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FIRST GRADE LADDER UNDER EIGHTEENS LADDER Round 2 w L D For Ag % Pts Round 2 w L D For Ag % Pts TURVEY PARK 2 0 0 235 100 235.00 8 EAST WAGGA-K 2 0 0 142 25 568.00 8 WAGGA 2 0 0 274 154 m.92 8 TURVEY PARK 0 0 119 6 1983. 4 NARRANDERA stood up to be counted in Great to see the local Riverina Umpires Association given the nod to officiate at the RFL GRIFFITH 2 0 0 173 127 136.22 8 WAGGA 0 0 84 19 442.11 4 Mercantile Mutual Riverina Football League last week with a long-awaited victory against league Grand Final. That will certainly be an incentive TEM0RA 2 0 0 181 136 133.09 8 GRIFFITH 0 0 121 74 163.51 4 superpower Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong. for the men in white to perform during the year MCU 0 245 162 151.23 4 GANMAIN-GG-M 0 58 112 51.79 4 ~re-season speculation had the Eagles in with and hopefully have their names pencilled in for the "big game" on that one day in September. Narrandera 0 145 132 109.85 4 Mangoplah-CU 0 72 146 49.32 4 an improved showing this season and the club celebrated one of the best victories in many years After last week's game Merk & Tile were in Ganmain-GG-M 0 2 0 154 219 70.32 0 65 53.85 Temora 0 0 35 0 last week. deep discussion with a couple of Club Stalwarts East Wagga-K 0 2 0 122 222 54.95 0 Leeton-Whitton 0 0 43 103 41.75 0 The DA reported the win was Narrandera's - Kel Vinator & Wes Tinghouse - trying to solve the problems associated with the acute liquid Leeton-Whitton 0 2 0 124 232 53.45 0 Narrandera 0 2 0 34 158 21.52 0 first against the Lions since August 1988. deficit syndrome. Suddenly they spotted El Nino Coolamon 0 2 0 72 241 29.88 0 Understandable, therefore, the Eagles camp celebrated long and hard last weekend. and managed to fire in a few questions at him Building on such a good win will be captain­ before he disappeared over the horizon. Name: EL NINO (Dad - Elio, Mum - Nina) RESERVE GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP coach Pat Gribble's main objective with a good start to the season crucial to finals calculations D.O.B: 2 BC Round 2 w L D For Ag % Pts Round 2 1sts 2nds U18s Pts later in the year. Clubs: Melbourne Storm (they're a real WAGGA 2 0 0 262 44 595.45 8 Turvey Park 19 Gribble will lead the Eagles into battle against blast), Bethlehem Gladiators Number: XIX TURVEY PARK 1 0 0 79 68 116.18 4 Griffith 19 his old club Coolamon this week. The Hoppers were on the end of a thrashing from Turvey Park Favourite Groups: JC & Sunshine Band MCU 2 0 0 209 53 394.34 8 Wagga 19 last week and have plenty of incentive to do better Favourite Song: "Don't stop the Rain" -what GRIFFITH 2 0 0 157 84 186.90 8 Temora 15 this week. else. Career Highlights: 1997 South American Tour TEM0RA 0 175 131 133.59 4 MCU 13 It's the Bulldogs who take a percentage lead at the top of the ladder with Tigers, Griffith and - ripped right through 'en and caused a few Narrandera 0 179 143 125.17 4 Narrandera 9 Temora also unbeaten after two rounds. waves. Playing CHF in the Grand Final with JC Leeton-Whitton 0 2 0 100 168 59.52 0 East Wagga-K 2 There was no joy for Leeton-Whitton against and Gary Abblett on the flanks & Plugger in the square - that was simply awesome. Ganmain-GG-M 0 1 0 10 169 5.92 0 Ganmain-GG-M 1 the might of Tigers last week and the Crows will want to erase a two-loss start to this season Suspensions: Shirt fronted Moses one day East Wagga-K 189 25.40 0 Coolamon 0 0 2 0 48 against an angry Lions outfit this week. and put him in the bull rushes (he was not a Coolamon 0 2 0 30 350 8.57 0 Leeton-Whitton 0 It's going to be another tough assignment for ~appy chappy) - 8 weeks. Pole axed J the Baptist mto the Jordan Stand Got 4 years in the sin the Crows with GGGM on the rebound but the & match looms as a good hitout for both teams. bin with the Christians - (that was scary, Likewise East Wagga-Kooringal has a big eventually nominated for the draft and got picked up by he Lions). OUR COVER: hurdle to clear in the shape of Tigers in the search The big men fly at Maher Oval last Sunday. Guy Weidemann of Turvey Favourite Movie: Ben Hur IX (the one where for their first competition points. Park manages to out manouvre Coolamon player Brendan McKelvie for this mark. Sylvester Stallone played a nymph in the water Griffith stayed with the frontrunners after scenes). (photo courtesy Daily Advertiser) getting home against the Hawks by 14 points last Favourite Food: Onion & Baked Bean week Sangers - gets the wind up 'em before the game. One of the most interesting results last week Also like Dry Sickies & Twisters. was Temora's win against Mangoplah­ Favourite Pastimes: A weekend away with THE INVESTMENT &INSURANCE ADVISORY CENTRE PTY. LTD. Cookardinia United Eastlakes. me mates Harry Cane, Tor Nada and Ty Phoon. The closest match of the round saw the Roos Cruisin' around in the Chariot of Fire with a Agencies with: home by three points in a thriller. "young Toga" listen'en to a bit of rock music on 17 Baylis Street 359 Sutherland Street It's been a good start for new captain-coach the "granite blaster''. Chris Daniher and Temora can add to that against Colonial Dislikes: Was not impressed with the Griffith this weekend. WAGGAWAGGA LAVINGTON boundary throw -ins at the Babylonian Bashers and League supporters will also be looking forward Ph: (02) 6921 3512 Ph: (02) 6025 3126 v t~~ Roman Lions home game. They were to Temora's showdown with Tigers when the ~efm1tely over the top. Just because "Billy Idol" CIC Daniher brothers - Terry and Chris - are pitted 1s an umpire doesn't mean he has to be fed to against each other. the locals. . Gerry McCormick, Sue Umberger, Bob Spratford, Dal'id Brady, Gordon Williamson All games hold plenty of interest this week but F~vourite training drills: Drop punts with the three games stand out- Griffith vTemora, MCUE granite ball over Mt Vesuvius. Tackling the For professional advice on ... Superannuation, Life Insurance, Financial v Turvey and Leeton v GGGM. Mummy. Planning and Investments, Disability and Income Cover. Griffith and Temora are playing Saturday night Ambitions: To clean & jerk the classified and a big crowd should gather for this match while section of the Roman Times. ~ave a couple of All classes of General Insurance - home and office. the only Sunday game is Tigers against EWK. 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A disappointing end to the day at Temora Our Club extends it's deepest sympathy to Al SENIORS SENIORS and U18s Reberger (Big Al) and his family on the loss of his wife last Sunday. After a very slow start the Ones 1. Andrew Donaldson 34. Ken Moon Mathew Phyland Audrey last week. My thanks to all the ladies who went down in a close one. After a bit of a spray 1. Andrew Dubojski 43. 2. Mark Mooney 35. Duncan Vennell 2. John Anderson 44. Phil Davis provided lunch after the funeral, it was appreciated by from the Coach, and a hard week on the track 3. Marcus Simpson 45. Austin McRae the family. 3. David Tucker 36. Ray Adams the boys should be well and truly ready for this 4. Xavier Higgins 46. Rodney Guy Best wishes to Matty Rake for a speedy recovery 4. Jason Poulos 37. Jason Heald weeks game. Matt Creasy was the pick of the 5. William Lloyd 48. Nathan Flint after being injured in the last quarter against Coolamon 5. Campbell 38. Craig rodham boys and won the Mug. 6. Brendan Roberson 49. Craig Gibson in the Under 16's. McNaughton (C) 39. Scott Rainbird 7. Mark Sanbrook 50. Peter Byrne In true footy weather, bleak and cold we won the 6. Troy Maiden 40. Paul Francis In the Reserves "Darcys All Stars" had 8. Merv Neagle 51. Jeremy Hogg footy and netball. The Juniors also played Coolamon 7. Blair Campbell 41. Vince Hennessy another good win. Darren has the boys playing 9. Brad Roberson 52. Louis Flint and won the 12's and 14's and lost the 1O's and 16's. 8. Warren Sykes 42. Gary Hoffman a good brand of football. Chris Phyland 10. Neil Lawson 53. Thomas Curnow The netballers started the day with a good win in 9. Glenn Vardanega 43. Brent Byrnes continued his good form to win the Mug from 11. Josh Bourne 54. Colin Sanbrook the Juniors 22-8, Courtney O'Connor won the Ladies 1O. Guy Weidemann 44. Darren Bowden 12. Darren Cole 55. Dave Balding Auxiliary Award and Courtney Cerato the Wagga Dry 11. Leo Quirk 45. Kris Lancaster Mark "Solid" Sanbrook, who got the 2 votes. 56. Wayne Sanbrook 13. Daniel Lloyd Cleaning Award. C Grade won 28-14 with the Mug going 12. Matt Holgate 46. Cade Mills The mercurial Aussie McRae, who apparently 14. Nathan Stoll 57. Matthew Mitchell to Sarah Wentworth-Perry and the Dry Cleaning to kicked the goal of the year got 1 vote. His mum, 15. Chris Higgins 58. Simon Killalea 13. Bede Galvin 47. Ben Rodham Barbara Mccallum. In the closest game of the day B 14. Ben Nimmo 48. Glen Waide Pat, was very proud of her son, and why 16. Chris Ross 59. John Butler Grade won 19-18, with Brooke Daniher winning the Mug 16. Adrian Hill 49. Paul Cunnington shouldn't she be?? 17. Wayne Smith 60. Nathan Kane and the Dry Cleaning to Melissa Barklem. A Grade was 18. Jed Simpson 61. Mark Wegner 18. Leroy Brown 50. Gary Button The Under 18's had a very good win, a big played in great spirit, with the girls winning 56-21. 19. Mick Byrne 62. Matthew Bickley Georgie Hargraves winning the Mug and the Dry 19. Craig Spencer 51. Scott Seddon turnaround after a big loss the week before. 20. Brad Carroll 63. Glen Cole Cleaning to Claire Quigley. The Salon on Morgan went 20. Scott Bourne 52. Brad Burkinshaw Good to see the boys stick together. Better 21. Brian McRae 64. Nathan Jones to Brooke Daniher. 21. Adam Saciuk 53. David Muscat players were Col Sanbrook and Tristan 22. David Lloyd 65. Stephen Rhodes Congratulations to Melissa Barklem who is in the 22. Dale Isaac 54. James Dixon 23. Stephen Wheeler 66. Wayne Halls McMicking with brother Hamish keeping his Miss this year, her charity is PCYC, good 23. Neale Francis 55. Tim Phelps 24. Brian Hawke 67. Edward Menzies luck in the quest. TURVEY PARK CONT... 24. Drew lverach 56. Andrew Patmore sponsors happy booting 3 goals. 25. James Gunn 68. Antony Matthews The Progressive votes in the Miltons Gear 25. Nigel Smith 57. Jamie Pitt In the netball we had 3 wins out of 4. The 26. Brent Langfield 70. John Tutty Award are Under 18's (9) James Bowyer, (4) Matt 26. Matt Paul 58. Steve Nash Juniors tried hard but went down. The award 27. Robbie Wilson 71. Adam Shephard Carroll, (3) Dusty Brown, (2) Trent Mooney. The 28. Nathan Graetz 72. Andrew Lieschke 27. Jonson Clifton 59. Peter Turnbull went to Carma Baldwin. The C Grade won a Reserves (9) Jamie Pitt, (7) Andrew Boyd, (6) Peter 28. Julien Nimmo 60. Shane Dash 29. Paul Bryne 73. Bryce Langfield Turnbull, (5) David Tucker. In the Seniors (11) Andrew close game with Elizabeth Connelly winning the 30. Tristan McMicking 74. Craig Mcinerney 29. Andrew Boyd 62. Jamie Bourne Mug. In the B Grade, the girls had a convincing 31. Daniel Roberts 75. Tim Maggs Donaldson, (7) Brad Burkinshaw, (4) Troy Maiden, Matt 30. David Pike 63. Steven Woods Paul and Jason Poulos. win with Cherie "Old Bones' Kendell winning 33. Mick Grant 76. Brett Thornecroft 31. Daniel Tooze 64. Steven Marks 34. Alec Creasy 77. Matthew Byrnes The Reserves had a very big win against a much the Mug. The A Grade won and has the potential depleted Coolamon outfit. Awards went to Jamie Pitt 32. Bart Molony 65. 