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A promoters dream has unfolded with the Milling and Harringtons Menswear. staging of this years Farrer Football League We have again been well supported by our Grand Final with seven of our eight clubs being media outlets in the Daily Advertiser, Prime Seniors Best and Fairest and Winner of the Reserves Best and Fairest and Winner of the represented in either football or Television, Radio 2WG and our own ALLAN CARROLL MEMORIAL MEDAL: CLEAR MEDAL netball matches. media man in iJocki Currie. Phil GUTHRIE of the Cootamundra Club Gary GARDNER of the -Kapooka Club My congratulations to the four A special mention to our teams involved - Ariah Park administration staff Wayne Gardner, Mirrool and The Rock Yerong Stuart Fraser and Tony Hackett for Creek in the Firsts and the important work they do for the Cootamundra and Marrar in the association, to our Tribunal Reserves. itis been ·a long time members headed by John Pattison, between drinks for both the senior the Umpires Association for teams and knowing these clubs as the professional approach they have I do they have both worked up a for the game and to our pretty big thirst for the Premiership representative squad led by Laurie trophy. Pendrick on a job well done. Seniors Leading Goalkicker Award and Winner of Reserves Leading Goalkicker Award and Winner of A big thank you to our major And so to all the teams involved the TREVOR URQUHART TROPHY: the K & J TROPHIES AWARD: sponsors Mercantile Mutual plus our support in the day, both football and netball, good luck John READ of the Cootamundra Club Marlo VUJADINOVIC of the Rivcoll Club sponsors Carlton United Breweries, Coke, The to you all. MISS FARRER PRINCESS: Kristy Lea from South Wagga-Tolland club. Rules Club, Kendell Airlines, K&J Trophies, Robert Turner. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD and Winner of THE CLEF SHIELD: Fearnes Buses, Seona Madison, Weston Farrer League Chairman. the MARRAR FOOTBALL CLUB

CLUB BEST & FAIREST: FINALS RESULTS: FINISHING ORDER: Ardlethan: 1sts Matthew Currie; Seniors: 1st Semi: APM 14.20. 1sts w L Pts ..The friendly club vvith quality service .. 2nds Brett "Bertie" Miller 104 def. Cootamundra 11.11. Marrar 11 3 44 Arlah Park-Mlrool: 1sts Robbie 77. 2nd Semi: TRYC 10.11. 71 TR-YC 11 3 44 Harper; 2nds Brian Gaynor/Jamie def. Marrar 9.11. 65 AP-M 10 4 40 • 'Bistro 2000' open 7 days a week Coota 8 5 34 Beattie (equal) Preliminary: APM 17.15. 117 • Relax in air conditioned comfort Cootamundra: 1sts Phil Guthrie; Ardlethan 7 6 30 def. Marrar 10.12. 72 Rivcoll 6 8 24 2nds David Harris • Latest gaming technology Reserves: 1st Semi: APM SW-T 2 12 8 Marrar: To be finalised 13.12. 90 def. Rivcoll 8. 6. 54 Uranq-K 0 14 0 • The 'Jezza Room' is perfect for Rlvcoll: 1sts Kane McGregor; 2nd Semi: Cootamundra 9.14. 2nds weddings, partys & seminars 2nds Scott Heyes 68 def. Marrar 4. 5. 29 Coota 12 2 48 South Wagga-Tolland: To be Prellmlnary: Marrar 8.11. 59 Marrar 11 2 46 • Club TAB, Keno & Sky Channel finalised def. APM 6. 7. 43 AP-M 11 3 44 The Rock-Yerong Creek: 1sts Rivcoll 9 4 38 Lee Brown; 2nds Bruce Hannam SW-T 6 8 24 Fernleigh Road, Wagga GATE RECEIPTS: 11 12 WAGGA WAGGA Uranqulnty-Kapooka: 1 sts Jason TR-YC 3 1st Semi: $3615. 2nd Semi: Uranq;K 2 12 8 Information for members & their guests Phone 69 311511 Dennis; .2nds Gary Gardner $4671 Preliminary: $3963 Ardlethan 1 13 4

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 1 ROD Sales and MERCANTILE MUTUAL MVAFA FARRER LEAGUE DON WHYBRO S'l 1~1~I.. Serviceof Cattle & sheep yard panels, McDERMOTT GRAND FINAL PREVIEW cattle loading races, sliding gates, ELECTRICS Electrical by "Jock" Currie farm gates, cattle yard gates, pool fencing. Steel cut to size and delivered free in the Wagga area. 48 Ariah St, Ardlethan Appliances For the first time ever, The Rock-Yerong Creek Collins. Raczkowski's bulk will be a big problem for 20 Booth St. COOLAMON. Ph 69 273275 Phone 69 782055 and Ariah Park-Mirrool will meet in a finals' match. the youngster, who's done the job well for the The former, t~e "Magpies", were first into today's Magpies throughout the year, but lacks the finals' Preview (cont.) grand final, after a six points second semi-final win experience of his opponent. It's a case of two teams clashing at the peak of their over the minor premiers, and premiers for the last The centre clash should be another feature of than their share of kicks. Both are expected to be form ... TRYC on a winning sequence of eight two seasons, Marrar. Ariah Park-Mirrool, the "Brown the game, with TRYC best and fairest, and runner­ key contributors for their teams. Harper is probably matches and APM in great finals' form. Well, here Bombers" took the long route, with a win in the first up in the Clear Medal, Lee Brown, pitted against one of the finest players in the area. He can do goes, I think Ariah Park-Mirrool can go on and win semi-final, over Cootamundra, and then a convincing one of APM's most consistent player of the last eight everything required of a footballer .. and usually it, giving the "Brown Bombers" their first Senior 11 victory over Marrar in last week's preliminary final. years, Terry Greenham. As his awards suggest, does. Good in the air, smart at ground level, tough Premiership since 1962!! With respective margins of 27 points and 45 points, "Leroy" has had a top season, his first full one with in the clashes and a beautiful kick, Harper is a joy to APM looked most impressive premiership threats, the Magpies and his grand finals experience is watch. Noack, too, wins the ball often and his In the Reserves, the same two teams which especially their strong finishes which have yielded enjoyed by few others. At age 26, Brown has played disposal is one of his team's best. Rovers, Matt Gale contested the second semi-final, Cootamundra (who tallies of 8.1 Oand 7. 7 in their last two final quarters. in no less than five Senior grand finals already, and (TRYC) and Brian Gaynor (APM) are industrious and won that match) and Marrar will meet again. The This season, in the home-and-away series, The was usually one of the better performers. Those were effective, without being brilliant. Bombers came back well after their second semi Rock-Yerong Creek won both encounters. On a wet in the glory days of former club, MCU. Brown wins Around the flanks, each team has players likely drubbing to beat the more-fancied Ariah Park-Mirrool Saturday, May 17, at The Rock, the Magpies, the hard ball with consummate ease, and disposes to cause a few headaches for their opposition. in last week's preliminary final. However, with their inspired by a top performance from centreman, Lee well with long driving kicks. Greenham is also a TRYC's captain-coach, Greg Brain, forward pocket, Seniors now out of the premiership fight, the Marrar Brown, restricted APM to just one goal in the second prolific kick winner and loves to drift forward to kick Chris Masterson, former coach, Col Carroll are Twos may have some players who've played in each half and won the contest by 18 points, kicking 11.9 the opportunist goal. forwards who have to be closely checked. So too of the two finals, so far, ineligible to compete in to 8.9. The margin was even bigger in the return At the Magpie forward end, key attacking players, do APM forwards, Jason Bryce and Mal Hillier, whilst today's big game. That wont be the case with bout at Ariah Park, when the in-form Magpies David Gardiner and Jason Brown will be matched Ben Cassidy is also capable of kicking goals. Young Cootamundra, who should have as strong, if not crushed the Brown Bombers by 34 points, with by young Grant Ryan and reliable full back, Andrew wingmen, APM's duo of Gavin Leiper and Nat stronger, lineup as they did in the second semi, which replacement ruckman, Andrew Rainbird, giving a Schmetzer. Ryan has had a big season for APM, Herdon should have good duels with their opposites they won convincingly by 39 points. Marrar's sterling performance. Jason Brown was a more than with League representation, earlier in the year, Brad Merrills and Marc Bauer. TRYC's runner-up to defence, led by veterans Graham Willis and Bruce useful focal point, kicking six goals for the winners, evidence of this. There's not much of him for a key Brown in the best and fairest, Craig Taylor was Rollins will have to be at its best to prevent Coota's but without taking too much away from the win, APM position player, but he makes up for that with sheer impressive in the second semi and should again be powerful forward line, featuring Dean Cooper and were without key big men, Brett Page and John determination. Ryan had a big game against Nathan conspicuous with his play from the back flank. Jamie Pursehouse, from kicking a winning score. Raczkowski that day. Graetz, last week, and should hold his own against When all's said and done, it all points to a top The Blues also have top players in David Harris, In last week's match, both played significant roles Gardiner, who, without being a standout player has grand final. The Magpies are possibly tougher ... that "Foot'' Johnson, Rod Craig and Scott Roberts. Marrar in their team's win over Marrar, with Page dominant filled the key forward role admirably. The goal front was the claim of APM officials at their last meeting will look to Simon Crouch and Paul Flanagan around at centre half forward, and Raczkowski kicking five contest should be a beauty, with Jason Brown in ... "they outmuscled us· ... and if the ground's heavy the ground and will need a big one from Chris Smith goals at full forward. These two are likely to play a form, and Schmetzer keen to nullify his effectiveness. that could favour the Magpies. But APM are a taller and the Hindmarsh boys. Cootamundra stand as big part again in today's game and key defenders Recall, Brown kicked six goals against APM at last side (again a problem if it's wet!) and should outmark my favourites ... but that's often when Marrar are at for TRYC will have to be at their best. There's no start, and Schmetzer,who loves the big games will the Magpies. As far as combined talent goes, their best : when least favoured to win. Remember doubting one of them. Lewis Winter, at centre half be determined to even the ledger. perhaps APM have a slight advantage there, too. 1995!?!? back, will give a good account of himself. Despite Lion-hearted TRYC ruckman, Andrew Rainbird, giving away a big height advantage to Page, Winter was the trump in the Magpies last win over APM, is sure to be effective. He is a most consistent player but today could find himself against a variety of and loves the big occasions. Always in the right opponents, including the likes of Dallas McKelvie, EXIES CLUB place, Winter is the epitome of a defender who is Daniel Chalmers, and even, Brett Page and John BOLTON STREET, NARRANDERA - PHONE 69 591266 his team's first line of attack. The duel between these Raczkowski. 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Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Farrer League Best & Fairest vote count, 1997 GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL OUTCOME First Grade 2nd Grade APPEARANCES FOR LAST GERALD CLEAR MEDAL ALLAN CARROLL MEMORIAL MEDAL THIRTY-TWO YEARS ·What the other coaches say: Ardlethan Rlvcoll Ardlethan D Pattison ...... 2 ARDLETHAN Stephen Eather (Ardlethan): "I thinkTRYC. M Currie ...... 20 P Scoullar ...... 14 G Schmelzer ...... 9 S Crouch ...... 2 Nil They're harder at the ball, and a good, solid, M Whyte ...... 10 TGoonan ...... 8 B MIiier ...... 5 B Bromham ...... 2 ARIAHPARK K McGregor ...... 8 S Litchfield ...... 5 D Pinn ...... 1 balanced side. They're all 'goers' APM rely on G Gillett ...... 3 1968 Runner-up. Beaten by Griffith in Sth West. J Knight ...... 3 A Forster ., ...... 3 J Wilson ...... 1 a few better players. Yeah ... I think the overall D Currie ...... 2 19TT Runner-up. Beaten by Turvey Park in Sth West. C Saunderson ...... 2 D Myers ...... 3 DWalker ...... 3 B McDonald ...... 1 strength of TRYC will win it!." D Crotty ...... 2 P-Willis ...... 2 K Bundy ...... 2 P Flanigan ...... 1 1979 Runner-up. Beaten by Narrandera in Sth West. B Rollins ...... 1 1981 Runner-up. Beaten by GGGM in Riverina. MQuade ...... 2 ACarey ...... 1 P Minchin ...... 2 Matt Conway (Cootamundra): "APM. the G Sheppard ...... S Davies ...... 2 Rivcoll 1991 Runner-up. Beaten by North Wagga in Farrer 1. S Eather ...... 2 1 couple of tough games they've had in the last PWillis ...... 1 T Schmelzer ...... 1 M Vujadinovic ...... 8 1996 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar, MVAFA. G Minchin ...... 2 two weeks should harden them for the grand S Bonny ...... 2 T Davies ...... 1 WKendall ...... 7 COOTAMUNDRA final. Robbie Harper is a player The Rock will K Spencer ...... 1 Sth Wagga-T Ariah Park-Mirrool P Neilsen ...... 7 1965 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar in Central Riv. S Petzel ...... 7 have to watch! ." J Murray ...... 1 G Currie ...... 9 B Gaynor ...... 8 1966 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar in Central Riv. K Brain ...... 1 D Pocock ...... 7 C Cassidy ...... 7 S Heyes ...... 6 1973 Premiers. Beat East Wagga in Central Riv. 11 Arlah Park-Mlrrool J Hillier ...... 3 P McCabe ...... 6 WGray ...... 3 Tim Goonan (Rivcoll): A draw!! I've had a 1974 Premiers. Beat in Central Riv. R Harper ...... 12 D Hillier ...... 3 B Johnstone ...... 6 G Charleston ...... 3 good hard think about it and I can't separate 1976 Runner-up. Beaten by East Wagga in Central Riv. T Greenham ...... 1 O A Cattell ...... 2 N Herdon ...... 3 P Donoghue ...... 2 them. both sides have their share of good R Bruce ...... 1 J Beattie ...... 3 P Cocking ...... 2 19TT Premiers. Beat Marrar in Central Riv. N Nerdon ...... 7 players, APM's Harper and Page and TRYC's D McKelvie ...... 5 A O'Halloran ...... 1 D Harper ...... 3 D Hackett ...... 2 1980 Premiers. Beat Marrar in Central Riv. Brown and Winter, to name just a couple, and B Gaynor ...... 3 S Hugler ...... 1 P Gaynor ...... 3 PWalsh ...... 2 1986 Runner-up. Beaten by Whitton in Farrer 2. it could well be decided simply by the bounce B Page ...... 3 C Furphy ...... 3 ASparks ...... 1 1987 Runner-up. Beaten by Whitton in Farrer 2. J Kramer ...... 1 · of the ball. Yep ... I'll stick with a draw! /' D Chalmers ...... 3 The Rock-YC. A Manning ...... 3 1988 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. J Raczkowski ...... 3 LBrown ...... 21 P Doyle ...... 2 G Sheppard ...... 1 1989 Premiers. Beat Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. 11 D Prentice ...... 1 P Noach ...... 13 A Edis ...... 2 5th Wagga-T Geoff Smith (Marrar): APM ... they've too 1990 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. · M Heath ...... 1 l Winter ...... 6 B Vearing ...... 2 J Price ...... 10 many class players. Their strong finish has 1991 Runner-up. Beaten by Rivcoll in Farrer 2. Cootamundra S Marston ...... 3 J Fairman ...... 1 Phil Errington ...... 6 been a feature of their last few matches, and S Brown ...... 3 D Hottle ...... 1 CWindsor ...... 3 1992 Premiers. Beat RAAF in Farrer 2. P Guthrie ...... 25 even if they're a few goals down early they've B Milthorpe ...... 5 J Brown ...... 2 Cootamundra M Home ...... 3 1993 Runner-up. Beaten by Uranquinty-K in Farrer 2. probably got enough strength to win through. M Conway ..... ,...... 3 J West ...... 1 D Harris ...... 9 R Bruce ...... 3 MARRAR Page is a key player ... even if Winter lines up J Read ...... 2 C Masterson ...... 1 S Hobson ...... 7 D Seddon ...... 2 1965 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Central Riv. T Bourke ...... 2 on him, Page will be the winner; and I doubt if G Duncombe ...... 2 C Taylor ...... 1 D Cooper ...... 5 1966 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Central Riv. A Rain bird ...... 1 M Johnson ...... 4 M Smith ...... 2 they (TRYC) have a match for Robbie Harper. P Hoey ...... 2 1971 Runner-up. Beaten by Army in Central Riv. M Birks ...... 2 S Mclachlan ...... 1 S McNally ...... 4 G Turner ...... 2 APM are very confident and should win a close 19TT Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Central Riv. · J Jaques ...... 1 C Carroll ...... 1 J Walton ...... 3 G Cowell ...... 1 one!!" Marrar P Hoey ...... 3 M Carroll ...... 1 1979 Premiers. Beat Barellan in Central Riv.

