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Printed at the Oxford Printery, Wagga Wagga, Tel 69 213196, Fax 69 218161 -for the M.V.A.F.A. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 MERCANTILE MUTUAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE -1998 . after leading at each change. Word is the ,...,,ur , , l Eagles are also an improved outfit this year with M.V.A.F.A. former Coolamon and Turvey Park coach Pat ~ LE'~ to 1 r1a FIRST GRADE LADDER Gribble at the helm. UNDER EIGHTEENS LADDER Coolamon was with Temora for the first half w L D Round 1 For Ag % Pts Round 1 w L D For Ag % Pis .. ~U~2 before the Roos regrouped for a solid win in MCU 1 0 0 153 67 228.36 4 TURVEY PARK 0 0 119 6 1983. 4 . . the end. New captain-coach TEMORA 1 0 0 86 44 195.45 4 EAST WAGGA-K 0 0 111 7 1585. 4 missed the season opener but is expected to Some encouraging signs in the Mercantile debut against MCUE this week. GRIFFITH 0 0 104 72 144.44 4 WAGGA 0 0 84 19 442.11 4 Mutual Riverina Football League season It was fantastic to see two of the AFL's greats WAGGA 0 0 146 102 143.14 4 GRIFFITH 1 0 0 103 43 239.53 4 opener has the competition already fulfilling in Wagga recently for jumper presentation TURVEY PARK 0 0 80 72 111.11 4 LEETON-WH. 0 0 43 103 41.75 0 promise it's going to be one of the best for many nights - John Kennedy at MCUE's night and Narrandera 0 0 72 80 90.00 0 Ganmain-GG-M 0 0 19 84 22.62 0 years. at the Tigers' function. Not only were the signs prominent on the Ganmain-GG-M 0 0 102 146 69.86 0 MCU 0 0 7 111 6.31 0 Turvey Park also had field, but at the gate where crowds showed their coach lined up but unfortunately Leeton-Whitton 0 0 72 104 69.23 0 Narrandera 0 0 6 119 5.04 0 support to the league through good takings. for Turvey Wallace was a late withdrawal. Coolamon 0 0 44 86 51.16 0 Temora 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 That support was evident at Griffith last Clubs going out of their way to organise high East Wagga-K 0 0 67 153 43.79 0 Saturday night with a big gathering of profile guest speakers is a huge boost to the supporters turning out to see the Swans home code and generates plenty of interest. against a much improved Leeton-Whitton. Kennedy's speech was inspirational. Known RESERVE GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Off-season talk has the Crows as the big as the man who taught Hawthorn how to win, Round 1 w L D For Ag % Pis Round 1 1sts 2nds U18s Pis movers in RFL this season and there were early Kennedy displayed why he is so respected in WAGGA 1 0 0 169 10 1690. 4 Turvey Park 10 signs of this despite a failed last quarter which football circles across the land. saw the ·swans home. TEMORA 0 0 152 29 524.14 4 Griffith 10 Likewise Madden who teamed up with his The Swans also have plenty to prove and old Essendon team-mate again. MCU 0 0 107 30 356.67 4 Wagga 10 will be glad to get away with the points in the The pair are still recalled as two of the great TURVEY PARK 1 0 0 79 68 116.18 4 Temora 9 first round. Winning the first five games straight characters of the game. Daniher and Madden GRIFFITH 1 0 0 75 66 113.64 4 MCU 9 last season followed by a series of losses left played their last game together against many supporters scratching their heads. Leeton-Whitton 0 0 66 75 88.00 0 East Wagga-K 1 Geelong and together with nm Watson did a The Swans will be rewed up to ensure they lap of honour to farewell AFL. Narrandera 0 0 68 79 86.08 0 Coolamon 0 carry any early season form through to the vital Three great ambassadors for Essendon and East Wagga-K 0 0 30 107 28.04 0 Narrandera 0 stages of the season.A good follow-up against the code in general ... little wonder the Geelong Coolamon 0 0 29 152 19.08 0 Leeton-Whitton 0 east wagga-Kooringal this week is important. supporters also rose in applause that day. Ganmain-GG-M 0 0 10 169 5.92 0 Ganmain-GG-M 0 Likewise, Leeton-Whitton may have no better opportunity than this week to recover against league heavyweight Wagga Tigers. While it' s early days, the Tigers will again OUR COVER: be frontrunners in setting the standard across Wagga Tiger coach Terry Daniher accepts the 1997 RFL premiership YOUR SPORT the competition. flag from past coach and club president Mr Ed Farrah prior to their game against Ganmain-GG­ Their decisive 46-point win against M last Saturday at Robertson Oval. Tigers started off from where they finished last year with a Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong in a grand final good win over the Lions. (photo courtesy Daily Advertiser) rematch again confirmed Tigers as the yardstick with evergreen leader Terry Daniher showing the way. THE INVESTMENT &INSURANCE ADVISORY CENTRE PTY. LTD. Disappointment for the Lions in seniors but Agencies with: also the reserves where Tigers dished out a 17 Baylis Street 359 Sutherland Street hell of a hiding. Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes WAGGAWAGGA Colonial are taking their big win against EWK in their and LAVINGTON stride but one can sense the Goannas are Ph: (02) 6921 3512 Ph: (02) 6025 3126 about to recapture their glory days of a few CIC years ago in the Farrer league. The Goannas have gone all out this season Gerry McCormick, Sue Umberger, Bob Spratford, Dal'id Brady, Gordon Williamson to ensure of competitive outfit can reach the first target of making the finals since making For professional advice on ... Superannuation, Life Insurance, Financial the step up to RFL. MCUE will inject plenty of es:RT Planning and Investments, Disability and Income Cover. interest into the comp this season. Narrandera showed plenty of fight against Weeknights 'Live' 6.00 pm All classes of General Insurance - home and office. 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A glorious day for football last week and 3 wins SENIORS Well what can we say! Just dumbfounded! in the footy as well as a clean sweep in the netball! We were like Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Not Well done Tiges! 1. Gerald Pieper 34. Jason Schultz WADE SPORTS CLUB 2. Rowan Wadley 35. Glen Medau taking anything away from Griffith they played The 18's started the ball rolling with a 84 to Friendliest sports club in the MIA. 19 against the Lions. Best for Anthony Lyons' 3. Paul Noack 36. Terry Dowling 100 minutes of football. Let's not let any more Bistro meals available after the game. young charges were Mitch Rose, Brent Pocock, 5. Terry Daniher 37. James Murray slip away fellas. All we can say is that 5 other EFTPOS facilities. Everyone welcome! Brad Lanarus, Matthew Papworth, Jordan 6. Mark Parmenter 38. Stephen Cook 7. Robbie Jackson 39. Jamie Nockolds Home of the Leeton/Whitton Crows. Simpson and Scott Taylor. The Awards went to sides lost as well and that's a pale cop out. Bad 8. Mark Stone 40. Jeff Munro 31-39 Church St Leeton. Ph 69 532100 Mitch (Kevin Cross Award), Brent (Mobile Ice luck to our Two's. A couple of injuries at a crucial Cream), Brad (Bridgestone Tyres) - well done 9. Paul J. Irvine 41. Ryan Knight stage didn't help. May I say keep the good work boys. 1O. Anthony Lyons 42. Shawn Lowry 11. Andrew Priest 43. Robert Collins- up and we'll have more victories than losses. The Two's at the moment have a huge player SENIORS list - which it is great - no doubt though it will 12. Damon Hubbard Roe Great game Glenn Haase. sought itself out as the season progresses - they 13. Dominic Bolton 44. Mark Drum Our Thirds faced stiff opposition to make it 1. Brett Henderson (cc) 24. Kane Malone had a massive win - 169 to GGGM 10. Corey 14. Mitchell Rose 45. George McBride 3 out of 3 for the Swannies. A great side will 2. Jason Malone 25. Wayne ·Jackson Pavitt bagged 10 in a performance which will see 15. Anthony Roy 46. David Reeves 3. Craig Howe 26. Dillan Holt 16. Steven Priest 47. Tim Pankhurst bounce back though boys. Just stick together. him knocking on the door in 1sts. Best players 4. Darren Brooks 27. Todd Henmann were Tim Newton (No. 52), Travis Terry (No. 62) 17. Darren Cook 48. Andrew Powell Was great to see Mr & Mrs. Hill and Mr & 5. Peter Bloomfield 28. Ricky Maybon , James Murray (No. 37), Andrew Powell (No. 48), 18. Warick Brown 49. Damien Powell Mrs Broadbent there last Saturday night. You 6. Glen Haase 29. Graeme Dale Stephen Cook and Corey. The Awards went to: 19. Ray Colvin 50. Howard Brown 20. Aaron De Jong 51. Troy Smith should be v~ry proud of the two boys. Also Ross 7. Gary Blum 30. Mark Dalitz Tim Newton (Mark Anthony Award), Travis Terry 1 8. Jamie Broadbent 31. Shane Whelan (Wagga Auto Parts) and James Murray 21. Robert Hodgins 52. Tim Newton Whelan, Ewok's & lee's Dad was there all the 9. Andrew Soley 32. Jason Barnes (Bridgestone Tyre Service). The Breust First 22. Dean Stone 53. Peter Mckenzie way from Koondrook. Great to see you all again. 1O. Tye McGregor 33. Stephen McCarten National Mug to Travis Terry. Some terrific 23. Steven Schultz 54. Tom Power Our netball girls had a massive win to the 11. Terry Lyons 34. Jason Gordon passages of play by this team. David Brown has 24. Scott Angel 55. Glenn Elliot 12. Glen Gleeson 35. Rod McKellar lined up again as Coach. 25. Glenn Donaldson 56. Jarrod Taylor tune of 70 - 8 in the A Grade. Young Rachael 13. Lee Whelan 36. David Hopwood The Firsts finished with a 44 point win - 146 to 26. Corey Pavitt 57. Peter Anderson Morrison was the best player for the Crows. 14. David Meline 37. Graeme Mcclean 102. Terry Daniher finished with 9. Nine other 27. Mark McDevitt 58. Glen Currie Good on Ya! Rache. 15. Tim Looby 38. Garry Thompson players kicked majors. Some top performances - 28. Nigel Brown 59. Jock Currie 16. Daryl Clayton 29. Matthew Cattell 60. Andrew Cattell I haven't got the awards this week for last 39. Brad Robertson particularly by Darren Cook, Mark Stone, Paul 17. Shane Till 40. Scott Young Noack, Andrew Priest, Andrew Hillier and of 30. Vince Rossignolo 61. Tim Bourne week but I'm sure they will be announced 18. Mat Tiley 41 . Jason Dunbar course T.D. The Wagga Motors award went to 31. Simon Murray 62. Travis Terry tonight at the Sporties after we leave the 19. Craig Kefford 42. Adam Preston Paul Noack, The Walkers Chemicals award to 32. Andrew Hillier 65. Andrew Walker 33. Grant Hutchison Clubrooms. We may even toss a couple. By 20. Mat Sharman 43. Scott Mathews Darren Cook, the Birdnest dinner to Mark Stone. 