35. Chris Phyland 78. Andrew Willis 33. Shayne Weidemann 66. Jarrod Hillier to play better, with Tracey Schultz winning the 36. Andrew Byrne 79. Chris Willis the Mug and the Golden Seasons, The Eagle Boys to award. A warm welcome to new coach Mandy 37. Gareth Langfield 80. David Willis Andrew Boyd and the Salon On Morgan to Gary Button. UNDER U18s Smith and a reminder that training is at Bolton 38. Tim Lawler 81. Peter Woodgate The Bryon Field betting voucher went to Leo Quirk. 1. Matt Carroll 16. Will Collie 39. Hamish McMicking 82. Stephen Lawrence In the Seniors Matt Paul had an absolute blinder, to 2. Mark Donaldson 18. David Oliver Park at 6 p.m on Mondays. win the Mug, the Eagle Boys to guy Weidemann and 40. Mathew Byrne 83. James Hiscock 3. Ricky Thomas 19. Justin Buckley Tonight at the Pub we have the Players 41. Andrew Myers 84. James Duffield (cont. page 6) Auction as well as dinner so make sure you 4. Brendan Cummins 20. Grant Bourne (U16) 42. Mathew Creasy 5. Leigh Cameron 21. Trent Mooney get over there for a good night. Austin McRae 6. Ben Flanagan 22. Jason Marien wants everybody to be at Finemores at 8 o'clock 7. James Bowyer 27. Alex Murdoch tomorrow morning to deliver Phone books. I~CGE ICreasy's Grain Enterprises 8. Dusty Brown 34. Luke Francis Should be fun, so let's all help out. 9. Cameron Barker 43. Joseph Wurf Today we welcome Turvey Park, who we Produce Merchants, buyers of all grains. 10. Cameron Grentell 54. Matt Rake (U16) hope to send home with their tails between their Yankee Crossing Rd, HENTY 11. Ben Harper 55. Rod Shaw (U 16) legs. Phone 69 293377 Contact: Bill Creasy 12. Andrew White 61. Joseph Halloran 14. Michael Rosier 73. Joel Elliott GOGOANNAS. Fax 69 293256 Peter Gerhardy MANGOPIAH FAllM CEN1'1lE Mangopl~h Hotel Your local pharmacy Lime & Fertilizer Agents. Ag chemicals & pasture seeds Turvey Tops Support you 'local' bloke. Ph 69 285791 PHARMACY Turvey Tops Shopping Centre m Jk JLiht1U1ma Phone 69 252648 l.uJ Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" -1998

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Not the best of results against Turvey Park SENIORS and UNDER 18s The Eagles soared last weekend with a hard SENIORS and U18s last weekend, but there were some good signs fought 22 point win over the Lions in First Grade 40. Tony Terlich in the 3 quarter in First Grade, when we managed 3. Ryan Bartholomew 39. Wayne Kew and an excellent eight goal win in the Reserves 1. Paul O'Donohue 2. Pat Gribble (cc) 41. Mark Savage to outscore a much bigger and more experienced 4. Brett Jardine 40. Hamish Dyce while the inexperienced Under 18's went down by only 11 points. 3. Grant Regan 42. Ben McLean Turvey Park outfit. 5. Scott Bradley 41. Arnie Campbell The Seniors award winners were: Shell Auto 4. Justin Male 43. David Sheather 6. Alex Manley 42. Andrew Munro 44. Tom Ryan Rod O'Brien won the $100 with an outstanding Port award to Mark Quilter, Shell Depot Petrol to 5. Goeff Longmire 7. Guy Hyland 43. Damien Farrell 6. Dean Hopwood 45. Scott Middleton game at fullback. Luke Maloney $75 for another Chris Terlich, socks to Brett Powell and 44. Mathew Armstrong 7. Tony Ryan 46. Mark Hugo consistent performance. Craig Drum go the $50 8. Brendon McPherson Beaurepaires award to Stuart Hutchins. Slave 9. Rodney O'Brien 45. Anthony Exton 8. Mark Quilter 47. Damien Hyde for his never say die attitude. Joel Collins $25, auction votes went to Mark Quilter, Steve Murphy 48. Chris Walsh . 10. Leigh Drum 46. Michael Spry 9. Brenden Seargeant Leigh Drum $20 and Guy Hyland the Goode and Pat Gribble. 1O. Jack Vearing 49. Tony Powell 11. Shayn Bradley 47. Mathew Cameron The Reserve Grade will be hard to beat this Award. 11. Matthew Harrison 50. Troy Parry 12. Mathew McKinnley 48. Gary Billingham season if they maintain their current form. Award (cc 2nds) 51. Richard Dolan The Reserves, lacking numbers and to their 13. Jason Mattingly 49. Gary Hilton winners were Dave Sheather (dinner at the Exies 12. Andrew Ryan 52. Steve Walsh credit battled hard and never gave in all day, were 14. Greg Rudd 50. Lew Roberts Club), Mal Burke ($15) and Adam Norden ($10). 13. Dennis Piltz 53. Hyaden Hutchins well beaten by a full strength Turvey side. Award 15. Brendon McKelvie 51. Craig Farrell The Under 18's showed their inexperience in 14 .. Chris Smith 54. David Sergeant winners were $50 Gerard McPherson who battled 16. Gary Bradley 52. Michael McCaig the first half but improved during the game to go 15. Steve Murphy 55. Ben Hogg 16. Stuart Hutchins 56. Mark Clark and won his fair share of possessions. $25 to 17. Daniel Crocker 53. Ricky Hard down in a close result. For last Sunday's game 17. Steve Rose 57. Tim Arbuthnot Paul Billingham, $15 to Paul McDonald who 18. Brett Nolte 54. Paul Billingham the Robinsons Dept. Store Voucher went to Courtney Sullivan, the Bakehouse award went to 18. Phillip Cock 58. Robert Hutchinson seems to be adapting very quickly for a person 19. Paul McKelvie 55. Jason Taylor 19. Chris Terlich 59. Anthony Gillespie 20. Cecil Parr 56. Brett Garrett Ian Donaldson while Matt Thornton won the who has never played before, great effort Paul. 20. Adam Norden 60. James Trengrove 21. Andrew mcCaig 57. Michael Suidgeest Barkers Dry Cleaners award. 61. Lachlan Hutchins $5 went to Sprocket Spry. 21. Danny Litchfield 22. Michael Goss 58. Jeremy Crocker The three senior netball teams won while the 22. Bill Hutchins 62. Aaron Whillans The netballers didn't fair all that well either, 23. Craig Drum 59. David Irvine Juniors found the Ganmain GGM girls too strong 23. Tim Pearson 63. Neil Donaldson with Turvey proving too strong in all grades. 24. Brad Mattingly 60. Marcus Hogg on the day. Best players were Natalie Zak, Julie 24. Brett Powell 64. Nick Reilly McLean and Charlie Male in A Grade, Kath Male, Awards went to A Grade - Racquel Farrell who 25. Luke Maloney 61. Peter Tipping 25. Andrew Driscoll 65. Brent Durnan Zarna Boehm and Melanie English in B Grade and 66. John Botten played well despite the team going down 21-55. 26. Scott English . 26. Sam Roberts 62. Dwayne Clancy Nicole Mattingly, Kate Terlich and Janifer Terlich 27. James McCallum 67. David Anderson B Grade lost by the narrowest of margins 18-19, 27. Gerard McPherson 63. Phillip Sutton in C Grade while Lauren Powell, Briana Burden 28. Brett Davis 68. Matt Hardy in what was a well contested game, and Danielle 28. Wayne Mutton 64. Andrew Lewis and Hannah Bradshaw all played well in the 29. Bill Howitt 69. Anthony Gibson Mutton picking up the award. Juniors faired a lot 29. Joel Collins 65. Mathew Lewis Juniors.Narrandera CONT... 30. Courtney Sullivan 70. Ross Batchelor 71. Damien Clark better this week losing 8-22 with Bridgett Edis 30. Jacob Suidgeest 66. Gary Billingham This week we travel to Kindra Park where the 31. Dwayne Mathews 31. John Noack 67. Peter Bartholomew 32. Paul Sullivan 72. Pat Sullivan winning the award. Coolamon Rovers are always dangerous 32. Ben Prior 68. Andrew Pattison opposition, however both football teams will have 33. Jason Williams 73. Brent Eldridge Don't forget tonight after the game is our 34. Ian Limbrick 74. Matthew Thornton 33. Andrew Lewis 69. Steven Pattison nothing to celebrate if they don't record large wins. Disco/Kareoke night. A night not to be missed. 35. Tim Zak 75. Luke Cameron 34. Tony Morris 70. Neil Pleming All Eagles players and supporters are welcome 76. Ian Donaldson This week we welcome Narrandera to Hopper 36. Scott Jones 35. Francis Furner 71. Baldwin Peters at the Imperial clubrooms after the game for 37. Paul Mitchell 77. Brett Rankin territory. Let's all get behind Brett and Barty and 36. David Maloney 72. Robert Garrett refreshments and a meal and remember to get 38. Malcolm Burke . 78. Justin Mohr celebrate with wins in the footy and netball, which 37. lim Armstrong 73. Kiern Bundy along to the Trivia Car Rally and Phantom Race 39. Brad Smith 79. Troy Davison will really give us something to Kareoke about. 38. Graahm Rowlands 74. Colin Stibbard Meeting tomorrow (Sunday) morning. 80. Michael Irons CARN THE EAGLES. GO THE HOPPERS. f:''~x::::.?-;m:=== · , . :®."?-.=-$.=-«mis::... , • • ,=":Wi'".&.. - = , ..., .. · (~ )01.Jl)ION DO'I1EJ.. DON WHYBRO S'l1J~l~I .. -i NARRANDERA EXIES CLUB Welcome all after a Hoppers Cattle & sheep yard panels, Roof Trusses game with a cool ale & meal. cattle loading races, sliding gates, as well BOLTON STREET, NARRANDERA - PHONE 69 591266 Prop: Rody & Pam Hogan farm gates, cattle yard gates, pool fencing. Steel cut to size and delivered free in the Wagga area. Phone 69 273 028 Proud sponsors 20 Booth St. COOLAMON. Ph 69 273275 Courtesy Bus available: of Quinn Medal. Thursday 5 30 to 11 pm. RFL 's best & fairest Friday 6 to 12 midnight. player in first grade. Turvey Parle notes (cont. from PS) Saturday 6 30 to midnight. the haircut compliments of Smiley to Jason Poulos. The put in 110% to make sure that we come home with points Townhouse International Players player went to Guy in all grades of the football and netball. If this happens I Monday: $6 Schnitzel Night. Tuesdays,Fridays & Saturdays: Bingo Weidemann and a new award this week, the Milton Gear then we celebrate in style at our 70's night in the Trotting I Thursdays: Monster Competition, 25 prizes, drawn 7 pm Supporters went to Mark Mooney. Bar at the Showground tonight. t Fridays: Meat Raffle, 6 meat trays, one worth $100. Saturdays: Live entertainment This week we travel to Mango, who will be keen to Good luck to all the teams today. ll Sundays: Monster Meat Raffle, 40 prizes, meat trays, chickens, legs of lamb. 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Two games in a row at Davis Sanders Oval, The game was there for the taking but we SENIORS and U18s two teams yet to register a win, 2/0 in our goal couldn't go on with it in a disappointing of 4/6, played on the first, so let's hope it will be WADE SPORTS CLUB 1. Stephen Smith 37. Jason Linsell first for us. performance. Scott Hamblin had a top game 2. Anthony Carroll 38. Shane Hatty Friendliest sports club in the MIA. After the Griffith debacle, the Firsts had a to win the Sports Club award and Bridge Tavern 3. Murray Hamblin 40. Daniel Underwood Bistro meals available after the game. 4. Jason Hamblin dip at Wagga Tiges for three quarters, but as Dinner. Anthony Carroll won Brittons Towel with 41 . Jed Lawton EFTPOS facilities. Everyone welcome! 5. Scott Hamblin 42. Robert Kember we all know, football goes for four quarters so the Wagga First Aid Mug going to Murray Home of the Leeton/Whitton Crows. 6. .Jamie Ross 43. Michael Burns this week it's four quarters guys. Tenacious dog 31-39 Church St Leeton. Ph 69 532100 Hamblin. Miltons Gear voting - (3) Scott 7. Michael Steele 44. Peter Corbett chaser Peter Bloomfield took out Lloyd Hamblin, (2) Anthony Carroll and (1) Murray 8. Luke Cruikshank 46. David Harris Pilkington Award with a great roving Hamblin. 