Uranq-Kapooka M Ceeney ...... 3 M Bassaletti ...... 1 1980 Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Central Riv. 11 B Kearney ...... 12 David Pocock (Sth Wagga-Tolland): APM. W Podmore ...... 11 AJack ...... 2 G Duncombe ...... 3 The Rock-YC 1981 Runner-up. Beaten by Barellan in Central Riv. They have a good mix of talls and shorts ... all G Smith ...... 10 J Stevenson ...... 2 T Bosch ...... 2 B Hannam ...... 4 1995 Premiers. Beat TRYC, MVAFA. are mobile and quick. Page is a key player; if N Graetz ...... 7 D May ...... 2 J Pureshouse ...... 2 B Merrills ...... 3 1996 Premiers. Beat Ariah Parle MVAFA. he has a day out the premiership's on the way. V Carroll ...... 6 KTye ...... 2 R Craig ...... 2 C Hawkins ...... 3 RAAF G Tsaikos ...... 1 J Hart ...... 1 MWilliams ...... 3 I think TRYC will find it tough in the rucking B McGarry ...... 4 1992 - Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Farrer 2. DWalker ...... 3 J Dennis ...... 1 C Manwarring ...... 1 J Mclachlan ...... 3 contests; Rainbird will be outreached. The 1994 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. G Carroll ...... 2 B Parkin ...... 1 P Frilay ...... 1 M Mason ...... 2 Magpies will acquit themselves well though with PWalsh ...... 2 RIVCOLL {RCAE) S Grentell ...... 1 S Smart ...... 1 players such as Noack and the Browns (Lee Marrar T Brain ...... 2 1978 Premiers. Beat Barellan in Central Riverina. P Hallcroft ...... 1 and Jason) Certainly, during the home-and­ C Smith ...... 13 A Rain bird ...... 2 1984 Runner-up. Beaten by -K in Riv Dist 2. away series, APM were much better performed P Hindmarsh ...... 6 WJones ...... 2 1991 Premiers. Beat Coota in Farrer 2. against us than were TRYC." S Seymour ., ...... 6 J West ...... 1 SOUTH WAGGA TOLLAND Uranq-K GWillis ...... 5 1983 Premiers. Beat Junee-K in Riverina Dist 2. K Keegan ...... 3 G Gardner ...... 15 Mark Price (Uranquinty-Kapooka): " I'm 1988 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Farrer 2. D Hodge ...... 3 A Wheeler ...... 4 going for TRYC. They've been the form team 1989 Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Farrer 2. B Pattison ...... 3 B Berry ...... 2 at the right end of the season, and they're 1990 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Farrer 2. G Hindmarsh ...... 3 AJack ...... 1 probably the toughest side we played during M Walker ...... 2 D McIntyre ...... 1 1994 Premiers. Beat RAAF in Farrer 2. the year. With players such as Paul Noack, Lew SWinley ...... 2 J Breed ...... 1 THE ROCK-YERONG CREEK Winter, Lee Brown, Jason Brown and Chris I Hill ...... 2 1986 Premiers. Beat MCU in Farrer 1. Masterson, I think TRYC can do it. Still .... the .1995 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar MVAFA. The "Riverina Football Record" Is the official publication of the Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc., but neither the tall timber of APM will be a worry! " Assoc. nor the "Record" holds itself responsible for statements made by any contributor. Unless otherwise stated, material URANQUINTY-KAPOOKA published in the "Record" does not reflect the attitude or official position of the editors, publisher or Leagues involved. 1993 Premiers. Beat Coota in Farrer 2.

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Clayton Baker - Clayton is another umpire who Brett Webb - Brett has umpired since 1990 Supported by the "Home Tavern", "Rules Club" and "Wagga Mutual Credit Union" will be moving on at the end of the year and along coming through the ranks of the RUA being a with Wayne Dahan will be hard to replace. Clayton boundary umpire then graduating to central is 32 years of age and joined the RUA from the umpiring. He has umpired 86 1st grade games Well it has finally got down to the business end for a Grand Final spottoday. Bad luck mate, I hope Queensland Umpires Association after a stint and represented NSW as the state umpire for the of the season, the Farrer League Grand Final and to see you on the track again next year. umpiring in the QAFL. Clayton has representative NSW Under 15's State team in 1992.. He has the beginning of the RFL semi-final series. Congratulations to the following members who honours having participated .as an umpire in the umpired in lower grade Grand Finals before but Congratulations to the four clubs who are have been appointed to today's big games. Teal Cup Australian U17 championships. Clayton this will be his first 1st grade Grand Final. Brett is represented in the Grand Finals today, TRYC and Don't Forget that tonight to go back to The is also responsible for the increased levels of 22 and is the current RUA Secretary so APM in 1st grade, and Marrar and Cootamundra Rules Club after the games to have drinks as well fitness enjoyed by the members of the association Congratulations on your appointment tdday. in Reserves. The fact that four clubs out of eight as a dinner night at the Bistro for all umpires and having assumed most of the responsibility as the are represented should lead to a good gate taking their partners starting at 7pm. fitness coach. Congratulations on your Boundaries - Dallas Robb, Lance Warr, Ben which I'm sure will please the MVAFA. Good luck appointment today Clayton. Dawe, Pat Carey. to all participants in today's Grand Finals, play the RESERVE GRADE Goals - Mal Leconte, Peter Evans. ball, and may the best teams win. Happy Umpiring. Seeing as this is the last time many of the Wayne Dahan - Wayne came down here from Farrer League and club officials will see the notes the Newcastle League at the start of the 1995 this year I would like to take the opportunity to season after participating in the Grand Final up thank those officials and club captains who made there. Wayne is 42 and works as a Management Noel (Banjo) Pattison, the effort to make the members of the RUA feel Trainer. This looks like Wayne's last year with the 531 June Court. welcome at their clubs and look forward to this association as he is moving to Sale in Victoria with LAVINGTON. continued support in 1998. his employment. Congratulations on your From now on in the competition for appointment today Wayne and good luck with your Board of Directors, appointments will really hot up with only two semi new job is 1998. Riverina Football League Mr. Gardiner. finals and the RFL Grand Final left to complete for David Farrelly- David has been umpiring since the RUA. For those of us who will be finished for 1995 and has come through the ranks of the RUA Dear Sir, the year now, congratulations on your efforts during starting as a boundary umpire and graduating to As I anticipate that this season 1997 will be 1997 and I look forward to seeing you all at the central umpiring last season. This season he has my last one that I umpire in the Riverina Football presentation night at the Rules Club on the 20th come on well with representative honours this year League. For twenty two years I have made the September. Just a reminder that any funny umpiring at the NSW Under 15's State Carnival in Daryll Richardson - Daryll joined the journey north to officiate in the Riverina Football anecdotes from the season should be related to Wagga showing his maturity. He is 18 years of association in 1991 and despite several years of League matches and for those twenty two years I Norm or Frate ASAP. age and has done 11 1st grade games and is one 1st grade experience; this year he has finally have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the For those who may not have heard by now of the young up and coming umpires of the RUA. shown the application and fitness levels required hospitality friendliness and co-operation of your Jimmy Creek broke his ankle playing Superules Congratulations on your appointment today Dave! to participate effectively in big matches. He is 35 football clubs. in Canberra a couple of weeks ago abruptly ending years old and has umpired 55 1st grade fixtures. I would particularly like to thank the officials of all your clubs for those twenty two years. Whether his season. This was pretty unfortunate as he was Boundaries - Luke Goonan, Brett Mohr, Brett Today he will be participating in his first Grand they be gaol or boundary umpires, time keepers running into a bit of form, had done the 1st grade Platt, Tim Sloan-Gardner. Final. Congratulations Daryll! semi final the day before, and was in contention Goals - Les Magrath, Tim Crowley. or administrators, such as President, Secretary, Treasurer or Team Mangers. They have all contributed to making my trips to the Riverina League most enjoyable. Best wishes for your football clubs for the remainder of Thomas Bros. jWCGEj Creasy's Grain Enterprises the season 1997 and for future years. Thanking you once again for the respect, acceptance and TRUCKS Produce Merchants, buyers of all grains. friendship you have demonstrated to me over the For New and Used Trucks contact: Norm Murphy or Roy Smith MITSUBISHI Yankee Crossing Rd, HENTY duration of my umpiring career. Yours sincerely, SCANIA 65 DOBNEY AVENUE, WAGGA - PH 69 253499 MOTORS Phone 69 293377 Contact: Bill Creasy • Fax 69 293256 Peter Gerhardy Noel Pattison. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Foolball Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Foolball AssOC, • "FOOTY RECORD"- 1997 GRAND FINAL FLASHBACKS

Sunday, September 16, 1962 will be well It was just two years ago (1995) that TRYC STURT HIGHWAY, WAGGA-TEL (02) 69 211244 S;;; remembered by the "old" Ariah Park-Mirrool played in their last Grand Final. On that followers, because it was on that day, at occasion, Saturday, September 16, Marrar Narrandera Sportsground, the "Brown completed an undefeated season by beating :~ IDJ l•l~:Ov.!l•l;O; ■ Bombers" won their last Premiership. After a the Magpies in the Mercantile Mutual Farrer heart-stopping last quarter which lasted for 34 League Grand Final, played at Robertson Oval ~------AFTER HOURS: minutes, APM withstood a gallant charge from before a crowd which paid $5672. Although SALES PARTS SERVICE Coolamon, who kicked 7-2 in that last term to down at quarter time, Marrar took control over 0269 0269 0269 the "Brown Bombers" 3-3, giving Ariah Park­ the next three quarters, and with better goal 215866 261586 312360 Mirrool the premiership by two points. Johnny front accuracy, kicked 12.8.80 to TRYC's Hawke was the jubilant captain-coach of the 7.15.57. Lewis Winter and Shane Brown were Premiers, and chief goalkicker was Barry current players named amongst the Magpies Walker (now Wagga Tigers chairman of best in that loss. As few as seven of the 1995 selectors) with three. The "Brown Bombers" had runners-up team could be in today's TRYC mm Home Visiting lead at every change and had, in fact, increased lineup. Team ...... V Team ...... -...... the margin at each break, before nearly e1D succumbing to the great final term of the Ariah Park-Mirool's last Grand Final was Goals Behinds Total Goals Behinds Total "Greens". An estimated crowd of 12,500 paid last year. In the "battle of the Bombers", the 1818 pounds at the gate of the 1962 South­ "Brown Bombers" (APM) went down to the 10 10 West League Grand Final, which saw a final Marrar side by just eight points in a thriller at 20 20 scoreline: APM 10.20.80 def. Coolamon Wagga's Maher Oval. APM had lead by 13 11.12.78 points at the final change but allowed Marrar 30 30 to outscore them 5.4 to 2.1 in the last quarter. 40 40 TRYC's last premiership was in 1986. A Current player, Mal Hillier was their leading Total Total proud club president, Bob Driscoll, was jubilant. grand final goalkicker, with four, but only one The Magpies had just won their one and only (Jason Bryce) of those named in the best six is 10 10 premiership! On a rainy Saturday, September with the club this year!! The crowd paid $8912 20 20 13, The Rock-Yerong Creek's captain-coach, to see the match. Damian Walsh, coolly kicked a goal six minutes 30 30 from final siren time to give his side a two point 40 40 win over MCU. The final scoreline read:TRYC Total Total 10. 8. 68 defeating MCU 9.12. 66. The match started in fiery fashion witnessed by a crowd which paid $6318 at Maher Oval. No less than Your local Pharmacy six players were reported following an ugly brawl, involving almost all players. There are TOLLAND no "remnants" of that premiership side playing in today's encounter. p~a~!!~~n~Y Qua I ity printers and rubber Bourke Street Phone 69 252648 stamp manufacturers. Office hours: Monday to llrlan Lawrence f"or- all Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Sports ~OVY" ~por+i~ 142 BAYLIS STREET, WAGGA PHONE 69 214583 Y-~ir-e-Me-rtf~