21. Justin Milne 44. Dudley Dunbar The Breust Mug to Paul Noack. Probably not the the way, to all Wagga Tigers supporters, players 22. Matthew Robertson 45. John Brambley usual polished performance we are used to from UNDER 18s and committee welcome to the Crows Nest and 23. Michael Fraser 46. Greg Looby the boys in this game, but it was tough, heard 1. David Schultz 16. Dean Neil 2. Damien Kain 17. Chris Drum 'may we welcome you all upstairs after the and fast. We looked to lack that "Tiger Nippyness"! You'll note there is no number 4 in our side - that •3. Tim Pankhurst 18. Mitchell Rose match and have a safe journey home. To all UNDER 18s 4. Tom Power 19. Luke Sydenham is reserved for Clay Barber who is absent 5. Jordan Simpson 20. David Rava Crows - note ALL don't forget the Wade Sports overseas (permanently?) , 1. Andrew Hill 14. Nigel Durkin 6. Tony Weisback 21. Ben Fixter Club after we finish up at the ground. OK so Great to see Wimpy back on his feet - all the 2. David Harrison 15. Trent Lang 8. Brent Pocock 22. Mathew Colvin best for a full and speedy recovery Ronny! A big. · 9. Tim Price 23. Andrew Friedlieb let's put in a big one for the Anzac Day battle. 3. Anthony Mimmo 16. Rob Hoskinson crowd stayed at the Clubrooms for the Pasta night · 10 ..Craig Snowden 24. Tyrone Morgan 4. Matt Curry On closing may I say - pain is for a short 17. Tim Legge after the game - well done the Ladies Auxiliary. 11. Scott Taylor 25. Brad Lanarus (U16) 5. Michael Lashbrook time - glory lasts forever - and be proud to were 18. Ben Egan Today it's the Redlegs - Let's give them a taste 12. Brad Roy 26. Andrew Dwyer 6. Brent O'Mara 19. Daniel Lumsden of the tiger. Wagga Motors and Wagga Tigers 13. Brent Rynehart 27. Stewart Cook (U16) that jumper. 7. Matt Meladonis 20. Nick Alutt a hard team to beat. 14. David Pieper 28. Brad Maloney (U16) 8. Matt Lang 21. Glen Evans 15. Andrew Brown 33. Matthew Papworth 9. Clint Thompson 22. Ben Leach 10. Mark Jackson 23. Steven Thompson 11. Kurt Bullock 24. Adam Ryan 12. Dean Fraser 25. Anthony Boots Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD"- 1998 1 1 EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL IIJ\l\ l{S GRIFFITH s,1 1\NS SENIORS SENIORS Our trip to Mango not too successful, but An inspirational turnaround last Saturday 1. Frank Matthews (ac) 29. Wayne Bodycott for the 1B's comi_ng away with the points. Under 1. Craig McGough 28. Mark Gorham night saw the Seniors come from 7 goals down 2. Shane Ruyg 30. Glen Vaccari Leechy these young guns should have a 3. Phillip Rowston (cc) 31. Andrew Amor 2. Terry Radford 29. Geoff Hopkins at half time to win by 32 points in front of a successful year. Awards to Paul the Coke, 30. Leigh Collins · huge crowd. A top effort by the players, however 4. Damien Crotty 32. Craig Bretherton 3. Paul Bourne 33. Patrick Dempsey Argweld socks to Grant Eyles - and the 31. Ian Ross we cannot afford to give opposition teams this 5. Damien Scott 4. Mick Billman 6. Matthew Olney 34. Kane Duncan McDonalds Feed to David Leech. 32. Damien Graham sort of start. 5. Jerramy Noumann 7. Rodney Duncan 35. Greg Chamberlain The 2nd Grade not fairing too well, an 6. Clint Campbell 33. Glenn Darcy The incentive awards, provided by game 8. Matthew Kenny 36. JE1son Magoci improvement needed in the forwards possibly 7. Bradley Miller 34. David Huddleston sponsor Bidgee Manne and Mitchell Ag Parts 9. Dean Jamieson 37. Aaron O'Keefe with only 3 goals being kicked. The back line 8. - Matt Geddes 35. Brett O'Donnell were as follows: Exies Dinner and Towel to Tom 1O. Mark O'Connor 38. Justin Sanson holding together well, none better than the 9. Danny Millman 36. Shane Sivior "The Freak" Siegert, Billabong Award to Glenn 11. David Gee 39. Jason Maskell Breust Pewter winner in Dick Williams. Also 11. Jarrod Gornall 37. Phil Bilney . "Fidget" Vaccan, the Petrol Voucher to Phil 13. Greg Dreyer 40. Adrian Pavese 14. Dean Hilton 41. Ron Irvin picked up the K&J Cross cash with the Player 12. Tom Gorham 38. Darren Williams "Rowdy" Rowston and the socks to Shane "The 39. Paul Morphett Leap" Rugg. A great team effort provided a 15. Greg Collins 42. Paul Brasier Players award. Rob Martin next with the Cornell 13. Wade Harris 16. Mark McCormack 43. Steven Dalgliesh 40. Adam White tremendous start to the season. Petrol & Millers Truck Hire to Dav Millman. 14. Michael McPherson 17. Danny Baxter 44. Brian Corner 41. Trent Taylor One must feel for Goughy after the First 15. Ryan Miller The Reserves started the season well 18. Gary Argus 45. , Dominic Skehan 42. Daniel Smith Graders performance. I'm sure he wanted a lot 16. Ken McPherson against a very determined opposition to hold 19. · Daniel Touhey 46. Matthew Hosking 43. Andrew Tucker on by ·nine points. The awards were $30 and 47. Trevor Ryan better debut as Coach. After a hard training 17. Mick Fabre 20. Christian Files. 44. Anthony Kalis the Players Player Mug to David "Digger'' Gee, 21 ; Tony Butcher 48. Norm Campbell session this week a turnaround is forthcoming 18. Jamie Charlton 19. Joel Grieve 45. Justin Skews ·$20 to Trent "Trenna" Demarco and $10 to Mark 22. Myles Bunn 49. Grant Cameron here, for sure. Taking up where he left off last 20. Mick Hounsell 46. David Driessen "Macca" McCormick. The McDonalds Griffith 23. Tony Mahar 50. Grant Kelson year runner up B&F Michael McPherson was 24. Owen Brown 51. Trent Demarco 21. Rob Martin 47. Gavin Bardsley Coaches award was won by Matt "Steroids" 25. Corey Frater . 52. Jason Catanzarity solid in defence all day and for this Breust 48. Adam Trevaskis Kenny. 22. Col O'Loughlin 26. Mark-Cameron 53. Adrian Stibbard Pewter and William Farrer Bistro Award. Ryan 49. TomWood 23. Darren Bourne The Under 18's had a convincing win 54. Brendan Giason Miller who was nipping around the oppositions 27. Darren Wallet 24. Mick Castle 50. Allan Hopkins against strong opposition. The awards were 28. Andrew Mitchell 55. Michael Quinn ankles all day and never tiring. The Eagle Boys 25. Jason Nicholls 51. Grant Lamont $15 to Steve Mitchell, $1 O to Shane Russell 65. Brent Hathaway Pizza to Jo Ryan, the Sportsmens Warehouse 26. Barry Kohlhagen 52. Anthony Archer and $5 to Michael Duncan. The McDonald's award to Leigh Colling in his new position at 27. Brad Wild 54. Brian Quinn Coaches Award was won by Matthew Edwards. UNDER 18s fullback and handling it with distinction. The netball girls were defeated 70 - 9 but it 56. Paul Reed 71. Paul Kite The K&J Cross Trophies Players Player to UNDER 18s was good to see them get a team together. 57. Matthew Butcher 72. Matthew Edwards Ryan Miller. Well done to all these guys but Keep it up girls. 58. Micheal Duncan 73. Scott Rawle 1. Brett Limbrick 13. Daniel Bromham (U16) remember it doesn't stop there. This weeks player profile is on a player 59. David Roberts 74. Simon McClure 2. Josh Evans 15. David Webster 60. Paul McCormack The netballers having a mixed result also returning to the Club this year Mathew Cox. 75. Luke Jasprizza 3. David Hoey 16. Chris Flett 61. Matthew Waide 76. Michael Elliott (vc) Nicknames: Coxy, Dogdad, Mowgli. the only win being the C Grade. Leaha 4. Adam White 17. BrentThompson 62. Shane Russell (c) 77. Jake Maquire Favourite Pastimes: Teaching, living with Justin Jamieson winner of the mug. Angela McLary 5. David Huddleston 18. David Marks 63. Tim Hilton 78. Michael Johns (vc) Barry, not washing while travelling thro1,1gh the B Grade and Michelle Walker the A Grade. 6. Scott Delaney 19. Ryan Miller 64. Matthew Neyland 79. Nick Maloni Spain. Dislikes: Hairdressers, sharing, Tee Dees Haircut to James Geale for his six 7. Luke Lieschke 20. Paul Golds 65. David Dunn 80. Peter Hunt laundrettes, water. Ambition in Life: To grow my . 66. Mark Forster 81. Luke Irons majors in the Under 18's. 8. Dale Field 21. Jay Peace (U16) hair longer than "Cousin It". 67. Aaron Taylor 82. Ben Ford Hang around after the game everyone as 9. Simon Irving 22. Jarrod Kelhear This weeks game is sponsored by the 68. Rod Simpkin 83. Andrew Gifford there is a flutter of the coins. So try your luck. 10. David Gill 23. Stuart Taylor Griffith Laundry Service and we thank them for 69. 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Not a bad way to start off the season against It was a wise man who uttered the immortal SENIORS EW-K last week. Good wins in the One's SENIORS and U18s words: "a win is a win". That was about the best & Two's, excellent numbers in the 18's despite 1. Andrew Dubojski 37. Gareth Langfield you could say about last Sunday, but it's always 23. Kevin Drum their loss and we won two out of three grades 2. John Anderson 38. Tim Lawler good to win your first game away from home. 1. Nathan Weir in the netball. 3. Marcus Simpson 39. Hamish McMicking It was a slog from go to whoa, but despite 2. Aaron Tyndal 24. Colin Goesch It was great to see plenty of numbers turn 4. Xavier Higgins 40. Mathew Byrne some ordinary kicking for goal, we eventually 4. Chris Daniher (cc) 25. Simon Francis out for the 18's, no doubt due to the effort of 5. William Lloyd 41 . Andrew Myers managed to stave off the Hoppers. Best on 5. Matthew Gilchrist 26. Ben Kotzur Brendan & Co over the past few months. Even 6. Brendan Roberson 42. Mathew Creasy Ground was Ken Firman who covered more 27. Ross Devereux 7. Andrew Derrick though they were soundly beaten, the road 7. Mark Sanbrook 43. Mathew Phyland miles than the Hume Highway. David Drum 8. Ken Fairman 28. Phillip Block ahead looks promising once they get to know 8. 