper and Ray Colvin. A.Duncan6 , T.Spry 6, B.Kotzur J.Smrth ...... 14 C.Bourne ...... 14 Wagga club has been touted one of, if not the, The Lions have the Hamblins, Jason and 4, L.Kennedy3 , D.Chamber2 , S.Mitchell 2, M.Neylands 2, best performed clubs in the competition. Christen McPherson, Scott Crozier, Luke Coolamon Narrandera J.Aughtie1 , J.Kearney1 , P.Krte Invariably favoured to win virtually any Cruickshank teaming up with the likes of Jed 1, M.Tull1 B.Buchanan ...... 48 S.Rose ...... 52 Leeton-Whmon G.McKelvie ...... 21 M.Harrison ...... 15 match they step into, the Tigers have been, and Lawton, Mick Walsh and co. A.Boots 16, B.Waters 14, G.Rudd ...... 16 W.Hutchins ...... 11 will be, a force in RFL at the expense of some The ingredients are there for another great D.Veldman 12, D.Polson 8, P.McKelvie ...... 15 T.Zak ...... 9 big wins against all opposing clubs. grand final atop the Narrandera Sportsground. G.Dale 6, N.Allitt 3, K.Bullock3, J. Anderson ...... 13 G.Walsh A.Hill 3, D.Kidman 3, Nevertheless, G-GG-M still stands out as The build-up to the game has been fantastic D.Lumsden3, C.Thompson3 , one of the competition's superpowers (along East Wagga-Koorlngal North Wagga-RAAF with the daily print media, in particular.again A.Bolton2 , C.Purtell 1 with third-placed Turvey Park) and one of the MCU K.McPherson ...... 46 G.Hofert ...... 38 showing their commitment to the league and X.Higgins7 , L.Flint 4, N.Flint 3, J.Charlton ...... 37 M.Hoogevelt ...... 16 teams Tigers have learnt to treat with caution. country football. M. Phyland 3, T. Lawler 3, J.Bone ...... 19 J.Ross ...... 14 Tigers need only cast their minds back to G-GG-M to keep the cup this year is going M.Byrne 2, L.Kendall 2, I.Ross ...... 16 C.lrvine ...... 14 last year's grand final, a similar scenario to to need one enormous effort - Tigers are not in C.Sanbrook2 , L.Parsons1 S.Nicholls ...... 14 S.Withers ...... 11 Narrandera today, when the Lions went in as the underdogs the business of making the same mistake twice. A.Norden 23, T.Pearson 9, and at 5pm on the Sunday were standing tall However the Lions are intent on playing their D.Sheather 9, T.Zak 6, Ganmaln-GG-Matong Temora B.Mclean 4, C.Sullivan 3, S.Carroll ...... 50 V.Dunn ...... 111 on the podium with the premiership cup aloft. own brand of football and that's something the P.Sullivan 3, C. Terlich 3, J.McPherson ...... 46 G.Simpson ...... 38 That loss hurt Tigers perhaps more than any Tigers are going to have to work at getting on H.Hutchins 2, D.Powell 2, S.Hamblin ...... 40 J.Butler ...... 35 other in recent times. They were going for four top of. S.Walsh2 , S.English1 S.Smrth ...... 34 G.Coleman ...... 23 premierships in a row under Daniher, looking There's no doubt it's going to be a tough Nth Wagga-RAAF M.Carroll ...... 34 W.Mclennan ...... 19 G.Pfeiffer 9, M.Cowper 8, to equal the feat of Turvey Park from 1987-90. grand final and Tigers will be ready for it. J.Adams 3, M.Cotterill 2, C.Grainger 2, A.Haywood 2, Griffith Turvey Park But it never happened. You can bet Tigers The Lions are going to go all out for this S.Nichols2, M.Triffitt 2, P.Golds G.Argus 99 A.Hill ...... 95 won't make the same mistake and need only one in a bid to repeat the efforts of 1991-92 but 1, S.Moore1 , G.Ohlsen1 P.Pavey 26 P.Gribble ...... 45 to remind themselves of that loss for motivation. it's hard to see Tigers going down two years in Temora A.Pavey 26 G.Weiderrnann ...... 38 Today the two "big cats" go at it again. Again a row. K.Drum 7, K.McCormack 5, J.Bennett ...... 24 M.Hewitt ...... 35 T.Arentz 3, S.Drum 3, D.Moran 18 D.Tooze ...... 26 the Lions will carry the underdogs tag and that Tigers will be aiming for a clean sweep at D.Coleman 2, P.Goesch 2, will suit them just fine. Narrandera today. B.Kotzur 2, M.Lowes 2, P.Robinson 2, M.Drum 1, Leeton-Whitton Wagga Tigers were pipped by Turvey for the minor They have teams in all three grand finals - W.Pame!l1 , A.Portage1 , N.Weir D.Brookes 28 T.Daniher ...... n premiership this year but could have just as a great show of club depth - and will start D.Clayton 18 A.Hamilton ...... 40 1 easily been there - there was very little between TurveyPark S.Hill ...... 17 G.Regan ...... 38 proceedings in the under 18s grand final against J.Poulos 41, B.Harper 7, S.Whelan 13 M.Stone ...... 31 the two Wagga teams all year except when Turvey Park. L.Francis7 , A.Adams5 , J.Dixon D.Meline ...... 13 D.Stone ...... 31 Tigers sent the Bulldogs packing in the second Two clubs continue the great rivalry at the 5, P.Francis5 , M.Paul5 , A.Whrte 5, J.Bowyer 4, B.Flanagan 4, semi-final. under 18s level and what would be a grand final D.Bowden 3, B.Brynes 2, G-GG-M gave the Bulldogs a similar dose day in the past decade without a Tigers-Turvey A.Donaldson 1, C.Grentell1 in the preliminary final and the minor premiers match-up? WaggaTigers G.McBride 15, D.Hubbard 10, The "Riverina Football Record" is the official publication of the tumbled out of the finals for the second year in In the reserves Tigers take on Griffith. W.Dwyer7 , J.Nockolds7, A.Roy Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc., but neither a row. The Swans are looking for some consolation 6, P.Wallace 5, D.Schultz 4, Tigers and G-GG-M have met three times C.Drum3 , B.Fixter 3, P.Kain 3, the Ass.cc. nor the "Record" holds itself responsible for after the seniors' disappointing end to the finals T.Power 3, C.Snowden 3, statements made by any contributor. Unless otherwise stated, this season , Wagga notching their second series. T.Morgan 1, D.Sharpe 2, material published in the "Record" does not reflect the attitude victory in the qualifying final.The Lions have one Grand final day always promises to be big P.McKenzie1 , S.Robertson1 , L.Sydenham1 or official position of the editors, publisher or Leagues involved. win this year on their opponents and that will at Narrandera. Good luck to all grand finalists.