9. Shaun Rava 47. Anthony Quinn performance. Evergreen David Meline matched 10. Stephen Carroll SENIORS The Reserves went well to half time but then 48. Phillip Hatty age and ability with TD to take the bottle of Jack 11. Brandon Ryan 49. Jari Nielsen ran out of puff, so we all know what that means. Daniels with newcomer Matt Sharman showing 1. Brett Henderson (cc) 24. Kane Malone 12. Mark Carroll 50. Mark Mccorry fine form to take out the Carlton Cafe Award. 2. Jason Malone 25. Wayne Jackson Bowling Club award went to Jari Nielsen, the 13. Jamie Crozier 51. Damian Dedini 3. Craig Howe 14. Christen McPherson Hope the ankle recovers soon. Sharmo's also 26. Dillan Holt Ganmain Store Towel to Jed Lawton and the 52. Andrew Hatty 4. Darren Brooks 27. Todd Henmann 15. Peter Wilson 53. Carl Smith polled the votes this week for Darto Apparel - Webber Dinner to Russell McPherson. 5. Peter Bloomfield 28. Ricky Maybon 16. Damian Carroll 54. Joe Dbudzinski The Under 18's were our only bright spot Doc Martin shoes award. Thank to Geoff for 6. Glen Haase 29. Graeme Dale 17. Michael Mazzocchi 55. Rohan Brill the award and support. 7. Gary Blum 30. Mark Dalitz for the day on the football side of it, having a 18. Scott Crozier 56. Eddie Sullivan The Two's saw a win to Tiges, with the 8. Jamie Broadbent 31. Shane Whelan good win. Nathan Irvine won the Club towel, 19. David Logan 59. Steven Ruskin 9. Andrew Soley 32. Jason Barnes reliable Wrecker Thompson winning the Jack Four Hotels to Chris Kelly and the Socks to 20. Brendan Kearney 60. Chris Kelly 1O. Tye McGregor 33. Stephen McCarten 21. Peter Walsh 61. Joshua Ferguson Daniels shirt, Dave Hopwood showing a great 11. Terry Lyons Adam Bensch. 34. Jason Gordon 22. Brad Smith 62. Nathan Irvine return to football to eat a JonJays Pizza, and 12. Glen Gleeson 35. Rod McKellar The Ladies Auxiliary are having a street stall 23. Drew Symons 63. Paul Hamblin Tiger Lyons eating at the Lunchbox. 13. Lee Whelan 36. David Hopwood on Friday 8th May. Any help or donations of 24. Troy Lenon 64. Stephen Kelly The Eighteens did not play due to stupidity 14. David Meline 37. Graeme McClean 25. Mathew Irvine 66. Shaun Harris 15. nm Looby 38. Garry Thompson saleable goods would be appreciated. of playing football on Anzac Day but thanks to 26. Greg Menzies 16. Daryl Clayton 39. Brad Robertson Netball Notes - Juniors: We started the day 67. Ben Sullivan Wagga Tigers for their sportsmanship in playing 27. Warwick Smith 17. ShaneTill 40. Scott Young 68. Joshua Royde the game at Coolamon and backing up again well with a good win against Narrandera. Strong 28. Mathew Hatty 18. Mat TIiey 41. Jason Dunbar 69. Ben Williams team work by all players, with Melissa Carroll the next day. 19. Craig Kefford 42. Adam Preston 29. Phillip Carroll 70. Gavin Lenon our netballers had a mixed day with Juniors 20. Mat Sharman 43. Scott Mathews winning the socks on the day. 30. Mathew Dennis 71 . David Kelly going down 28-5 with Paige McGregor taking 21. Justin Milne 44. Dudley Dunbar C Grade: Going down by the barest of 31. Ben Cruikshank 73. Nathan McPherson 22. Matthew Robertson 32. David Shepherd 74. Stephen Fairless out the award. C Grade lost 18-16 in a close 45. John Brambley margins, 1 goal, good team work, but need to 23. Michael Fraser 33. Reiner Meier 76. Adam Bensch one with Jenny Trembath award winner. B 46. Greg Looby keep up the level of play for the full 1O minutes 35. Paul Harris 77. Jason Turner Grade lost 21-13 the best being Cassandra of the last quarter, with Natalie Irvine winning 36. Russell McPherson 78. Nathan Bensch Malone and A Grade winners 37-18 with UNDER 18s the Mug. Michelle Lumsden the award winner. 1. Andrew Hill . 14. Nigel Durkin B Grade: The need to keep the level of team Todays game GGGM Lions and one will be 2. David Harrison 15. Trent Lang work up in the last quarter showed in going a winner and one a loser. Let's be a winner 3. Anthony Mimmo 16. Rob Hoskinson . Bakery Also delicious and after the game back at the Wade Sports 4. Matt Curry 17. nm Legge down to Narrandera. Winning the Mug this ~ BBQ Club it's Boxers - Boots and Braces so get out 5. Michael Lashbrook 18. Ben Egan week was Jo Lucas. A Grade: A great game to Chickens those sexy boxers, Grandads braces and enjoy 6. Brent O'Mara 19. Daniel Lumsden watch with both teams going goal for goal to 7. Matt Meladonis 20. Nick Alutt the function. halftime. A hard fought game to the end with Ph 69276401 8. Matt Lang 21. Glen Evans Carn on the winning Crows. 9. Clint Thompson 22. Ben Leach Narrandera taking out the win. Great team work THE CROW 10. Mark Jackson 23. Steven Thompson by all players with Tania Lawton taking out the 11. Kurt Bullock 24. Adam Ryan Mug on the day. 12. Dean Fraser 25. Anthony Boots LOGAN &HITCHENS This week we visit the Leeton Whitton • Wholesale grain & chaff - Crows. • Dealers for Case International farm equipment • CRT 'Your Local Bloke' GANMAIN - Ph 69 276301 COOLAMON - Ph 69 273005 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - 'FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD'- 1998

GRIFFITH Sl\'1-INS TEMORA 1,11Nc.1-11t(t()S SENIORS On a very wet and windy day the seniors What a crackerjack finish and what a win!!! SENIORS were made to work hard by a very physical and 1. Frank Matthews (ac) 29. Dominic Skehan Just the tonic we needed after a lacklustre start determined opposition before coming away with 2. Shane Ruyg 30. Glen Vaccari 31. Andrew Amor to the season. 1. Nathan Weir 23. Kevin Drum a 3 goal win. It was a credit to our guys the way 3. Phillip Rowston (cc) 4. Damien Crotty 32. Craig Bretherton The Under 18's played some excellent footy 2. Aaron Tyndal 24. Colin Goesch they continued to work hard in the conditions 5. Damien Scott 33. Patrick Dempsey but faded after the long break to lose by five 4. Chris Daniher (cc) 25. Simon Francis to ensure victory. 6. Matthew Olney 34. Kane Duncan goals. Young Gully Coleman played a terrific 5. Matthew Gilchrist 26. Ben Kotzur The game was sponsored by the Griffith 35. Greg Chamberlain 7. Rodney Duncan game on debut to take the Matthews Menswear 7. Andrew Derrick 27. Ross Devereux Laundry Service and the Awards were as 8. Matthew Kenny 36. Jason Magoci stocks. Others to shine included Matty Lowes, 8. Ken Fairman 28. Phillip Block follows: Dinner for 2 at the Griffith Ex­ 9. Dean Jamieson 37. Aaron O'Keefe 38. Justin Sanson David "Fish" Salmon and Bomber Blair. This 9. Michael Heath 29. David Goesch Servicemen's Club and the towel to Dean 10. Mark O'Connor 11. David Gee 39. Jason Maskell coaching must be a stressful caper, as Simon 1o. Craig Morton 30. Michael Kotzur "Raging Bull" Jamieson, the Billabong Award 40. Adrian Pavese 11. Matthew Lowes 31. Peter Block 13. Greg Dreyer Francis' hair is falling out already. to the debutant Michael "Tank" Elliott, the 14. Dean Hilton 41. Ron Irvin 12. Michael Morton 32. Mark Bryant The less said about the Seconds the better, Prendy's Petrol Award to Tony "golly" Maher 15. Greg Collins 42. Paul Brasier 13. Stephen Pellow 33. Gavin Coleman 43. Steven Dalgliesh but there were some good signs including the and the Lowes socks to Daniel "Off tap" Tuohey. 16. Mark McCormack 14. Scott Sinclair 34. Dean Cole The Reserves played well in the first half to 17. Danny Baxter 44. Brian Corner rampaging form of back pocket colossus 45. Matthew Cox 15. Michael Gilchrist 35. Scott McCormack record a win. The awards were: $30 and the 18. Gary Argus Nathan "fat boy" Weir. Just shows what you can 19. Daniel Touhey 46. Matthew Signor 16. Robert Harper 36. Chris McCormack Players' Player Mug to Mathew "Manuel" Cox, do when you think less about Mars Bars and 20. Christian Files 47. Trevor Ryan 17. Bruce Thompson 37. David Drum $20 to Matthew "Rowdy" Signor, and $1 O to 21. Tony Butcher 48. Norm Campbell more about footy. Brian Mitchell battled hard to 18. Matthew Derrick 40. Graham Robertson Dominic "Full Monty" Skehan. 22. Myles Bunn 49. Grant Cameron take out the schooners, while Long reach bound 19; Brian Mitchell 41. Dave Larkins 50. Grant Kelson The Under 18's were defeated by a strong 23. Tony Mahar Simon "Chickenhawk" Smith won the socks. 20. Anthony Breust 42. Chris Hall 51. Trent Demarco opposition under difficult conditions. The 24. Owen Brown In an absolute ball-teaser which had the 52. Jason Catanzarity 21. Stephen Drum 43 Simon Smith Awards were $15 to Stephen Mitchell, $10 to 25. Tom Siegert 26. Mark Cameron 53. Adrian Stibbard home crowd screaming, the Ones got home 22. Wayne McLennan 44. Mark Rayner Jake Maguire and $5 to Nick Maloni. I am sure 27. Darren Wallet 54. Brendan Giason by 3 points. Players Player went to Ungarie the boys will bounce back this week. 28. Andrew Mitchell 55. Michael Elliott Junior Lockie "Daddo" Rawlings, who gave us The netballers went down 50 off to 21 in a 65. Brent Hathaway tons of drive through the midfield. Anthony much improved effort. Keep at it girls. "Stick man" Breust was a tower of strength in Congratulations from everyone at the Club UNDER 18s the centre, Mick Heath got through a power of goes to Leanne and Damien Scott on the birth 56. Paul Reed 71. Paul Kite work in the backline to win the socks while of a baby girl. Congratulations also goes to 57. Matthew Butcher 72. Matthew Edwards Aaron "Sop" Tyndall (SOP - Son of Popeye) Scott Rawle, Matthew Waide and Michael 58. Micheal Duncan 73. Scott Rawle 59. David Roberts 74. Simon McClure had another beauty. Duncan on making the NSW Under 16 Squad. 60. Paul McCormack 75. Luke Jasprizza For once the netballers had an off day, with Todays game is sponsored by Griffith Auto 61. Matthew Waide 76. Michael Elliott (vc) only the Juniors getting up, but A grade was Screen and we thank them for that. 62. Shane Russell (c) 77. Jake Maquire Todays Player Profile is on Dominic Skehan 63. Tim Hilton 78. Michael Johns (vc) weakened by State League duties. The Juniors - Nicknames: Schooner, Scoob, Freak, Boy 64. Matthew Neyland 79. Nick Maloni award was shared by Andrea Fritsch and Kylie George. Favourite Pastimes: Cross dressing, 65. David Dunn 80. Peter Hunt Oliver, the C Grade award went to Megan 81. Luke Irons 66. Mark Forster Coleman, B Grade went to Jillian Thatcher and annoying Darren Wallett, cutting lunches, 67. Aaron Taylor 82. Ben Ford manicures. Dislikes: Porky's eyebrows, Witchy 68. Rod Simpkin 83. Andrew Gifford A Grade best was Katrina Goesch. :(•jj::j Poo. Most Memorable Moment: Doing the "Full 69. Stephen Mitchell (vc) 84. LukeKennedy Don't forget your tickets in the ladies Monty" while visiting with Porky and Mitch. 70. Tom Spry 85. Luke Ellis Mothers Day Raffle, which will be drawn May • Regular Live Bands Career Ambition: To share farm at Binya. 86. Adrian Poscoliero 9th at the home game against Tigers. • 3 am Licence Tonight we meet the Swans with our • Counter Meals Wed to Sat LEO FRANCO HOLDEN unblemished record at stake. Let's make sure Griffith Exies Sports Club YAMBIL STREET, GRIFFITH we make it 3 from 3. Lie. K. W. Bett & ♦ Speirs St, Griffith. Ph 69 642323 UP THE ROOS. D.A. & E.J. Sett~·Major sponsor Vistors are most welcome to join 207 Hoskins St of the the Swans in the club's Sports Lounge . TEMORA Mighty ROOS after each home game. Tel 69 771254 :~:::-::11.iii;:,f!I I iiRifi-::::: Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • ·FoOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 7 EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL Il11.ll l{S