44. Phil Davis showed more heart than Fiona Coote, battling 9. Michael Heath 29. David Goesch each other and train together. Better players 9. Brad Roberson 45. Austin McRae manfully in the ruck despite conceding a stack 1O. Craig Morton 30. Michael Kotzur were Tristan McMicking, Brad Sandbrook, 10. Neil Lawson 46. Rodney Guy of height. Aaron Tyndall was all class in the 11. Matthew Lowes 31. Peter Block Matthew Mitchell and Col Sandbrook. 11. Josh Bourne 48. Nathan Flint centre, while Mick Morton & Mick Heath can The 2nds recorded one of their biggest 12. Darren Cole 49. Craig Gibson be well pleased with their efforts. 12. Michael Morton 32. Mark Bryant victories for some time, with Darce showing fine 13. Daniel Lloyd 50. Peter Byrne Congratulations to all the players who made 13. Stephen Pellow 33. Gavin Coleman leadership qualities. Better players were Mick 14. Nathan Stoll 51. Jeremy Hogg their Senior Debuts with the Club. 14. Scott Sinclair 34. Dean Cole Grant, Wayne Smith and Daniel "Goat" Roberts 15. Chris Higgins 52. 1-ouis Flint The Twos had a big one against an 15. Michael Gilchrist 35. Scott McCormack in a solid team effort. It's important that you get 16. Chris Ross 53. Thomas Curnow undermanned Coolamon, highlighted by a 1O 36. Chris McCormack 16. Robert Harper to training at least once a week otherwise you 17. Wayne Smith 54. Colin Sanbrook goal haul from the renowned spearhead Dean 17. Bruce Thompson 37. David Drum might not get a run. 18. Jed Simpson· 55. Dave Balding "plugger" Cole was well supported by young 18. Matthew Derrick 40. Graham Robertson · The 1 sts also recorded a big win with 19. Mick Byrne 56. Wayne Sanbrook Ross Devereux who booted 5 from the pocket. 19. Brian Mitchell 41. Dave Larkins · everyone contributing in a fine team effort. 20. Brad Carroll 57. Matthew Mitchell Max went berserk booting "sausage rolls" from Marcus Simpson won the Mug from John 20. Anthony Breust 42. Chris Hall 21. Brian McRae 58. Simon Killalea all over the ground. Barry Kotzur made a Anderson, Paul Byrne and Chris Higgins just 21. Stephen Drum 43 Simon Smith 22. David Lloyd 59. John Butler welcome return to the club with a sterling game to name a few. All the new recruits seem to 23. Stephen Whe.eler 60. Nathan Kane 22. Wayne McLennan 44. Mark Rayner have slotted in well and we look forward to a at CHF, while David "Fishy" Salmon, Colin 24. Brian Hawke 61 . Mark Wegner prosperous season, but remember there is a Goesch and Simon Smith all had an impact. 25. James Gunn 62. Matthew Bickley long way to go. Netball grades were all successful with the 26. Brent Langfield A Grade netballers had a good 15 goal win 63. Glen Cole Juniors in particular having a day out winning 27. Robbie Wilson 64. Nathan Jones with Chela Roberson winning the Mug. The B 63-6. Awards went to Lizzie Mullins for the 28. Nathan Graetz 65. Stephen Rhodes Juniors, Rachel Breust in C Grade, Michelle Grade had a huge win with .Desale Morphett winning the Mug, while the C Grade went down 29. Paul Bryne 66. Wayne ,Halls Hoffman in B Grade and Fiona McFadyen in A 30. Tristan McMicking 67. Edward Menzies Grade. and Kate Edgington winning the Mug. There were no Junior games but this week all 4 grades 31. Daniel Roberts 68. Antony Matthews Community service announcements: Hands 33. Mick Grant 70. John Tutty up everyone who wanted to relieve "glamour will be in action - good luck girls. Social News: After next weeks game against 34. Alec Creasy 71 . Adam Shephard boy" Simon Francis of those flowing locks? 35. Chris Phyland 72. Andrew Lieschke (Junior netballers your vote does not count.) Turvey we will be having a Player Auction & Dinner. Do not miss it! There will also be a Life 36. Andrew Byrne Well - at last you have your chance! Tickets Membership presentation to Billy Lloyd. Once will be on sale today for the "shaving rights" to again we are delivering Phone books, with the the Francis cranium, which will be performed business houses to be done during the week at the clubhouse after today's game. Proceeds I and the residential areas on Sunday - so let's IWCGE Creasy's Grain Enterprises will go to an extremely worthy cause - the all help out. Anyone interested in sponsoring a players end of season trip - so dig deep. A trip Produce Merchants, buyers of all grains. player, please contact Austin McRae. Yankee Crossing Rd, to is also being organised for the Today we visit Temora, always a tough task, HENTY bye weekend - (May 30/31) to see the game • Regular Live Bands so let's all have a red hot go and have wins in Phone 69 293377 Contact: Bill Creasy on the Saturday and the Mighty Rooboys all grades. GO GOANNAS Fax 69 293256 Peter Gerhardy tackling Geelong on the Sunday. The cost will • 3 am Licence be $90, with bookings and a $50 deposit due • Counter Meals Wed to Sat by May 2nd. To book see Lorrae Pattison or HANGOl•I.JID l~AIUI (~EN'l'llE Mangopl~h Hotel the Francis/Gilchrist household. Lie. K.W. Sett & Lime &Fertilizer Agents. Ag chemicals &pasture seeds Today we get our first run for the year on D.A. & E.J. Bett~Major sponso. r Support you 'local' bloke. Ph 69 285791 our beloved home turf. Let's give the Goannas 207 Hoskins St of the something to remember. TEMORA Mighty ROOS UP THE ROOS. 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On March 13 we lost one of our favourite ladies SENIORS A great battle against Temora in the First when Carol lost her battle with caner. To Rob and SENIORS and UNDER 18s the girls we offer all our love and support at this 1. Andrew Donaldson 34. Ken Moon Grade last week. The game was in the balance very sad time. Today before the Seniors start there 2. Mark Mooney 35. Duncan Vennell up until the last quarter when Temora's fitness 3. Ryan Bartholomew 39. Wayne Kew will be a minutes silence in memory of Carol. 3. David Tucker 36. Ray Adams 4. Brett Jardine 40. Hamish Dyce won through. Best wishes and a speedy In a very tough encounter we came away with 4. Jason Poulos 37. Jason Heald 5. Scott Bradley 41. Arnie Campbell the points at Narrandera. After a good start we were 5. Campbell 38. Craig rodham recovery to Paul McKelvie who broke his 6. Alex Manley 42. Andrew Munro out gunned and out muscled until the last 1o minutes McNaughton (C) 39. Scott Rainbird collarbone. The awards went to Luke Maloney 7. Guy Hyland 43. Damien Farrell when we got in front and held on until the siren, for 6. Troy Maiden 40. Paul Francis $100, Sam Roberts $75, Rod O'Brien $50, Greg 8. Brendon McPherson 44. Mathew Armstrong a gutsy 8 point win. Nigel Smith had a great game 7. Blair Campbell 41. Vince Hennessy 9. Rodney O'Brien 45. Anthony Exton Rudd $25 and Alex Manley the Goode Award. to win the Bulldog mug, the Salon on Morgan went 8. Warren Sykes 42. Gary Hoffman 10. Leigh Drum 46. Michael Spry to Troy Maiden the Eagle Boys Pizza to Brad The 2nd Grade side was beaten by a better 11. Shayn Bradley 47. Mathew Cameron Burkinshaw. The Golden Seasons to Captain 9. · Glenn Vardanega 43. Brent Byrnes Campbell McNaughton and the Townhouse 10. Guy Weidemann 44. Darren Bowden team on the day. Get behind Barty and things 12. Mathew McKinnley 48. Gary Billingham International Players Player award to Brad 11 . Leo Quirk 45. Kris Lancaster will improve. The awards went to Guy Hyland 13. Jason Mattingly 49. Gary Hilton 12. Matt Holgate 46. Cade Mills 14. Greg Rudd 50. Lew Roberts Burkinshaw. $50, Brett Nolte $25, Joel Collins $15 and David The 2nds also started very well but nearly lost if 13. Bede Galvin 47. Ben Rodham 15. Brendon McKelvie 51. Craig Farrell before steadying to win by 11 points. The Bulldog 14. Ben Nimmo 48. Glen Waide Irvine $10. 16. Gary Bradley 52. Michael McCaig Mug went to David Tucker the Eagle Boys Pizza to 16. Adrian Hill 49. Paul Cunnington The netballers also got off to a shaky start 17. Daniel Crocker 53. Ricky Hard Ben Rodham and Cade Mills won the haircut kindly 18. Leroy Brown 50. Gary Button · to the season. The A Grade lost 16 - 44 and 18. Brett Nolte 54. Paul Billingham donated by Michelle Turner of Exposure Hair. Others 19. Craig Spencer 51. Scott Seddon 19. Paul McKelvie 55. Jason Taylor to play well were Peter Turnbull, Matt Paul and 20. Scott Bourne 52. Brad Burkinshaw Sarah Roberts winning the Coolamon Store 20. Cecil Parr 56. Brett Garrett Andrew Boyd. 21. Adam Saciuk 53. David Muscat Award. The B Grade lost 14 - 24 with Kate 21. Andrew mcCaig 57. Michael Suidgeest The U18s had a huge 113 point win, even though 22. Dale Isaac 54. James Dixon 22. Michael Goss 58. Jeremy Crocker they were short, thanks to the 3 boys from the U 16s Hulsman winning the Coolamon Steelworks 59. David Irvine who played, and played very well. James Bowyer 23. Neale Francis 55. 1im Phelps Award. The C Grade lost 7 - 18 with Carmen 23. Craig Drum 24. Drew lverach 56. 24. Brad Mattingly 60. Marcus Hogg had a great game to take maximum points and the O'Brien winning the Richo's Store Award. The Ladies Auxiliary award, the Eagle Boys Pizza went 25. Nigel Smith 57. Jamie Pitt 25. Luke Maloney 61. Peter Tipping to Rodney Shaw (U16's) and the Haircut 26. Matt Paul 58. Steve Nash Juniors lost 7 - 63 and Nerille Whitbread 26. Sam Roberts 62. Dwayne Clancy compliments of Smiley to Ben Harper. 27. Jonson Clifton 59. Peter Turnbull winning the Coolamon Newsagency Award. 