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • ·FQOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - •FOOTY RECORD~ - 1997 VOTING IN RFL's BEST & FAIREST AWARDS FOR 1997

•J ~ rn Ii :r•J :j rt:3!'1: LJ'jtJ~\ JIM QUINN P.Bloomfield ...... 3 G.Pieper ...... 3 a.Ingram 2. D.Sargent 2. Friendliest sports club in the MIA. FUEL MEMORIALMEDAL S.Hill ...... 3 T.Power ...... 3 S.Absolum 2, D.Kerr 1, Bistro meals available after the game. First Grade: J.Gordon ...... 2 J.Grintell ...... 2 T.Parry 1, H.Masters 1 SUPPLIES S.Fry ...... 2 P.Bryne...... 2 Nth Wagga-RAAF EFTPOS facilities. Everyone welcome! MackayAvenue, Griffith Colllngullle-Ashmont M.Fraser ...... t T.Power ...... 2 N.McKellar 9, D.Jones 4, Home of the Leeton/Whitton Crows. Phone 69 642364 for all your~ petroleum needs, D.Bruckner ...... 14 G.Blum ...... 1 N.Garrod 4, B.Bell 4, 31 ·39 Church St Leeton. Ph 69 532100 • Bulk farm deliveries • 24 hour retail sales J.Smith ...... 4 MCU Gaynor Medal 2nds G.Cousley 3, I.Harrner2, B.Aiken ...... 3 N.Lawson ...... 10 Colllngullle-Ashmont S.Ryan 2, S.Pedler 2, S.Macklan ...... 3 B.Hawke ...... 8 A.Smith 9, P.Haby 7, J.Duncan 1, A.George 1, Troy Gunning ...... 2 M.Neagle ...... 6 D.Edwards 5, B.Aiken 5, C.Pedler 1 Message from NSWAFL Chief Executive Officer D.Carey ...... 2 M.Wegener ...... 5 L.Barnes 4, J.Mellen 3, Temora S.Gunning ...... 1 S.Wheeler ...... 4 B.Clarkson 3, B.McMillan 3, G.Hartwig 23, P.Block 10, B.Whyman ...... 1 S.Brooker ...... 4 J.Brebner 3, A.Wallace 3, T.Reid 7. D.Cole 7 On behalf of the • Greater , that being R.Meyers ...... 1 B.Kendall ...... 3 J.Milne 3, D.Hanlon 2, B.Mitchell 5. B.Mclachlan ...... 1 B.Jardine ...... 3 J.Gregory 2, T.Hansell 2, $.McCormack3 Australian Football League Commission, Wollongong, Sydney, Newcastle has a 47% Coolamon D.Brooker ...... 2 L.Pendrick 2, A.Bolton 2, P.Breust 3, D.Patt 2, Executive and Staff, welcome to Grand Final increase in junior participation numbers. J.Anderson ...... 9 C.Higgins ...... 1 A.Jenkins 2, C.Frater 1, M.Kotzur 1. S.Sinclair 1, Day and congratulations to everyone involved • The Riverina Region Auskick numbers D.Moorhead ...... 7 Narrandera P.Hines1, P.Gillett 1 S.Pellow1 , M.Patt 1, P.McKelvie ...... 5 M.Quilter ...... 8 Coolamon: C.Goesch 1, W.McLennan for a fantastic season. continue to increase, strengthening our B.Buchanan ...... 3 A.Ryan ...... 3 A.Chow 7, P.Kew 5, 1 One week left of the 1997 season, one foundations. K.Quall ...... 3 W.Hu1chins...... 4 J.O'Dwyer 4, M.Dennis 3, Turvey Park C.Drum ...... 3 A.McCaig 3, M.McKinley 3, match to be played in each grade, one team to • QBE Memberships H.Hu1chins...... 3 A.Hart 22, M.Flanigan 18, G.Rudd ...... 3 M.Hopwood ...... 2 W.Kew 3, C.Parr 2, F.Furner J.Nimmo 9, A.Kelly 7, emerge as the champions . Narrandera increased last year 10,580 to 22,375 - 111% S.Bradley ...... 2 P.Cock...... 1 1, H.Dyce 1, G.McPherson1, R.Adams6 Sportsground have hosted many memorable increase. S.Hayes ...... 2 M.Harrison ...... 1 S.J.Bradley1 , B.McPherson1 S.Hoffman 3. S.Marks 3 ; L.Maloney ...... 2 M.Harrison ...... 1 East Wagga-K L.Quirk 3, B.Love 2, finals, this will be no exception. A replay of last • Of the 7 players drafted in 1997, two G.McKelvie...... 2 Nth Wagga-RAAF M.Mullen 25, L.Collins 8, N.Lieschke 2. D.Tucker 2, year. played 1st Grade, Andrew Bomford (Essendon) D.Crocker ...... 1 G.Hofert ...... 9 P.Bourne 7, A.Denholm 6, B.Robinson 1, G.Button 1 Monitoring of the gate takings of the and Josh Wooden (WCE) A.OiBrien ...... 1 M.Hoogevelt ...... 4 C.Q·Loughlin 6, B.Miller 5, D.Muscat 1, J.Heald 1 East Wagga-Koortngal J.Ross ...... 4 A.Archer 4, M.Graham 3, Wagga Tigers completed country grand finals indicates a D.Graham ...... 16 C.lrvine ...... 3 D.Cuthbert 3, I.Ross 3, A.De.Jong17 . V.Rossignol strong resurgence in local football. A strong and 1997 has been a wonderful year and 1998 T.Gorham ...... 9 D.Crouch ...... 3 K.McPherson 3, A.Martin 3, 11. T.Smith 7. vibrant country football competition is vital if the and beyond will be even better following the D.Cuthbert ...... •...... 8 P.Norton ...... 1 J.Nichols 3, T.Wood 3, M.Higginbotham6 D.Tumer ...... 6 D.Richardson ...... 1 D.Williams 2, L.Bourne 1, M.Cattell 5. C.Hubbard 4, NSW-ACT Task Force plans are to be deliberations of the NSW-ACT Task Force. J.Chartton...... 3 Temora A.Lyons 1 S.Cook 4, L.Sullivan 3, successfully implemented. Exciting times ahead where we will need your B.Miller ...... 3 K.Fairrnan ...... 12 Ganmaln-GG-M T.Allen 3, A.Jackson 3, J.Bone ...... 2 S.Francis ...... 12 D.Dedini 8, P.Harris 8, D.Hubbard 3, C.Barber 3. Speaking of the Task Force, under the continuing support. S.Nicholls ...... 2 D.Hale ...... 9 D.Shepherd 6, A.Kamber 6, A.Lyons 3, N.Brown 3, leadership of AFL Commissioner, Terry I thank the major sponsor of the MVAFA, P.Morphett ...... 2 V.Dunn ...... 7 G.Evans 5, B.Smith 5, G.McBride 3, A.Knight 3, O'Connor, the members have consulted the Mercantile Mutual for their fantastic contribution M.Sungalis ...... 1 D.Broomby ...... 6 A.Holgate 4, J.Neilson 4, G.Medau 2, M.Drum 2, O.Geddes ...... 1 T.Byrne ...... 6 C.Lenon 3, A.Hatty 3, P.Hatty J.Bentley 2, M.McDevitt 2, Affiliates throughout the State and now are and support sponsors Coca-Cola and Carlton Ganmaln-GG-M G.Simpson ...... 6 2, M.Walsh 2, B.Ryan 1 A.Colvin 1, M.Hood 1, collating the relevant information for an Interim & United Breweries, our special thanks. J.Hamblin ...... 15 W.McLennan ...... 6 Griffith P.Doherty 1, D.Reeves 1 Report at the end of October with the final report May our memories of our "one day in S.Crozier ...... 13 A.Devereux ...... 6 B.Harrison 21, D.Gee 16, J.McPherson ...... 13 M.Derrick ...... 2 A. Butcher 9, M. Burke 9, Lou Brown Medal, 3rds to be tabled to the AFL Commissioner in September", be a hard fought, incident free, S.Hamblin ...... 11 A.Hardwick...... 2 A.Baulch 7, A.Savage 5, Colllngullle-Ash December for ratification. good umpiring, injury free, large crowd and S.Smrth ...... 9 Turvey Park C.Conlon 5, C.Bretherton 4, C.Frater 13, D.Edwards9 , S.Carroll ...... 7 C.Cassidy 3, G.Collis 3, Achievements in 1997 which can only S.Weidemann ...... 33 T.Hansell9, E.Whyman8 , football of the highest quality. P.Wilson ...... 