SENIORS On a day where crossing a Stevedore picket SENIORS Just the two games against the Red legs last would have been more inviting than sitting in 1. Gerald Pieper 34. Jason Schultz 28. Mark Gorham week - 2 good wins with success also in the 2. Rowan Wadley 35. Glen Medau the freezing wind the football results were· as 1. Craig McGough 29. Geoff Hopkins Juniors, C & B Netballers. The /:\s went down. 3. Paul Noack 36. Terry Dowling warming as a Patrick's job offer. Just like the 2. Terry Radford 3. Paul Bourne 30. Leigh Collins The Two's were big winners 13.15 (93) to 5.4 5. 37. James Murray waterfront we can reform (long as it is not in 4. Mick Billman 31. Ian Ross (34). outstanding performances by Stephen 6. Mark Parmenter 38. Stephen Cook the same form as Pig). 7. Robbie Jackson 39. Jamie Nockolds 5. Jerramy Naumann 32. Damien Graham Cook and Matt Cattell. Cookie - a BOG effort. The girls had a good win over Griffith, 8. Mark Stone 40. Jeff Munro 6. Clint Campbell 33. Glenn Darcy Others to show good early season form were showing plenty of determination (lots to be out 9. Paul J. Irvine 41. Ryan Knight 7. Bradley Miller 34. David Huddleston Travis Terry, Vince Rossignold, Paul J. Irvine 42. Shawn Lowry in that wind). The mug went to Amanda Kelly. 10. Anthony Lyons 8. Matt Geddes 35. Brett O'Donnell and George McBride. Former champion 11. Andrew Priest 43. Robert Collins- The lights were turned and the U18s turned 9. Danny Millman 36. Shane Sivior fullback/fullforward/storyteller - Ray Carroll had 12. Damon Hubbard Roe Griffith's lights out. In a historic event at rates 11. Jarrod Gornall 37. Phil Bilney a day out waving the flags - good effort Ray! 13. Dominic Bolton 44. Mark Drum with Gumly gorilla's becoming East Wagga, 12. Tom Gorham 38. Darren Williams The Firsts opened with a six goal quarter 14. Mitchell Rose 45. George McBride night football had its first taste at Gumly Oval. 15. Anthony Roy 46. David Reeves 13. Wade Harris 39. Paul Morphett which they repeated in the 3red quarter. A Leechies lynch mob made it even more 16. Steven Priest 47. Tim Pankhurst 14. Michael McPherson 40. Adam White momentous with a hard fought victory. The comfortable win on the scoreboard by 12 goals 17. Darren Cook 48. Andrew Powell 15. Ryan Miller 41. Trent Taylor awards were: the McDonalds voucher to Adam - the game however provided some good 18. Warick Brown 49. Damien Powell 16. Ken McPherson 42. Daniel Smith White. The Argweld sox went to David Leech contests and some excellent running play by 19. Ray Colvin 50. Howard Brown 17. Mick Fabre 43. Andrew Tucker 20. Aaron De Jong 51. Troy Smith and the Coke to Brett Limberick. both sides - quite an entertainment match. 18. Jamie Charlton 44. Anthony Kalis 21. Robert Hodgins 52. Tim Newton The Seconds had enough number - not too Corey Pavitt finished with 7 again - 9 other 19. Joel Grieve 45. Justin Skews 22. Dean Stone 53. Peter Mckenzie many and not too few. But in a sprot where a players landed majors. 20. Mick Hounsell 46. David Driessen 23. Steven Schultz 54. Tom Power couple of fresh reserves can make a difference Mark Stone turned in a BOG performance, 21. Rob Martin 47. Gavin Bardsley 24. Scott Angel 55. Glenn Elliot I think Fabic would have liked to have had too his best match for our Club - well done Mark. A 25. Glenn Donaldson 56. Jarrod Taylor 22. Col O'Loughlin 48. Adam Trevaskis many. After all that dribble the boys could not sizzling performance - T.D again in the top 6 26. Corey Pavitt 57. Peter Anderson 23. Darren Bourne 49. TomWood match Griffith ont he day. The awards were: along with Andy Priest, Darren Cook, Paul 27. Mark McDevitt 58. Glen Currie 24. Mick Castle 50. Allan Hopkins 28. Nigel Brown 59. Jock Currie The Bruests mug and Mark Anthonys award Noack and Nigel Brown a great effort. 25. Jason Nicholls 51. Grant Lamont 29. Matthew Cattell went to Dick Williams, the Cornell Petrol to 60. Andrew Cattell 26. Barry Kohlhagen 52. Anthony Archer It was disappointing to see only a small 30. Vince Rossignolo 61. Tim Bourne Daniel Smith, the Miller Truck Hire sox to Mick 27. Brad Wild 54. Brian Quinn gathering of Tigers back at the South Wagga 31. Simon Murray 62. Travis Terry Castle and the Players Player to Phil Bilney. Bowling Club after the game - the seafood 32. Andrew Hillier 65. Andrew Walker The Firsts couldn't put any real system into UNDER 18s baskets were superb. It is only early days yet 33. Grant Hutchison place and were systematically displaced by but it is a top venue for us to enjoy after away UNDER 18s Griffith. A bit disappointing to be the better side 1. Brett Limbrick 13. Daniel Bramham (U16) matches. 1. David Schultz 16. Dean Neil on the day and lose, but that's life - don't it suck. 2. Josh Evans 15. David Webster TODAY -There is a President Lunch at the 2. Damien Kain 17. Chris Drum The awards were: The Bruests pewter and 3. David Hoey 16. Chris Flett South Wagga Bowling Club at 1 p.m for Tigers, 3. Tim Pankhurst 18. Mitchell Rose William Farrer award to Tom Gorham, the 4. Adam White 17. Brent Thompson 4. Tom Power 19. Luke Sydenham 18. David Marks and the usual, in our Clubrooms after todays 5. Jordan Simpson 20. David Rava Sportsmens Warehouse sox to Mick 5. David Huddleston game. Coming up on the 9th May there is a 50/ 6. Tony Weisback 21. Ben Fixter McPherson, the Eagle Boys Pizza to Damien 6. Scott Delaney 19. Ryan Miller 50 Dance at the South Wagga Club, May 16th 8. Brent Pocock 22. Mathew Colvin Graham, and the Wagga First Aid Players 7. Luke Lieschke 20. Paul Golds - Mystery Bus Tour. 9. Tim Price 23. Andrew Friedlieb Player to Tom Gorham. 8. Dale Field 21. Jay Peace (U16) 10. Craig Snowden 24. Tyrone Morgan The Tee Dees haircut went to Goughy on 9. Simon Irving 22. Jarrod Kelhear Today we host East Wagga Kooringal. 11. Scott Taylor 25. Brad Lanarus (U16) Go liges - Wagga Tigers and Wagga Motors 12. Brad Roy 26. Andrew Dwyer his ability to bounce a glass up to the bar, it 10. David Gill 23. Stuart Taylor 24. David Leech - A hard team to beat. 13. Brent Rynehart 27. Stewart Cook (U16) showed skill and flair only matched by a raving 11. Paul Thomas 14. David Pieper 28. Brad Maloney (U16) drunkard. 12. Daniel Burkinshaw 25. Joel Grieve 15. Andrew Brown 33. Matthew Papworth This week we have Tigers at Robertson 1·:··«··,::c;,q::;:o:;w~.:::::.=,w.,-,.~~::::::::Ol§.-:;o:::::.❖,:,::,... x.. x.x>:>:» . 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Wmgers(146) v GGGM(102) Wagga Tigers v T/Park (Sat) MCU v wmgers (Sat) LEADING 1st GRADE KICKERS Funniest Moment: Accidentally swallowed a Narrandera(72) v T/Park(BO) 1.../Whitton v Temora (Sat) Narrandera v EWK (Sat) packet of laxettes one day back in 1945 while I Griffrth(104) v L/Whitton(72) MCU(153) v EWK(67) Griffith v Narrandera (Sat night) Griffith v GGGM (Sun) was flyin' for a grab over Japan - boy did that Coolamon(44) v Temora(86) MCU v Coolamon (Sun) Coolamon v 1.../Whitton (Sun) Round 2 Total cause some action. GGGM v EWK (Sun) T/Park v Temora (Sun) Stephen Smith (G-GG-M) ...... 12 How bright are the television commentators Round2 who touted Wayne Schwass as the Brown low SAT./SUN APRIL 25/26 Round 6 Round 9 Terry Dani her (Wagga) ...... 11 favourite for '98? Sure a player or players may L/Whitton (52) v wmgers(124) SAT./SUN MAY 23/24 SAT./SUN JUNE 20/21 be favoured towards the end of the season if EWK(55) v Griffith(69) Narrandera v wmgers (Sat) 1.../Whitton v MCU (Sat) Robert Harper (Temora) ...... g Temora(95) v MCU(92) they have performed consistently throughout the MCU v GGGM (Sat) EWK v Coolamon (Sat) Justin Male (Narrandera) ...... g T/Park(155) v Coolamon(28) Temora v EWK (Sat) Temora v Narrandera (Sat) year, not by round five!! GGGM(52) v Narrandera(73) Jamie Charlton (East Wagga-K) ... g A pat on the back to the Griffith Swans who Coolamon v Griffith (Sun) Wffigers v Griffith (Sun) as well as kicking goals on the ground are Round 3 T/Park v 1.../Whitton (Sun) GGGM v T/Park (Sun) Adrian Hill (TurveyPark) ...... 7 scoring a few off the ground as well. They will SAT./SUN MAY 2/3 Round 10 Gary Argus (Griffith) ...... 7 stage another night game this round on Saturday MCU VT/Park (Sat) GENERAL BYE SAT. MAY 30 SAT./SUN JUNE 27/28 Coolamon Narrandera (Sat) STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS evening against the Temora Kangaroos. Both v EWK v MCU (Sat) Corey Pivott (Wagga) ...... 7 L./Whitton v GGGM (Sat) Sydney (SCG) sides are undefeated - the game should be a V RFL Temora V Coolamon (Sat) Griffith v Temora (Sat night) Warren Skyes ( Turvey Park) ...... 6 ripper. Well done Swannies. GGGM v Wffigers (Sun) Wffigers v EWK (Sun) Nathan Graetz (MCU) ...... 6 Speaking of Block-busters the "local derby" Round 7 1.../Whitton v Griffith (Sun) SAT./SUN JUNE 6/7 at the Ardlethan Sportsground this Saturday Round 4 T/Park v Narrandera (Sun) should also be a hum dinger - maybe there will SAT./SUN MAY 9/10 1.../Whitton v Narrandera (Sat) LEADING 2nd GRADE KICKERS EWK v T/Park (Sat) Round 11 be a few tractors that conveniently stall or runout Temora v Wffigers (Sat) wmgers v Coolamon (Sun) SAT./SUN JULY 4/5 of "juice" about lunch time to give a few more Narrandera v MCU (Sat) Griffith v MCU (Sun) wmgers V 1.../Whitton (Sat) people the opportunity to get to the Big Match. EWK v L/Whitton (Sat) Round 2 Total Representative Football for the RFL is just GGGM v Temora (Sun) MCU v Temora (Sat) T/Park v Griffith (Sun) Jamie Pitt ( Turvey Park) ...... 12 around the corner. The Riverina Football League Griffith v EWK (Sun) GGGM v Coolamon (Sun) Dean Cole (Temora) ...... 1 O will play a State Championship match against Coolamon v T/Park (Sun) the Sydney Football League on Sunday May 30 Narrandera v GGGM (Sun) Corey Pavitt (Wagg a) ...... 1 O at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The team will be Andrew Mitchell (Griffith)...... 9 coached by Wayne Carroll - the ex Ganmain/ Mangoplah/? Turvey Park star Matthew Nixon (MCU) ...... 6 and he will be assisted by Russell Durnan, Tim Jed Lawton (G-GG-M) ...... 5 Gooden and Kelvin Stuart as selectors. - -- Don't forget to have a crack at the competition ------Adam Norton (Narrandera) ...... 5 ------in the "Footy Record" each week. The Major d> ------Ben Rodham (Turvey Park) ...... 5 Prize is truly magnificent. Fancy winging into the AUSTBROKER - - Member National Harbour City on a Kendell's flight, then be Insurance Brokers Todd Arentz (Temora) ...... 5 MEMBER - -- chauffeured to the Camperdown Travel Lodge. - -- Association Gary Button (Turvey Park) ...... 5 After a big night on the town, glide into the SCG INSURANCE BROKERS for the "Big Match" between the Swans and the Magpies. After you attend the President's Lunch LEADING U18s KICKERS and enjoy the game and hospitality of the Sydney Swans you will be whisked back to the Airport PETER L. BROWN for that all important Kendell's flight back to dear Round 2 Total ol' Wagga Wagga and reality. & Associates Pty. Ltd. James Geale (EW-K) ...... 7 the weekly prize of a Dinner for Two at a club near you is also well worth winning. Insurance . .. no matter what kind, is a complex subject and Dustin Brown (Turvey Park) ...... 7 Well done to Peter Brown & Associates who that's why, when you are buying a new policy, or merely renewing David Gill (EW-K) ...... 