27. Gerard McPherson 63. Phillip Sutton 28. Wayne Mutton 64. Andrew Lewis The netballers won 3 out of 4. Georgia Dixon is 28. Julien Nimmo 60. Shane Dash On the social side the recent winners of the President, Megan Widemann is Secretary, Julie 29. Andrew Boyd 62. Jamie Bourne 29. Joel Collins 65. Mathew Lewis Murphy is the new coach of A & B Grade, Michelle 30. David Pike 63. Steven Woods Netballers Horse Racing tickets have been Di 30. Jacob Suidgeest 66. Gary Billingham Kelly C Grade and Bree lverach the Juniors. Good 31. Daniel Tooze 64. Steven Marks Mattingly last week and Carol Mulley this week. 31. John Noack 67. Peter Bartholomew luck to all these ladies for the coming year. The 32. Bart Molony 65. Steve Nash Di also won the raffle last week. Di tells me she 32. Ben Prior 68. Andrew Pattison Juniors with only 5 players won 22-11 with Courtney 33. Andrew Lewis 69. Steven Pattison 33. Shayne Weidemann 66. Jarrod Hillier is going for the trifecta at Turvey this week. Cerato winning the Ladies Auxiliary and Courtney 34. Tony Morris 70. Neil Pleming O'Connor the Wagga Drycleaning. C Grade won 22- UNDER U18s Also don't forget to support the Disco/ 35. Francis Furner 71. Baldwin Peters 13 with Trina Rake the Mug and Stacy Dunn the 1. Matt Carroll 16. Will Collie Kareoke night after the home game against 36. David Maloney 72. Robert Garrett Drycleaning award. B Grade lost. The Mug went to 2. Mark Donaldson 18. David Oliver Seona Hill and the Drycleaning to Michelle Kelly. A Narrandera next week. 37. 1im Armstrong 73. Kiern Bundy 3. Ricky Thomas 19. Justin Buckley 38. Graahm Rowlands 74. Colin Stibbard (cont. on page 27) 4. Brendan Cummins 20. Grant Bourne (U16) This week we journey to Turvey Park and . 5. Leigh Cameron 21. Trent Mooney looking to carry on from last weeks first three / :;;;:; ;~;;, ;~:;~;~~ 6. Ben Flanagan 22. Jason Marien quarters against Temora. 7. James Bowyer 27. Alex Murdoch 1 ; TOLLAND 8. Dusty Brown 34. Luke Francis Good luck to the footballers and netballers DON WHYBRO S'l J~l~I ... and let's come away from Turvey with wins in 9. Cameron Barker 43. Joseph Wurf Cattle & sheep yard panels, Roof Trusses 10. Cameron Grentell 54. Matt Rake (U16) the football and netball and all players remain cattle loading races, sliding gates, as well 11. Ben Harper 55. Rod Shaw (U 16) farm gates, cattle yard gates, pool fencing. 1,.. D·. injury free. '•• ~ Ptl.!!l~~n~YBourke Street 12. Andrew White 61. Joseph Halloran Steel cut to size and delivered free in the Wagga area. GO THE HOPPERS. \< ...... ~hCln~~92~?~~ WW 14. Michael Rosier 73. Joel Elliott 20 Booth St. COOLAMON. Ph 69 273275 Your local pharrnacy f~ )01.Jl)ION DO'J1Et ARIAH PARK HOTEL Turvey Tops Welcome all after a Hoppers · PHARMACY game with a cool ale & meal. 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Although beaten we were far from disgraced SENIORS and U1 as What a great effort from the Firsts last week SENIORS and U18s against the Tigers. With a few injured players against the powerful Turvey Park side, with 1. Paul O'Donohue 40. Tony Terlich 1. Stephen Smith 36. Russell McPherson inexperience costing the Eagles the game in 2. Pat Gribble (cc) 41. Mark Savage to come back in things can only get better. 2. Anthony Carroll 37. Jason Linsell the finish. The 2nds showed that they are 3. Grant Regan 42. Ben McLean Anthony Carroll with a strong game at fullback, 3. Murray Hamblin 38. Shane Hatty definite finals chances and the inexperienced 4. Justin Male 43. David Sheather won the Sports Club Award, Britton's Towel to 4. Jason Hamblin 40. Daniel Underwood U18s were simply beaten by a stronger side 5. Goeff Longmire 44. Simon Craze 5. Scott Hamblin on the day. 6. Dean Hopwood 45. Scott Middleton Scott Hamblin and the Wagga First Aid Mug to 41. Jed Lawton 7. Tony Ryan 46. Mark Hugo 6. Jamie Ross 42. Robert Kember The Seniors award winners were Mulhall/ Steve Smith with a ten goal haul. The Bridge 8. Mark Quilter 47. Damien Hyde 7. Michael Steele 43. Michael Burns Graham award to Chris Smith, Shell Depot 9. Brenden Seargeant 48. Chris Walsh Tavern Dinner went to Jamie Ross and the 8. Luke Cruikshank 44. Peter Corbett petrol to Andrew Ryan, socks to Tim Zak and 10. Jack Vearing 49. Tony Powell Milton's Gear Votes were (3) Scott Hamblin, 9. Shaun Rava 46. David Harris Beaurepaires award to Jack Vearing with Tony 11. Matthew Harrison 50. Troy Parry 10. Stephen Carroll 47. Anthony Quinn Ryan, Danny Litchfield, Brett Davis and C~ris (cc 2nds) 51 . Richard Dolan (2) Anthony Carroll and (1) Jason Hamblin. Terlich getting special mentions. Slave Auction 12. Andrew Ryan 52. Steve Walsh The Reserves were well beaten on the day. 11 . Brandon Ryan 48. Phillip Hatty 13. Dennis Piltz 53. Hyaden Hutchins 12. Mark Carroll votes went to Chris Smith, Andrew Ryan and 49. Jari Nielsen Tim Zak. 14. Chris Smith 54. David Sergeant Fresh from New Zealand Peter Walsh won the 13. Jamie Crozier 50. Mark Mccorry The Reserves played well in a high standard 15. Steve Murphy 55. Ben Hogg Bowling Club Award, Ganmain Store Towel to 14. Christen McPherson 51. Damian Dedini 16. Stuart Hutchins 56. Mark Clark game and only just failed to win a close game 17. Steve Rose 57. Tim Arbuthnot Matthew Hatty with Webb's Dinner going to 15. Peter Wilson 52. Andrew Hatty that could have gone either way. Award winners 16. Damian Carroll 18. Phillip Cock 58. Robert Hutchinson Rohan Brill. 53. Carl Smith were Paul O'Donohue (dinner at the Exies 19. Chris Terlich 59. Anthony Gillespie 17. Michael Mazzocchi 54. Joe Dbudzinski The Under 18's with a bunch of new players Club), Phillip Cock ($15) and Adam Norden 20. Adam Norden 60. James Trengrove 18. Scott Crozier 55. Rohan Brill ($10) with Ben McLean getting the Mug. 21. Danny Litchfield 61. Andrew Pearce battled the game out and will improve as the 19. David Logan 56. Eddie Sullivan The U18s fielded a very inexperienced team 22. Bill Hutchins 62. Aaron Whillans season progresses. The Towel Award went to 20. Brendan Kearney 59. Steven Ruskin that will improve as the season progresses. For 23. Tim Pearson 63. Neil Donaldson 64. Nick Reilly 21 . Peter Walsh 60. Chris Kelly last Saturday's game the Robinsons Dept. 24. Brett Powell Eddie Sullivan, Four Hotel's Award went to 25. Andrew Driscoll 65. Brent Durnan Chris Kelly and the socks to Nathan Irvine. 22. Brad Smith 61. Joshua Ferguson Store voucher went to Pat Sullivan, the 26. Scott English 66. John Botten 23. Drew Symons 62. Nathan Irvine Bakehouse award went to Courtney Sullivan 27. James Mccallum 67. David Anderson Silver Circle tickets are now on sale and are 24. Troy Lenon 63. Paul Hamblin while Anthony Gibson won the Barkers Dry 28. Brett Davis 68. Matt Hardy available from any Committeeman. Also 25. Mathew Irvine 64. Stephen Kelly Cleaners Award. 29. Bill Howitt 69. Anthony Gibson Membership tickets are available from the gate 26. Greg Menzies 65. Nathan McPherson The B Grade netball team was the only 30. Courtney Sullivan 70. Ross Batchelor 27. Warwick Smith winner on the day although the other teams 31. Dwayne Mathews 71. Damien Clark today. This week we play host to the Narrandera 66. Shaun Harris 32. Paul Sullivan 72. Pat Sullivan 28. Mathew Hatty were competitive. Best players were Jo Ryan, Eagles, · and remember players are to wear 67. Ben Sullivan 33. Jason Williams 73. Brent Eldridge 29. Phillip Carroll 68. Joshua Royde Andrea Hemphill and Caren Hugo in A Grade. 34. Ian Limbrick 74. Matthew Thornton white shorts. 30. Mathew Dennis 69. Ben Williams Mandy Rogers, Melanie English and Zarna 35. Tim Zak 75. Lachlan Hutchins Boehm in B Grade and Nicole Mattingly, Kate On the netball scene it was not a good start • 31. Ben Cruikshank 70. Gavin Lenon 36. Scott Jones 76. Ian Donaldson 32. David Shepherd Terlich and dinner at the Bidgee to Tony Ryan, 37. Paul Mitchell 77. Brett Rankin to the year, with all 4 grades going down to the 71. David Kelly Kellie Goring in C Grade while Cathy Sullivan, 38. Malcolm Burke 78. Justin Mohr 33. Reiner Meier Tigers. We all know that there is only one way 74. Stephen Fairless Anna Durnan and Cara Ash all played well in 39. Brad Smith 79. Troy Davison 35. Paul Harris 77. Jason Turner 80. Michael Irons for us to go from here and THAT IS UP. (cont. on page 29) 78. Nathan Bensch Congratulations to these girls for taking out our best player awards in their respective grades: l I Juniors - Kirsty Ferguson, C Grade - Brigette . Bakery rNARRAN.DERA···ExiES~CLUBl Milne, B Grade - Alison Ferguson, A Grade - Makers of the famous ~ Also delicious I ·~· Shanna Brill. Ganmain Pies and BBQ n BOLTON STREET, NARRANDERA - PHONE 69. 591266 II Over the past number of weeks our coaches Sausage Rolls Chickens have been more than please with 97% to 98% Ford St, Ganmain Ph 69 276401 attendance by players at training - keep up the l:_-_1_,..i,__i:_ :;;/;,::o:,;:,;_ i::;;;z ~~o"~"f;~:,:. I 6 'd · h good work girls! The Club sends best wishes ;: RFL's best &fairest J2 I and hopes for a speedy recovery to Leanne player in first grade. s~;~~~~Y ;~O to"':rzi;!g~~. I Corbett who injured herself at training last week, LOGAN &HITCHENS • Wholesale grain & chaff I Monday: $6 Schnitzel Night. Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Bingo I and Shannon Carroll is still on the mend after • Dealers for Case International farm equipment [ Thursdays: Monster Competition, 25 prizes, drawn 7_ pm . t her experience. It seems strange, both have :=== I • CRT 'Your Local Bloke' [ Fridays: Meat Raffle, 6 meat trays, one worth $100. Saturdays: Live entertainment } arm injuries, is there a message there? GANMAIN - Ph 69 276301 1 Sundays: Monster Meat Raffle, 40 prizes, meat trays, chickens, legs of lamb. Drawn 1 pm. ij COOLAMON - Ph 69 273005 000 Go the Lions. ~--2(.:,: ..:. n .. .❖•... -- .• .,,:.:.: •• X.... _:_ .... •.•- :-:❖ ..• :❖:❖:. - .. : .....,:,:❖:-:-: 0:0:0:0:0:0: ••• :,:0:0:0:0:0:❖~"( ,:0: 0:•*•:• *:·· <;·: .... /? >.<:: 1c;O;";;"(;,:❖:❖: .,: ••••• : .:· ··:···· ·r·· :,.:,. !•!❖:-~ >-ll~f,:i5::::,.",,.J:V,:.: 'Y; :,: ''.~WW"~.:Z:::::-:-~· .»X-;O' .. '. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 MERCANTILE MUTUAL RIVERINA RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1998 DRAW "~~~~~ 4>,(!) With , FOOTBALL LEAGUE~ Round 1 Round 5 Round 8 I &of4" WMerk& Tile SAT./SUN APRIL 18/19 SAT./SUN MAY16/17 SAT./SUN JUNE 13/14 wmgers(146) v GGGM(102} Wagga Tigers v T/Park (Sat) Narrandera(72) v T/Park(80) MCU V wmgers (Sat) LEADING 1st GRADE KICKERS Any Clubs with new sponsors or anyone wishing Grifflth(104) v L/Whitton(72) L/Whitton v Temora (Sat) Narrandera v EWK (Sat) to advertise in the "Football Record" please contact MCU(153) v EWK(67) Griffith v Narrandera (Sat night) Griffith v GGGM (Sun) Last the Publicity Officer - Michael Papworth to arrange Coolamon(44) v Temora(86) MCU v Coolamon (Sun) Coolamon v L/Whitton (Sun) Round 1 Week Total the details. Phone 69262443 or fax 69224348. Also GGGM v EWK (Sun) T/Park v Temora (Sun) Stephen Smith (G-GG-M) ...... 