7 W.SY,kes...... 17 B.Hathaway 3, M.Hosking 2, D.Somerville 8, B.Parr 7, reinforce the status of the game. The best side will always win and the losing M.Hamblin ...... 5 P.Gnbble ...... 10 M.McCormack2, T.Demarco J.Buckley 6, S.Atkinson 3, • 25% increase in school penetration. team will have tried their best. J.Crozier ...... 4 A.Hill ...... 8 2, H.Alexander1 , J.Magoci 1, J.McClure3, M.McClure3, D.Logan ...... 3 D.Tooze ...... 8 G.Woods 1 M.Devlin 2, G.Shaw 2, • NSW Under 16s School Boys team P.Walsh ...... 2 G.Vardanega...... 5 Leeton-Whitton G.Pike 1, B.Somerville 1 contested the National Carnival in Darwin and Good Luck. A.Carroll ...... 1 M.Hewitt ...... 3 T.Lyons 21, R.Maybon 6, Coolamon came away winning our division. Griffith B.Moloney ...... 3 L.Anderson 4, J.Gordon 3, P.Billingham 11, J.Collins D.Moran T.Stratton...... 2 G.Haase3 8, G.Rees 6, C.Farrell 4, • QBE Sydney Swans crowds averaged Craig S.Davis G.Argus G.Weidemann ...... 2 G.Brookes 3, D.Gale 3, M.Goss 4, M.Cameron 3, 35,818, a staggering 393,998 - a whopping 45% Chief Executive Officer G.Woods D.lsaac ...... 2 C.Howe 3, M.Tilley 2, B.Garrett 3, G.Hyland 3, G.Collins ...... 7 increase on 1996. D.Coupe ...... 1 P.Gillespie 2, A.Harrison 2 B.McPherson3 , G.Rudd3, NSWAFL A.Pavey ...... 7 S.Woods ...... 1 MCU A.Chow 2, D.Hilton 1, P.Pavey ...... 7 J.Heald ...... 1 W.Smi1h 4, A.Meyers 3, T.Hilton 1, M.McCaig 1, D.Baxter ...... 6 N.Lindley 3. M.Phyland 2; Griffith Notes (cont. from page 12) umpires, watching C'wood beat Essendon, doing forward Wagga Tigers B.McKelvie 1 D.Scott ...... 5 M.Stone ...... 22 W.Helliwell2 East Wagga-K is Saturday 11th October the Swans Auction, any rolls at the Griffith Hotel. Most memorable moment: C.Conlan ...... 3 T.Dani her ...... 1t F.Roberts 1, D.Balding 1, J.Grieve 9, ('..Tucker 9, enquiries please contact Ian and Barb Wade, or Fiona Introducing Paul Lawrence to his current buzzy, leaving Ex- M.Simpson ...... 2 D.Stone ...... 9 P.Mohr 1. L.Bymes 1 C.Campbell 8, B.Limbrick Bevertey, or register goods for sale at Elders. ServicemensCricket Club, stumpingthe whrte ant Ray Willis W.Bodycott ...... 2 A.Hamilton ...... 8 M.Sanbrook 1, W.Lloyd 1, 6, A.Miller 6, A.White 6, The Presentation night is on Friday 24th October at the in the grand final. Fav illness: Influenza, bronchrtis, tonsillitis, M.Kenny ...... 1 S.Priest ...... 7 D.Uoyd 1, M.Grant 1 M.Chartton 5, J.Skews 4, Ex-ServicemensClub . All players and supporters are invrted viral infections. Biggest influence: Ray Willis after replacing Leeton-Whitton G.Regan ...... 7 Narrandera A.Jones 3, M.Gorham 2, to attend. me as wicketkeeper in Griffrth O'FarreUCup team, Jason s.nu...... 11 M.Parrnenter ...... 5 A.Dolan 10, S.Bloomfield 3. D.Leech 2, L.Lieschke 2, This weekwe are spending sixty seconds wrth Breht Weaven. Fav song: Good old Collingwood forever. Most D.Clayton ...... 9 W.Brown ...... 3 W.Howitt 3 A.Hutchins 3, A.Payne 2, A.Pearce 2, Harrison: Nicknames: Harro, H, Nike, One Armed Bandrt. admired males: Peter Davis, Mick Elliott, Matthew Plunkett. B.Henderson ...... 9 S.Schultz ...... 3 D.Hyde 3. M.Clark 3, S.Delaney 1, J.Evans 1, Fav pastimes: Wearing my Leagues Club cricket hat, not Ambition in football: To take over the full forward spot when D.Meline ...... 5 J.Bryne ...... 3 J.Kearney 2; T.Arbuthnot 21 T.Mullins 1 training, working Mondays, arguing with indoor cricket Gus retires, to play seniors withou1training . (cont. next page)

Murrurrbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • •FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 ROD Sales and appearing 1n THE RECORD MANGOPIAHFARM CENTRE Lime & Fertilizer Agents. Ag chemicals & pasture seeds are courtesy of McDERMOTT Serviceor Photos The Wagga Daily Advertiser. Support you 'local' bloke. Ph 69 285791 ELECTRIcs Electrical 48 Ariah St, Appliances Call into their Trail Street Office and view the proof sheets to order photos. .a,e&astcllhnn Phone 69 782055 Tributes (continued) COCA-COLA NSW/ACT Riverina Riverina and keeps saying just one mor.e year. In recogn:tion for service the 1st Grade Goal FOOTBALLERS SPRINT Development Report Regional Director Kicking Trophy was named after him. At half time of today's senior grand final, a As the season draws to a close I would like Today sees the culmination of another Stewart Fraser, one of the behind-the­ "Footballers Sprinr will be run over a distance to congratulate all of the various medal winners successful season for the Riverina Football scenes dedicated RFL officials. of 100 metres. First will receive $140, 2nd $100, at both League ar:id club level, I am sure all of League. The Riverina Regional Board and 3rd $60. Funners must compete in full football these players are extremely pleased and proud Leagues under its control has operated club gear. of their achievements, however, I am sure they satisfactorily throughout the year without any PETER ROYLE -Ashmont ...... Brad Aiken would all trade the individual awards for the major problems. Coolamon ...... Luke Maloney elusive premiership medallions on offer today. Peter became involved with Australian East Wagga-Kooringal ..... Darren Cuthbert This year has been one of growth and some With the changes to the AFL Transfer Football with his sons in 1966 with the Ganmain-GGM ...... Shane Hatty major events in the Riverina starting with the System being implemented the finances Swans v Brisbane in February, which seems available to the Regional Board will be affected Narrandera Juniors which was run by Henry Griffith ...... Brendan Gaison an eternity ago, the NSW/ACT State Under 15 thus necessitating changes to the financing of Matheson. Leeton-Whitton ...... Simon Piltz championships were conducted in Wagga in Junior Development in our region. Mangoplah-CU ...... Daniel Roberts In 1969 Peter, June with improved showings by the Wagga Narrandera ...... Tim Pearson with the help of and Riverina squads. The AFL Task Force which visited our area North Wagga-RAAF ...... Steve Nickolls Henry, ran the To all of the players who represented their during this season received some positive Temora ...... Matthew Derrick organisation until state with distinction from primary school, under recommendations for the improvement of Turvey Park ...... Andrew White 15s, schoolboys (U16), under 18s and the Australian Football in this region and I only hope 1972. Wagga ...... Jason Morton senior team congratulations. that these recommendations are implemented. In 1972 Peter There is an enormous wealth of talent in the joined the Senior LOGAN & HITCHENS Riverina and this pool is ever increasing, given Today's grand finalists, good luck and may NIFC Club, joined NETBALLERS RELAY the pathway provided to the AFL I am sure this the best teams win. Grong Grong will continue to grow with club football being Matong Club in First placegetterswill receive$100, 2nd $60 and 3rd $40. the winner in the long run. Already clubs are John Wright seeing those players who have graduated Riverina Regional Director. 