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Lee Brown Although only in his mid- Chris Masterson Another seasoned Robbie Harper Generally considered one at some time he'll bob up near the goals, as he .1 .. twenties, Brown, who joined the Magpies campaigner recruited to the Magpies' nest this of the best footballers in the region, if not the loves kicking them. Keep your eye on the midway through last season is an experienced year. Masterson first made a name for himself, State, Harper has had yet another great blonde No. 11. finals campaigner. He locally, playing for season. His Club best played in the 1988-89- Turvey Park in the mid and fairest this year Gavin Leiper One of the club's 90 and 1993-94 MCU to late eighties as a was his sixth with APM, outstanding youngsters, Leiper has taken all Grand Final teams and teenager. Indeed, he having also won the before him in his first full season of senior grade was rarely a poor was the powerful RFL award in 1990-1-2-3-4. football. No stranger to performer. In his first full team's leading In those years he was the finals scene, Leiper season with TRYC, goalkicker in 1986-7 usually his club's played with the "Leroy" has had a fine and was just pipped in highest vote-winner in Reserves in their finals year, winning his Club's 1988. Since then he has the League best and campaign of 1995 and best and fairest award played in and in fairest award, as their premiership side of and coming second to the O & M League. indeed he was this last year. Whilst being Phil Guthrie in the Clear Medal for the League's Masterson has again, this year, shown his season. In 1995-6 he returned to play with close to the smallest best and fairest. Brown wont take any detours prowess as a goalkicker and leads TRYC's list Temora, the club with which he played in 1988, player on the field he is in his pursuit to get the ball and woe betide any with a tally of 63. Not too prominent in the when he won the Schmidt Medal for the best also one of the most one who gets in the way!! A prolific kick-winner, second semi, kicking only one goal, the cagey and fairest in the Farrer League Reserves skilful and has been this rugged No.18 is sure to come under notice. No.6 is set to sneak a few today. competition. Back atAPM this year as assistant amongst the "Brown coach, Harper has represented the Farrer Bombers" best in the two games of this finals Lewis Winter One of the League's best Paul Noack In his third year with TRYC, league, the Riverina League and the State. series. Watch out for this blonde wingman, No. and safest defenders. As his club notes suggest Noack made a belated start to this season, due However, he is yet to play in a Senior 45, who's sure to please. he plays the game in a fashion similar to the to an injury sustained in a summer pastime. premiership team! Could that happen today?? Swans' Paul Roos. In his third year with the But it wasn't long before he made his presence Watch the brilliant No.16 .... he can do almost . Magpies, Winter is a former -Grong felt, both by his team everything on the footy field!! Grant Ryan Another of the club's Grong- player, mates and his talented youngsters, Ryan has "graduated" and as such had plenty opponents. This no Terry Greenham One of just a small from being a useful utility to a permanent key of finals experience. In nonsense, tough-as­ handful of APM players who has played in their position defender. At centre half back, Grant his five finals matches they-come player wont three grand finals of this decade. He came to has taken on the best and usually done well. with TRYC, to date, sidestep any issue and \' the "Brown Bombers" in Last week his opponent (three in '95, one last can be relied upon to 1990 and has been with was Nathan Graetz, year and the second win more than his share them since. That just one of the best marks about makes him a in the League, but semi two weeks ago) of possessions from the "local". Known as " undeterred, Ryan set Winter has been in the middle, and around the Boss", it's easy to see about adding him to his best three players on ground in his ruck­ why, as he organises list of victims. A product the ground, showing roving role. Not only play from the centre, of the APM Juniors and that he can carry competition games' form into does he win plenty of ball, he more often than quickly commanding a Farrer League the big occasion matches. Winter has that not disposes of it in fine fashion. There's little the respect of his represeritativethisyear, uncanny knack of being where the ball is, and doubt the ubiquitous No.24 will be one to watch opponents. Greenham Ryan is keen to go one his expected duel with APM coach, Brett Page today. has been -a most better than last year and play his part in bringing should be one of the match's highlights today. consistent player with only one club best and the long-awaited premiership win to the "Brown Marvel at the play of the No.2!! fairest to his name, but a perennial runner-up. Bombers." Regardless of his opponent, No. 47 Even if he starts in the centre, you can bet that is sure to acquit himself well.

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· a head all inclusive with players being 'I Magpie Club Notes ·complementary. Monday will be at The Home Bomber Club Notes President's Message Hotel. Well today is what we have been striving for That time of the year is upon us once again On this very important day for the Club I think The Executive and Committee would like to , all year. Last week the First Grade scored a good. and whilst the club has not been quite as it is imperative that we thank all our major sponsors convey their thanks to all those who pulled on the for not only their financial support but also their successful as last year, the great Ariah Park Black & white jumper this year. Some wore it with win against Marrar to get us where we are today. moral support over the year. To The Home Hotel, Mirrool .Football Club has managed to get the greater passion than others and hopefully those The first half was an even tussle, but the last first grade to the grand final. Well done Brett in The Kings Own Hotel Motel, The Rock Memorial people will be rewarded this afternoon. To Greg, half showed the Brown Bombers finishing much Bowling Club, Peter L.Brown &Associates, Quinty your first year as senior coach and to Rob for Lewis and Smokey thank you for a job well done. stronger. you able support as assistant coach. A great Real Estate and Rodneys Transport Services we Today brings the curtain down on another The Reserves also had an even first half and effort by both teams. sincerely thank you and hope that we can resume season in the Farrer Football League. So far it has at half time held a small lead, but were outscored · Commiserations to Ian and his boys (some our arrangements again next year. We also thank been a pretty successful year but one more victory in the last two quarters and were beaten by a a little older than boys) for making the finals once our support sponsors namely The Rock Butchery, would give the players, the committee and the better team on the day. · again, although we didn't get as far as we thought Riverina Spraying Service, Riverina Battery & Tyre supporters the one win that means so much. _and would have liked. Still a very good effort. Market, Croker and Lewington, Brian Lawrence Everyone connected in any way with the Club is A good effort from Coach Ian and all the team · . The netballers had all grades make the finals Sports. It would be remiss of me not to mention right behind each and everyone of the Seniors and for going as far as they did and with a lot of good · with the juniors the only ones to make the grand and thank all those who joined the Super Magpies we all know that we can bring home that much young players it looks good for the future of th.e . Club. The response was overwhelming with some final. It is still a great effort to be so competitive wanted flag. Club. . in all grades. Congratulations to Rachael Breust 37 members wishing to join this elite section of Thought for the year: "We're the Mighty the Club. Your support is greatly appreciated but I Congratulations to Rob Harper who polled · for winning the C grade B & F medal for the Magpies, Magpies we are". so well to be our Best & Fairest Player for 1997 .league. " might add to those who are contemplating joining UP THE HOT PIES next year there are definite advantages. and to our runner-up Terry Greenham. Success in football and netball does not just The Ladies Auxiliary must not go without The Reserves had joint winners in Brian happen. It takes a lot of hard work from some mention as they have again worked tirelessly all Gaynor and Jamie Beattie and runner up was very dedicated people. I would like to thank the year. As well as supporting the Reserve Graders President's Message Terry Walker. Congratulations to all. Best wishes Ladies Auxiliary, committee, strappers, selectors, . financially every week they also give significantly · today to the Junior netball team in their Grand runners, gate keepers, boundary umpires, to the Club at the seasons end. To Anne, Jean, scoreboard attendants, Bob and Nev for cooking Final. Our Presentation Dinner will be held on Phil and their workers we thank you very much. · Firstly I would like to thank the Committee the BBQ every week and anybody else who I Friday September 19th at 7 p.m. Dress is coat The Presentation Ball will be held on Friday for their hard work during the year. A special may have forgotten. A big THANKYOU for your & tie and for catering purposes tickets @$20 19th September at The Kings Own Hotel. A supper thank you to Sandman and Dom for the work efforts once again. will be served and fellas, it is a coat and tie affair must be collected and paid for by 9th September. Last but by no means least a very big that they do for the Club. Also to all our this year. Music will be by The Dodgey Bros. See Shirley as soon as possible. thankyou to all our sponsors whose names are Sponsors. The Lad~es Auxiliary and their Members of the Super Magpies Club will be guests A big thankyou to those who have supported on display outside our dressing shed today. The of the Club on this night. We are hoping that it will workers, our trainers, runners and supporters the Club in any way during the year. To all our club would not survive without your fine be a beauty. Admission is $10 a head or $20 a a big thank you to you all. Without every one of sponsors, your help has been terrific, to the contributions. double. As all our sponsors know how long it is since you we could not survive. weekly award donors and to the donors of our At the time of printing the mini Lotto is still we have won a flag let's not disappoint them Congratulations to Ariah Park Mirool on jackpotting. The draw is now worth over $1,400 raffles, we appreciate your continued support. today. so it is well worth winning. It is envisaged that we making the Grand Final. We hope that the game Many thanks to our selectors, boundary umpires, The Mighty Bombers to Win. will run it until the jackpot is won and then go into is a good spectacle for the expected large goal umpires, strappers, runners, ticket sellers, Terry Haddrill recess during the off season. Many thanks to those crowd. I would like to thank and congratulate gate roster and Ladies Auxiliary. Your help is President who have supported it week in week out. our Coach - Greg Brain, Assistant Coach - what makes our Club. Another reminder to return your meat raffle Lewis Winter, selectors - Kevin Driscoll, Bruce Another important thank you is to all the tickets if you haven't already. It will be drawn at · players in both grades who have made the Junior Presentation on Friday 12th at The Hannam and Chris Masterson and all the themselves available for training and games Kings Own. after the game today the agenda will PLAYERS on making the Grand Final. Wagga Auto Parts s·ince February. It is a big commitment and is· ENGINE be as follows: The Home Hotel until 7 p.m. We With preseason training starting back in appreciated. •Automotive RECONDITIONING would like everyone to be at The Kings Own by January it now comes back to one game; the SPECIALISTS 7.30 p.m. A BBQ will be available and a Disco will Today is the big day and we know' every game that counts. Best of luck. be blasting out the music. Everyone is welcome. Bomber will come out firing and give 100% - we Sunday will be at the Clubrooms, 11 a.m. start, know you can do it. where everyone is-welcome also. A charge of $1 O Mark "Sol" Driscoll. BOMBERS TO WIN