1O 10 any "newsworthy" items are most welcome. Round 2 SAT./SUN APRIL 25/26 Round 6 Round 9 Terry Dani her (Wagga) ...... 9 9 L/Whitton v Wmgers (Sat) SAT./SUN MAY 23/24 SAT./SUN JUNE 20/21 Memo to club scribes - LEAN HEAVY on the pen Narrandera v wmgers (Sat) Justin Male (Narrandera) ...... 5 5 so the faxed notes are legible - typed and early EWK v Griffith (Sat) L/Whitton v MCU (Sat) Temora v MCU (Sun) MCU v GGGM (Sat) EWK v Coolamon (Sat) Jamie Charlton (East Wagga-K) . 5 5 would be nice. T/Park v Coolamon (Sun) Temora v EWK (Sat) Temora v Narrandera (Sat) Coolamon v Griffith (Sun) Paul Byrne (MCUE) ...... 5 5 Some clubs must have formulated a special liquid GGGM v Narrandera (Sun) Wmgers v Griffith (Sun) T/Park v UWhitton (Sun) GGGM v T/Park (Sun) Gary Argus (Griffith) ...... 4 4 to put into the water bottles during last week's games. Round 3 the Ardlethan Stars had a big swig at half time and Shane Ruyg (Griffith) ...... 4 SAT./SUN MAY2/3 GENERAL BYE SAT. MAY 30 Round 10 4 then banged on 11 goals in the 3rd quarter to set up MCU v T/Park (Sat) STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS SAT./SUN JUNE 27/28 Nathan Graetz (MCU) ...... 3 3 the win against the Marrar Bombers. It was obviously Coolamon v Narrandera (Sat) Sydney V RFL (SCG) EWK v MCU (Sat) Shaun Rava (G-GG-M) ...... 3 3 hot and thirsty work at Mangoplah and the water L/Whitton v GGGM (Sat) Temora V Coolamon (Sat) boy was trampled at quarter time. The Goannas with Griffith v Temora (Sat night) GGGM v Wmgers (Sun) Robert Harper (Temora) ...... 3 3 a belly full of "good oil" piled on 11 goals in the 2nd Round 7 Wmgers v EWK (Sun) SAT.JSUN JUNE 6/7 L/Whitton v Griffith (Sun) quarter to stamp their authority on the game. The T/Park v Narrandera (Sun) LEADING 2nd GRADE KICKERS Griffith Swans must have unearthed a box of magic Round 4 L/Whitton v Narrandera (Sat) valencia oranges at 3/4 time. They kicked 1O goals SAT./SUN MAY 9/10 EWK v T/Park (Sat) Round 11 Last in the last quarter to swamp Leeton. Maybe someone Temora V wmgers (Sat) wmgers v Coolamon (Sun) SAT./SUN JULY 4/5 Griffith v MCU (Sun) Round 1 week Total spiked the Crows drinks or they ran out - they sure Narrandera v MCU (Sat) wmgers V L/Whitton (Sat) GGGM v Temora (Sun) MCU v Temora (Sat) Dean Cole (Temora) ...... 1O 10 stopped to a walk in the last bit. EWK v L/Whitton (Sat) T/Park v Griffith (Sun) Griffith v EWK (Sun) Corey Pavitt (Wagga) ...... 1O 10 A great exhibition of early season goal kicking GGGM v Coolamon (Sun) Coolamon v T/Park (Sun) Todd Arentz (Temora) ...... 5 5 was witnessed by patrons at Robertson Oval on Narrandera v GGGM (Sun) Saturday. Rival coaches Terry Daniher and Steven Andrew Mitchell (Griffith) ...... 5 5 Smith thrilled the crowd with some long & accurate Jarrod Hillier (Turvey Park) ...... 4 4 shots through the tall timber. Smithy won the shoot­ out with 1O goals to T.D's 9 - but Terry's Wagga Tigers Gary Button (Turvey Park) ...... 3 3 took the all important 4 points from the Ganmain ------Robert Collins-Roe (Wagga) ...... 3 3 Grong Grong Matong Lions. ------P. Davis (MCU) ...... 3 3 - - Some interesting gate takings at the games last AUSTBROKER -- Member National David Gee (Griffith) ...... 3 3 weekend. $3900 was an excellent result for the MEMBER =-~....= Insurance Brokers Griffith Swans v Leeton Crows at the Exies Oval on - Association Andrew Powell (Wagga) ...... 3 3 - Saturday night. Good luck to the Swans who have a INSURANCE BROKERS couple more night fixtures coming up. $1594 at LEADING U18s KICKERS Robertson Oval for the Grand Final replay between Wagga Tigers and the GGGM Lions was PETER L. BROWN Last disappointing. Round 1 Week Total The "Cockies" will be smiling with the good falls & Associates Pty. Ltd. 7 Dustin Brown (Turvey Park) ...... 7 of soaking rain around the region during the week. Specialists in all classes of INSURANCE James Geale (EW-K) ...... 6 6 The footy players should also be happy with the softer playing conditions. David Gill (EW-K) ...... 6 6 • 24 The Esplanade • 104 Yambil Street Andrew Brown (Wagga) ...... 3 3 It is hoped to have a Major Competition up & running in the "Football Record" next week. Make WAGGAWAGGA GRIFFITH Ben Flanagan (Turvey Park) ...... 3 3 sure you secure a copy! The "Football Record" can Tel: 6921 1400. Fax: 6921 7135 Tel: 6962 3988. Fax: 6962 5440 Scott Taylor (Wagga) ...... 3 3 also be purchased at the Turvey Tops & Tolland Newsagencies. • Unit 8, The Connection Stephen Mitchell (Griffith) ...... 2 2 Russell Street • 91 Hume Street Matthew Waide (Griffith) ...... 2 2 If South Wagga Tolland Dons join the Northern TUMUT WODONGA Craig Snowden (Wagga) ...... 2 2 Riverina League, as reported in the press this week, Tel: 6056 2355. 6024 6387 I'll ride a broomstick from Beckom to Barellan and Tel: 6947 1997. Fax: 6947 3467 Fax: Brad Waters (Leeton-W.) ...... 2 2 back!! Murrumb1dqee Valley Australian Football Assoc G 'FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc • "FOOTY RECORD" -- 1998 ~ ,Av~fyafiat1 'f"ootbafl ACTION Av~+Yalian r"ootball ACTION

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• 'Bistro 2000' open 7 days a week • Relax in air conditioned comfort Coolamon defender Greg Rudd looks to off-load a handball to skipper Brett Jardine as • Latest gaming technology Temora's Simon Francis applies the pressure in Sunday's clash at Kindra Park. • The 'Jezza Room' is perfect for weddings, partys & seminars ror- aft • Club TAB, Keno & Sky Channel llrlan Lawrence Sports ~OVY Fernleigh Road, Wagga ~porl-i~ WAGGA WAGGA 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA Phone 69 311511 PHONE 69 214583 Y~in~:.Me.~ft; Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 RAIVIS M.V.A.F.A. CLUB DIRECTORY FOR 1998 ARDLETHAN - PRES: Rob McGregor, TEMORA - PRES: Marrelyn Derrick, 11 London Hotel, Ardlethan 2665. Ph 69782300. Ashton Street, Temora 2666. Ph. 69772152. All RAMS main listed ruck, feeding the ball to his rovers and taking some SEC: Gemma Pratt, Cl- 12 Mirrool Street, SEC: Paul Breust, P.O. Box 304, Temora 2666. players who are not playing for the RAMS against superb marks in the packs. Craig Bolton and Ben Ardlethan 2665. Ph 69782393. Ph. 69772767. on 2 May, will be participating in Fixter put in fine performances across the half back ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL - PRES: Terry THE ROCK-YERONG CREEK- PRES: Mark a selection match in Canberra on that day. This line. It appeared they.were almost waxing at times Haddrill, "Rockdale", Ariah Park 2665. Ph Driscoll, 15 Cole Street, Yerong Creek 2652. Ph. match will be an important opportunity for players such was the regularity of their possessions. 69741186. SEC: Shirley Bell, "Yarranlea", Ariah 69203509. SEC: David Oehm, 66 Murray Street, to gain selection in RAMS and the NSW-ACT State Special mention must be made of Jeremy Jaques. Park 2665. Ph 69741016. Wagga 2650. Ph. 69218445. Team. It was a long day for Jeremy having arisen at 4 COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT - PRES: Doug TURVEY PARK - PRES: Phil Hill, 4 Aspen am to travel to Wagga to catch the plane. He went Hubbard, 9 Mallory Street, Wagga 2650. Ph Road, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69224821. SEC: Laraine 69312044. SEC: June Breust, 4 Bristol Street, NSW-ACT RAMS MATCH REPORT: out and played a terrific game and his great Hill, P.O. Box 551, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69225002. Collingullie, 2652. Ph 69200201. URANQUINTY-KAPOOKA -_ PRES: Roger RD 3 - PRAHRAN DRAGONS v RAMS commitment was well received by his fellow COOLAMON - PRES: Andrew Pattison, Harding, 34 Huthwaite Street, Wagga 2650. players. Perhaps it was the fact that Collingwood had "Lortonvale", Coolamon 2701. Ph 69278205. 69252228. SEC: Garry Gardner, 47 McKell wiped the opposition the night before but there SEC: Jay Richards, 23 Wade Street, Coolamon Avenue, Wagga 2650. -6925593.0. Scores (quarter by quarter) definitely was a mood of determined confidence 2701. Ph.69273237. WAGGA TIGERS - PRES: Gerry McCormick, Rams 3.0 8.1 9.4 14.7 (91) as we journeyed to Melbourne to meet the COOTAMUNDRA - PRES: Pat Kerin, 20 P.O. Box 2168, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69219771. Prahran 2.4 3. 7 4.1 6.11 (47) Dragons. Harley Avenue, Cootamundra 2590. Ph. SEC: Neville McCoullough, P.O. Box 2168, The preparation was not ideal as we were 69423026. SEC: Rod Knagge, P.O. Box 361, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69251617. A big game this weekend when we host the behind schedule flightwise but the coach and Doug Cootamundra 2590. Ph. 69421190. at Queanbeyan Oval on had the players well organised and ready to play. EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL - PRES: Mark Anzac Day. The Dragons kicked the first goal within Mullen, 25 Panorama Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. M.V.A.F.A. EXECUTIVE 69226525. SEC: Vicki Grieve, P.O. Box 87, seconds but from that point on it was obvious that BOARD MEMBERS: Keith Miller ·Wagga 2650. Ph. 69224762. the RAMS, given reasonable commitment would PRESIDENT: Greg Verdon, 75 King Street, Manager GANMAIN-GG-MATONG - PRES: Bill prevail. The reasons for this early opinion were The Rock 2655. Ph 69395470. (H 69202203) Fairless, 20 Langham Street, Ganmain 2702. Ph.. NSW-ACT RAMS Mobile 018 213586. the fact that Ray Hall was too 69276293. SEC: Jack Cedelland, P.O. Box 60, RIVl:;RINA DIV. CHAIRMAN: Ian Ferguson, tall and mobile in the ruck, Ganmain 2702. Ph. 69276147. "Baden" Grong Grong 2652. 