1977 on the Mangoplah-CU: Heather Chisholm; Dearne through the Development Squads and the Kalms; Bronwyn Smith; Deanne Cooper/Sheryl Committee for two RAMS program become leaders in their clubs, Smith THANKS years until this trend will continue in the future with more Ganmaln-GG-M: Rennee McPherson; Shanna Thank you to the many people who help put amalgamation of players striving to achieve the ultimate prize . . the "RECORD" out each week, and especially Brill; Joanne Lucas; Miamie Symons drafted to an AFL club. Grong Grong Matong & Ganmain F.C. in 1982. during the finals . Club scribes and club Wagga Tigers: Jane Currie; Olivia Sheather; I would like to thank and congratulate all of Returned to Narrandera in 1982 and secretaries, and league officials all help to Carlie Pieper; Melissa Brown the office bearers at League and Club level for rejoined NIFC Committee, became Secretary ensure club and league news and views are East Wagga-K: Stacey Grieves; Kellie Ross; their support and look forward to dealing with ready for production. Special thanks to Jock in 1985 until 1994, received Life Membership Sharna Ross; Casey Noble all of these people in the future. Temora: Anna Dixon; Angela Daniher; Suzy Currie, Stewart Fraser and Wayne Gardner for in 1991. Whilst football might be finishing the season their attention to detail. Slessar ; Melissa Carroll In 1986 was elected to a RFL Promotion proper the Regional Development Squads and Many thanks to the Wagga Daily Advertiser Turvey Park: Brooke Daniher ; Courtney Committee comprising of Ian Ferguson, Dan RAMS squad will start training in early for the use of photos during the year - they add Cerato; Sara Nixon; Emily Winchester November, this training will ensure each player Clarke & Peter Royle. to the quality magazine. Narrandera: J . Cremond ; A .Irons ; is given the opportunity to enhance their skill Our apologies for the couple of 'mix-ups' Peter has always sought to promote the S.Bloomfield; M.English and fitness level for the future. with some club notes and teams during the year Quinn Medal Vote Night & Grand Final Day of Leeton-Whitton: Natalie Harrison ; Mary Once again congratulations to all teams - we have finally mastered the new computer the Riverina Football League to the high McPhee; Michelle Lumsden; Cassandera competing today, may you have injury-free technology. standards of which it is today. Malone games and may the best sides win. Many thanks to the advertisers appearing Coolamon Heidi Bartholomew; Kylie Parr; NSW/ACT Development Team on our pages during this and previous years. Jenna Collins; Belinda Thorneycroft Paul Habel/Tony Turner - Ed.

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Your local pharmacy I w & J Taylor I St Brian lawren£e -Po...-all Turvey Tops .._...... :=-=- ...... =·The Rock ~ov...­ 1waffl•m11mmii•69 202028 Sports PHARMACY • Self service grocery, liquor & hardware ~p<>rt-i"5- 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA Turvey Tops Shopping Centre "'11 .,-~in:,Mc:-,tf~ departments • Cartage Contractors PHONE 69 214583 Phone 69 252648 l&l,I • Radio controlled model aircraft specialist. RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE TRIBUTES PREMIERS LEAGUE BEST & FAIREST 1987 D.Lewington ...... Turvey Park Each year the RFL likes the public acknowledge people who have 1st Grade: Jim Quinn Medal {lsts): 1988 D.Hofert ...... Wagga 1982 East Wagga-Kooringal 1982 N.Harvey, G-GG-M ...... 23 1989 T.Goonan ...... Turvey Park provided sterling service to the Australian Football cause. 1983Coolamon 1983 W.Evans,Narrandera ...... 28 1990 T.Lenon ...... G-GG-M 1984 Ganmain-GG-M 1984 W.Evans, G-GG-M ...... 19 D.Owen ...... Griffith 1985Wagga 1985 A. Duman, Narrandera ..... 27 1991 M.Harrison ...... Narrandera 1986 Narrandera 1986 S. McMahon, Leeton ...... 31 1992 N.Carroll ...... G-GG-M STEWART FRASER 1987 Turvey Park 1987 Colin Hounsel, EWK ...... 20 1993 D.Clayton ...... Leeton LORRAINE HILL 1988 Turvey Park 1988 G. Nichols, T.Park ...... 24 1994 M.Burke ...... Griffith 1989 Turvey Park S.McMahon, Leeton ...... 24 Lou Brown Medal: Lorraine loves her footy and especially her Stewart is RFL's long standing secretary. 1990Turvey Park 1989 Les Parish, Griffith ...... 23 1995 D.Millman ...... Wagga 1991Ganmain-GG-M 1990 N.Pleming,Coolamon ...... 25 1996 A.Breust ...... Coolamon beloved Bulldogs. For 25 years she has been He started his playing career in the Western 1992 Ganmain-GG-M 1991 Jed Lawton, G-GG-M...... 26 1997 J. Poules ...... Turvey Park involved in the running of football clubs, from District of Victoria with Hamilton and Hamilton 1993Wagga 1992 Shane Lenon, G-GG-M ..... 26 juniors to seniors. Imperials. 1994 Wagga 1993 Gary Argus, Griffith ...... 23 GOALKICKERS 1985Wagga 1994 Terry Daniher,Wagga ...... 25 Keisling Trophy (1sis}: Started at Was also a 1996 Ganmain-GG-M 1995 DamienGraham , EWK ..... 23 1982 D.Bruest, Coolamon ...... 118 North Wagg a very keen tennis 2nd Grade: 1996 Luke Carroll, G-GG-M ...... 21 1983 G.Sheather,Wagga ...... 86 Junior club as player and played 1982 Turvey Park 1997 S. Weidemann,TP ...... 33 1984 S.Barber, Griffith ...... 69 1983 Coolamon LanhamTrophy (2nds): 1985 V.Hugo, Narrandera...... 72 secretary in 1972 in a number of 1984 Ganmain-GG-M 1982 G.Clark...... Turvey Park 1986 T.Sutton, EWK ...... 140 through to 1980. country week 1985Wagga 1983 G.Clark ...... Turvey Park 1987 T.Sutton, EWK ...... 90 Then moved to championships at 1986Wagga 1994 K.Vaughan-Niven...... Leeton 1988 M.Hofert, Wagga...... 102 1987 Turvey Park 1985 P.Bartholomew...... Coolamon B.Buchanan,Coolamon 102 Turvey Park as Kooyong. 