6 have stepped in to help with the player awards for season 1998. These awards are based on a an existing one, you need to talk to a professional insurance Hamish McMicking (MCU) ...... 4 3,2, 1 vote as allocated in the Daily Advertiser Andrew Brown (Wagga) ...... 3 by the scribes - Nathan Hale (RFL) and Quentin broker at any one of our offices. Hull (FFL). The RFL award is sponsored by that Mathew Lowes (Temora) ...... 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The Rock-Yerong Creek Magpie star Lewis Winter is at full stretch as he marks over Paul Kew of Marrar at Langtry Oval last Saturday. DA PHOTO. Phone ...... Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 M.V.A.F.A. CLUB DIRECTORY FOR 1998 NS"\¥-ACT RAlVIS ARDLETHAN - PRES: Rob McGregor, TEMORA - PRES: Marrelyn Derrick, 11 TAC CUP PROFILE London Hotel, Ardlethan 2665. Ph 69782300. Ashton Street, Temora 2666. Ph. 69772152. SEC: Gemma Pratt, 12 Mirrool Street, Name: Ben Fixter Cl- SEC: Paul Breust, P.O. Box 304, Temora 2666. Ardlethan 2665. Ph 69782393. Ph. 69772767. RD 4 - RAMS V DANDENONG STINGRAYS Club: NSW/ACT Rams What can one say? Perhaps the day's events were ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL - PRES: Terry THE ROCK-YERONG CREEK- PRES: Mark in line with Gallipoli - lambs to the slaughter. Date of Birth: 23/6/81 Haddrill, "Rockdale", Ariah Park 2665. Ph Driscoll, 15 Cole Street, Yerong Creek 2652. Ph. The siren sounded to commence the landing but we Nickname: Dasher 69741186. SEC: Shirley Bell, "Yarranlea", Ariah 69203509. SEC: David Oehm, 66 Murray Street, were never in a strategic position to mount any Club last played for: Wagga Tigers Park 2665. Ph 69741016. Wagga 2650.Ph.69218445. meaningful attack on the enemy. Outflanked and School Attended/employment: Erindale COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT - PRES: Doug outnumbered we were soon on the defensive and our TURVEY PARK - PRES: Phil Hill, 4 Aspen attempts at any counter attack were easily repulsed by College Hubbard,. 9 Mallory Street, Wagga 2650. Ph Road, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69224821. SEC: Laraine a well organised Stingrays defence. Before we knew what Greatest Footballing moment: Playing 16's 69312044. SEC: June Breust, 4 Bristol Street, Hill, P.O. Box 551, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69225002. i ,t, was happening the enemy had swiftly infiltrated our Schoolboys Championships 1996/1997. Collingullie, 2652. Ph 69200201. URANQUINTY-KAPOOKA - PRES: Roger defence with well coordinated raiding parties that left us COOLAMON - PRES: Andrew Pattison, Other sports played: none Harding, 34 Huthwaite Street, Wagga 2650. floundering. Our casualties were high with Ray Hall and "Lortonvale", Coolamon 2701. Ph 69278205. 69252228. SEC: Garry Gardner, 47 McKell Football ambitions: Play AFL Luke Ellis out of the battle by half time and Nick Davis SEC: Jay Richards, 23 Wade Street, Coolamon Avenue, Wagga 2650. 69255930. not fully recovered from the previous week's battle. Career ambitions: Own a successful 2701. Ph.69273237. WAGGA TIGERS - PRES: Gerry McCormick, By the time of the last post we had been business. comprehensively beaten by a far superior opposition. COOTAMUNDRA - PRES: Pat Kerin, 20 P.O. Box 2168, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69219771. We will learn and learn well. Whilst the result was hugely Best advice you've ever been given: You Harley Avenue, Cootamundra 2590. Ph. SEC: Neville McCoullough, P.O. Box 2168, disappointing, it is a fact that in modem football things only get out what you put in. 69423026. SEC: Rod Knagge, P.O. Box 361, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69251617. can be turned around in a week and we expect to rebound Favourite Food: Pizza Cootamundra 2590. Ph. 69421190. strongly next Saturday against the at Favourite Drink: Powerade, Orange EAST WAGGA-KOORINGAL - PRES: Mark Football Park. Mullen, 25 Panorama Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. There were some valiant and courageous Favourite song/group: Aqua M.V.A.F.A. EXECUTIVE 69226525. SEC: Vicki Grieve, P.O. Box 87, performances last weekend. Ben Fixter has a heart the Favourite movie: Rudy BOARD MEMBERS: Wagga 2650. Ph. 69224762. size of the proverbial Phar Lap and played a great game PRESIDENT: Greg Verdon, 75 King Street, Favourite TV show: Simpsons GANMAIN-GG-MATONG - PRES: Bill on the wing winning the ball over 30 times. Craig Bolton The Rock 2655. Ph 693954 70. (H 69202203) continued his fine form of the previous week with a never Favourite Sportsman: Paul Kelly Fairless, 20 Langham Street, Ganmain 2702. Ph. Mobile 018 213586. say die performance across the half back line and David Most memorable sporting moment you've 69276293. SEC: Jack Cedelland, P.O. Box 60, RIVERINA DIV. CHAIRMAN: Ian Ferguson, LePavoux and captain across the middle seen: Essendon winning AFL Grand Final 1993. Ganmain 2702. Ph. 69276147. "Baden" Grong Grong 2652. 019 444459. (Ph& and in defence both battled all day to stem the tide. GRIFFITH - PRES: Roy Agresta, P.O. Box Award Winners: Sportsman's Warehouse - Ben Seven dream guests at a dinner party: Gavin Fax 69279127). 652, Griffith 2680. Ph. 0418 223384. SEC: Craig Fixter. Supporter's Award - Craig Bolton. Domino's Pizza Wanganeen, Paul Kelly, Mariah Carey, Anthony FARRER DIV. CHAIRMAN: Robbie Turner, Bretherton, P.O. Box 652, Griffith 2680. Ph. and Video Ezy Award - David Lepavoux. Video Ezy Award Koutafidies, Anna Kournikova, Alicia "Glen Ora", Old Junee 2652. Ph. 019 328027. 69624789. - Ben Fixter. Silverstone, Michael Jordan. LEETON/WHITTON - PRES: Kerry Vaughan­ (H69274351 Fax 69274361). NSW/ACT RAMS 3.5.23 DANDENONG Favourite AFL player: Gavin Wanganeen Niven, P.O. Box 29, Leeton 2705. Ph. 69556292. DIRECTORS: Peter Brown, 4 Kauri Place, STINGRAYS 21.15.141. Barrack for in AFL: Essendon SEC: Peter Fraser, P.O. Box 29, Leeton 2705. Wagga 2650. Ph. 69211400. (H69226513). Goals-J.Davis (2), N. Davis (1). Best Rams: B.Fixter, Ph. 69556233. Roger Taylor, 2 Norfolk Ave Wagga, 2650. Ph L.Hayes, C.Bolton, D.LePavoux. M.C.U.E. - PRES: Lewis Killalea, P.O. Box 69264637 (019 448085 w). Bob Spears, 20 -Keith Miller 248, Mount Austin 2650. Ph. 69256630. SEC: Boonah Street, Binya, 2665. Ph 69642231. Andrew Lloyd, P.O. Box 248, Mount Austin 2650. (H69645695) ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS: NSW ACT RAMS DRAW Ph. 69255568. MARRAR - PRE: John Carroll, P.O. Box 39, ASSOC. SECRETARY: Wayne Gardner, 68 Rd Date Versus Venue Time Marrar 2652. Ph. 69274355. SEC: Peter Willis, Dalman Parkway, Wagga 2650. Ph 0418 12 Sat 2 May Tassie Mariners Football Park Noon Home "Glenelg", Marrar 2652. Ph. 69274435. 693674. (H69314391). 5 Sat9 May Lavington 1 pm Away NARRANDERA - PRE: Graeme Buchanan, COMPETITION SECRETARY: Stewart 6 Sat 16 May Coburg 10.45 am Away 5 Dalgety Street, Narrandera 2700. Ph. Fraser, 3 Karen Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. 7 Sat 23 May Noon Home Football Park 69593173. SEC: Joyleen Hutchins, P.O. Box 203, 69311428. Fax 69313915. 8 Sat 30 May Shepley Oval 1.30 pm Away Narrandera 2700. Ph. 69563219. TREASURER: Tony Hackett, 24 Marama 6/7June U18 National Trials Parade, Wagga 2650. Ph 69235322. 9 Home NORTH WAGGA-RAAF - PRES: Max Sat 13 June Football Park Noon (H69252878). 10 Sat 20 June North Ballarat Rebels Nth Ballarat Noon Away Oakman, 4 Dalman Parkway, Wagga 2650. Ph. 11 Sat 27 June Griffith 11 am Home 69311469. SEC: Chris Duncan, P.O. Box 622, PUBLICITY OFFICER: Michael Papworth, 2 Sat 4-11 July U18 Nat Championships Wagga 2650. Ph. 69314570. Tubbo Place, Wagga, 2650. Ph 6926 2443. Fax 12 Bye Transferred to May 2 RIVCOLL - PRES: Robert Cardwell, 10 6922 4348. 13 Sat 18 July Whitten Oval Noon Away Hunter Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69253815. SEC: JUNIOR REPS: WAGGA & DISTRICTS: 14 Sun 26July Football Park Noon Home Robert Sharpe, 1O Hunter Street, Wagga 2650. Allan Langfield, 24 Geneva Crescent, Wagga 1/2August Bye Ph. 69253815. 2650. Ph 69261177. SOUTH WEST: Barry Pitt, 15 Sun 9August Preston Knights Football Park Noon Home SOUTH WAGGA-TOLLAND- PRES: Steven Farm 1400 Petersham Road, Leeton 2705. Ph. 16 Sat 15 August Prahran Dragons Football Park Noon Home Creek, 52 Simmons Street, Wagga 2650. Ph. 69532140. 17 Shepley Oval 2pm Away Sat 22 August Dandenong Stingrays 0418 480358. SEC: Rod Bruce, 5 Smithies Place, Tony Turner, 45 Gurwood Street, Wagga 18 Sat 29 August Calder Cannons Queanbeyan Noon Home Wagg a 2650. Ph. 69315165. 2650. Ph.69215000. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION '!Rg,port' LADIES ·NETBALL

This week I would like to profile one of our Celebrity Head night at the Rules Club on the Amanda Nixon Turvey Park new members who has links with football in the 30th May 1998 so don't forget to book this in A GRADE w L For Ag % Pts Leah Dodsworth Turvey Park area from previous postings. your diary to attend. Wait for more events to be Leeton-Whitton 2 0 107 27 396.2 8 Sarah Roberts Coolamon MCU 2 0 105 54 194.4 8 Graeme Cox has joined us again through a notified. Raffle books are due back on the 21st Turvey Park 2 0 99 54 183.3 8 Renae McPherson Ganmain posting back to the area, and is on our senior May 1998. East Wagga-K 1 1 86 73 117.8 4 Shannon Carroll Ganmain panel. Graeme commenced umpiring in 1986 We would like to welcome some more Wagga 1 1 71 61 116.3 4 Michelle Lumsden Leeton-Whitton Narrandera 1 1 81 82 98.7 4 Kathryn Fox Leeton-Whitton in the Sydney Football League and moved to members, so if you think you would like to take Temora 1 1 64 68 94.1 4 Zoe Tucker Leeton-Whitton Wagga in 1987 and umpired in the Farrer up the challenge, come to Anderson Oval either Ganmain-GG-M 0 2 62 101 61.3 0 Coolamon 0 2 37 99 37.3 0 League. He was later posted to Bandiana and on a Tuesday or Thursday night and be part of ' ' Griffith 0 2 29 122 23.7 0 Congratulations to all these girls on their joined our counterparts in the Albury Umpires our Association. selection and also to our coach Heather Chisolm BGRADE w L For Ag % Pts Association in 1989. Until next week. from MCU. The girls have already participated in MCU 2 0 72 22 327.2 8 the first round of this competition winning 3 out During 1992 he was posted to Adelaide Dean Ryan Narrandera 2 0 54 25 216.0 8 Wagga 2 0 42 21 200.0 8 the 4 games played. We wish them luck in the where he joined the SANFL Umpires Publicity Officer RUA Temora 1 0 42 43 97.6 3 remaining rounds which are to be played at Bolton Association, with the highlight of this officiating Turvey Park 1 0 31 39 79.4 3 Park, Wagga on May 24 and June 14 with the final a Reserve Grade at Football Park under lights. Coolamon 0 2 32 43 74.4 0 being on July 12. Leeton-Whitton 0 1 13 21 61.9 0 The AV JENNINGS RFL Netball Competition In 1993 he was posted to Horsham where he Ganmain-GG-M 0 2 21 54 38.8 0 East Wagga-K 0 2 4 43 9.3 0 for 1998 consists of the following: 1O A Grade joined the Wimmera Umpires Association. In YOUR SPORT sides, 9 B Grade, 9 C Grade and 8 Junior sides 1995, after another posting to Puckapunyal, the CGRADE w L For Ag % Pts which will allow for a fairly even competition. Good President of the Goulburn Valley League Turvey Park 2 0 50 27 185.1 4 luck to