019 444459. (Ph& was GRIFFITH - PRES: Roy Agresta, P.O. Box Fax 69279127). unstoppable in the mid field/ NSW ACT RAMS DRAW 652, Griffith 2680. Ph. 0418 223384. SEC: Craig defence, our defence led by Bretherton, P.O. Box 652, Griffith 2680. Ph. FARRER DIV. CHAIRMAN: Robbie Turner, Craig Bolton and Ben Fixter Rd Date Versus Venue Time 69624789. "Glen Ora", Old Junee 2652. Ph. 019 328027. (H69274351 Fax 69274361). was always in control and the 1 Sat4April Oakleigh 2 pm Away LEETON/WHITTON - PRES: Kerry Vaughan­ Dragons did not have enough DIRECTORS: Peter Brown, 4 Kauri Place, 2 Sat 11 April Football Park Noon Home Niven, P.O. Box 29, Leeton 2705. Ph. 69556292. tall players to worry us SEC: Peter Fraser, P.O. Box 29, Leeton 2705. Wagga 2650. Ph. 69211400. (H69226513). Prahran Dragons Away consistently. 3 Sat 18April Shepley Oval 1.30pm Ph. 69556233. Roger Taylor, 2 Norfolk Ave Wagga, 2650. Ph The RAMS did play very 4 Sat25April Dandenong Stingrays Queanbeyan Noon Home M.C.U.E. - PRES: Lewis Killalea, P.O. Box 69264637 (019 448085 w). Bob Spears, 20 well at times but it has to be 12 Sat2 May Tassie Mariners Football Park Noon Home 248, Mount Austin 2650. Ph. 69256630. SEC: Boonah Street, Binya, 2665. Ph 69642231. said that we can play a· lot 5 Sat9 May L.avington 1 pm Away AndrewUoyd, P.O. Box 248, Mount Austin 2650. (H6964;5695) ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS: better. The Dragons could 6 Sat 16 May Coburg 10.45 am Away Ph. 69255568. ASSOC. SECRETARY: Wayne Gardner, 68 have hurt us at times but their MARRAR - PRE: John Carroll, P.O. Box 39, 7 Sat 23 May Football Park Noon Home Dalman Parkway, Wagga 2650. Ph 0418 skill level let them down. Marrar 2652. Ph. 69274355. SEC: Peter Willis, 8 Sat30 May Shepley Oval 1.30pm Away 693674. (H69314391). Whilst the win was decisive "Glenelg", Marrar 2652. Ph. 69274435. 6/7 June U18 National Trials COMPETITION SECRETARY: Stewart we certainly need to find more NARRANDERA - PRE: Graeme Buchanan, 9 Sat 13 June Football Park Noon Home 5 Dalgety Street, Narrandera 2700. Ph. Fraser, 3 Karen Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. efficiency in the forward line. 69311428. Fax 69313915. Time and time again we had 10 Sat 20 June North Ballarat Rebels Nth Ballarat Noon Away 69593173. SEC: Joyleen Hutchins, P.O. Box 203, Narrandera 2700. Ph. 69563219. TREASURER: Tony Hackett, 24 Marama the ball inside the 50 metre 11 Sat 27 June Griffith 11 am Home NORTH WAGGA-RAAF - PRES: Max Parade, Wagga 2650. Ph 69235322. arc only to see it rebound Sat 4-11 July U18 Nat Championships Oakman, 4 Dalman Parkway, Wagga 2650. Ph. (H69252878). away too easily. 12 Bye Transferred to May 2 69311469. SEC: Chris Duncan, P.O. Box 622, PUBLICITY OFFICER: Michael Papworth, 2 However there can be 13 Sat 18 July Western Jets Whitten Oval Noon Away Wagga 2650. Ph. 69314570. Tubbo Place, Wagga, 2650. Ph 6926 2443. Fax little doubt as to the quality of 14 Sun 26 July Oakleigh Chargers Football Park Noon Home RIVCOLL - PRES: Robert Cardwell, 10 6922 4348. play in our mid field and 1/2August Bye Hunter Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69253815. SEC: JUNIOR REPS: WAGGA & DISTRICTS: defence. Lenny Hayes, our 15 Sun 9August Preston Knights Football Park Noon Home Robert Sharpe, 1O Hunter Street, Wagga 2650. Allan Langfield, 24 Geneva Crescent, Wagga captain, With well over 30 16 Sat 15 August Prahran Dragons Football Park Noon Home Ph. 69253815. 2650. Ph 69261177. SOUTH WEST: Barry Pitt, possessions was magnificent Farm 1400 Petersham Road, Leeton 2705. Ph. 17 Sat 22 August Dandenong Stingrays Shepley Oval 2pm Away SOUTH WAGGA-TOLLAND- PRES: Steven displaying his trademark Creek, 52 Simmons Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69532140. Queanbeyan Noon Home sidestep With effortless class. 18 Sat 29 August Calder Cannons 0418 480358. SEC: Rod Bruce, 5 Smithies Place, Tony Turner, 45 Gurwood Street, Wagga Ray Hall had a blinder in the Wagga 2650. Ph. 69315165. 2650. Ph.69215000. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc, • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

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.. ' AIR & ELECTRICAL Whilst not always indicative of a team's appear to have emerged well from the fortunes for a forthcoming season, first round premiership hangover, covering well the players • Gas Ducted Heating BREEZAIR I' results of a competition are always received who've left. Notable was the performance of a • Evaporative Cooling BRIVIS with great interest. Such was the case last "favourite son", Graham Fellows. • Wood Heaters EMAILAIR Saturday, after round one of the Mercantile Cootamundra has lost a wealth of talented • Reverse Cycle Air Cond. HITACHI Mutual Farrer league had been completed. players from their lineup of last year and their • Electrical Co.ntracting DAIKIN Prior to the games, speculation was rife about 89-point loss to Ariah Park-Mirrool suggests that which teams would be improvers, which teams the Blues wont be the force they were in the had recruited well, which teams would find the last two seasons. There's no doubt the loss of loss of key players from the previous season Robbie Harper from the Brown Bombers' camp hard to cover etc., etc. was lamented, but they appear to have a good Home Visiting Saturday's results answered many of those depth of players which sho~ld see them fare Team ...... V Team ...... questions for club supporters. well again this season . . Ardlethan (''they" said) had recruited well Farrer League "returners", North Wagga­ Goals Behinds Total Goals Behinds Total and would be improvers. Glenn Bench would RAAF and Collingullie-Ashmont, met each Cl) 10 1Q be a handy acquisition up forward! Well_, other last Saturday, with a win to the Demons ra -2-a-----1----+----+------il---+------+----+------Ardlethan defeated Marrar, a back-to-back over the Saints. This game,of course, gave no /\,ra...... '---+------+------+------+--2a_+------I------+----- l,ii(cec:-=··· premier in 1995-96 and a preliminary finalist insight as to how they will perform in the Farrer CJ ;__3_Q---1------4------1------l...-3_Q----l------4------1----- last year, so it appears Ardlethan could well be League, as both were with the RFL last year. i ~ 4Q 4Q That question will be partly answered today, en C-----+-----1------.....__--~--+------'----~.___-- a big improver ... and Glenn Bench's six-goal ~ Total Total return was · certainly a handy debut Anzac Day, when Collingullie-Ashmont is at performance. Marrar, on the other hand was home to Cootamundra and North do battle with reportedly going to have trouble covering the the Bushpigs at the CSU Oval, but not more loss of Nathan Graetz and Brendan Kearney, definitely until May 9, when the Demons are at both of whom have been recruited by Riverina home to Ardlethan and May 16 when the Saints League clubs. Whilst, no doubt those two were Ardlethan and Collingullie-Ashmont meet missed, it allowed others to "put their hand up", the reigning premiers, TRYC, at The Rock. IULal Total none better than Simon McNeil!, who booted In the other game today, Marrar play TRYC U18s seven goals. And the evergreen Vinnie Carroll in a game that often produces Anzac type spirit plays on .... and fight. Tomorrow (Sunday), Uranquinty­ Reigning premiers, TRYC, after watching Kapooka will make their 1998 start to the their 1997 Premiership Pennant raised proudly, season by hosting Ardlethan out at the Army YOUR SPORT continued their form of last year with a sound base. Ariah Pk-M, drawn to play South Wagga­ 62-point win over the Rivcoll Bushpigs. TRYC Tolland, who are in recess, have the bye.

Brian Lawrence· 'roY' all Sports ~OVY' ~~rf-j~ Weeknights 'Live' 6.00 pm 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA PHONE 69 214583 Y'~iY'~M~n+~ Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc.' • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 FARRER LEAGUE DRAW - 1998 MERCANTILE MUTUAL -1998 FIRST GRADE LADDER SECOND GRADE LADDER Round 1 Round 8 Round 13 Round 1 w L D For Ag % Pts SAT. APRIL 1B SAT. JUNES SAT. JULY 18 Round 1 w L D For Ag % Pts TRYC(114) v Rivcoll(52) S\/vTv TRYC TRYCvAPM THE ROCK-Y.C. 1 0 0 114 52 219.23 4 ARIAH PARK-M. 1 0 0 110 54 203.70 4 Ardlethan(136) v Marrar(113) Ardlethan v Rivcoll Ardlethan v C/Ashmont ARIAH PARK-M. 1 0 0 172 83 207.23 4 RIVCOLL 0 0 104 61 170.49 4 SWT v U/Kapooka SWT v N/Wagga RAAF Coota v Marrar COLLINGULLIE-A.1 0 0 108 84 128.57 4 MARRAR 0 0 80 50 160.00 4 Coot'3(83) v APM(172) N/Wagga RAAF v U/ Coota v Rivcoll NTH WAGGA-R. 1 0 0 112 89 125.84 4 N,W-RAAF(B4) v C/Ashmont(108) Kapooka Marrar v U/Kapooka ARDLETHAN 1 0 0 136 113 120.35 4 C/Ashmont v APM Marrar 0 0 113 136 83.09 0 Collingullie-Ash. 0 0 89 112 79.46 0 Round 2 Round 14 Ardlethan 0 0 50 80 62.50 0 SAT. APRIL 25/26 GENERAL·BYE: SAT. JULY 25 Nth Wagga-RMF 0 0 84 108 77.78 0 Marrar V TRYC SAT. JUNE 13 C/Ashmont v TRYC Cootamundra 0 0 83 172 48.26 0 The Rock-Y.C. 0 0 61 104 58.65 0 U/Kapooka v Ard (Sun) FFL v Mixed Leagues N/Wagga RAAF v Ardlethan Rivcoll 0 1 0 52 114 45.61 0 Cootamundra 0 1 0 54 110 49.09 0 APM vS\/vT Barooga Coota v S\/vT Uranquinty-K.* 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Uranquinty-K.* 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 C/Ashmont v Coota APM v Marrar Round 9 * Bye * Bye V U/Kapooka v Rivcoll Rivcoll N/Wagga RAAF SAT. JUNE 20/21 Round 3 TRYC v Ardlethan Round 15 LEADING 2nd GRADE KICKERS SAT. MAY2 MarrarvSWT SAT. AUGUST 1 LEADING 1st GRADE KICKERS TRYC v U/Kapooka U/Kapooka v Coota TRYC V N/Wagga RAAF Last Last Ardlethan v APM APM v N/W-RAAF (Sun) Ardlethan v Coota Round ·1 Week Total Round 1 Week Total SWT v C/Ashmont Rivcoll v C/Ashmont Rivcoll V S\/vT Simon McNeil! (Marrar) ...... 7 7 Brian Gaynor (AR-M) ...... 6 6 Coota v N/Wagga RAAF Marrar v C/Ashmont Round 10 Marrar v Rivcoll U/Kapooka v APM Jamie Wild (Coll-Ash) ...... 7 7 Scott Roberts (Coota) ...... 5 5 SAT. JUNE 27 A. Roberts (Rivcoll) ...... 5 5 Round 4 Rivcoll V TRYC Round 16 Dean Cooper (Coota) ...... 6 6 SAT. MAY9 Marrar v Ardlethan SAT. AUGUST 8 Glenn Bench (Ardlethan) ...... 6 6 Michael Hoogevelt (N.W.