1988 Turvey Park 1986 P. Bartholomew.... . Coolamon 1989 A.Colvin, Wagga ...... 169 secretary of the He was elected 1989Wagga 1987 A. Suidgeest ...... Coolamon 1990 M.Walker, Wagga...... 70 senior club and RFL Secretary in 1990Wagga 1988 A.Bartholomew.. Turvey Park 1991 W. Carroll, Turvey Pk .... 121 1991 Turvey Park 1989 T.Gibbons...... Turvey Park 1992 B. Buchanan, Coolamon. 92 other capacities 1985, after earlier 1992 Turvey Park M.McFadden...... Turvey Park 1993 D. Brookes, N'dera ...... 71 for the last 13 giving Turvey Park 1993 Turvey Park 1990 P.Cox ...... Wagga 1994 Gary Argus, Griffith ...... 77 years. She is a Life Australian Football .. D. McGowan,Griffith ...... 83 1994 Turvey Park 1991 D.McFadden .... Turvey Park 1995 Member of the Club seven years 1995 Turvey Park Mal Irvine ...... Griffith MVAFATrophy 1996 East Wagga-K 1992 S.Marks ...... Turvey Park 1996 B. Mclachlan, Coll-Ash 105 Turvey Park of service as 3rd Grade: 1993 S.Marks ...... Turvey Park Stewart Fraser Trophy senior club. Secretary. 1982 Ganmain-GG-M 1994 Scott Lovell ...... Wagga 1997 V. Dunn, Temora ...... 111 Even coaching Since 1994 he 1983 Ganmain-GG-M Gaynor Medal: Griggs Trophy(2nds) : 1984 Leeton 1995 G.Hoffman ...... Turvey Park 1982 M. Crouch, EWK ...... 104 junior cricket team has been MVAFA 1985 Ganmain-GG-M 1996 D.Cox ...... G-GG-M 1983 M. Crouch, EWK ...... 92 at Sacred Heart in competition 1986 Turvey Park A.Mayson...... Leeton 1984 L. Lyons, Leeton ...... 78 Wagga for three years , collecting two Secretary. This will be his 12th consecutive RFL 1987 Turvey Park S.Lovell ...... Wagga 1985 T. Possett, Wagga ...... 59 1988Waga 1997 M. Mullen ...... EWK 1986 T. Gooden, EWK ...... 128 premierships, shows her devotion to giving kids grand final he has officiated in. 1989 Griffith Petts Trophy(3rds) : 1987 A. Carroll, Wagga ...... 74 ago . For service to football, he was awarded RFL 1990TurveyPark 1982 M.Thompson...... Ardlethan 1988 B. Robinson, T. Park ...... 76 Held secretary positions for Turvey Park Life Membership. His attention to detail in 1991Griffith 1993 B.Hickey...... Wagga 1989 A. Carroll, Wagga ...... 88 1992Wagga 1984 a.Gaynor...... G-GG-M 1990 A. Carroll, Wagga ...... 116 midget league and Wagga and District League compiling records and figures adds to his 1993 Wagga 1985 G.Sheppard ... Truvey Park 1991 A. Carroll, Wagga ...... 81 during the late 70s. efficient manner in administration, as well as 1994 Coolamon 1986 G.Anders...... EWK 1992 A. Carroll, Wagga ...... 102 Now is involved in the running of the supplying the correct information to the local 1995Wagga A.Quade ...... Turvey Park 1993 A. Carroll, Wagga ... 113 1996 Collingullie-Ash. Riverina Australian Football Club as a director papers and this Footy Record - week in, week for the last three years. out. Being married with four children and eight Stewart followed his son Mark through his Thomas Bros. grandchildren keeps her busy, but still finds time football career and now follows two of his three TRUCKS to help with football duties one way or another. grandsons in their junior football - the J.. Lorraine is a devoted supporter and worker youngest has not yet started playing. ForNew and Used Trucks contact: Norm Murphy or RoySmith MITSUBISHI for our great game. This year is his 19th year of administration, SCANIA MOTORS 65 DOBNEYAVENUE, WAGGA - PH69 253499 - (Continued next page) !::l!""'- "'"------Murrumbidgee- Valley------Australian Football----""! Assoc. • ------· FOOTY RECORD• - 1997 -~-"'7 ~ Murrumbidgee Valley Austral ian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 K& J Cross Trophies &Signs M.C. CROKER Thomas Bros. Ph/Fax 69 213674 or 018 695945 45 GurwoodSt, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 TRUCKS ~ 29 Wall Street, North Wagga Handling all types of agricultural needs Jenny & Kevin Cross GregCarroll Wagga 69 211631 J... AA:lrewCanndlael Wagga 69 213803 For Newand Used Trucks contact: Norm Murphy or RoySmith MITSUBISHI Jom Carroll Marrar 69 274373 SCANIA MOTORS Peter Hassal Coolamon 69 273566 65 DOBNEYAVENUE, WAGGA - PH69 253499 Wagga First AidSupplies ~J - Stuart Knight Coota 69 422633 A Message from Tommy Hafey HONOUR ROLL-1982-1997 1994 R. Carroll, Wagga ...... 67 GATE RECEIPTS FINISHINGORDER : AFL Football has certainly seen some big jumped up remarkably with interstate clubs 1995 D. Lawson, Turvey Pk ..... 67 1st Semi: 2nd Semi: 1sts: changes in recent years and I'm sure we will taking the top three places for most members. 1996 K. McPherson, EWK ...... 65 1982 $3579 1982 $5509 Turvey Park 1997 B. Harrison, Griffith ...... 96 1983 $4600 1983 $5488 Wagga .. be seeing more of the same in the next few Heading the list with 41 ,395, made up from Daleo Trophy(3rds): 1984 $4200 1985 $5200 Ganmain-GG-M years, particularly as we head into the year adults, juniors and concessions is the Adelaide 1982 A. Ryan, Narrandera ..... 116 1986 $5200 1986 $5100 Temora 2000. Crows followed by Port Adelaide 35,809, West 1983 S. Purcell, Turvey Pk .... 105 1987 $3290 1987 $34 76 Griffith 1984 P. Russell, Leeton ...... 57 1988 $3840 1988 $3670 MCU .. The cost of running a football club in the Coast 33,286, Essendon 28,063, Hawthorn 1985 J. Bennett, Griffith ...... 51 1989 $5400 1989 $4500 East Wagga-K national competition is staggering, with clubs 27,008, Carlton 24,930, Richmond 24,978, 1986 J. Morton, Wagga ...... 63 1990 $3484 1990 $6073 Leeton-Whitton having to find between ten million to sixteen Collingwood 22,761 , Sydney 22,109, Fremantle 1987 R. Collins, Wagga ...... 37 1991 $4071 1991 $7120 Coolamon... 1988 J. Forbes, Turvey Pk ...... 57 1992 $4649 1992 $5653 Collingullie-Ash million which went through the Essendon books 19,949, North 19,368, Geelong 1989 B. Ashcroft, Turvey Pk .... 48 1993 $5040 1993 $6930 Narrandera last year. 18,853, Brisbane 16,769, St Kilda 16,610, 1990 B. Ashcroft, Turvey Pk .... 83 1994 $5755 1994 $7716 Nth Wagga-RAAF 1991 M. Parmenter,G -GG-M ... 71 It is big business with thousands of people Melbourne 15,336, 15,054. Prelim. Final: Grand Final: 2nds: 1992 S. Evans, Wagga ..., ...... 61 Griffith ...... 72 1982 $6083 1982 $13,078 employed or relying on football to make their Television is now such a big part of our 1993 R. Wadley, Wagga ...... 