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FC::,OTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. r------, ------,t~tt)k: ,------, TOPS CLUB Parker Street ~ \ I Cootamundra -c- ~'- MARRAR CENTRE 1 Ag Phone 69 422134 1...1 ~ \ ,ues GOALKICKES I C 0 0 • Farm supplies • Hardware • Pasture seed f'i' Pcoo\e.0 1997 I \ :'(~1"" 'r\O({\e' o\ \" • 5 cold beers Phone Don & Lyn Pearce 69 274302 ,nsOt &. on tap • Bottle Drive £ 1st Grade I QI- 2nd Grade S\l° with wines, beer & spirists. Fax 69 274300. A.H. 69 274339 . · A.P.M A.P.M. I A.Harper ...... 41 B.Johnstone ...... 49 I J.Raczkowski ...... 38 J.Bryce ...... 26 MERCANTILE MUTUAL FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE T.Greenham ...... 32 B.Gaynor ...... 14 I D.McKelvie ...... 20 J.Vearing ...... 13 I B.Cassidy ...... 13 P.Gaynor ...... 13 2nd Grade Grand Final ARDLETHAN ARDLETHAN I C.Bischard ...... 38 T.Davies ...... 8 I K.Spencer ...... 37 G.Schmetzer ...... 6 PENNANT HILLS I M.Whyte ...... 32 S.Litchfield ...... 5 Co~~~~~dra M.Currie ...... 23 A.Hanrahan ...... 5 I ■ 8~:;=~s ■ D.Currie ...... 19 AUSTRALIAN P.Wykes ...... 4 -k~d ~~~ COOTAMUNDRA COOTAMUNDRA J.Read ...... 75 D.Cooper ...... 34 FOOTBALL 1. Paul Reghanzani 32. Glen Collins 4. Paul McGowan 35. Adam Tomlinson M.Snowden ...... 30 S.Roberts ...... 14 3. Mark Pettit 35. Tony Bosch 5. Brad McGarry Chris Flannigan P.Guthrie ...... 28 S.Hobson ...... 14 CLUB INC. 36. M.Birks ...... 13 5. Jamie Pursehouse 36. Andrew Ingold 9. Shaun Grentell 37. Glen Turner J.Pursehouse ...... 11 affiliated to the M.Pitchford ...... 11 D.Earnshaw ...... 1O 9. Shawn McNally 37. Steve Barton 10. Greg Cox 38. Steve Winley MARRAR Sydney Football League MARRAR 12. Chris Manwarring 38. John Walton 13. Greg Hindmarsh 39. Richard Nottle N.Graetz ...... 26 M.Walker ...... 32 17. Michael Walker (c) 40. Russ Menzies P.Hallcroft ...... 24 seeks expressions of 13. Steven Roberts 39. Steve Barton P.Flanigan ...... 24 18. Jamie Grentell 41. Darren O'Donnell S.Grentell ...... 21 B.McDonald ...... 18 17. Paul Frilay 43. Adam Greene interest for appointment 20. Paul Flannigan 42. Ben Bromham B. Kearney ...... 20 S.Crouch ...... 16 18. Scott Roberts 44. Jason Baldock S.Seymour ...... 19 21. Brett McDonald 43. Barry Dennis P.Hindmarsh ...... 13 to the position of 19. David Harris 45. Larry Turnbull RIVCOLL RIVCOLL 22. Bernard O'Rourke 44. David Chamberlain CLUB COACH and 20. Ashley Roberts 46. Matthew Ceeney A.Carey ...... 56 M.Vujadinovic ...... 77 23. Craig McCormack 45. Isaac Hill 47. Michael Johnson N.Bond ...... 23 W.Kendall ...... 33 FIRST GRADE COACH 24. Andrew McAinsh 25. Bruce Rollins 47. Paul Hindmarsh T.Ashcroft ...... 21 P.Cocking ...... 18 25. Chris K 49. Luke Cram 26. simon Crouch 49. Graham Willis (c) P.Willis ...... 11 B.Jennings ...... 9 Pennant Hills relies heavily on local 28. Stuart Smart 50. Dean Cooper 28. Dominic Norman Darren Walker J.Knight ...... 11 51. W.Gray ...... 8 talented players for the bulk of its First STH WAGGA-T. 58. Rodney Craig 30. Michael Smith 52. Andrew Cronk S. WAGGA-TOLLAND Grade and Reserve Grade teams. It is G.Schnoegl ...... 27 31. Stuart McGowan 53. PeterWillis M.Home ...... 42 club policy to promote local juniors and J.Hillier ...... 19 COOTA CLUB NOTES 32. Chris Smith 54. Brendan Pattison P.Errington ...... 11 to recruit three or four players who have B.Shumack ...... 1O W.McMullen ...... 8 played in a higher standard of football to For the second year in a row we have the opportunity 33. Paul Jenkins 56. Danny Pinn S.Frearson ...... 9 to break our drought in the Farrer League with our 2nds C.Little ...... 7 supplement the local team. . r David Pattison A.OfHalloran ...... 8 in the grand final which I'm sure all players determined G.Cowell ...... 7 This year five local players are playing TR-YC ., ·- to give their best for each other &the club. On behalf of TR-YC with the Rams. Stefan Carey played with MARRAR CLUB NOTES C.Masterson ...... 62 our committee we must sincerely thank the members C.Hawkins ...... 14 our club. We have three junior feeder J.Brown ...... 45 of the MVAFAboard, who have offered ours & I'm sure As another season draws to a close we can look B.Hannam ...... 1O clubs with in excess of 370 players. all Farrer League clubs great assistance & A.Rainbird ...... 21 back and be proud of the clubs success. 2 club J.West ...... 7 professionalism. championships, 2 firsts and one seconds premiership. S.Brown ...... 20 P.Walsh ...... 5 Written applications to be Sadly we are saying goodbye to Matt &Karen and A repeat performance of the Mighty Magoos display D.Gardiner ...... 17 thank them both for the two wonderful years & wish them J.McGill ...... 4 submitted by September 30, 1997 against the APM last week will complete the two out of URANQ.-KAPOOKA URANQ-KAPOOKA the very best for the future. To the many workers both three in all the top spoils. to: J.Breed ...... 23 G.Lee ...... 14 on &off the various committees well done. Please book The Ones kept us on the edge of our seats last week at Guthries·for Presentation Night on Sept 20. Of course G.Johnson ...... 15 J.Blandford ...... 9 The President but were outplayed late in the game. J.Dennis ...... 12 Pennant Hills A.F.C. Inc. we have received wonderful support from our sponsors OK you Magoos the rehearsals are over and you A.Jack ...... 7 this season particularly Ashley & Linda at the Olympic. G.Lloyd ...... 10 are now on centre stage for the showdown with the Blues A.Wheeler ...... 6 P.O. Box 200, Pennant Hills, 2120 Finally to Wayne & the boys the best of luck and A.Jack ...... 10 for the Premiership Flag. Give it your best shot and cap T.Jack ...... 5 L ______.J lets bring home the bacon. off the year in true "Bomber Spirit'. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Footb1111 Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 1997 Mercantile Mutual Farrer League 1st i Grade GRAND FINAL - Possible Lineup THE ROCK-VERONG CREEK ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL

Jason Br ·own (1) Andrew Sch1 metzer (35)

Chris Masterson (6) I. Greg Brain (7) Alan Bell (2) Geoff Walker (8) T.R.-Y.C. COACHES MESSAGE "1 • Well here we are, left with just 2 hours of David Gar◄ ~iner (23) A.P.-M. COACHES MESSAGE Premiership football to decide who the Grant R~ ran (47) champions are for the '97 season. I would Today is what we have been working for for personally like to thank each and every person the last few months. Congratulations to all involved with TRYC Football Club on and off teams making the finals today. the field on the great season thus far and I most David Carroll (19) Col Carroll (tO) I would like to thank Terry and the committee certainly believe the efforts of everybody will Nick Conroy (24) Michael Heath (12) for their help and support during the season. be highly rewarded this afternoon. Andrew Ra 1inbird (11) Thanks to Rob Harper, assistant coach, for his Today we conclude a somewhat indelible Paul No, ac!( (24) work during the year. Also to Jim and Buster • year and all 21 players that take part in this Matt Ga: ~le (46) the selectors - the job is never easy! match will take with them precious memories if ·, :· Good luck to the junior netball team today. Dallas Met (elvie (21) we continue to play with passion and desire for · · We have 100 minutes of football left for this Brad Merrills (36) Robbie Ha :1rper (16) Marc Bauer (17) 4 quarters. Always remember that premierships year. With the commitment of all players I'm are won by persistence and determination, Gavin Leiper (45) Brian Ga~ 1nor (29) Nat Herdon (26) sure we can go one step further and bring home usually a trait of the best TEAM. One can only Cen ,tre: the flag! hope the weather is fine, the footy is Lee Bro 1wn (18) BRETT PAGE entertaining and the result is in favour of us. Terry Gree ,nham (11) HOT PIES AT THE PARK. Greg Brain. Shane Brown (24) Craig TaylQr (4) FIRST GRADE Paul Buerckner (9) Jason Bryce (7) 1. Brett Page 22. Mal Hillier FIRST GRADE 2. Alan Bell 23. Mattl;lew O'Dwyer 7. Nick Conroy 1. Jason Brown 20. Andrew Taylor Lewis Wi inter (2) Jason Bryce 24, 2. Lewis Winter (c) 21. Mick Williams 8. Geoff walker 26. Nat Herdon . Brett Ft ~ge• (1) 4. Craig Taylor 22. Paul Noack 9. Paul Buerckner 29. Brian Gaynor 5. Matthew Collins 23. David Gardiner 10. Glen Bell 31. Jamie Buerckner 6. Chris Masterson 24. Shane Brown Andrew Taylor (20) Ricky Fitzsimmons (26) 11. Terry Greenham 35. Andrew Schmetzer 12. Michael Heath 36. Ben Prentice 7. Greg Brain (cc) 26. Ricky Fitzsimmons Ben Cassidy (13) 10. Col Carroll 27. Conrad Haggar 13. Ben Cassidy 40. Alan Edis 11. Andy Rainbird 28. Tim Brain 15. Ben Peacock 44. Daniel Chalmers David Huddleston · Matthew C :ollins (5) 16. Rob Harper 45. Gavin Leiper 15. 29. Scott Mclachlan TR-YC A.P.-M. 17. Marc Bauer 36. Brad Merrills Interchange from: Interchange from: 19. Derek Prentice 47. Grant Ryan Conrad Haggar (27) 18. Leigh Brown 43. Mark Chaplin Daniel Chalmers (44) 20. John Raczkowski 50. Robert Edis Tim Brain (28) Ben Prentice (36) 21. Dallas McKelvie .19. David Carroll 46. Matt Gale David Huddleston (15) Matt O'Dwyer (23) · Scott Mclachlan (29) Derek Prentice (19) 20. ANDREWTAYLOR,.19, 182cm, 80kg. Reliable 20. JOHN RACZKOWSKI, 26, 6'3", 98kg. Full defender who shows great maturity for his age. forward. Tall strong marking. forward. PLAYER PROFILE Has good p~ce and ac_curate disposal. Is very Excellent kick for goal and loves them. close checking. He will make a great uncle. PLAYER PROFILE 21. DALLAS MCKELVIE, 22,6'1", 77kg. Ruck "Percy". or CHF. Very handy pick up from Temora. 1. JASON BROWN, 20, 185cm, 88kg, Strong 21. MICK WILLIAMS, 20, 192cm, 90kg. Youngster Knows how to get himself in and out of marking forward capable of destroying his with heaps of potential. Can play in key 1. BRETT PAGE, 30, 6'4", 97kg, CHF. First trouble. positions either ends of the field. Strong mark opposition. Second year with Club. Good value season coach, strong mark, very mobile 22. MAL HILLIER, 29, 5'10", 89kg. Forward on and off the field. Navigator for Pigsy. and he uses his body well. Had mid-year and versatile player. holiday. "Boxhead". Pocket. Had excellent finals series last "Sheepy". 2. ALAN BELL, 34, 6'1", 76kg, Back Pocket. 22. PAUL NOACK, 24, 189cm, 85kg. Tough and year. Also leading goal kicker last year. Top 2. LEWIS WINTER, 28, 191 cm, 94kg, Assistant Club veteran, like a fine wine, gets better Coach. Very talented and natural player. relentless on-baller. Shows no regard for his shot. with age. Having one of his best seasons. Exceptional skills not unlike Paul Roos. own body. Part of a formidable combination in 23. MATTHEW O'DWYER, 25, 5'9", 78kg. Recently engaged if you didn't know. Mr the centre. Riverina's leading water skier. 7. JASON BRYCE, 28, 6', 82kg. Half Forward. Eyes on the baU at all times. Tough Schweppes. "Bos". "Feathers". I ► Elusive forward. Kicks both feet and loves relentless player. 4. CRAIG TAYLOR, 24, 181cm, 81kg. Very 23. DAVID GARDINER, 30, 189cm, 95kg. First to kick a goal. 24. NICK CONROY, 22,5'10", 80kg. Halfback season but seems like he's been here for talented where ever he plays. Aggressive at 8. GEOFF WALKER, 23, 5'11", 75kg. flanker. Solid, take no prisoners type of the ball. Accurate disposal. Runner Up in this years. Is playing CHF with authority. Shows Halfback. Good strong mark, never shirks 1' player, who just loves the hard. Doesn't get years B&F. He is a highly regarded fox shooter. his strength in physical contests. Is said to be an issue, good running backman. unfillable. "Gundy". beaten. "Hungry". · 9. PAUL BUERCKNER, 22, 5'10", 70kg, 5. MATTHEW COLLINS, 17, 192cm, 86kg. Very 24. SHANE BROWN, 25, 181cm, 76kg, Former 26. NAT HERDON, 20, 5'10", 65kg. Wing. Wing/Rover. Young player having his best talented youngster in second season of First Club B&F winner. Can play in backline or on Lightning pace to a real crowd pleaser. grade already. Unassuming but quite focused the ball with distinction. Very dangerous around season. Skilful left footer, trains horses in Hates a run. Works to pay for his fuel. on the job he has t_o, do. 1997 Welder of the the goals. Guiding light for bro Jason. "Cow". spare time. · 29. BRIAN GAYNOR, 30, 5'7", 70kg. Rover. Year. 26. RICKY FITZSIMMONS, 36, 184cin, 76kg. 10. GLEN BELL, 31, 5'11 ", 90kg. Backman. A Former B&F winner. Gets the hard ball. Rugged defender returned from the dead. His 6. CHRIS MASTERSON, 28, 186cm, 95kg. straight ahead, no nonsense player. Has 31. JAMIE BUERCKNER, 25. 6', 75kg. great experience-and authority is invaluable Prolific goal kicker. In first year with Club. Loves now joined APM 200 Club. Gives 100%. Backline. Long and accurate kick of the ball. to kick one on the run. Well known in the area. in the backline. Father of side deserving a 11. TERRY GREENHAM, 29, 5'10", 80kg. change of luck. "Fitzy". Had great form in finals for Reserves. Has fitted in very well at the Club. "Chrisso". Centre. Originally from . "Boss" 27. CONRAD HAGGAR, 27, 186CM, 88KG. New _ 35. ANDREW SCHMETZER, 26, 5'11", 82kg. 7. GREG BRAIN, 32 181cm, 84kg. Second year is now a local of 8 years. Skilful big as C/C. Has developed a very good repore with player to the club. Very experienced, has Fullback. Most travelled player for our club. occasion player. seniors and juniors. Inspirational on the field. played in premiership teams. His talents can Bigger the game the better he plays. . Has been nominated for Father of the Decade. be used forward or back. Chief fisherman/ 12. MICHAEL HEATH, 22, 5'10", 75kg. 36. BEN PRENTICE, 16, 5'11 ", 71 kg. Young 10. COL CARROLL, 34, 184cm, 80kg. Close to lobsterer in the club. Backman. Reliable backman, having his player with potential. Already knows where 28. TIM BRAIN, 25, 184cm, 70kg. Versatile winger veteran but playing with a new lease of life. best season since joining our club. Hails to go to get a kick, loves his footy. with pace. What he lacks in natural ability he Has relished his stints up forward. Gives great from Mirrool. 40. ALAN EDIS, 16, 6'1", 70kg. Wing. Very fast experience and leadership to the side. "Dooly". makes up for in desperation and desire. Is a - 13. BEN CASSIDY, 22, 5'11", 79kg. Rover. social icon of the Club and entertainment plus. player. Has made big impression in his first 11. ANDREW RAINBIRD, 26, 191cm, 110kg. Full Young local, skilful, straight running player, 29. SCOTT MCLACHLAN, 16, 170cm, 65kg. year. forward come ruckman. Thrust into the ruck finding form at the right end of year. and doing a great job. Very popular member Under 16's. Also given chance in seniors. 44. DANIEL CHALMERS, 24, 6'3", 92kg. Ruck. 15. BEN PEACOCK, 17, 6'1", 76kg. Makings within the Club. Quite partial to a baked dinner. Reads the play very well and has good ball Strong ruckman who improves with every of a good player. Goes hard at the ball and "Pigsy". skills. Knows where the goals are and has pace game. Regular first grader this year. 15. DAVID HUDDLESTON, 16, 189cm, 79kg. to burn. Big future. quick for his size. 45. GAVIN LEIPER, 18, 5'8", 65kg. Wing. 36. BRAD MERRILLS, 17, 173cm, 70kg. Baby of 16. ROB HARPER, 27, 6', 85kg. Ruck Rover. Under 16's. Given taste of senior footy this Young bloke who has all the skills. Will be the side. Always shows plenty of courage and Assistant Co~ch. Brilliant ruck rover. Five year. Will develop into a very good key position a champion for his club in future years. player. Is keen and prepared to listen. Bright endeavour. Has good pace and delivers the times state rep. Five time club B&F. I ~ 47. GRANT RYAN, 18, 6', 70kg. CHB. Not future. "Hudds". footy well. Will mature and develop into a good Returning after 2 years in RFL. Can turn a player. much of him, but lives on guts and 17. MARC BAUER, 18, 181 cm, 72kg. Has matured game. 39. ANDREW CHAPLIN, 24, 181CM, 70KG. determination. Great talker, never beaten. even more this year. Shows no fear 19. DEREK PRENTICE, 22, 5'10", 80kg. whatsoever. Has good skills either side of the Underrated player who makes it very hard for Another future champion. Rover. First year with Club. Robust rover, body. Can play several positions with ease. the opposition. Has played mainly Seconds but I 9 50. ROBERT EDIS, 16, 6', 72kg. Wing. Good good skills both sides. Just home from "Splinter". · has fitted into Firsts well. Mainly backline - runner, has found his best form in later part player. "Chappy". college. 18. LEIGH BROWN, 26, 180cm, 90kg. Rugged of the year. Good future centreman with exceptional ability. He has 43. MARK CHAPLIN, 18, 169cm, 70kg, Deceptive enjoyed a great season. B&F winner 1997. No and gifted little rover. Injuries haven't been kind one questions his commitment. Active pig to him. Has pace to burn and his delivery to appearing in THE RECORD hunter. "Leroy". the forwards is spot on. "Chappy". 19. DAVID CARROLL, 28, 185cm, 87kg. Utility 46. MATTY GALE, 29, 182cm, 77kg. Returned are courtesy of who can play back or forward. What he lacks after horrendous injury last year. Extremely The Wagga Daily Advertiser_ in pace he makes up in desperation and ferocious rover/wingman with very good ball Photos courage. Is a true blue Clubman. Hates using - skills. Never done. Resident house detective Call into their Trail Street Office and view the proof sheets to order photos. interchange. ''Tinman". at Tyreworld.