-RAAF) 5 5 V Coota vTRYC APM vTRYC U/Kapooka SWT Kevin Carey (Coll-Ash) ...... 5 5 Paul Hallam (TR-YC) ...... 4 4 C/Ashmont v Ardlethan APM V Coota SWT v Ardlethan Scott Brown (Coll-Ash) ...... 3 3 N/Wagga RAAF V S\/vT C/Ash V N/Wagga RAAF N/Wagga RAAF v Marrar Dallas McKelvie (AP-M) ...... 4 4 Rivcoll v Coota C/Ashmont v U/Kapooka Peter Willis (Marar) ...... 3 3 Round 11 Jason Brown (TR-YC) ...... 4 4 U/Kapooka v Marrar APM v Rivcoll SAT. JULY 4 Darryl Hillier (AP-M) ...... 4 4 Jason Carey (N.W.-RAAF) ...... 3 3 Round 5 TRYC V Marrar Round 17 Mark Whyte (Ardlethan) ...... 4 4 William Gray (Rivcoll) ...... 3 3 SAT. MAY 16 Ardlethan v U/Kapooka SAT. AUGUST 15/16 Steve Ryan (N.W.-RAAF) ...... 3 3 TRYC v C/Ashmont S\/vTvAPM TRYC v S\/vT Ardlethan v N/W RAAF Coota v C/Ashmont Rivcoll v Ardlethan CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Steve Winley (Marrar) ...... 3 3 Marrar v Coota SWTv Coota N/Wagga RAAF v Rivcoll Round 1 1s1s 2nds Pts Marrarv APM U/Kap v N/Wagga RAAF Round 12 Rivcoll v U/Kapooka APM v C/Ashmont (Sun) Ariah Park-Mirrool 9 SAT. JULY 11 The Rock-Yerong Creek 6 Round 6 U/Kapooka v TRYC Round 18 SAT. MAY23 APM v Ardlethan SAT. AUGUST 22 Ardlethan 6 Mercantile N/Wagga RAAF v TRYC C/Ashmont V S\/vT Ardlethan v TRYC Collingullie~Ashmont 6 Coota v Ardlethan N/Wagga RAAF V Coota S\/vT v Marrar Marrar 3 Mutual SWTv Rivcoll Rivcoll v Marrar Coota v U/Kapooka Rivcoll 3 C/Ashmont v Marrar N/Wagga RAAF V APM North Wagga-RAAF 3 APM v U/Kapooka C/Ashmont v Rivcoll Cootamundra 0 Round 7 Uranquinty-Kapooka SAT. MAY30 0 TRYC V Coota Ardlethan v S\/vT 25 Pearson St. Tel: 69 2ssns Marrar v N/Wagga RAAF FIFE U/Kapooka v C/Ashmont Mercantile ~-.,I~· Major Rivcoll vAPM Mutual · Sponsor AIR & ELECTRICAL Major M. V.A.F.A. • Air Conditioning BREEZAIR Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football League Inc. BRIVIS • Electrical Contracting EMAILAIR Sponsor • Gas & Wood Heating HITACHI Murrumbidgee Valley Au_stralian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

SENIORS Last weekends start saw a bit of a mixture. SENIORS Welcome to all the new netballers especially The Magoos went down fighting, the Firsts had 1. Geoff Smith our coach Amanda Donohue, '98 is looking 26. Simon Crouch a good win, we unfurled the flag in front of a 2. Paul Kew 28. Dominic Norman 1. Jason Brown 26. Ricky Fitzsimmons good for the Bomberettes, new court, new faces large crowd and to top off the weekend we got 3. Brendon Harrington 30. Michael Smith a smile on a lot of faces with a bit of moisture 2. Matthew Carroll 27. Conrad Haggar and enough players to fill all grades with plenty 4. Paul McGowan 31. Brett Fellows from above. 3. Wayne Jones 28. Wayne Corbett of baby Bombers all showing great potential. 5. Brad McGarry 32. Chris Smith The 1sts were extended but looked to ptay 4. Craig Taylor 29. Andrew Chaplin On behalf of the netballers a big thank you to well within themselves to record a good win. 6. Frank Corbett 33. Paul Jenkins 5. Matthew Collins 30. L~igh Ulenstein everyone who contributed to the new court, Our depth has increased this year so all players 7. Paul Hallcroft 34. Simon McNeil performances will be closely monitored. Awards 6. Chris Masterson 31. Mark Mason especially Jen and all the dedicated Dads, we 8. Darren O'Donnell 35. Adam Tomlinson were: The Rock Butchery Mug to Barney 7. Greg Brain (cc) 32. Rod Merrills hope to see you today at the grand opening. 9. Shaun Grentall 36. Joel Harris Fellows. The Yerong Creek Hotel Award to 8. Nicholas Moore 33. Darren Burkinshaw Lotto winner, Meez Langtry. Matty Carroll. The RivSpraying Service socks 10. Greg Cox 38. Steve Winley 8. Brody Moore (2nds) 34. John Wickham Three wins, one draw and two losses from 11. Grant Carroll 39. Richard Nottle to Leroy Brown. The $40 Amateur Award to Tim Brain and $20 to Marc Bauer. 9. Mark O'Leary 36. Justin McGill our battle with the Stars. A good start to our 12. Wayne Podmore 40. Russell Menzies The 2nds, with plenty of numbers, went 1O. Colin Carroll 37. Luke Ellicott ''year of the Bombers". The Two's with a balance 13. Craig Absolum 43. Barry Dennis down fighting after a first quarter lapse. Still I 11. Andrew Rainbird 38. , Nigel Paton of the young and not so young turned in a gutsy 14. Vin Carroll 44. David Chamberlain think the Coach was reasonably happy and he 12. Graham Fellows 39. Ian Corbett effort to tip out the Stars by 30 points. Top 15. Stuart Seymour 45. Matthew Pattison knows' he has something to work with. The 13. Paul Hallam 40. Ben Beasley performers were Paul McPherson, Simon 16. Wes Greatz 47. Paul Hindmarsh Awards were: The Tyreworld Magpie of the Week to Darren Burkinshaw, the Porky & Verda 15. Matty Gale 41. Hamish Gill Crouch and Russell Menzies. The Ones battled 17. Michael Walker 48. Paul McPherson Mug to Wayne Corbett, the RivSpraying Service 16. Brett Poole 43. Travis Merrills well all day to go down by 23 points, as they 18. Jamie Grentall 49. Graham Willis socks to Brad Merrills, the Ladies Aux. $10 to 17. Marc Bauer 44. David Bunn say at the nags the good things win at their 20. Paul Flannigan 50. Greg Hindmarsh Paul Hallam and Leigh Ulenstein. 18. Leig~ Brown (ac) 46. Mark Batchelor second start back from a spell. Big spenders 21. David Pattison 51. Darren Walker The netballers have definitely improved on 19. Tim Brain 47. Matthew Black this week were Paul Hallcroft, paul Kew, 22. Bernie O'Rourke 52. Andrew Cronk last year and despite being defeated in both grades were far from disgraced. Kathryn Moore 20. Andrew Taylor 48. Paul Kirk Brendon Harrington and David Pattison, Craig 23. Craig McCormack 54. Brendan Pattison 24. Stuart McGowan 56. Danny Pinn and Gin Auld won the Mugs. 21. Mick Williams 50. Phillip Walsh Absolum grabbed the mug with some fancy The Calcutta last week was a success 25. Bruce Rollins 22. Brad Merrills 51. Joel Poole defending and attacking moves. despite being not overly supported. Although it 23. David Gardiner 52. John Mclachlan Can we come out on top against the is not compulsory to attend functions, players 24. Mark Chaplin 54. Robert· King defending premiers today? Give it your best and supporters are requested to make an effort to show their face. After some keen bidding and 25. Scott Mclachlan 55. Lewis Winter shot. Incentive votes went to - Hawky, Patto,. selling first prize is $1260, second $360 and 69. Jack Campton Juicy, Coxy, Gows, Frankie and Harro. third $180. For those who owe money you have Go you mighty Bombers. Until the 20th June to pay your dues. Those who have to receive money will as soon as it comes in. For any more details see Sandman or Colleen. Votes for last week were - (5) Craig M.C. CROKER Taylor, (4) ·Leroy Brown, (3) Lewis Winter, (2) MARRAR Ag CENTRE· 45 Gurwood St, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 Tim Brain, (1) Marc Bauer. • Farm supplies • Hardware • Pasture seed Greg Carroll Wagga 69211631 This weeks Personality Profile is the Peter Hassall Wagga 69 211631 Coach's wife Michelle: Favourite Food - I Phone Don & Lyn Pearce 69 274302 David Downes Wagga 69211631 ® Andrew Carmichael Wagga 69 211631 haven't got time to eat. Favourite Drink - Jim Fax 69 274300. A.H. 69 274339 . John Carroll Marrar 69 274373 Bean, just to settle me down. Most Admired Stuart Knight Coota 69 422633 Persons - Martin & Molloy. Favourite Pastime - A head count at the tea table. Whom would like to spend 60 minutes - definitely not the Maternity Ward Sister. Today our old rivals Marrar. After battle we'll see you· all at the Home HOME HOTEL Thought for the week - Dogs come when 142 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Ph 69 213117 they are called, cats take a message and get back to you. UP THE HOT PIES. Open 7days 10am till late. 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The tension has eased and the butterflies SENIORS Not great results in either grade last week have ceased a_nd we are 4 points richer. A very but there were some good signs against two Parker Street 1 hard fought game against the Saints and with Cootamundra o-

Three wins from 4 starts on Saturday with Not as a successful start as we wanted, but everyone but the Seniors succeeding in winning some good signs all the same. The One's went the 4 premiership points. Second Grade started Duke.of Kent down to the "Gullie" I but they will put that behind Jalm & Jatnn off in ominous form banging on eight goals before MOTOR INN & TAVERN new coach Nathan Bond had time to settle in HOTEL them and learn from it. Matt Morris played a • Bistro • Swimming Pool • BBQ • 1/2 court tennis his. coaching role. The rest of the game was a leading role in the ruck to win the Saint of the drab affair with the Pigs doing just enough to !l{_o66ie & !l{µsse[[ %eyers Week "Bazza Mug". The Palm & Pawn beer ►►► ◄◄◄ win but little to excite their legion of fans. Best Olympic Way, North Wagga - Rh 69 216688 for the Pigs was the rather cute Shannon Bell in HOME OF THE RIVCOLL BUSHPIGS tickets went to Wayne Skeers and Graham an consistent four quarter performance, the "Super Grub" McDonald won the Farmers Hotel Hippy Bill Gray found the Victoria Park grass SENIORS Counter Lunch for Two. much to his liking, proving to be a high impact SENIORS player off the bend. Othe~ to stand out were The Two's started their season with a hard the Homer Simpson look alike winner Craig 1. Shane Brown 30. Mitchel Cotterill Shannon Bell fought win and were well led by Captain Jason Roberts and Luke Fellows turned in another 1. 36. Luke Fellows 2. Col McGuire 31. Ian Robinson 'phelch performance'. 2. Dave Meyers 38. Ben Creighton "The Quail" Carey who also won the Saint of 3. Adam Carey 32. Darren Murphy First Grade put in a disappointing 3. Robert Meyers 39. Adrian Sparks the Week "Bazza Mug". Others also to play well 4. Michael Hoogavelt 33. 'Brent Chapman performance against a well oiled defending 4. Nathan Lieschke 40. Chris Jones were W,ayne Selby and Michael Hoogevelt. 