95 Wagga ...... 72 1983 $6480 1983 $13,903 living. Essendon alone has 70 people employed football with direct telecasts on Friday, 1994 B. Harrison, Griffith ...... 52 Turvey Par!<...... 64 1984 $6100 1984 $15,300 1995 W. Kendall, Turvey Pk ..... 60 East Wagga-K ...... 56 at their club and that doesn't include the 42 Saturday, Sunday and sometimes Monday 1985 $6100 1985 $17,100 Temora...... 48 1996 . J. Davis, Coll-Ash ...... 63 1986 $4480 1986 $15,600 Collingullie-Ash ...... 40 players who make up the list. which makes it tough on country football whose 1997 J. Nockolds, Wagga ...... 90 We read recently where a team manager costs also have gone through the roof and rely 1987 $4194 1987 $11,116 Leeton-Whitton ...... 36 1988 $4200 1988 $14,470 Ganmain-GG-M ...... 34 DAN CLARKECLUB CHAMPIONSHIP was "recruited" from a rival club and the figure heav~y on the locals to support their lads with 1989 $4750 1989 $9,450 Narrandera .. .. 16 1982 - ...... 165 Nth Wagga-RAAF ...... 16 1990 $5033 1990 $9,540 reputed to be in the vicinity of $200,000 per their presence. 1983 Coolamon ...... 125.5 MCU ...... 14 1991 $5653 1991 $19,926 year - unbelievable. Some country teams all over our country 1984 Ganmain-GG-M ...... 156 Coolamon ...... 12 1992 $5910 1992 $13,074 Most senior coaches would be on salaries are feeling the pinch, some are struggling to 1985 Ganmain-GG-M ...... 155.5 3rds: 1993 $6833 1993 $11,175 Turvey Par!<...... 72 1986 Ganmain-GG-M ...... 148 ranging from $180,000 to $400,000 and every survive and many have had to merge with the 1994 $6997 1994 $13,156 Wagga.. .. 64 1987 Turvey Park ...... 157 Narrandera ...... 64 coach has three to five full-time assistant neighbouring town (who used to be the enemy). 1988 Turvey Park ...... 166 Final Five since 1995: Leeton-Whitton ...... 52 Many people are not aware how important 1989 Turvey Park ...... 153 Collingullie-Ash ...... 52 coaches with some being paid over $100,000. Bini! Qwjfy 1stS 2rKIS Pre/in G.F. 1990 Turvey Park ...... 155 Griffith ...... 52 The salary cap is around three million dollars a football team is to the community; the 1995: 1991 Griffith ...... 157 Coolamon ...... 40 $6079 $4786 $5203 $7768 $13,412 for any club to pay their 42 players, but the top disciplines, the camaraderie, the working 1992 Wagga ...... 159 ~ East Wagga•K ...... 36 1996: six to ten players would command at least half together, the fitness, the lasting friendship·s, the 1993 Wagga...... 171 Nth Wagga-RAAF ...... 24 $6402$4572 $5077 $7995$7764 $12,620 Ganmain-GG-M . ... 12 1994 Wagga ... 154 of that three million, with a few of the super respect and I urge all folk to support and get in 1997: Temora ...... 8 1995 Turvey Park .. 165 $4$l2 $5343 $5249 $6770 $8107 MCU...... 4 stars reputedly on $400,000 to $500,000 a year. and help their team if possible, they need you. 1996 Wagga...... 176 ? We also see clubs chasing and offering I've seen towns which no longer have a 1997 Turvey Park ...... 180 THE __.. huge contracts to lads who are just out of football team and it's not a pretty sight. MINOR PREMIERS1997 contract, particularly if they are big and young Best wishes, keep fit and Australian Rules estmin Ron Hutchins Shield (1sts) : and want to come back to their home state as forever. Turvey Park MaxCroker Shield (2nds): is the case of Fremantles Jeff White, who has ■:t•)•AA• played only 32 senior games since being Tfmm~H:fc1 Griffith Phillip Wines Memorial Trophy (3rds): • Regular Live Bands selected number one in the draft just three Turvey Park years ago. The figure for the 20 year old, who • 3 am Licence Nth Wagga netball (cont. fro page 28) m note• has not yet had a best on ground performance • Counter Meals Wed to Sat is $300,000 a year, and with at least half a other along the way, making new friends and memories for the Club. l~CGEICreasy'sGrain Enterprises Lie . K.W. Bett & dozen Victorian clubs in desperate need for a C Grade B&F Amanda Annettes, Runner up Therese mobile ruckman, that figure is gettable as he D.A. & E.J. sponsor Wrthers, B Grade B&F Vivienne Guy; Runner up Stacey Produce Merchants, buyers of all grains. Bett~ajor goes to auction. Hofert, Stacey Hofer! also won Player of the Year. A Grade 207 Hoskins St of the B&F Nicole Webb, Runner up Tracie Burr Yankee Rd, Merchandising and marketing has been Crossing HENTY TEMORA Mighty ROOS We would like to take this opportunity to wish all those Phone 69 293377 Contact: Bill Creasy upgraded and memberships for each club has teams in finals the best of luck. Special thanks to Palm & Tel 69 771254 Pawn, Pizza Haven and RAAF Hair Care. Fax 69 293256 Peter Gerhardy

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • ·FOOTY RECORD~ - 1997 LEO FRANCO HOLDEN Quinn Medal Vote Night r------, GriffithExies Sports Club YAM ■ IL STREET. r-•10:0:1-raa I A good crowd attended the Quinn Medal Speirs St, Griffith. Ph 69 642323 I Vote Count on Tues Sept 16th at the ♦ Vistors are most welcometo join $·~'~'~;,s:X;u1t;1;1 I the Swans in the club's Sports Lounge •, Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's Club. NEW & USED CA ■ S (02) 69 6•2977 after each home game. ,e. Congratulations to all winners in the Football & I ,."Puu ...... Gl.iMifla.s..-. e~ Netball awards. I Thanks to the Narrandera Ex-SeNicemen's

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WAGGA TIGERS (Back row) John Wilson (team manager), Aaron DeJong, Bruce Willett, Stephen Cook, Mark Drum, David Reeves, Mark Higginbotham, Chet Hubbard, David Brown (coach), Bernadette Drum (trainer). (Middle row): Matthew Cattell, Paul Byrne, Howard Brown, Anthony Lyons, Paul Brasier, Tim Allen, Peter Doherty, Vince Rossignolo. (Front row): Jason Schultz, Ryan Knight, Mark McDevitt, Craig Telfer, Troy Smith, Glenn Dona/dson,_.)_ohnBentley .

iRIFFITH El'SERVICEMENS CLUB PR,OUO.SPO,MOPS OF THE ,GRIFFITHSWANS

GRIFFITH SWANS (Back row) Glen Vaccari, Brent Harrison, Danny Tuohey, Trent Demarco, Dom Skehan, Steve Gunia/, Glen Collis, Peter Steer, Mat Hosking, Brett McAllister (runner). (Front row): Stuart Mortlock, Jason Catanzariti, Tony Butcher, Kane Duncan, Malcolm Burke, Col Cassidy, Craig Bretherton (Coach), David Gee, Scott Lord. Absent: Glen Smith, Mark Cameron, Pat Dempsey, Brent Hathaway,Adam Baulch, Rodney Savage.