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Crunch time for Marrar's Brendon Harrington (3) as Ariah Park-Mirrool's Jason Bryce does his best to spoil this mark in last week's preliminary final. A very tight first half, but the Brown Bombers drew away in the last quarter to advance to today's grand final against The Rock-Yerong Creek. Photo by Daily Advertiser.

lllJlllll~ll S't11l)II•S Stuart Seymour of Marra, runs For prompt and courteous attention, from the simple in to kick for goal against Ariah 'Not Negotiable' and other custom-made handle stamps, Park-Mirrool in last week's to the convenience of the wide range of self-inking Farrer preliminary final at models. Also revolving date stamps for Wagga. Stuart kicked two, -but his team bowed out of the various applications. Ink and replacement pads finals race by 7 goals. available. Awide range of type styles to "\ Photo courtesy Daily Advertiser. choose from. Company Seil~ and !~gos -no problem! . ~I~'1 S All made of the premises twice a week! l\I is I I,.. ~\. OXFORD PRINTERY %,111'

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 1111 We all know finals football is a whole new HOW MERCANTILE MUTUAL RFL FINISHED 1997 ball game. The "fever" in the air can lift a team to great heights and that's where the Swans' supporters have a great role to play. FIRST GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Importantly, the Swans gave Temora plenty Final Round 20 w L D For Ag Final Round 20 1sts 2nds U18s Pts % Pts &PREVIEW to think about in a round 15 encounter the TURVEY PK 19 1 0 2546 1312 194.05 76 Turvey Park 114 48 18 180 108 Swans thumping the Roos by more tha~ 13 WAGGA 18 2 0 3073 1167, 263.32 72 Wagga 54 16 178 Griffith 72 goals. GAN-GG-M 15 5 0 2366 1499 157.84 60 54 13 139 . Griffith is on the verge of making an early Temora 84 36 2 122 Griffith needs a repeat performance. TEMORA 14 6 0 2314 1806 128.13 56 exit from Mercantile Mutual Riverina Football Ganmain-GG-M 90 25.5 3 118.5 Temora too has been up and- down in the GRIFFITH 12 8 0 2413 1404 171.87 48 Le~gue's finals series after a disappointing East Wagga-K 48 42 9 99 weeks leading into the finals. A big loss to Tigers -C-U. 10 10 finish to the home and away series. . 0 1554 1925 80.73 40 Leeton-Whitton 48 and last week's loss to GGGM spring to mind 27 13 88 The Swans lost their last four matches East Wagga-K 8 12 0 1768 1945 90.90 32 -Ashmont 30 30 13 73 running into the finals and will now take the as significant defeats in their premiership quest. Leeton-Whitton 8 12 0 1476 1823 80.97 32 Mangoplah-C-U 60 10.5 1 71.5 The Roos finished two wins clear of Griffith Coolamon 8 12 0 1585 2324 underdog tag going into Saturday's elimination 68.20 32 Coolamon 48 9 10 67 but with a lower percentage suggesting the Collingullie-Ash 5 15 0 1524 final against Temora. 2235 68.19 20 Narrandera 12 12 16 40 Swans overall kicked more goals (99 points) Narrandera 2 18 0 1212 North Wagga-RAAF And just for the record, there's no second 2780 43.60 8 6 12 6 24 and let less through (402 points) compared to N. Wagga-RAAF 1 19 0 1298 2909 44.62 4 chances after Saturday. There can be no more Temora. Ladies Netball Championship excuses for Griffith should they go under to the Statistics aside, only one thing matters for RESERVE GRADE LADDER A B C Juniors Pts Kangaroos. Final Round 20 w L D For Ag % Pts Turvey Park 64 52.5 18 12 146.5 Griffith has been. the team all year which these teams on Saturday and that's victory. GRIFFITH 18 2 0 2498 593 421.25 72 Wagga 48 36 32 4 120 has come under the most scrutiny from all Anything less will culminate in an abrupt end WAGGA 18 2 0 2397 705 340.00 72 Temora 72 30 18 9 118 angles , and rightly so, as the Swans would to the season In reserves elimination final, East TURVEY PARK 16 4 0 1943 975 199.28 64 Leeton-Whitton 48 45 7 6 117 have to agree. Wagga-Kooringal plays Temora and in the E. WAGGA-K 14 6 0 1780 981 181.45 56 Narrandera 48 42 16 3 109 . Th~y started the season in a blaze of glory under 18s Leeton-Whitton tackles Collingullie­ TEMORA 12 8 0 1764 11n 149.87 48 Coolamon 34 21 15 11 81 with victory week after week by 100 points or Ashmont. Mangoplah-CU 46.5 76.5 Coll.-Ash 10 10 0 1481 1512 97.95 40 30 0 0 more. Then the rot set in when the team came Getting a second chance after Sunday's Ganmain-GG-M 16 21 12 8 57 Leeton-Wh. 9 11 0 1370 1560 87.82 36 up against some of the more qompetitive teams qualifying final, however, will be GGGM or Griffith 44 3 0 0 47 Ganmain-GG-M 8 11 1 1268 1566 80.97 34 on the ladder. Wagga Tigers. East Wagga-K 8 24 0 Narrandera 3 15 2 1016 2009 50.57 16 6 38 Last year's grand finalists go around again North Wagga-RAAF 4 12 0 0 16 Their season made a complete turnaround N. Wagga-RAAF 4 16 0 664 2429 27.34 16 and suddenly Griffith was under great pressure with plenty to play for as minor premier Turvey M.C.-U. 3 16 1 616 2176 28.31 14 LADIES NETBALL LADDERS to .beat a team in the top five, criticised for their Park takes a week off. Coolamon 3 17 0 720 1834 39.26 12 AGRADE w L For Ag % Pts inability to beat tougher opposition. Both the Tigers and Lions have shown good Temora 18 1 856 543 157.6 72 form but it seems Wagga will be a tough nut to Turvey Park 17 2 863 561 153.8 64 The Swans battled through the second half UNDER EIGHTEENS LADDER Leeton 12 7 736 573 128.4 48 of the season and it soon became clear the crack in their bid to regain RFL's top prize. 117.8 Final Round 20 w L D For Ag % Pts Wagga 12 7 733 522 48 team would struggle to hold a place in the top At the same time, and with a lesson in last 72 Narrandera 12 7 721 613 117.6 48 TURVEY PARK 18 2 0 2559 681 375.TT Griffith 11 8 745 649 114.7 48 three. year's decider under their belts, Tigers won't WAGGA 16 4 0 2010 596 337.25 64 Coolamon 8 10 548 533 102.8 34 As it happens Griffith finished fifth afer underestimate the Lions - the danger team to NARRANDERA 16 4 0 1585 667 237.63 64 MCU 7 11 699 623 112.1 30 Ganmain-GG-M 4 15 596 916 65.0 16 defending premier Ganmain-­ both Turvey Park and Wagga. LEETON-WH. 13 7 0 1736 957 181.40 52 East Wagga-K 2 17 441 920 47.9 8 Matong hit their straps and surged past both They love finals football out Ganmain way COLL-ASH. 13 7 0 1418 851 166.63 52 N. Wagga-RAAF 1 18 369 886 41.6 4 and the Lions come into their own when BGRADE Griffith and Temora to snatch third place and Griffith 13 7 0 1364 1010 135.05 52 Turvey Park 17 1 509 253 201.7 70 the double chance. · September hits. Coolamon 10 10 0 1439 1053 136.66 40 MCU 15 3 461 351 131.3 62 This game will be a beauty and supporters 171.8 Adding to Griffith's woes in the finals lead­ 1313 110.59 36 Leeton-Whitton 15 4 476 2n 60 East Wagga-K 9 11 0 1452 Narrandera 14 5 515 323 159.4 56 up was their last round loss to neighbours are sure to pack into Kindra Park for a great N. Wagga-RAAF 6 14 0 774 1611 48.04 24 Wagga 12 7 382 330 115.7 48 Leeton-Whitton. A great celebration for the day's football .. Tigers have a big day with their Ganmain-GG-M 3 17 0 592 2002 29.57 12 Temora 10 9 481 353 136.2 40 Coolamon 7 12 382 363 105.2 28 Crows but hardly what Griffith needed at a reserves playing old rivals Turvey Park and the Temora 2 18 0 360 2321 15.51 8 Ganmain-GG-M 7 12 308 434 70.9 28 critical time of the season. under 18s up against Narrandera. M.C.-U. 1 19 0 441 2668 16.53 4 N.Wagga-RAAF 4 15 278 363 76.5 16 Let the finals begin! East Wagga-K 2 17 239 529 45.1 8 If ever there was a game Griffith desperately Griffith 1 16 223 590 14.2 4 needed to win in a bid to stamp themselves as 1 CGRADE Wagga 16 0 64 a serious contender, it was against Leeton. MANGOPIAH FARM CENTRE (~ )01..A)ION HO'l EI.. East Wagga-K 12 4 52 Therefore with a loss the Swans will take Turvey parl(ti 8 6 36 JUNIORS Lime & Fertilizer Agents. Ag chemicals & pasture seeds Welcome all after a Hoppers 12 1 48 Leeton-Whitton 9 7 36 Turvey Park no winning momentum into the finals and this game with a cool ale & meal. Coolamon 11 2 44 Narrandera 8 8 32 may prove very costly. Support you 'local' bloke. Ph 69 285791 Prop: Rody & Pam Hogan Temora 9 4 36 Coolamon* 7 7 30 Gan.-GG-M 8 5 32 Working in Griffith's favour , however, is a Phone 69 273 028 Gan.-GG-M** 5 9 24 Leeton-Whitton 6 7 24 Temora* 3 12 14 Narrandera 3 10 12 couple of things. :: . N Wagga-RAAF 0 16 0 0 13 0 MCU .a.e&i cttllAww. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTYRECORD"-1997 1111