5. Mick Pedler 34. Brett McDonald premier outfit. Despite a close first quarter, the · Magpies blew Rivcoll away with a six goal to 5. Travis Irvin 42. Andrew Nead The netballers had a day out absolutely 6. Jason Flagg 35. Brad Bowen nothing second quarter leaving the Pigs to play 6. Paul Scoullar 43. Scott Farrell thrashing their opposition 59 - 4. Hopefully a 7. Rob Fewson 36. Nigel McKeller catch up footy. A credible effort was put in the 7. Nathan Bond 44. David Leckie good year ahead for the girls. Karen Combs 8. Chris Irvine 37. Ross Combs second half but as Trav would tell you, it takes 8. Troy Ashcroft 45._ Wes Amor 9. Russell Randal 38. Lee Mathews four quarters to win a game. Better players for (new to the club) took out honours winning the 10. Matt ~oollnough 39. Rod Earsman Rivcoll were the dancing Barry Duncan, new 9. Robert Cardwell 46. Greg Charleston Mug, while Kylie Ferguson took the beer tickets 11. Ben Vickers 40. Wayne Selby boys Nathan Lieschke and Robbie Meyers as 10. Chris Howe 47. Mark Sayer from the Palm & Pawn. well as the well travelled and rear Ivanhoe 13. Matt Cowper 41. Craig Carey 11. Paul Cocking 48. Steven Dimitrakellis Thanks must go out to sponsors Brian defector Phil Willis. 14. Shannon Moore 42. Wayne Skeers 12. Gary Sheppard 49. Anthony Burge Lawrence Sports Store, Forrels Smart Signs, Plenty of work remains, and luckily it appears 15. Nathan Garrod 43. Matty Morris we still have plenty of potential for improvement. 13. Mic Barnes 50. William Gray Tom Fife, Peter Prowse, Matt Conellen and our 16. David Crouch 44. Adam Clarke Dangerous work that, potential. 14. Phil Nielsen 51. Stuart Heine small band of hard working clubmen. Also a 17. Jason Carey 45. Steve Crane Our netballers had a pretty much regulation 15. Steven Murphy 52. Bill Dudley afternoon in the office winning both games night not to be missed is Funny Money night 18. Terence Au 46. Mick Maloney 17. Joel Pizzini 53. Anthony Roberts against spirited opposition. B Grade began their on May 2nd at the Wagg a City Golf Club starting 19. Chris Pedler 47. Graham McDonald title defence with an undermanned team but a 18. Andrew Eamens 55. David Manning at 7.30 nibbles provided, Drink Link bus 20. Darren Richardson 48. positive result regardless, winning' by 20 goals. 19. Craig Roberts 56. Ross Gerhig Rochelle, Sarah and last minute call~up Kim were available to get home. Don't forget this is 21.· Corey Grainger 49. John Pumpa 20. Brendan Love 57. Lee Mclaughlan all prominent in the victory. compulsory for players. 22. Bruce Willett 50. Graham Turner A Grade began their season in fine style 21. Shane Petzel 58. Mark Newman Today the Pigs at Pig Park. Let's get there 23. Gavin Hofert 51. despite the dramas of the previous weeks, 22. Pete JQhnson 59. Mick Scott 24. Nigel Francis 52. Adam Smith winning convincingly by 19 goals. Best for Rivcoll and play some good footy "Bazza Mug 2 23. Jason Kelly 60. Mathew Gande'rton 25. Steven Ryan 53. Steve Nickols was the centre court player Kelly-Anne NWRAAF0". Hawthorne and the defensive duo of Therese 24. Jason Knight 62 .. Luke Schuberg 26. Brett MacDonald 54. Don Wilson Bryant and Denise Knight. 25. Shayn~ Hackett 64. Andrew Clarke · THE SAINT. 27. Geoff Pfieffer 66. Graham Bowditch This week we meet North Wagga-RAAF for 26. James Hilton 65. Barneby Flanders 28. Ian Harmer 67. Mark Landrigan the fi~st time in an official competition match. There is plenty of motivation for victory, none 27. Robert Sharpe 66. Ben Walsh 29. Shane Pedler 28. Ash Wiles 69. .Angus Evans more than the fact we are playing at home. Donit Na"andera Notes (cont.from page 13) forget to up to the Boorooma Bar after Saturday's 29. Kane McGregor 72. Troy Scott game and then into the Duke around 8.30 pm 30. David Firiemore 75. Mark Matthews the Juniors. for presentations and the evenings activities. 31. Tim Goonan (cc) 76. Shane Dalzell This week we play the local derby against Remember P&S Ball is coming soon, so get your the Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong Lions at frocks and suits ready! 32. Ben Jennings 77. James Thompson Ganmain in what should be a great day of All Eagles players and supporters are Remember the significance of today. 33. Barry Duncan 91. Simon Shay football and netball. If the Eagles play like last welcome at the Imperial Clubrooms after the LEST WE FORGET. 34. Jeff Challis 99. David Sharpe week they should return home with some good game for refreshments and a meal. · wins. CARN THE EAGLES. 35. Braydon Thomas , Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Im-I First of all the club would like to extend our SENIORS sympathy Annie Litchfield and family on the sad SENIORS At last the long awaited 1998 season is here. loss of Ray during the off season, "Nugget" was a 26. Gerard Carroll great supporter of the football club who will be 1. Ros Schnoegl Firstly on behalf of the President Rodger sorely missed. I for one will never forget the sight 2. Glenn Bench 27. Dean Hanrahan 1. Brad Parkin (vc) 24. Adam Carey Harding and the Committee we would like to of Nugget and Annie sitting in the white holden 3. Mark Whyte 28. Peter Minchin 2. Darren May (c) 25. Steven Gibbs down at the school end cheering the Stars on. 4. Adam Jack 29. Geoff Minchin welcome all the new players to the Club. We Last weekend saw the kick off of the 98 season 5. Gary Gillett 30. Brett O'Hare 3. Sean Allen 26. Michael Ploanges at the Ardlethan on the lush green pastures of the had a reasonable pre-season culminating with 6. John Carroll 31. Tony Pratt 4. John Breed 27. M. Clayton sportsground. The mighty Magoos under the astute leadership of Mark Whyte started the a win in the Elevens Carnival at Temora - well 7. Ian Carroll 32. Peter Wykes 5: David Hopwood 28. Craig Lauder season with all the flair and style of a flock of 8. Kerry Brain 33. Paul Little pelicans attacking a goldfish bowl, despite going done. 9. Steve Eather 34. Brett Miller 6. Michael Irwin 29. Justin Wiltshire down by 5 goals. Votegetters in the Bowling Club 10. 35. Craig Whyte But now the real grind starts, we were due 7. Bob Conway 30. Anthony Taprell award were (5) Tony "The Veteran Dasher" Keiran Spencer Richens, (4) Paul "Rangi" Coromandel, (3) Craig 11. Craig Saunderson 36. Mitchell Clark to start our season last Saturday against· the 8. Jason Ballard 31. Kevin Keegan "Magic" Whyte, (2) Matthew McDonald, (1) 12. Glenn Collis 37. David Derksen Christopher "Pockets" McGregor. The Mug went Dons but with the unfortunate demise of 9. Jamie Pitt 32. Robert Elliot 13. Nathan Clark 38. Shane Davies swr to the legend, the veteran, the dasher, Tony 14. Matthew Werner 39. Matt McDonald the Club, we now have the job of getting off to 10. Craig Rodgers 33. Reg Wheeler Richens. Doyleys Hair award was snapped up by Chris McGregor. 15. Andrew Hanrahan 40. Adam McGregor 11. George Tsaikos 34. Trevor Rial a good start this Sunday. The Ones have finally started the season on a 16. David Currie 41. Trent Bradley 12. Anthony O'Halloran 35. Michael Galea winning note by defeating a tough Marrar Bombers At home againstArdlethan, who had a good outfit. Our boys attacked the ball harder, stronger, 17. James Murray 42. Tony Richens 13. Stephen Rappard 36. Jeff Rule faster and with more gusto than Homer Simpson 18. Brendon O'Reilly 43. Col Litchfield win against Marrar last Saturday, all we can at a donut festival. Votegetters in the Rod 19. Chris McGregor 44. Jeremy Foster 14. Chad Hughes 37. David McIntyre ask is that you give one hundred percent for McDermott award were (5) Kerry "The Wookies 20. David Carroll 45. Bruce Patten Brother'' Brain, (4) Adam "Mr Broadway" Jack, (3) 15. Scott Breen 38. Andrew Coombes 21. Matthew Currie 46. Keith Menzies the whole game and work together as a team. Glenn "Warmer" Bench, (2) Mark "Stumpy" Whyte 16. M. Patching 39. Andrew Jackson and (1) James "Billy the Kid" Murray. Ardlethan's 22. Daviv Cox 47. Jamie Bound I know that a win would also please one of our own chocolate cake eating champion, John Carroll 23. Simon Bonny 48. Rob Lavis 17. Anthony Grant 40. Jason Stevenson took out the Farmers Home Award, while David most ardent supporters Bob May who has not 24. Bruce Boyton 49. Paul Coromandel 18. Craig McSwann 41 . James Starkey "FixYaTellylnTheArmy" Derksen had a blinder in been well of late. We are all behind you mate - the second half and was duly awarded with the 19. Kable Tye 42. Matt Huggins Mug. The Nutty Netballers had another hot start to get well soon. 20. Anthony Wallace 43. Peter Matheson the season with A-Grade having a resounding win. This week we take on Uranquinty-Kapooka at CARN THE ROSELLA'S 21. Peter Debomford 44. Scott Walker In bad need of a new 'hair do' was Katrina their place on Sunday, lets take all the positives Saunderson who too out Doyleys hairdressers from last week into this game and look at coming 22. Greg Johnson 45. Rodger Harding award. A big thanks to Sandra and Brian for away with victories all round. 23. Timothy Jack donating this weekly award. B Grade had a nailbiting finish with a 49 all draw. Good shooting UP THE STARS AND STARETTES from our new recruits Megan Hannan and Lee Taber. C Grade met with stiff opposition and went down to a much stronger side. Gemma Foster & LONDON rtOT~ Rebecca Litchfield both played crackerjack games. The U14s had a slow start, but everything started ARDLETHAN MOT~ to come together in the last quarter. Christine Come;. and ~o~ a u,/d be.<:,.,- and a mc:-al afte-r the, Quality printers and rubber Brigdon played well all game and received the Encouragement Award. Keep it up girls and best flme, with the- AKDl-~ntAN STA-~S. stamp manufacturers. of luck for the season. Ph '1'} 1B2-')00. Mil!G- ho~~ Rt,t,? P'at Md:::tt~r- Office hours: Monday to Sales and Friday, 8 am to 5 pm ROD Ardlethan :~~~~~ries McDERMOTT Serviceof Supermarket * Fruit& Vegies ELECTRICS Electrical * Deli LeBllllffl Ariah Street 48 Ariah St, Ardlethan Appliances _ = Ardlethan Phone 69 782055 Props. Dell,Doug & Michael Cocks Ph 69 782171