all teams. Wagga 2 0 48 41 117.0 4 umpires asked him to join them after being East Wagga-K 1 0 21 9 233.3 2 observed helping out for the Seymour Third Temora 1 1 39 47 82.9 2 The executive for this year is: President Catherine Mulholland Grade in a few games and achieved a Grand Narrandera 1 1 39 47 82.9 2 MCU 1 1 29 39 74.3 2 Secretary Leanne Hallcroft Final berth in his first year at Senior level. More Ganmain-GG-M 0 2 50 56 89.2 0 Treasurer Kate Carroll recently, after being posted back to Kapooka, Leeton-Whitton 0 1 16 18 88.8 0 Recording Officer Liz Shady Coolamon 0 2 21 46 45.6 0 the RUA has been very fortunate in regaining Umpires co-ordinator Michelle Burden Graeme's services. JUNIORS w L For Ag % Pts Temora 2 0 117 8 1462 2 Having officiated in over 350 games, Wagga 2 0 46 12 383.3 2 Graeme lists his highlights as obtaining level Turvey Park 2 0 45 19 236.8 · 2 two status, officiating in a Coreen League Ganmain-GG-M 1 1 27 25 108.0 1 Narrandera 0 2 18 43 41.8 0 AGRADE W L For Ag % Pts Grand Final, a preliminary final in the Oven and Leeton-Whitton 0 1 5 28 17.8 0 Cootarnundra 2 0 111 27 411 8 Murray League, two Wimmera League Grand MCU 0 1 1 54 1.8 0 Aivcoll 2 0 74 38 195 8 NorthWagga 1 1 80 46 174 4· Finals and a Horsham and District league CHAMPIONSHIP S.W.T. 1 0 46 35 131 4 Grand Final as well as mentioned the Goulburn A B C Juniors Pts Marrar 1 1 91 78 117 4 Valley league Grand Final. He has also umpired Turvey Park 8 3 4 2 17 Ardlethan 1 1 91 78 117 4 MCU 8 6 2 0 16 APM 0 1 26 40 65 0 Semi and Grand finals in the Vic Health Country Wagga 4 6 4 2 16 TRYC 0 2 28 80 35 0 Narrandera 4 6 2 0 12 Collingullie-Ash 0 2 5 130 4 0 Championships and has toured New Zealand Temora 4 3 2 2 11 and South Africa in an official umpiring role. In Leeton-Whitton 8 0 0 0 8 BGRADE addition to his on field role he has been recently East Wagga-K 4 0 2 0 6 Rivcoll 2 0 89 34 262 8 Ganmain-GG-M 0 0 0 1 1 Marrar" 1 0 83 67 124 6 appointed to the position of Australian Defence Coolamon 0 0 0 0 0 Ardlethan* 1 0 96 88 109 6 Griffith Force Umpires Association national Umpires 0 0 0 0 0 Cootamundra* 0 0 31 31 100 2 Adviser as well as filling the role of Manager, a APM* 0 0 31 31 100 0 Welcome to another year of netball! We are SWT 0 0 39 47 83 0 role he has filled for 3 years. This involves sure taht this year will be even more successful TRYC 0 2 30 67" 45 0 overseeing 75 umpires in the forces Australia than the last, already we have gained sponsorship NorthWagga 0 1 22 56 39 0 wide. On a personal note Graeme is married from AV JENNINGS for our 1998 season. We would like to thank AV Jennings for such CGRADE to Milee and has three children, Tamara, Marrar 1 0 31 9 344 4 sponsorship as we are well aware that there is a Rivcoll 1 0 51 17 300 4 Stewart and Stephanie. We welcome Graeme great demand on companies for sponsorship these NorthWagga 0 1 17 51 33 0 back to the RUA and feel privileged to have his days. Ardlethan 0 1 9 31 29 0 experience on our panel. Weeknights 'Live' We have entered a team in the State League APM 0 0 0 0 0 0 Socially, the raffle tickets have been handed competition which consists of: UNDER 14s Renae Stratton Turvey Park out and if any members don't have their book Marrar 1 0 29 10 290 4 · 6.00 o'clock Bree lverach Turvey Park Ardlethan 0 1 10 29 34 0 see Pat or Jimmy. This will be drawn at our Michelle Kelly Turvey Park APM 0 0 0 0 0 0 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOQTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 MERCANTILE MUTUAL -1998

FIRST GRADE LADDER SECOND GRADE LADDER Farrer League Editorial Round 2 w L D For Ag % Pts Round 2 w L D For Ag % Pts THE ROCK-Y.C. 2 0 0 188 96 195.83 8 RIVCOLL 2 0 0 194 88 220.45 8 COLLINGULLIE-A.2 0 0 254 148 171.62 8 MARRAR 2 0 0 143 91 157.14 8 ARDLETHAN 2 0 0 265 198 133.84 8 URANOUINTY-K.* 1 0 0 106 20 530.00 4 After two rounds of matches in the Reserves for the past two seasons, early days ARIAH PARK-M. 1 0 0 172 83 207.23 4 ARIAH PARK-M. 1 0 0 110 54 203.70 4 Mercantile Mutual Farrer League competition, seem to suggest that this will be a season of only one Senior team has tasted both victory rebuilding. Nth Wagga-RAAF 1 0 158 156 101.28 4 Collingullie-Ash. 1 0 216 141 153.19 4 and defeat. Today's match of the round must surely Marrar Nth Wagga-RAAF 1 1 0 139 179 77.65 0 2 0 157 210 74.76 0 4 That team is Gavin Hofert's North be the clash of near neighbours, Ardlethan and ' ( Uranquinty-K. * 0 1 0 85 129 65.89 0 The Rock-Y.C. 0 2 0 102 167 61.08 0 Wagga-RAAF. All other teams have either been Ariah Park-Mirrool, who do battle at the Stars Rivcoll 0 2 0 100 188 53.19 0 Ardlethan 0 2 0 70 186 37.63 0 winners or losers, to date. The winners list is homeground. Both teams have started the year Cootamundra 0 2 0 147 318 46.23 0 Cootamundra 0 2 0 83 237 35.02 0 made up of reigning premiers, TRYC, Farrer on a winning note, but barring a draw, today, *Bye *Bye "returners", Collingullie-Ashmont, and noted one of them will suffer a loss. improvers, Ardlethan, all of which have won in Rivcoll, who've not been disgraced at LEADING 2nd GRADE KICKERS both weeks, and Ariah Park-Mirrool, who have all in their two games against TRYC and North LEADING 1st GRADE KICKERS won their only game. Top of the "losers", and Wagga-RAAF, have a big chance to open their not often seen there in the past three years, is winning account at Langtry Oval, Marrar, where Round 2 Total Round 2 Total Marrar, who've made their worst start to the they'll tackle the Marrar Bombers, equally keen Craig Roberts (Rivcoll) ...... 12 Dean Cooper (Coota) ...... 11 season in some years. They are followed by to taste victory. The curtain-raiser promises to Glenn Bench (Ardlethan) ...... 11 William Burgess (Coll-Ash) ...... 1 o Uranquinty-Kapooka, who lost their season be a beauty, too, as it brings together the two Kevin Carey (Coll-Ash) ...... 11 Brian Gaynor (AR-M) ...... 6 opener last Sunday and Rivcoll and undefeated leaders of the competition. Jamie Wild (Coll-Ash) ...... 9 Scott Roberts (Coota) ...... 5 Cootamundra, both beaten in their first two TRYC will be a big test for Uranquinty­ games. Kapooka's strength when they meet at The Michael Hoogevelt (N.W.-RAAF) .. 5 Simon McNeil! (Marrar) ...... 8 As some consolation for their Seniors, Rock and North Wagga-RAAF make the trip to Mark Whyte (Ardlethan) ...... 7 Simon Crouch (Marrar) ...... 5 Rivcoll and Marrar Reserves are the only two Cootamundra's Clarke Oval, where the Blues Jason Brown (TR-YC) ...... 6 Garry Gardiner (Uran/I<) ...... 5 teams to have won both weeks, suggesting that will be desperate to keep in touch with the Brad Aiken (Coll-Ash) ...... 5 William Gray (Rivcoll) ...... 5 there could well be some depth in the ranks, leading teams, but may find the going tough which eventually will be most beneficial to the without key players. Darren Burkinshaw(TR-YC) ...... 4 Jason Smith (Coll-Ash) ...... 4 clubs overall. At the other end of the spectrum, Darryl Hillier (AP-M) ...... 4 Paul Hallam (TR-YC) ...... 4 two clubs, whose Seniors are undefeated, have Having the bye today is Collingullie­ yet to win in Reserves, those clubs being TRYC Ashmont, which should present their coach, CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP and Ardlethan. This apparent lack of depth Laurie Pendrick, with an opportunity to check Round 2 1sts 2nds Pts could be telling as the season progresses. Only the talent of some other teams in readiness for Collingullie-Ashmont 15 Cootamundra have lost all matches in both selecting the representative squad, of which The Rock-Yerong Creek 12 grades, and after being finalists in Seniors and Pendrick will again be in charge this year. Ardlethan 12 Mercantile Ariah Park-Mirrool 9 North Wagga-RAAF 9 Mutual AFLDRAW Marrar 6 .. Rivcoll 6 ROUND6 ROUND7 ROUNDS Friday, 15th May Uranquinty-Kapooka 3 Friday. 1st May Friday, 8th May Bris. Lions vs Richmond Fremantle vs Hawthorn Essendon v Brisbane Cootamundra 0 Saturday, 2nd May Saturday, 9th May Saturday 16th May Carlton vs Collingwood Carlton vs Port Adelaide Geelong v Fremantle Pearson Tel: 25 St. 69 2ssns Geelong vs Hawthorn St. Kilda vs Nth Melb v Sydney FIFE W. Bulldogs vs Essendon Essendon vs Geelong St. Kilda V Port Adelaide Port Adelaide vs Fremantle Sunday, 10th May Sunday 17th May AIR & ELECTRICAL Major M. V.A.F.A. Sunday, 3rd May Adelaide vs West Coast West Coast v Carlton • Air Conditioning BREEZAIR North Melb. vs Adelaide Collingwood vs Sydney Hawthorn v W. Bulldogs • Electrical Contracting BRIVIS EMAILAIR Sponsor Sydney vs Melbourne Richmond vs Melbourne Melbourne v Collingwood • Gas & Wood Heating HITACHI West Coast vs St. Kilda W. Bulldogs vs Nth Melb. Adelaide v Richmond Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

Last week was a pleasing result without Finally, after Anzac Day we took to the field setting the world on fire. Still to come away from SENIORS last Sunday. Thanks to all who attended the SENIORS Langtry Oval with a victory is something that 1. Jason Brown 26. Ricky Fitzsimmons first Sunday game I can remember we have played (Sam sold out of tucker). The day started we haven't done in the last 6 years so it was 2. Matthew Carroll 27. Conrad Haggar great in that sense. A couple of niggling injuries well with a convincing win to our Reserves, after 1. Brad Parkin (vc) 26. Michael Ploanges 3. Wayne Jones 28. Wayne Corbett ... took off a bit of the gloss and we hope that a late recruiting drive we took to the field with a 2. Darren May (c) 27. M. Clayton 4. Craig Taylor 29. Andrew Chaplin full side (thanks fellas) against a much depleted Barney and Gundy make a quick recovery. With 3. Sean Allen 28. Craig Lauder both wives being in the medical profession they 5. Matthew Collins 30. Leigh Ulenstein ·Ardlethan side (hope your crops g well), "Plus 4. John Breed 29. Justin Wiltshire should receive first rate attention. The Awards 6. Chris Masterson 31. Mark Mason 0 • One". were: The Rock Butchery Magpie of the Week 7. Greg Brain (cc) 32. Rod Merrills Those who contributed greatly to the win 5. David Hopwood 30. Anthony Taprell were Jeff "Chainsaw'' Cheyne, Tony ''The Rock'' - Brent Poole for a tremendous game. The 8. Nicholas Moore 33. Darren Burkinshaw 6. Michael Irwin 31. Kevin Keegan Yerong Hotel Award - Ricky Fitzsimmons who Taprell, Leggy Wheeler, Craig Lauder, Billy 8. Brody Moore (2nds} 34. John Wickham 7. Bob Conway 32. Robert Elliot relished his run in the forward line. The Rivspray Sheen, Darren "Gena" Reher, Jeff Rule and "Mr. Ag'n'Vet socks - Lewis Winter who had the air 9. Mark O'Leary 36. Justin McGill Elastoplast" Gary Gardner, who kicked 5 goals 8. Jason Ballard 33. Reg Wheeler conveyance on a string. The Amateur Awards 10. Colin Carroll 37. Luke Ellicott and gave several away. Well done fella's, keep 9. Scott Breen 34. Trevor Rial $40 - Brent Poole and $20 - Andy Rainbird for 11. Andrew Rainbird 38. Nigel Paton it up, and congratulations to John Breed on his 1O. Craig Rodgers 35. Michael Galea a big effort. first up success as Coach. 