MurrumbidgeeValley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD~- 1997 Ganmain-GrongGrong-Matong 14. CHRISTIAN McPHERSON, 18, 188cm, For all your pest and weed 86kg. Centre half back. A tall promising Wimpy Barber's player. Good mark. Rams rep. problems phone Wimpy' PLAYER PROFILE 15. PETER WILSON, 28, 179cm, 80kg. Half Pest & Weed Barbert or David Brown at back. Ex- player, good mark for his Wagga on 313265. 1. STEPHEN SMITH, 24, 187cm, 95kg. CHB. size and goal disposal. First year coach. Ex-Geelong League. Control After hours 213374 or 313265 16. BRANDON RYAN , 17, 176cm, 63kg. Strong grab, no nonsense player. Rover. A light-weight youngster with good 2. ANTHONY CARROLL, 22, 190cm, 98kg. skills. Fullback. Solid but not fat defender. Rarely 17. MICHAEL WALSH, 35, 186cm, 87kg. beaten. Forward. Veteran player of over 350 -- WAGGA· ------ti1e.-, ------~~J 3. MURRAY HAMBLIN, 20, 188cm, 84kg, games. Strong mark. Centre. Young, determined, fit, fast player. 18. SCOTT CROZIER, 18, 170cm, 68kg. RFLrep. Rover. Energetic quick player. Enjoys every 4. JASON HAMBLIN, 26, 184cm, 89kg. Ruck minute of playing football. President's Message Tigers' Club Notes rover. Assistant coach. Shows the way. 19. DAVID LOGAN, 29, 186cm, 93kg. Ruck. Strong in the packs. RFL rep. The seasons go so quickly, it seems like (, Strong, straight running player. Can put on The culmination of a season's hard grind 5. SCOTT HAMBLIN, 25, 198cm, 97kg. Ruck. yesterday when preseason training was about the crunching tackles. comes to fruition today. Tall player showing good form at the right to commence. 20. BRETT LENON, 19, 179cm, 70kg. Back end of the season. Four sides into todays' grand finals is a great A mighty effort to have the three football pocket. Another one out of the well known 7. JAMES CEELY, 16, 190cm, 86jg. Halfback. Menangle St stable. Goes hard at the ball. achievement and there are many people to sides all vying for a flag - as well as the C Grade Local junior. Plenty of promise. Rams 21. PETER WALSH, 29, 190cm, 89kg. Back thank, ar.1dmost of them will be recognised on netballers. player. pocket. Enjoys the competition of football. presentation night. Congratulations to the coaches, Anthony 8. LUKE CRUIKSHANK, 19, 173cm, 75kg. Good talker till it breaks. Today the important people to thank are you Uitlity. Can play in lots of positions. Good Lyons, David Brown and Terry Daniher on 22. BRAD SMITH, 23, 196cm, 93kg. Ruck. A the supporters, once again you have stuck by skills both sides of the body. developing ruckman capable of a screamer. your club and made it the success it is. getting the boys to this position today. 9. SHAUN RAVA, 16, 178cm, 71 kg. Wing. 26. GREG MENZIES, 34 , 188cm, 88kg . Commiserations to all the teams that haven't A great effort last week by the Two's, who, Has handled the step up into seniors well. Halfback. A small but reliable defender. come this far, but hard work in the off season Rams rep. · despite inaccurate kicking, got right on with the Kicks well either foot. will see better results next year. 10. STEPHEN CARROLL, 27, 186cm, 86kg. 41. JED LAWTON, 34, 188cm, 88kg. Halfback. Congratulations and thanks to the MVAFA job to demolish last years premiers - East Centre half forward. Good long kick, a Seems to have more energy since starting board and officers for their efforts throughout Wagga. Big team effort. crowd pleaser with his marking. work on the council. the year. There are problems within our league 11. JASON McPHERSON, 22, 182cm, 80kg. Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters 44. WAYNE COX, 23, 172cm, 80kg. Back structure but honest attempts are being made Half forward. Quick, high leaping forward. pocket. A very underated player. Good to rectify them. With the right guidance even throughout the year - let's go for it today and Rewarded with RFL and State honours. tackler for his size. stronger leagues will evolve towards 2000. give us all good reason to lift the roof off the 12. MARK CARROLL, 34, 175cm, 83kg. 46. DAVID HARRIS, 26, 182cm, 82kg. Half­ Forward. Good kick for goals, always For now, congratulations to all clubs Clubrooms tonight . forward. No frills player, who gets the job participating in the grand final and good luck to determined to win. done. Wagga Tigers and Wagga Motors - A Hard our own Wagga Tigers sides competing today. 13. JAMIE CROZIER, 26, 169cm , 72kg. 49. VARI NEILSEN, 24, 185cm, 90kg. Back Bob Hughes Team to Beat. Forward pocket. A little tough goalsneak. A pocket. Has quickly adapted since being finals specialist. President - Wagga Tigers recruited from Sth Copenhaggan Soccer r------7 Club. 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Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • 'FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Foo1ball Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD' - 1997 Wagga 17. DARREN COOK, 20, 185cm, 90kg, CHB, Ex 93/94 Premiership player, has returned to club after a few years in SA. Is regaining top Bakery LOGAN& HITCHENS PLAYER PROFILE form after being injured, looking forward to a Also delicious • Wholesale grain & chaff top final series. BBQ • Dealers for Case International farm equipment • CRT 'Your Local Bloke' 1. GERALD PIEPER, 39, 188cm, 88kg, Ruck/ 18. WARICK BROWN , 20 , 192cm , 81 kg, Chickens Rover, Very experienced and nearly a 400 Defender/Forward, plays tight in backline, GANMAIN - Ph 69 276301 game player for the Club, reliable veteran, good ball skills, gives his best each week, FordSt, Ganmain~"""~ Ph69 276401 COOLAMON - Ph 69 273005 cool under pressure. lives for football. 2. ROWAN WADLEY, 21 , 185cm, 84kg, 19. RAY COLVIN, 32, 175cm, 77kg, Backman, Fullback, Having a great season, League Getting better with age, tough, handles any GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG tiDHf~7 Rep, hard at ball, no nonsense player, kicks task given to him, good talker. ~----·------long, also handy forward player. 21 . ADRIAN HAMILTON, 26, 179cm, 75kg, 3. GRANT REGAN, 25, 180cm, 78kg, Utility, Forward Flank, having another top year, President's Message Lions' Club Notes Skilful and straight running player, often given loves finals, pacey and skilful, likes kicking job of tagger, gives 100%, keen as mustard. goals. Twelve months is a long time in football and Another committed team effort saw us have 4. CLAY BARBER, 27, 176cm, 78kg, Utility, 22. DEAN STONE, 28, 178cm, 72kg, Rover/ I> who would have predicted that we would again a good win over the Bulldogs to enter the Big Handy player in back or forward line, finding Forward, Never shirks an issue, good running be meeting Tigers at League headquarters in One, the Grand Final. fonm at right end of season, gutsy player. player, has good skills, is in top fonm at right The Big One. Anthony Carroll with a strong game at 5. TERRY DANIHER, (C/C) , 40, 187cm, 86kg, end of season. First year Coach Steve Smith has welded fullback won both the Sports Club award and CHF/FF, fifth year as coach, ever reliable, 23. STEVEN SCHULTZ, 24, 189cm, 86kg, Ruck/ the Lions into a competitive unit who have earnt having a great season, never gives in, need Bridge Tavern Dinner, Peter Wilson, was Utility, has given club top service over the the chance to defend their 1996 flag. we say more. years, 100% goer, good mark, determined Special mention should also be given to the another top player winning the