Well folks, it's September The Seniors were sluggish all day again. The time of year when a FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE against a very determined and fired young man's fancy turns to .... the up opposition. Unfortunately the result finals. went against us, but fortunately it had Last week the Under 18's 2. Aaron Tyndall 24. Colin Goesch 1. Anthony Pavey 18. Gary Argus no impact on our position in the final underlined their improvement five. Today we must improve our Blue& White stripes 3. Jim Byrnes 25. Simon Francis intensity if we want to remain in the White, Red v when they won their second I •• 2. Trevor Clarke m 19. Danny Tuohey finals series beyond this week. The game of the season. The Players' 4. Jarrod Simpson 27. Ross Devereux non-contracted players awards were $130 to Brett Player went to Michael Oliver, the consistent 3. Ray Willis 20. Marcus Simpson "Swampy'' Davis, $70 to Wayne "Illusions" Bodycott, Matty Lowes won the coaches award while 6. David Broomby 28. Steven Pellow $50 to Greg "Beeper" Collins, $30 to Damien "Tyson" young Smoother took out the Matthew's 4. Jamie Bennett 22. Matthew Bunn Scott and $20 to Matthew "Kernaghan" Bunn. Menswear socks. 7. Andrew Derreck 29. David Goesch The Reserves started well and went on to record a The Seconds went down again but played 5. Damien Scott 23. Tony Mahar big win. The Bertoldos Bakery best player awards were pretty well with a severely undermanned side. 8. Damien Hale 30. Michael Kotzur $30 to Brent "Hooker" Harrison, $20 to David its a pity that a few blokes have "done a 6. Chris Conlan "Maintenance" Gee and $10 to Mark "Elastic" Cameron. 12. Michael Morton 33. Gavin Coleman 25. Brett Davis heartilage" at this stage of the year but the ones The Players Player Award went to Trent "Cool" that are still here are having a real dip. Player's 7. Don Moran Demarco and the Mugs Mug went to Glen "Rednut" 16. Craig Morton 34. Dean Cole 28. Brent Harrison Collis. Player was shared by the Under 18's who The Under 18's battled hard but could not break backed up - Soldier, Kevin Drum, Matty Lowes, 18. Matt Derrick 36. Jamahl Butler 8. Matthew Kenny 29. Wayne Bodycott the back of a determined opposition. Unfortunately the lim Curry, Steve Drum etc. Glen "Tiger" Hartwig loss put them out of the top five for one of the few · has put extension on his house to keep all the 21. Victor Dunn 37. David Drum 9. Dean Jamieson 36. Jason Magoci times this season. Bad luck guys. Congratulations on socks he has won and he took out another pair your effort this year, it was a vast improvement on 1996. 22. W~yne McLennan 41. David Lorkins last Sunday. Pip Block won the Westy award, 10. Graeme Woods 37. Aaron O'Keeffe The best players were Michael Duncan, Michael Tull, but probably gave it away to someone who likes Michael Elliott, Shane Russell and Rodney Simpkin. 23. Ken Fairman 48. Scott McCormack beer. 13. Greg Dreyer 41. Matthew Olney Many thanks must go to George Duncan, Bill Kite and It was disappointing in the Ones that two bad 60. Bruce Thompson Graham Olney for their tremendous support of the 1O minute periods cost us the top three spot we Under 18's throughout the season. 14. Phill Pavey 54. Brendan Glason Congratulations to the respective winners of the held for 90% of the year. Still, we're there now best and fairest awards. Trevor Clarke in the Seniors, and I know our four quarter best is good enough 15. Greg Collins Brent Harrison in the Reserves and Mick Elliott in the to beat anybody. Rossy D. was again Under 18's. Also a belated happy birthday to our outstanding to be a clear winner of the Players 17. Danny Baxter Treasurer Fiona Beverley. No ages revealed, but for Player. Flappers did well again, Bruce Thommo, anyone who is interested just think of Greg Dreyer. Donkey Francis, Victor Dunn and Mick Morton Tonight after the game everyone we welcome all all did their bit. A new season starts now. • Regular Live Bands players and supporters back to the Exies Sports Club The minor rounds of the netball concluded • 3 am Licence for a few cold ones and a bite to eat. Please do not forget the Presentation Night on Friday 24th October with the A grade and juniors tuning up for the • Counter Meals Wed to Sat finals with victories while B and C grade finished 0 at the Ex-Servicemens Club. All players and supporters are requested to attend. More information about the their seasons on a losing note. Kristy Miller won Lie. K.W. Bett & evening will be available soon. the medal in the juniors 30-26 victory, C grade - Speirs St, Griffith. Ph 69 642323 This week we are spending sixty seconds with Gary lost 29-24 and B grade went down 26-20, Tracey D.A. & E.J. B.ett~ajor sponsor Vistors are most welcome to join 207 Hoskins St of the Argus - Nicknames: Gus, The Hippy, Peter (not Neilsen and Paula O'Dwyer winning the ®....:... ..:.·u·:·:.···:•••~··.•···[.~.- the.. i.. Swans.. ~:.·:···.~·.~•.:· in .. the ~:ij····,··m:i•ier·c,·.,·J club's...... Sports m·.J·•.:0··[· .~.JLounge.. :_.. ...·! .. .. l.·· ...... •@·~·J Michael) Bolton, Man. Favourite Pastimes: Training, respective awards. The A grade finals veterans TEMORA Mighty ROOS □::t·i.1.}.:.u· □..··G··.·~•·.· after each home~ game. ~ ~ ~ visiting the barber, collecting trophies, early morning had a 52-42 win, with Michelle Jama and Kez Tel 69 771254 •'fruuuL. ar,-..M&.·et••&dl6ifli..~ telephone calls. Most Memorable Moments: kicking 7 Morton the stand outs. Good luck to all the girls goals for Sturt on Greg Phillips in a televised pre­ in the finals. season comp game in Adelaide, premiership with As far as I know the vote count will be held LEO FRANCO HOLDEN Kilburn, bowling bouncers at 11 year olds in cricket, tonight after the games. Unless you've heard YAMBIL STREET GRIFFITH opening the bowling with Dom Norman. Favourite Mercantile 111 Major Food: All those meals cooked by Joker. Biggest any different, then show up at the clubhouse. Mutual Sponsor Influence: Darren Oates, JP, Roland Roccacelli, Kinko While I would like to wish everyone the best of the Clown. Favourite Music: AC DC, Pavarotti, The luck, I know that if we perform then luck won't Hansons, Branski Beat, The Chipmunks. Most Admired be needed. Let's prove all the knockers wrong. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football League Inc. Males: Paul Bagshaw, Rick Davies, Stephen "Bomber" UP THE ROOS!!! Clifford.

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 11111 27. ROSS DEVEREUX, 29, 186cm, 78kg, 19. DANNY TUOHEY, 24, 180cm, 75kg. HBF CHB. (Rossie) "The. Rock of Gibraltar" (Mutley). Dour defender who loves tackling (apprentice hairdresser). Lynch pin in Roos - and smothers. Rarely gets out of the kennel. PLAYER PROFILE 20. MARCUS SIMPSON, 29, 183cm, 87kg. PLAYER PROFILE defence. CHF. (Punter). Handy recruit. Versatile 28. STEVEN PELLOW, 22, 182cm, 82kg, BP/ 1. ANTHONY PAVEY, 28, 186cm, 90kg, Utility. player who is good in the air and on both FB. (Grey eyes). Marked improvement has (Alphonse). A physical leader who was sides of his body. Hates horses. . 2. AARON TYNDALL, 19, 175cm, 85kg, seen· the eyes make the step into first runner-up in the 1997 Best and Fairest. 22. MATTHEW BUNN, 20, 175cm, 73kg. Wing. Centre. (Dzza). Nuggetty midfielder, grade. Likes Bill Lawry. ( kid). A speedy wingman who is reliable contributor all season. Drives 500 29. DAVlq GOESCH, 20, 180cm, 75kg, Wing. 2. TREVOR CLARKE, 22, 180cm, 82kg. hard at the ball. Favourite of the ladies. kms a week for a game. Miss Temora Aussie Rules 1997. Local Rover. (Truck). 1997 Best and Fairest 23. TONY MAHAR, 26, 192cm, 88kg. FB. 3. JIM BYRNES, 28, 175cm, 78kg, Rover FP. junior with pace to burn. winner who always runs hard at the ball and (Cala). Strong marking backman who has Inspirational Rover-cum forward. High flyer 30. MICHAEL KOTZUR, 22, 185cm, 90kg, gives 100%. had a tremendous first year With the club. who loves the hard ball. HBF. (Kota). Works hard and plays hard 3. RAY WILLIS, 23, 180CM, 84KG. HFF. Protege of Steer. 4. JARROD SIMPSON, 24; 185cm, 78kg, and can play football too. (Razor). Opportunistic forward who has 25. BRETT DAVIS, 28, 182cm, 85kg. Centre .. plenty of September experience. Hates (Swamp Doctor). Dual best and fairest CHF. (Jedda) Can turn a game, big mark, 33. GAVIN COLEMAN, 21, 185cm, 80kg, HFF. Jimmy Barnes. winner returning from injury. Will be a huge leading trainer. Exciting junior with a strong grab. Roos 4. JAMIE BENNETT, 28, 176cm, 72kg. Rover. asset in September. 6. DAVID BROOMBY, 29, 190cm, 95kg, need him to fire to be a chance in finals. (Jimbob) Speedy on-baller returning from 28. BRENT HARRISON, 20, 187cm, 75kg. FP, Ruck. (Sticks). A tall utility and the Temora 34. DEAN COLE, 21, 179cm, 80kg, HBF. injury. Loves kicking goals. (Harro). Reserve Grade leading goalkicker strongman. Can outpace the Coach. 36. JAMAHL BUTLER, 25, 182cm, 78kg, FP. 5. DAMIEN SCOTT, 26, 183cm, 84kg. HBF. and 1997 Best and Fairest winner. has 7. · ANDREW DERRICK, 24, 183cm, 90kg, (Cat) High leaping forward. Ready to show (Pirate). Clever running half back who has plenty of talent. HFF. (Panda) Prodigious kick of the best for the Roos. enjoyed a fine season. Good with either foot. 29. WAYNE BODYCOTT, 25, 175cm, 67kg. football. Son of the President. 37. DAVID DRUM, 27, 181 cm, 85kg, HBF. 6. CHRIS CONLAN, 30, 178cm, 80kg. Wing. Wing. (Sprockett). Extremely fit small man 8. DAMIEN HALE, 28, 160cm, 100kg, Centre. (Aiko) No-nonsense defender, tackles (Phantom). A wily old campaigner who has who never stops talking all day. Jamo's (Milo). Courageous leader looking for everything head on. enjoyed· an injury free season for the first future brother-in-law. success in last year with Roos. 41. DAVID LORKINS, 20, 195cm, 85kg. FP/ time in years. Proven finals performer. 36. JASON MAGOCI, 22, 176cm, 73kg. Wing. 7. DON MORAN, 28, 192cm, 88kg, CHB/CHF. (The Gauch). Former Tasmanian in his first 12. MICHAEL MORTON, 28, 185cm, 82kg. R/ BP/Ruck.(Lorks). Gangly Tasmanian. (Duck). Match winning player who can be year at Griffith. Has improved with Rover/HF. (Hollywood). Travelled to the US Useful utility in attack or defense. used up forward or down back. Great grab. experience. midseason. A key to Temora's aspirations. 48. SCOTT MCCORMACK, 17, 195cm, 85kg, 8. MATTHEW KENNY, 20, 188cm, 72kg, Wing. 37. AARON O'KEEFE, 22, 185cm, 75kg. 8/ 16. CRAIG MORTON, 34, 186cm, 84kg, B/ Ruck. (Soldier). The baby Roos plays 2 (Ribs on the run). Exciting young player. Pocket. (Porky). Much improved backman Pocket. (Ghost) The Stockinbingal stud. In games most weeks. Big boys with a big Loves running laps. who has enjoyed his best season to date. the twilight of his illustrious career. No. 1 future. 9. DEAN JAMIESON, 22, 176cm, 95kg. BP. Loves grazing. contender for the '98 pension. 60. BRUCE THOMPSON, 30, 180cm, 80kg, (Denzi). Strong backman who knows 41. MATTHEW OLNEY, 18, 187cm, 75kg. CHB/ 18. MATT DERRICK, 22, 190cm, 85k, Full BP. (Thommo). The Club stalwart. Age nothing but bullocking through the packs, F.. (Matty 0). Young Ram who will be a bonus Back. (Flappers) Deceptively quick big hasn't withered his pace. Ha,Ha. just like in his pig hunting expeditions. at either end of the ground. man, possible match winner with booming 10 GRAEME WOODS, 26, 184cm, 82kg. 54. BRENDAN GIASON, 21, 193cm, 83kg. FP. Centre/CHS. (Tiger). Classy utility who has kick, also the Presidents son. (Benny). First year player who has worked had an injury interrupted season. Good hard to reach this level in his first season of 21. VICTOR DUNN, 23, 183CM, 95K, F/ player. football. Forward. 13. GREG DREYER, 28, 174cm, 79kg. HBF. 22. WAYNE MCLENNAN, 28, 178cm, 80kg, (Grumpy). Solid backman who played his Fo_r all your building material Rover/FP. (Morias) A natural, creative 150th senior game this year. requirements: all timbers, paints, matchwinner with more style than Elle 14. PHILL PAVEY, 23, 186cm, 86kg. Ruck tools, oils, cement, electrical, McPherson. Rover. (BOA - Brother of Anthony). Skilful plumbing, galvanised iron. Dulux Paint specialists. 23. KEN FAIRMAN, 20, 186cm, 85kg. Rover/ hard running player who delivers the ball HBF. (Farmer) The dashing bull well. Loves training. meets everything head on. 15. GREG COLLINS, 34, 195cm, 98kg. Ruck. (Splash). Veteran ruckman lining up for yet 24. COLIN GOESCH, 21, 180cm, 75kg, Wing. another finals campaign. Can play. Injury riddled season. Very improved 17. DANNY BAXTER, 25, 184cm, 79kg. Centre/ player. Vanities HFF. (Babba). Ex Leeton-Whitton player 25. SIMON FRANCIS, 23, 180cm, 80kg, Wing. Kitchens who has enjoyed a top first season with the i'1~~ll\ "Simon.Simon". Talented wingman who has Wardrobes Swans. Top skills, hard running. FUEL had excellent season. Favoured to take out Office Counters 18. GARY ARGUS, 30, 187cm, 93kg. FF. (Gus). Reproduction Mouldings SUPPLIES Roos B&F. 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MERCANTILE MUTUAL RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE MERCANTILE MUTUAL RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2nd Grade Elimination Final U18s Elimination Final Leeton- Collingullie- East Wagga­ Temora Whitton Ashmont Kooringal KANGAROOS CROWS DEMONS