12. Graham Fellows 39. Ian Corbett 11. George Tsaikos 36. Jeff Rule The Magoos once again let it slip in the early The Ones - fella's a great effort, you have 13. Paul Hallam 40. Ben Beasley part of the game and just couldn't catch up. arrived and proved you are no longer "easy 12. Anthony O'Halloran 37. David McIntyre 15. Matty Gale 41. Hamish Gill There are definite signs of success just around beats". Ardlethan didn't know what hit them 13. Stephen Rappard 38. Andrew Coombes the corner so all stick to it and the rewards will 16. Brett Poole 43. Travis Merrills when confronted with your desire for the ball 14. Chad Hughes 39. Andrew Jackson eventually come. Awards were: The Tyreworld 17. Marc Bauer 44. David Bunn and your relentless tackling. The wind which 15. 40. Jason Stevenson Magpie of the Week - Darren Burkinshaw 18. Leigh Brown (ac) 46. Mark Batchelor came up in the last quarter did not hope you, (again). The Porky & Verde Mug - Scotty 19. Tim Brain 47. Matthew Black . but you fought it out right to the end. A great 16. Michael Domitrovic 41 . Brett O'Leary Mclachlan. The Rivspray Ag'n'vet socks - team effort with exceptional displays from Adam 20. Andrew Taylor 48. Paul Kirk 17. Anthony Grant 42. Sefrey Cheyne Andrew Chaplin. The Ladies $10's to Rod Carey, (what a goal), Scotty Breen, George 18. Craig McSwann 43. Peter Matheson Merrills and Justin McGill. 21. Mick Williams 50. Phillip Walsh (Spires) Tsaikos, Brad Parkin, Mick Irwin, Chad Players and supporters who haven't 22. Brad Merrills 51 . Joel Poole Hughes and Craig (Buck) Rodgers. 19. Kable Tye 44. Scott Walker organised their memberships are asked to do 23. David Gardiner 52. John Mclachlan This week, TRYC, what a feather in our cap 20. Anthony Wallace 45. Rodger Harding so immediately. For players it is compulsory - 24. Mark Chaplin 54. Robert King if we can win this one. WE CAN. Last week 21 . Peter Debomford 46. Samual Berkley $50, and Lades and Gents - $45. Those in The 25. Scott Mclachlan 55. Lewis Winter was the first time you had a full game together Super Magpies are requested to complete their and withe the experience gained from it, if the 22. Greg Johnson 47. Dean Stevson 69. Jack Campton arrangements also. same determination, desire for the ball and 23. Timothy Jack 48. Stewart Hood For those players who haven't got a copy Pastime - doing a bit of droving. Most Admired endeavour to defend are repeated, "YOU 24. Adam Carey 49. Bill Sheen of the insurance schedules from Sandman Person - Bob Peschla, he's a good shearer. WILL". Go for it Rosellas and remember, Train 25. Steven Gibbs 60. Darrell Elms please do so. It outlines what is and what is Whom would like to spend 60 minutes with - Hard - Win Easy. not covered by the Club. It is important that all . THE FLAG WAVER. players are aware of what they are covered for. Today we welcome the Rosellas to Magpie A list of social functions and venues has country. It should be a good day for the birds been prepared and is in circulation. Please but we hope it is our kind. After we socialise in make yourselves aware when functions are on the Clubrooms we will be at The Bowling Club. and attend when possible. It is important that Everyone is invited to continue there. Quality printers and rubber we support our sponsors as well as the Football Thought of the week - Alcohol preserves stamp manufacturers. Club. everything but secrets. Everyone is reminded that mini lotto is still UP THE HOT PIES . . going and that we have increased the jackpot Office hours: Monday to by $500. I think that it is up around $1,200 this Friday, 8 am to 5 pm week. Well done to Sarge also who won the $7,245 jackpot the other week. Drinks all round this week. l.ltlJll illt•J.111' This weeks Player Profile is Mark Chaplin. 142 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Ph 69 213117 Favourite Food - Chips and gravy. Favourite Open 7 days 10am till late. Teas available Wed to Sun Drink - Sweet, dry or draught. Favourite Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998

Picture this scene, 80,000 screaming football dozen - good on ya son). Best of luck against the The scenery has certainly changed since SENIORS fans at the greatest sports stadium in the world - a Park this week ladies. our last game, great to see everyone get a good crackerjack scene set for the traditional Anzac day This week we take on Ariah Park at our place rain. We certainly made good use of our bye clash between two protagonists that go way back, in what should be a crackerjack day of football last week and burnt up a bit of diesel. Our trip 1. Greg McKelvie (cc) 29. Brian Gaynor the Bombers and the Pies. What a day !II What a and netball, lets knuckle down, keep doing the hard to Cootamundra resulted in two good wins. 2. Alan Bell 30. Brendan Gibbons game !II Can't wait II! Not likely - I'd rather watch work ~arly in the season and look for victories all After an even first quarter the Reserves went 3. Brian Johnstone 31. Jamie Buerckner the bottom two sides slug it out to see who remains round. 4. Cameron Furphy 32. Luke Maloy winless for the season. What a disappointment, UP THE STARS AND STARETTES on to score a good win with Brian Gaynor but at least I'll get to watch Prime Suspect 439 having a good game, kicking six goals and 5. Terry Walker 33. Colin Butts Joel Fairman this Friday night. Catchy title that - might have to SENIORS winning the Bowling Club award. The towel 6. Peter McCabe 34. Andrew Schmetzer go back to watching Rugby. went to Matthew O'Dwyer and the Socks and 7. Jason Bryce 35. The mighty Magoos were sadly undermanned 1. Ros Schnoegl Gerard Carroll 26. pewter went to Luke Maloy and a good first 8. Geoff Walker 36. Ben Prentice against the Rosellas, with less numbers available 2. Glenn Bench 27. Dean Hanrahan 9. Paul Buerckner 37. David Stewart than there are backstage at a Bob Dylan concert, game for our Club. 38. John McLean and went down by about 80 points. Votegetters in 3. Mark Whyte 28. Peter Minchin The First Grade also had an even first 10. Glen Bell the Bowling Club award, amongst a team that tried 4. Adam Jack 29. Geoff Minchin quarter but showed their supreme around the 11. Terry Greenham 39. Darryl Harper hard all day, were (5) Dylon "I'm tougher than all 5. Gary Gillett 30. Brett O'Hare ground in the next three quarters. Dallas 12. Derek Prentice 40. Alan Edis my brothers put together" Clark, (4) Jeremy 'The 6. John Carroll 31. Tony Pratt McKelvie was unbeatable, was all over the 13. Ben Cassidy 41. Brett Vearing duck is back on deck" Foster, (3) S. Bailey, (2) 14. Patrick Gaynor 42. Craig Leiper Gary "GiiiirrrrrrGaaarrrrrNyyaahhhh" Gillett, I.M. 7. Ian Carroll 32. Peter Wykes ground, kicked 4 goals and won the Bowling (1) Ben Peacock 43. Gerard O'Brien Loopy Junior. The London Hotel Award went to 8. Kerry Brain 33. Paul Little Club award. Alan Bell had a strong game and 15. Gary Gillett, the Farmers Home Award to Jeremy 9. Steve Eather 34. Brett Miller won the Towel, Ben Cassidy won the Socks, 16. Darryl Hillier 44. Daniel Chalmers 17. Ricky Pratt 45. Gavin Leiper Foster, while the Mug went to the doyenne of the 10. Keiran Spencer 35. Craig Whyte Sports Massage went to Gavin Leiper and the doozers, Dylon Clark. 18. Paul Doyle 46. Nathan Chalmers 11. Craig Saunderson 36. Mitchell Clark Pewter to Paul Buerckner. The Ones had a good hit out against an 19. Ian Gordon 47. Grant Ryan 12. Glenn Collis 37. David Derksen A big thank you to all the wood cutters who improving Rosellas outfit, but ran away with the 20. John Raczkowski 48. Nicholas Jenkins game in the last quarter quicker than Bob Carr at 13. Nathan Clark turned up to the working bee last week, it was 38. Shane Davies 21 . Dallas McKelvie 49. Brendon O'Dwyer a National Farmers Federation rally. Votegetters 14. Matthew Werner 39. Matt McDonald appreciated and to those who couldn't attend in the Rod McDermott award were (5) Kieran "Up, 22. Mal Hillier 50. Robert Edis 15. Andrew Hanrahan 40. Adam McGregor this one you haven't missed out there will be Up and Away" Spencer, (4) Kerry "Hey fatso, you're another one coming up. 23. Matthew O'Dwyer 51. Julian O'Shea the one on me" Brain, (3) Adam "Doff" Jack, (2) 16. David Currie 41. · Trent Bradley Today we visit our near neighbours - 24. Brendan Shumack 52. Matthew Weise Glen "Garden" Bench and (1) Craig 'Was he talking 17. James Murray 42. Tony Richens Ardlethan, and will definitely have a hard game 25. Shaun Jennings 53. Luke Wells to you or me Brainy" Saunderson. The Farmers 18. Brendon O'Reilly 43. Col Litchfield Home Award went to Kieran Spencer, Doyleys Hair on our hands, with both teams striving to remain 26. Nat Herdon 54. Darren Frew 19. Chris McGregor 44. Jeremy Foster Award to Matthew Werner, while the mug went to undefeated so far. 27. Chris Cassidy 55. Ricky Clark the dancer of dancers, the jigger of jiggers, Michael 20. David Carroll 45. Bruce Patten So at the end of the day let it be BOMBERS 28. Brett Prentice 56. Andrew Manning Flately himself - Adam Jack. Michael Denyer 21. Matthew Currie 46. Keith Menzies TOWIN. 57. The Nutty Netballers were not as forthcoming 22. Daviv Cox 47. Jamie Bound 65. Andrew Walker with their information this week, and unfortunately my inside contact is on an evening shift and I forgot 23. Simon Bonny 48. Rob Lavis half of what she told me about the results. 24. Bruce Boyton 49. Paul Coromandel CONT.... From what I can gather, the girls were a bit short on numbers like the men - see its not just the men that drive the tractors. I think A-grade went LONDON rton:L­ Merke & Tile (cont from page 14) ARIAH PARK HOTEL down to a strong, tall Sth Wagga outfit, but I don't ARDLETHAN Some really interesting games in both know the results of the other game. I do know that MOT~ leagues this weekend. Don't rely on Moira's Major sponsors of Ariah Park-Mirrool Bombers the girls have a bit of a pie drive on at the moment, C.Omc, ancl ~o~ a c..c/d bu¥ ancl a me-al ~ -H-,c, so hook in and give them a bit of support by Cyrstal Ball for an indication of the results - GO with -H-,c, A-R,DU:ntAN STA-RS. Enjo) a drink and meal after the game ordering a couple of meat pies (I believe Pie Eater 9>mc, & SEE A GAME YOURSELF. "Bull" has already put his name down for a couple Ph '1'} 162~00. Mi11e, hot;~ Rob ? Pat ~., Any Clubs with new sponsors or anyone with hosts Rex and Debbie Vane. wishing to advertise in the "Football Record" please contact the Publicity Officer - Michael Papworth to arrange the details. Phone ROD Sales and Ardlethan :~~~~~ries 69262443 or fax 69224348. Also any Serviceof "newsworthy" items are most welcome. We McDERMOTT Supermarket * Fruit & Vegies can't print it if we don't know about it. ELECTRICS Elecirical * Deli Is it right that Blue Boy "Cootafides" had his - Ariah Street first kick at Clarke Oval? I'll find out and tell ya 48 Ariah St, Ardlethan Appliances _Ardlethan Temora. Phone 69 782055 Props. Dell,Doug & Michael Cocks Ph 69 782171 SEEYAALLATTHEFOOTY. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