Brittons Towel 6. MARK PARMENTER, 23, 186cm, 80kg, player. lower grade coaches Glen and Jamie for their award , while Scott Hamblin who worked Backman recruited to club this year, has been 24. PAUL BYRNE, 23 , 183cm, 74kg, Wing/ efforts during the year. tirelessly in the ruck all day won the Socks. a consistent player for the club, good running Forward, season has been interrupted with This year has also been a busy one on the Miltons Gear Voting was: 3 Anthony Carroll, 2 backline player. injuries and work. Loves open spaces, good 7. ROBBIE JACKSON, 21, 192cm, 80kg, Back/ disposal of ball. Has plenty of speed. representative ·tront with our boys well to the Scott Hamblin, 1 Steven Carroll. Forward, has played in back and forward line 26. COREY PAVITT, 22, 185cm, 85kg , F/ fore. Our Best & Fairest Voting will be held at the with distinction, set for big games in finals. Forward. First year player with club, had a Jason McPherson , Jason Hamblin and Sports Club on Wednesday 1st October brother Murray all competing in the RFL side 8. MARK STONE, (Ass/C), 30, 176cm, 70kg, shocking year with injuries. Only played a commencing at 8pm. Our Presentation Night this year with Jason McPherson going onto Rover, Has all the skills, plays with handful of games. Fast lead, accurate kick is on Friday 17th October at the Sports Club determination, elusive, accurate kick, R/U at goals. Capable of anything. represent NSW; Christian McPherson, Sean with music by the "Lounge Lizards". Admission 1997 Club B&F. 28. NIGEL BROWN, 19, 193cm, 96kg, Ruck/ Rava and James Ceely played with NSW/ACT 9. PAULJ. IRVINE, 24, 186cm, 86kg, Defender, Forward. Another first year player. Played a RAMS and have developed into fine young $1 O including catered supper. hard to the ball, straight through player, won it number of game sin the Ones this year, footballers. Starting time is 7.00pm with presentation of take a backward step. young and keen player, improved as the Thank you to Tony Kelly and the G-GG-M trophies at 8pm, so get there early. 11. ANDREW PRIEST, 21 , 185cm, 88kg, season went on. Juniors for there coaching and enthusiasm they Today is the big one we have been waiting Forward/Ruck, relishes playing in ruck or 31 . SIMON MURRAY, 19, 189cm, 73kg, Wing , put into the Auskickers, U11 , U13 and U15 for, so best of luck to our first grade footballers kicking goals, has had a good steady year, young player having his first year in the sides. in their efforts to bring home the prize. ready to fire in the finals. Seniors, p•omising player, keen and has Thankyou to all Committee Members, 13. JAMIE GRINTELL, 18, 176cm, 70kg, Wing/ good future with the club. Ladies Auxiliary and others who have worked Defender, First year with club, ex rams player, 35. GLEN MEDAU, 21 , 186cm, 75kg, Ruck/ so hard to make this year a success. ur kind of music has given club great service, clever and Utility, second year in the Ones, keen, works Congratulations to the Junior Netballers who skilful with ball, loves to run. hard, a real battler. PA/CD Sound System played in the finals this year. or DJ available. 14. MITCHELL ROSE, 17, 192cm, 96kg, Ruck/ 45. PAUL BRASIER, 24, 183cm, 90kg, Defender, The Club also wishes to thank Greg Verdon, Forward, First year in Seniors, has improved has played early season with Firsts, reliable Ian Ferguson and the members of the Board with each game, had a number of games with hard running , loves tight games, handy ~ ;"-:~:, of the MVAFA for the continued successful Rams, will be a very handy player. player. running of the League. 15. ANTHONY ROY, 17, 183cm, 76kg, Wing/ 47. JARROD TWITT, 18, 178cm, 73kg, Rover, ~arilll Utility, In second year with Seniors, another having a great season with Rams and is To all teams participating in netball and who has spent some time with Rams, has captain of that team. Fast, skilful, good football today we wish you all good luck and may the best sides win on the day. pace and skill, bright future ahead. disposal of ball, real goer. DONWHYBRO S't11~1~I ... 16. STEVEN PRIEST, 23, 185cm, 81kg, Centre/ 54. TOM POWER, 17, 179cm, 72kg, Rover/ Last but not least I sincerely thank all the Ruck Rover, has been a great player for club, Wing, up and coming first year player. players, members and supporters who have Cattle& sheepyard panels, a real goer, skilful and has good disposal of Showed plenty of promise, elusive attacks made the Ganmain -Grong Grong-Matong cattle loadingraces, sliding gates, farm gates,cattle yard gates, pool fencing. ball, can be a match winner, 1997 Club B&F the ball hard, played a number of games with Football Club the success it is today. Steel cut to size and delivered free in the Wagga area. winner. Rams. BIii Fairless 20 Booth St. COOLAMON. Ph 69 273275 President G-GG-M

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Back Row:(/ tor) Bernadette Drum (trainer), Gerald Pieper, Andrew Priest, Steven Schultz, Back Row: (Jason McPherson, Wayne Cox, Mark Carroll, Scott Crozier, David Logan, Warick Brown, Robbie Jackson, Darren Cook, Terry Daniher (capt/coach), Rob Wilson Stephen Carroll, Bredin Ryan, Brett Lennon, David Harris, Jamie Crozier. Middle: Christine (runner). Middle: Corey Pavitt, Paul J. Irvine, Glen Medau, Nigel Brown, Rowhan Wadley, Mark McPherson, Jarrie Neilsen, James Cee/y, Peter Walsh, Brad Smith, George Carroll, Jed Parmenter, Steven Priest. Front row: Simon Murray,' Clay Barber, Dean Stone, Ray Colvin, Lawton, Stephen Smith (cc) , Scott Hamblin. Front row: Greg Menzies, Matthew Hatty, Luke Grant Regan, Adrian Hamilton, Mark Stone (assist. coach). Cruikshank, Shawn Rava, Drew Symons, Peter Wilson, Jason Hamblin, Michael Walsh. Absent: Murray Hamblin. WAGGA GANMAIN-GRONGGRONG-MATONG '11 l f. I~llS I~If)NS

FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE 1. Gerald Pieper 17. Darren Cook 1. Stephen Smith 15. Peter Wilson 2. Rowan Wadley 18. Warick Brown 2. Anthony Carroll 16. Brandon Ryan /I 3. Grant Regan 19. Ray Colvin 3. Murray Hamblin 17. Michael Walsh 4. Clay Barber 21. Adrian Hamilton 4. Jason Hamblin 18. Scott Crozier COACH'S MESSAGE 5. Terry Daniher 22. Dean Stone ., 5. Scott Hamblin 19. David Logan COACH'S MESSAGE 6. Mark Parmenter 23. Steven Schultz 7. James Ceely 20. Brett Lenon Thankyou to the G-GG-M Football Club and 7. Robbie Jackson 24. Paul Byrne 8. . Luke Cruikshank 21. Peter Walsh Congratulations to all sides on making Community who have made 1997 an enjoyable 8. Mark Stone 26. Corey Pavitt today's grand finals. To the Tigers - terrific to 9. Shaun-Rava 22. Brad Smith 9. Paul J Irvine 28. Nigel Brown year. Simply playing today cannot be s_een as see three sides participating in today's games 10. St!lphen Carroll 26. Greg Menzies - well done fellas. Now we need to repay out 11. Andrew Priest 31. Simon Murray any achievement, only winning is acceptable. 11 . J~son ~~Pherson 41 . Jed Lawton support staff and supporters with a win today! 13. Jamie Grintell 35. Glen Medau Remember, Pain is only Temporary, Glory 12. Mark Carroll 44. Wayne Cox Good luck!! 14. Mitchell Rose 45. Paul Brasier is Forever. TERRY DANIHER 13. Jamie Crozier 46. David Harris 15. Anthony Roy 47. Jarrod Twitt Stephen Smith. 16. Steven Priest 54. Tom Power 14. Christian McPherson 49. Yari Neilsen Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD' - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • 'FOOTY RECORD" - 1997