HAWKS Blue &Whitesbipes m 1. Andrew Hill 13. Brent O'Mara 1. David Perkins 14. Mathew McClure 27. Brad Wild 1. Darren Cuthbert · 1. Craig Kahlefeldt 27. Ross Devereux 2. Darren Polson 14. Nigel Dirkin 2. Adam Somerville 16. Eddie Whyman 2. Owen Geddes 28. Mark Zordon 2. David Patt 28. Steve Pellow 3. Brett Somerville 17. Gareth Shaw 3. Paul Bourne 29. Geoff Hopkins 3. Simon Piltz 15. Graham Dale 3. Tim Byrnes 29. David Geosch 4. Andrew Bates 18. Tim Hansell · 4. Justin Bone (ass/c) 30. Mark Mullen 4. Jarrod Simpson 30. Michael Kotzur 4. Anthony Boots 16. Robert Hoskinson 5. Lincoln Murphy 19. Dane Fuller 5. Jerramy Naumann 31. Ian Ross 5. Mathew Gilchrist 31. Glen Hartwig 17. Nathan Greatz 6. Chris Hopkins 6. Paul Hull 32. Damien Graham 6. David Broomby 32. Chris Schmidt 5. Michael Lashbrook 20. Graham Pike 7. Brad Miller 33. Glen Darcy 7. Andrew Derrick 33. Gavin Coleman 6. David Veldman 18. Damian Milne 7. Justin Buckley 21. Mick Devlin 8. Matt Geddes 34. Adrian Hilton 8. Jason McClure 22. Tim Menzies 8. Damian Hale (cc) 34. Dean Cole 7. Matt Meladonis 19. Steven Thompson 9. Danny Millman 35. Adam Denham 10. Paul Smith 35. Jamie Duffield 1O. Ian Anderson 23. Hamish McLeod 11. Darren Turner (cc) 36. Shane Siviour 11. Pat Robinson 36. Jamahl Butler 8. David Kidman 20. Ryan Hill 11. Dan Edwards 24. Corey Frater 12. Tom Gorham 37. Leigh Bourne 12. Michael Morton 37. David Drum 10. Danny Harrison 21. Anthony Mimmo 12. Dane Somerville 25. Shane Atkinson 13. Joel Grieve 38. Darren Williams 38. Matt Mueller 13. Phillip Block 22. Brad Waters 13. Wade Anderson 28. Brett Parr 14. Mick McPherson 39. Paul Morphett 14. Scott Sinclair 39. Michael Breust 11. ~urt Bullock 15. Clayton Burbidge 40. Brtan Quinn 15. Michael Gilchrist 40. Graham Robertson 1~{ ', Dean Fraser 23. Clint Thompson 41 . Steve Castle 16. Ken McPherson 16. Craig Morton 41. Dave Lorkins 24. NickAllitt GULLIE CLUB NOTES 17. Mick Fabre 42. Tom Spicer 42. Tony Reid 17. Bruce Thompson Well our 1sts & 2nds can hang up their boots for 18. Jamie Charlton 43. Brendan Tucker 18. Matthew Derrick 43. Simon Smith LEETON CLUB NOTES 19. Shane Nicholls 44. Anthony Kalis 44. Paul Breust another year, thanks to Dick and Laurie for the 19. Brian Mitchell (ac) Last weekends win in both the U18s and Firsts support to me and the Club and we wish them well 20. Leigh Collins 45. Shane Bailey 20. Mathew Lowes 45. Aaron Tyndal 21. Rob Martin 46. Paul Perryman 21. Victor Dunn 46. Chris Hall were just stupendous and had everybody in a state in the future. Awards in the 1sts, Dick Carey the Mug 22. Col O'Laughlin 47. Wade Harris 22. Wayne McLennan 47. Chris McCormack of extreme frenzy at the Dark Town Strutters Ball. It and Dinner for Two at the Ashmont ·Hotel and the 23. Darren Bourne 49. Tom Wood 23. Ken Fairman 48. Scott McCormack was a great way to finish off the year, well done boys. Cash prizes were put over the bar for everyone to 24. Mick Castle 50. Paul Kalis 24. Colin Geosch 49. Mark Rayner Well done Brett & Gary for achieving a significant enjoy. In the Reserves the Mug and the Crossroads 25. Jason Nicholls 51. Grant Lamont .25. Simon Francis 50. Peter Block improvement in both grades and well done of course Voucher went to Joel Mellen, the Dinner for Two at' I 26. Barry Kohlagen 52. Anthony Archer I26. Brett Krause 59. Michael Patt to all players. Kerry & Peter have still got a bit ahead Bistro 2000 went to Scott Brown and the Video Ezy of them. Collingullie have a fair bit of experience in and 6 pack went to Greg Beer. East Wagga-K Club Notes finals football and will be tough to beat today, so In our 18s we get another chance this week when don't hold back boys it's instant death. we play Leeton/Whitton in the elimination. Awards Congratulations on the Reserves and C grade especially Tom & Michael being from the juniors. In For those who think that when the football for last week: Dane Somerville the Club Cash Award, making the finals. Well done to their respective the netball the girls put in a solid year. The C grade finishes the Club shuts down, well think again, we the Silvalite Petrol Award to Jason McClure, the coaches & all the best on the day. A great day had netball Best & Fairest went to Noelene Sullivan, the hope to have the catering at the Show and then we Salon Christie Haircut to Corey Frater, the Coke by all at last Sunday's vote count. To all the players B grade to Naomi Louttit and the A grade to Michelle have the Presentation Night on the 18th October so award to Wade Anderson and the Coaches pet was starting off with the 18's winners in Ryan Miller, Clint Walker. Very short this week as everything was said that we have a couple of weeks to recover from Ian Anderson. Campbell runner up . The reserves with Mark last week. premiership celebrations. The 300 club will be on Our Club vote count is on tonight at the Mullens, runner up Dick Williams and with the first To all sides the best of luck and an injury free the 31st of October and the AGM will be on the 9th Crossroads Hotel at 7p.m. At this stage our grade Tom Gorham victorious next being Michael final series. of November. Presentation Night is Friday Sept 26 at the Gullie McPherson. Well done boys for a great effort, So go you "Davis Sanders Homes" Crows Hall and Prelim final day we have to do the gate.