Last weekend saw wet conditions for early A terrible first team put paid to our chances in the footy year, but our Firsts were not phased at the Crossroads last weekend and whilst the Parker Street \ by the damp and heavy under foot conditions Cootamundra boys put up a brave effort after half time with -C-\:-\- and started the game with a good 6 goal first Jalm & Jatun Phone 69 422134 C 1..1 Q \ e,\\les 14 fit players, reports and injury made it a 0\1 Peoo\e. quarter. The boys played through and credit to MOTOR INN & TAVERN forgettable day indeed. 11"'" \ •o\\"0 Rivcoll's spirit to never say die. The Saint of • Bistro • Swimming Pool • BBQ • 1/2 court tennis \ :i ~ e.. ~o<"<'e • 5 cold beers the Week Mug went to new recruit Darren Rod Craig took out the Mug with a whole I\..- o'f\sat on tap • Bottle Drive hearted effort and Roy Jaques won the Albion 0 9 Murphy who was every where all day. Nigel ►►► ◄◄◄ s with wines, beer & spirists. Olympic Way, North Wagga - Ph 69 216688 $30. Others to play 4 quarters were Paul Harris, "Bottles" Francis gave good direction in the backs and was a deserved winner of the Palm Jamie Pursehouse and Joe White. SENIORS The Reserves were again very & Pawn Beer tickets and Bruce "Bruiser'' Willets SENIORS undermanned but still didn't get interested until also gave good support to win the Farmer's 1. Paul Rechenzani 28. Stuart Smart Home Counter Lunch. after half time and are experiencing a very 1. Shane Brown 30. Mitchel Cotterill 2. Gerard Guthrie 29. Simon Roberts The Two's however couldn't repeat their tough learning curve. 2. Col McGuire 31. Ian Robinson 3. Mark Pettit 30. Joe White performance from the opening round and found Awards went to big Dean Guthrie who has 3. Adam Carey 32. Darren Murphy 4. Justin Bone (cc) 34. David Earnshaw the going tough against a very determined a heart to match and took out the Mug and 4. Michael Hoogavelt 33. Brent Chapman 5. Jamie Pursehouse 35. Tony Bosch Piggy outfit. Stephen "Nico" Nicholls ran himself Sarge Piffero who took Deane's lead to win the 5. Mick Pedler 34. Brett McDonald 6. Rod Craig 36. Andrew Ingold into contention to win the Saint of the Week Albion $20. Others to contribute were Ash and 6. Jason Flagg 35. Brad Bowen 7. Brent Milthorpe 37. Steve Barton Mug, whilst Ian Robinson took out the Thomas Jeremy Roberts and Col Seagwick. Blarney voucher and Terence "T" Ua showed 7. Rob Fewson 36. Nigel McKeller 8. Mark Birks 38. John Walton The netballers had a very comfortable win his ability to be a creditable winner of the Mark 8. Chris Irvine 37. Ross Combs 9. Colin Sedgwick 39. Steve Hobson as expected in A grade with Christine Lott the Anthony's Voucher. 9. Russell Randal 38. Lee Mathews 10. Gary Burkinshaw 40. Paul Harris Mug winner and the girls are certainly carrying On the netball side of things, the girls had a 10. Matt Woollnough 39. Rod Earsman 11. Mark Douglas 41. Joel Hart the torch for the Club at present. hard day against the "Sows" and regretfully 11. Ben Vickers 40. Wayne Selby 12. Chris Manwaring 42. Gerard Duncombe OK so times are tough, big deal. One thing came away with no wins on the day. 13. Matt Cowper 41. Craig Carey 14. Todd Basham 43. Adam Greene that certainly does sort the men from the boys A Grade best and fairest was Kylie Ferguson 14. Shannon Moore 42. Wayne Skeers is a bit of adversity and already plenty have 15. Tim Hammitt 44. Lincoln Holland and most consistent was Nicole Webb, 15. Nathan Garrod 43. Matty Morris stood tall and have shown their true colours 16. Roy Jaques 45. Larry Turnbull Rebecca Jones B&F and Pat Sheedy Most 16. David Crouch 44. Adam Clarke "Navy blue". Unfortunately some need to lift to 17. Paul Frilay 46. Matt Ceeney Consistent in the B Grade. C Grade performers 17. Jason Carey 45. Steve Crane support the Club and the spotlight is really on 18. Scott Roberts 47. Danny Mason were Klair Flagg &F and Nat Percival Most 18. Terence Au 46. Mick Maloney all of us. 19. David Harris (2nds 48. Jeremy Roberts Consistent. 19. Chris Pedler 47. Graham McDonald Today we welcome the Saints for the first Coach) 50. Dean Cooper This week we are off to Coota to play some 20. Darren Richardson 48. time in ages and I'm sure we're keen to show 20. Ashley Roberts 51. Kane Crowe footy with the Blues. Darren "Riche" Richardson will play his 50th First Grade game, Congrats 21. Corey Grainger 49. John Pumpa what a proud club we are. Awards at 7 p.m. 21. Marcus Read 52. Paul Roberts Riche. Don't forget tonight 7 p.m at the City 22. Bruce Willett 50. Graham Turner Let's all be there. 22. Jeremy Roberts 53. Robert Post Golf Club where the awards will be done before 23. Gavin Hofert 51. UP THE BLUES 25. Justyn Smith 54. Aaron Wilson our Funny Money Night which is compulsory. 24. Nigel Francis 52. Adam Smith 26. Jason Wadley . 55. Tim Nixon Let's take out all fixtures today and come 25. Steven Ryan 53. Steve Nickols 27. Geoff Curtis home to a great night. 26. Brett MacDonald 54. Don Wilson THE SAINT . . 27. Geoff Pfieffer 66. Graham Bowditch 28. Ian Harmer 67. Mark Landrigan 29. Shane Pedler Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • •FooTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • •FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

Great weather for the footy and netball! All we need today is a five out of five result to Thanks Jo and Sandra for cutting the ribbon and cap off a great week. If you have the positive A wet and miserable day at Pig park on the inspiring both A and B Teams to notch up good lead firing the negative will just tag along and weekend with only the brilliance of our Magoo's wins against the Magpies. Pity we could not have become history. and netballers left to brighten our day. Second Duke of Kent had the Mighty Midgets and C Grade playing on GO YOU MIGHTY BOMBERS. HOTEL this very important day. Sharee and Al both Grade started the day in remarkable fashion, SENIORS enjoyed the new playing surface and blitzed their playing exceptional wet weather footy to record !l{_o66ie & !l{_usseff Meyers opponents to pick up the Mugs. Can we make it a comprehensive 1O goal victory over North 1. Geoff Smith 27. Greg Hindmarsh three out of three today against the competitive Wagga. Craig Roberts had a field day booting HOME OF THE RIVCOLL BUSHPIGS 2. Paul Kew 28. Dominic Norman Rivcoll teams? 7 goals to win the Mug, while Quentin look alike Smithy has the Ones poised to win their next 3. Brendon Harrington 29. Geoff McNair winner Shane Petzel, Renoly boy Stephen five encounters whilst Mick has the Two's 4. Paul McGowan 30. Michael Smith Dimitrakellis, the irrepressible Bill Gray, and the SENIORS coasting along in second spot. On the injury list 5. Brad McGarry 31. Brett Fellows are Greg Hindy and David Patto. Greg must be flying Roo boy Andrew Eamens were others to 6. Frank Corbett 32. Chris Smith Chris Henry 36. Luke Fellows wondering when the first game hoodoo will stop stand out. 0. 7. Paul Hallcroft 33. Paul Jenkins Shannon Bell 37. Shane Dalzell after two in a row. David was outsmarting the First Grade again waited till half time before 1. 8. Darren O'Donnell 34. Simon McNeil 2. Dave Meyers 38. Ben Creighton opposition with a top performance until his starting to play the game. Costly shots in front unfortunate collision with another player. Luckily 9. Shaun Grentall 35. Adam Tomlinson 3. Robert Meyers 39. Adrian Sparks of goal let us down a bit in the second half but his injury was not as serious as it appeared. 10. Greg Cox 36. Joel Harris 4. Nathan Lieschke 40. Chris Jones there is definitely some positive signs that the Award winners in two entertaining displays 11. Grant Carroll 38. Steve Winley 5. Travis Irvin 42. Andrew Nead were Paul Kew, Geoff Smith, Frank Corbett, Pigs are starting to bring it together on the field. 12. Wayne Podmore 39. Richard Nettle 6. Paul Scoullar 43. Scott Farrell Shaun Grentall and Paul McGowan in the Ones Best for Rivcoll in his debut game was sickboy 13. Craig Absolum 40. Russell Menzies 7. Nathan Bond 44. David Leckie and Dom Norman, Simon Crouch and Bruce Chris Henry who provided much drive off the 14. Vin Carroll 41. Michael Semmler 8. Troy Ashcroft 45. WesAmor Rollins in the Two's. Incentive votes went to half back flank. Robbie Meyers, Nathan Bond, Juicy, Frankie, KB and Hawky. 15. Stuart Seymour 43. Barry Dennis 9. Robert Cardwell 46. Greg Charleston Troy Ashcroft, Robert Cardwell and Nathan The Club appreciates and thanks this 16. Wes Greatz 44. David Chamberlain 10. Chris Howe 47. Mark Sayer Lieschke were others to play well. seasons major sponsors for their continued 17. Michael Walker 45. Matthew Pattison 11. Paul Cocking 48. Steven Dimitrakellis support and involvement with the Bombers, Greg Out netballers once again showed their 18. Jamie Grentall 46. Sean Watkins 12. Gary Sheppard 49. Anthony Burge Carroll - Croker Grains, Geoff Pattison Livestock, dominance winning all three grades quite 20. Paul Flannigan 47. Paul Hindmarsh 13. Mic Barnes 50. William Gray Paul Gaynor Spreading Service, Jock Pearce - comfortably against spirited opposition in the 21 . David Pattison 48. Paul McPherson 14. Phil Nielsen 51. Stuart Heine Marrar and Coolamon Ag Centre, Geoff Glass Saints. C Grade started their title defence the Fuel Supplies, Wesfarmers Dalgety, Hutcheon 22. Bernie O'Rourke 49. Graham Willis 15. Steven Murphy 52. Bill Dudley best possible way with some inspired netball & Pearce, South Wagga Butchery, Bridge 23. Craig McCormack 50. Josh Pinn 17. Joel Pizzini 53. Anthony Roberts from Jane Kierans. Tavern, Graham Willis Brake & Steering, Norm 24. Stuart McGowan 51. Darren Walker 18. Andrew Eamens 55. David Manning Murphy - Thomas Bros. Mitsubishi Trucks and B Grade and A Grade both continued on 25. Bruce Rollins 52. Andrew Cronk 19. Craig Roberts 56. Ross Gerhig Royal Hotel. their winning way with some tough wins. Taking 20. Brendan Love 57. Lee Mclaughlan Langtry Oval and surrounds look picture 26. Simon Crouch 54. Shannon Ellis out the points in B Grade were Sarah Moore 21. Shane Petzel 58. Mark Newman perfect after Huey sent what the Doctor ordered. 56. Danny Pinn and Liz Neilson while Shelly Hand and Belinda 22. Pete Johnson 59. Mick Scott Grain & Steen dominated in A Grade. 23. Jason Kelly 60. Mathew Ganderton M.C. CROKER Produce This week we take on Marrar in what should 24. Jason Knight 62. Luke Schuberg MARRAR Ag CENTRE 45 Gurwood St, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 Merchants be five tough games, although we should all 25. Shayne Hackett 64. Andrew Clarke • Farm supplies• Hardware• Pasture seed GregCarroll Wagga 69211631 Peter Hassall Wagga 69 211631 Wagga be good enough to get through. Don't forget, 26. James Hilton 65. Barneby Flanders Phone Don & Lyn Pearce 69 27~ David Downes Wagga 69 211631 Coolamon the P&S Ball is coming up soon so all 1st year 27. Robert Sharpe 66. Ben Walsh .£ Andrew Carmichael Wagga 69 211631 Marrar Fax 69 274300. A.H. 69 274339 • John Carroll Marrar 69 274373 Pigs and Sows better get your frocks and suits 28. Ash Wiles 69. Angus Evans Stuart Knight Coota 69 422633 Cootamundra ready. 29. Kane McGregor 72. Troy Scott So until, Gooy wins at two-up, Sickboy stays 30. David Finamore 75. Mark Matthews at the Duke till after 11 p.m, Rarey comes home 31. Tim Goonan (cc) 76. $hane Dalzell ThoIDas Bros. and Carlton beat Collingwood. 32. Ben Jennings 77. James Thompson TRUCKS CTFP '98 33. Barry Duncan 91. Simon Shay For New and Used Trucks contact: Norm Murphy 34. Jeff Challis 99. David Sharpe 65 DOBNEY AVENUE, WAGGA - PH 69 253499-018 693093 35. Braydon Thomas Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 FARRER LEAGUE DRAW - 1998 25 PEARSON STREET, WAGGA

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