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Twenty rounds of home & away A good start gave us the and here we are - finals fever has FIRST GRADE break we needed against hit!! FIRST GRADE Temora to win and hold on to Flashback to last week when third spot. Anthony Carroll, with we hosted Collingullie, three 1. Gerald Pieper 17, Darren Cook a strong game at fullback won & 1. Stephen Smith 15. Peter Wilson Black, Gold sash decisive wins with the Lowry 2. Rowan Wadley 18. Warick Brown the Sports Club Award, Steven Howick U18s awards going to 2. Anthony Carroll 16. Brandon Ryan Andrew■ Dwyer, Jamie Knockolds, George McBride. Carroll won the Brittons Towel 3.. Grant Regan 19. and the Wagga First Aid Mug went to Scott The Blockbuster Video to Chris Drum. All the best to ~ay Colvin 3. Murray Hamblin 17. Michael Walsh our 18's today who take on Narrandera. Crozier as well as the Bridge Tavern dinner. 4. Clay Barber 21. Adrian Hamilton The Two's had the pressure put right on them( 4. Jason Hamblin 18. Scott Crozier Miltons Gear votes were (3) Scott Crozier, (2) but showed their class in the last 1/2 of the last qtr 5. Terry Daniher 22. Dean Stone Jed Lawton, (1) Steven Carroll. to book a spot today against old rivals Turvey Park. 5. Scott Hamblin 19. David Logan The Reserves finished the season on a The award winners against Gullie were Wagga 6. Mark Parmenter 23. Steven Schultz winning note with David Cox winning the 7. JamesCeely 20. Brett Lenon Motors Award - Mark Drum (he got the Mug too), Bowling Club award, Jari Nielsen the Ganmain 7. Robbie' Jackson 24. Paul Byrne the Walker Chemical Towel to the hard running 8. Luke Cruikshank 21. Peter Walsh Store Towel and Paul Harris the Webbes Stephen Cook and the Birdnest award to Mark 8. Mark Stone 26. Corey Pavitt Dinner. Higginbotham. 9. Shaun Rava 22. Brad Smith The 18's finished the season on a The Firsts had little trouble in registering a 20 9. Paul J Irvine 28. Nigel Brown disappointing note. The consistent players won goal win with Robbie Jackson collecting the Mug (1 O 10. Stephen Carroll 26. Greg Menzies the awards, Brandon Ryan the Club Towel, goals) and the Mark Anthony award, well done Jacko. 11. Andrew Priest 31. Simon Murray Drew Symons the Four Hotels award and the Mark Parmenter, a great effort too -the Wagga Auto 11. Jason McPherson 41. Jed Lawton 13. Jamie Grintell 35. Glen Medau Socks to Chris Kelly. Although not having a Parts Towel and Mark Stone the Blockbuster Video. 12. Mark Carroll 44. Wayne Cox Many thanks to our weekly award sponsors for their successful season, many thanks to the Under 14. Mitchell Rose 45. Paul Brasier very generous continued support. 13. Jamie Crozier 46. David Harris 18's who kept turning up week after week and A big night with the Gender Bender night last also the Under 1S's who helped out during the 15. Anthony Roy 47. Jarrod Twitt Saturday! 14. Christian McPherson 49. Vari Neilsen year. Sunday last our vote count was held with Steve 16. Steven Priest 54. Tom Power Anyone requiring tickets to the RFL Medal Priest taking the 1sts from Mark Stone, Rowan Count, see Jack this week otherwise you will Wadley, Terry Daniher, Steve Shultz & Warick Brown. miss out. Our Presentation Night is on Friday The two's big win to Aaron de Jong from Chet 17th October at the Ganmain Sports Club. · Hubbard, Vince Rossignolo, Mark McDavitt, Anthony Silver Circle Draw is (275) Stan Alkemade, n Lyons & Stephen Cook. The 18's went to Jamie Bakery (300) Will Kember and B.Logan, (136) Julie Also delicious Knockholds from Tom Power, George McBride, ~ Crozier. BBQ Damien Hubbard, Ben Fixter & Chris Drum. Netball News - A Grade: What a great way Netball B & F: B grade, Angela Drum, from Chickens Wagga to finish off the season with a close game with Rebecca Hamilton. C grade - Chelsea Kni9ht, Ph 69 276401 Runner up was a tie between Sara Smallwood & one of the top teams, Temora. The game was Auto Parts goal for goal with every player contributing Sara Meyers .. Juniors - Carlie Pieper from Lisa Automotive accessories Carroll. A Grade B & F will be decided next week. and engine specialists 100% - Rachael's great rebounding and Today A grade play Narrandera a win today to ke~p shooting saw her take out the Mug for the last our finals hopes alive -go girls. Also the same senar10 fired up for a big year in 1998. The Mug this game. B Grade: It felt like the grand final today for B grade. week went to our shooting star, Stacey Dedini. as the girls were pumped and ready to turn Go liges - in all grades. Juniors were unfortunate to go down to a strong our loss from the last game into a win and they Today Clay Barber plays his 200th game. ind of music team ... some jitters, over anxious. A well did!!. ... the score was 26-20. Everyone finally PA/CD Sound System contested game by all girls. The socks went to Congratulations & well done Clay. Terry Daniher or OJ available. clicked today, I suppose it's better late than plays his 100th -all in the ones of course!! Well done Wedding, 21st Alana Steele and the hat to Michelle Parham. never as we have next season to look forward T.D. hope we see you for many more. . an ood time! We wish the girls all the best for the .game on to. The Mug this week went to a top defender Our Miss RFL entrant is Olivia Sheather, let's Saturday.... we will be there to support you. Rebecca Ferguson. C Grade: C Grade finally get right behind her on the 16th. Today we take on the ligers in the football proved what they really can do. The girls had in a bid to advance further in the finals. a fantastic win over Temora and are now all Murrumbidgee Valley A11stralian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 illll! 17. DARREN COOK, 20, 185cm, 90kg, CHB, Ex fl.••-l#I-A.:.-- A--~-1#.ct.•s, 17. MICHAEL WALSH, 35, 186cm, 87kg. 71/"'H' 93/94 Premiership player, has returned to 7--r .,--, Forward. Veteran player of over 350 - club after a few years in SA. Is regaining top games. Strong mark. PLAYER PROFILE PLAYER PROFILE form after being injured, looking forward to a 18. SCOTT CROZIER, 18, 170cm, 68kg. top final series. . Rover. Energetic quick player. Enjoys every 1. GERALD PIEPER, 39, 188cm, 88kg, Ruck/ 18. WARICK BROWN, 20, 192cm, 81 kg, 1. STEPHEN SMITH, 24, 187cm, 95kg. CHB. minute of playing football. · Rover, Very experienced and nearly a 400 Defender/Forward, plays tight in backline, First year coach. Ex-Geelong League. 19. DAVID LOGAN, 29, 186cm, 93kg. Ruck. game player for the Club, reliable veteran, good ball skills, gives his best each week, Strong grab, no nonsense player. Strong, straight running player. Can put on cool under pressure. lives for football. 2. ANTHONY CARROLL, 22, 190cm, 98kg. the crunching tackles. 2. ROWAN WADLEY, 21, 185cm, 84kg, 19. RAY COLVIN, 32, 175cm, 77kg, Backman, Fullback. Solid but not fat defender. Rarely 20. BRETT LENON, 19, 179cm, 70kg. Back Fullback, Having a great season, League Getting better with age, tough, handles any beaten. pocket. Another one out of the well known Rep, hard at ball, no nonsense player, kicks task given to him, good talker. 3. MURRAY HAMBLIN, 20, 188cm, 84kg; Menangle St stable. Goes hard at the ball. long, also handy forward player. 21. ADRIAN HAMILTON, 26, 179cm, 75kg, Centre. Young, determined, fit, fast player. 21. PETER WALSH, 29, 190cm, 89kg. Back 3. GRANT REGAN, 25, 180cm, 78kg, Utility, Forward Flank, having another top year, RFLrep. pocket. Enjoys the competition of football. Skilful and straight running player, often given loves finals, pacey and skilful, likes kicking 4. JASON HAMBLIN, 26, 184cm, 89kg. Ruck Good talker till it breaks. job of tagger, gives 100%, keen as mustard. goals. rover. Assistant coach. Shows the way. 22. BRAD SMITH, 23, 196cm, 93kg. Ruck. A 4. CLAY BARBER, 27, 176cm, 78kg, Utility, 22. DEAN STONE, 28, 178cm, 72kg, Rover/ Strong in the packs. RFL rep. developing ruckman capable of a screamer. Handy player in back or forward line, finding Forward, Never shirks an issue, good running 5. SCOTT HAMBLIN, 25, 198cm, 97kg. Ruck. 26. GREG MENZIES, 34, 188cm, 88kg. form at right end of season, gutsy player. player, has good skills, is in top form at right ·Tall player showing good form at the right Halfback. A small but reliable defender. 5. TERRY DANIHER, (C/C), 40, 187cm, 86kg, end of season. end of the season. Kicks well either foot. CHF/FF, fifth year as coach, ever reliable, 23. STEVEN SCHULTZ, 24, 189Cm, 86kg, Ruck/ 7. JAMES CEELY, 16, 190cm, 86jg. Halfback. 41. JED LAWTON, 34, 188cm, 88kg. Halfback. having a great season, never gives in, need Utility, has given club top service over the Local junior. Plenty of promise. Rams Seems to have more energy since starting we say more. years, 100% goer, good mark, determined player. work on the council. 6. MARK PARMENTER, 23, 186cm, 80kg, player. 8. LUKE CRUIKSHANK, 19, 173cm, 75kg. 44. WAYNE COX, 23, 172cm, 80kg. Back Backman recruited to club this year, has been 24. PAUL BYRNE, 23, 183cm, 74kg, Wing/ Uitlity. Can play in lots of positions. Good pocket. A very underated player. Good a consistent player for the club, good running Forward, season has been interrupted with skills both sides of the body. tackler for his size. backline player. injuries and work. Loves open spaces, good 9. SHAUN RAVA, 16, 178cm, 71kg. Wing. 46. DAVID HARRIS, 26, 182cm, 82kg. Half­ 7. ROBBIE JACKSON, 21, 192cm, 80kg, Back/ disposal of ball. Has plenty of speed. Has handled the step up into seniors well. forward. No frills player, who gets the job Forward, has played in back and forward line 26. COREY PAVITT, 22, 185cm, 85kg, F/ Rams rep. done. with distinction, set for big games in finals. Forward. First year player with club, had a 10. STEPHEN CARROLL, 27, 186cm, 86kg. 49. VARI NEILSEN, 24, 185cm, 90kg. Back 8. MARK STONE, (Ass/C), 30, 176cm, 70kg, shocking year with injuries. Only played a Centre half forward. Good long kick, a pocket. Has quickly adapted since being Rover, Has all the skills, plays with handful of games. Fast lead, accurate kick crowd pleaser with his marking. recruited from Sth Copenhaggan Soccer determination, elusive, accurate kick, R/U at goals. Capable of anything. 11. JASON McPHERSON, 22, 182cm, 80kg. Club. 1997 Club B&F. 28. NIGEL BROWN, 19, 193cm, 96kg, Ruck/ Half forward. Quick, high leaping forward. 9. PAULJ. IRVINE, 24, 186cm, 86kg, Defender, Forward. Another first year player. Played a Rewarded with RFL and State honours. hard to the ball, straight through player, won it number of game sin the Ones this year, 12. MARK CARROLL, 34, 175cm, 83kg. LOGAN &HITCHENS take a backward step. young and keen player, improved as the Forward. Good kick for goals, always • Wholesale grain & chaff 11. ANDREW PRIEST, 21, 185cm, 88kg, season went on. determined to win. • Dealers for Case International farm equipment Forward/Ruck, relishes playing in ruck or 31. SIMON MURRAY, 19, 189cm, 73kg, Wing, 13. JAMIE CROZIER, 26, 169cm, 72kg. • CRT 'Your Local Bloke' kicking goals, has had a good steady year, young player having his first year in the Forward pocket. A little tough goalsneak. A GANMAIN - Ph 69 276301 ready to fire in the finals. Seniors, promising player, keen and has finals specialist. COOLAMON - Ph 69 273005 13. JAMIE GRINTELL, 18, 176cm, 70kg, Wing/ good future with the club. .14. CHRISTIAN McPHERSON, 18, 188cm, Defender, First year with club, ex rams player, 35. GLEN MEDAU, 21, 186cm, 75kg, Ruck/ 86kg. Centre half back. A tall promising has given club great service, clever and Utility, second year in the Ones, keen, works player. Good mark. Rams rep. M.C. CROKER skilful with ball, loves to run. hard, a real battler. 15. PETER WILSON, 28, 179cm, 80kg. Half 45 Gurwood St, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 14. MITCHELL ROSE, 17, 192cm, 96kg, Ruck/ 45. PAUL BRASIER, 24, 183cm, 90kg, Defender, back. Ex- player, good mark for his Handling all types of agricultural needs Forward, First year in Seniors, has improved has played early season with Firsts, reliable size and goal disposal. GregCarrotJ · Wagga 69211631 16. BRANDON RYAN, 17, 176cm, 63kg. Andrew Carmichael Wagga 69 213803 with each game, had a number of games with hard running, loves tight games, handy John Carroll Marrar 69 274373 Rams, will be a very handy player. player. Rover. A light-weight youngster with good Peter Hassan Coolamon 69 273566 Stuart Knight Coota 69 422633 15. ANTHONY ROY, 17, 183cm, 76kg, Wing/ 47. JARROD TWITT, 18, 178cm, 73kg, Rover, skills. Utility, In second year with Seniors, another having a great season with Rams and is who has spent some time with Rams, has captain of that team. Fast, skilful, good pace and skill, bright future ahead. disposal of ball, real goer. For all your pest and weed 16. STEVEN PRIEST, 23, 185cm, 81 kg, Centre/ 54. TOM POWER, 17, 179cm, 72kg, Rover/ Wimpy Barber's problems phone Wimpy' Ruck Rover, has been a great player for club, Wing, up and coming first year player. · Barbert or David Brown at a real goer, skilful and has good disposal of Showed plenty of promise, elusive attacks Pest & Weed ball, can be a match winner, 1997 Club B&F the ball hard, played a number of games with Wagga on 313265. winner. Rams. Control After hours 213374 or 313265

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Wagga Narrandera Wagga Turvey Park TIGERS EAGLES TIGERS BULLDOGS - ■Black, Gold sash 1. Gerald Pieper 32. John Bentley 1. David Schultz 18. Mitchell Rose 1. David Sheather 14. Tim Zak 2. Rowhan Wadley 33. Ray Scott 2. Damien Kain 3. David Tucker 43. Clint Robertson 19. Luke Sydenham 2. Tim Pearson 15. TonyTerlich 3. Grant Regan 34. Jason Schultz 3. Tim Pankhurst 20. George McBride 4. Clay Barber 35. Glen Medau Hayden Hutchins 16. 11 . Leo Quirk 3. Mark Hugo 5. Terry Daniher 36. Mark Higginbotham 44. Andrew Harmer 4. Tom Power 21. Ben Fixter 4. Steve Walsh 17. Matt Hardy 6. Mark Parmenter 37. Peter Doherty 5. Jordan Simpson 22. Mathew Colvin 7. Robbie Jackson 38. Stephen Cook 14. Nathan Lieschke 45. Trevor Gibbons 5. Tony Powell 18. Brent Durnan 8. Mark Stone 39. Bruce Willett 6. Tony Weisback 23. Brendan Smith 9. Paul J. Irvine 40. Chet Hubbard 23. Neale Francis 46. Brian Robinson 8. Paul Wallace 24. Tyrone Morgan 6. Brett Powell 19. Neil Donaldson 10, Anthony Lyons 41. Ryan Knight 9. Clinton Verity 11. Andrew Priest 42. Tim Allen 28. Julien Nimmo 47. Ben Rodham 25. Damon Hubbard 7. Adam Norden 20. Craig Foster 43. Craig Telfer 12. Damon Hubbard 10. Jamie Nockolds 26. Andrew Dwyer 8. Ben McLean 21. Jason Tindale 13. Jamie Grintell 44. Mark Drum 29. Andrew Boyd 48. Bobby Hart 11. Scott Robertson 27. Andrew Brown 14. Mitchell Rose 45. Paul Brasier 9. Dean Hopwood 22. John Botten 15. Anthony Roy 46. David Reeves 30. David Pike 12. David Sharpe 28. David Rava 49. Michael Flanigan 10. Scott English 23. Aaron Whillans 16. Steven Priest 47. Luke Rose 13. Bill Kaye 29. David Pieper 17. Darren Cook 48. Jason Price 34. Brendan Love 11. Courtney Sullivan 25. Michael Irons 18.- Warick Brown 49. Stephen Bromham 50. Gary Button 14. Shawn Lowry 30. Anthony Roy 19. Ray Colvin 50. Howard Brown 15. Brent Rynehart 31. Jarrod Twitt 12. Luke Cameron 26. Pat Sullivan 20. Aaron de Jong 51. Troy Smith 35. Ken Moon 51. Scott Seddon 21. Adrian Hamilton 52. David lewis 16. Peter McKenzie 32. David Neil 13. Chris Terlich 28. Brad Male 22. Dean Stone 53. Johan Sullivan 36. Duncan Vennell 53. David Muscat 17. Christopher Drum 33. Mathew Papworth 23. Steven Schultz 54. Tom Power 24. Paul Byrne 55. Glenn Donaldson 41 . Steven Marks 54. Terry Ness 25. Glenn Donaldson 56. Tim Pankhurst NARRANDERA CLUB NOTES 26. Corey Pavitt 57. Troy Scott 42. Gary Hoffman 66. Rhys Kelly 27. Mark McDevitt 58. George McBride The Eagles have four of their seven RFL teams in Three netball teams had two wins and two losses ·. 28. Nigel Brown 59. Jamie Nockolds the finals with the Under 18's footballers finishing in against Coolamon, The best players were Charlie Male, 60. Des Hardman third place while the A,B and C Grade netballers also Yvette O'Donohue and Amy Hugo in A Grade, Caren 29. Matthew Cattell play in the finals. The First grade footballers finished 61 . Jason McDonald Hugo, Melanie English and Shannon Hutchins in B 30. Vince Rossignolo second last and look forward to a far better season in 31. Simon Murray 62._[l_avid Sharpe Grade and Brook~ Christie, Cathy Sullivan and Alicia 1998, while the Reserves won their last three games Irons in C Grade while Cathy Sullivan; Prue McCallum of the season to finish ninth. All the Under 1S's and Bree Burden were the best in the Under 1S's. Wagga Auto Parts netballers are eligible to play in their competition for Congratulations to the Eagles Best & Fairest ENGINE the next two years so they should be more competitive winners in both football and netball. The winners in •Automotive RECONDITIONING next year. . . , the football were Justin Male from Chris Smith in SPECIALISTS The Seniors couldn't match Coolamon last week Seniors, Richard Dolan from Damien Hyde in Reserves but Matt Harrison kicked the goal of the year with a 70 and Adam Norden from Chris Terlich in the Under 1B's. metre kick after the final siren. Last weeks award The winners in the netball were Kim Hugo from Andrea winners were Justin Male (tracksuit), Tim Pearson Hemphill in A Grade, Melanie English from Toni (boxer shorts), Damien Prentice (socks) and Chris Osmond in B Grade, Cheree Bloomfield from Nicole Terlich (dinner at the Bidgee). Irons in B Grade and Lauren Powell from Cathy Sullivan The Reserve Grade continued their late season in the Under 15's. appearing in THE RECORD winning streak to climb further up the ladder. Award This week the Under 1B's play the Wagga Tigers winners against Coolamon were Mark Clark ($20), Troy in the Qualifying Semi Final in what should be a great are courtesy of Parry ($15), Mark Whitby ($10) and Victor Hugo game as both teams have many talented footballers. The Wagga Dally Advertiser. (Beaurepaires). The Under 18's had a confidence The game will be won by teamwork rather than by Photos boosting win with the award winners being Aaron individual players. All players and supporters are Whillans, Courtney Sullivan, Tim Zak, Dean Hopwood, Call into their Trail Street Office and view the proof sheets to order photos. reminded that the Blue and Gold presentation night is Dave Sheather and Tony Powell. on 10th October so book early.

Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1997 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1997