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Farrer league Grand Final Acitivities A warm welcome to the Farrer to Coach David Pieper.Team Manager, Steve McPherson. Football and Netball League Grand Assistant Coach Matt Carroll, Trainers, Runners and Support 9.30 am Junior Netball Grand Final ...... T.R.Y.C. v Marrar Finals. Congratulations to CAK Staff for their efforts over the weekend. Football Club and TRYC Football The Farrer League has had a good year, but with only six 10.30 am C Grade Netball Grand Final ...... Northern Jets v Temora Club for making it in both 1"'s and teams it has become a little stagnant. With the introduction 2""'s. of an Under 1Ts competition and the possible addition of The Presentation Night was two more teams we look forward to 2009 with interest and 11 .45 am B Grade Netball Grand Final...... Temora v Jets well attended, thanks to a big anticipation. support from the Netball Clubs. As President I would like to sincerely thank all Clubs for 12 noon Reserve Grade Grand Final ...... C.A.K vT.R.Y.C. Congratulations to Nathan their support and respect they have shown me over the McDonald from TRYC on winning the Gerald Clear Medal season. My job has been made enjoyable by the efforts 1.00 pm A Grade Netball Grand Final ...... Northern Jets v C.A.K. for the Best & Fairest in the 1" Grade and to Paul Hindmarsh of Board Members in Glen O'Brien and Norm Webb , also from TRYC in taking out the 2"" Grade Best &. Fairest. Secretaries Shane Buchanan and Luke Olsen, Treasurer The Goal Kicking Awards went to Marc Geppert from CAK Tony Hackett and Publicity Officer David Oehm. A personal 2.1 5 pm Presentation of Reserve Grade Premiership Trophy and Medallions who kicked 85 goals and Clint Renner from CAK who kicked thankyou to you all. 112 goals. In closing I would like to wish all participating Football and 2.25 pm First Grade football teams enter playing arena The CAK Oub dominated in the Club Championship with Netball teams the very best of luck in today's contests. Have 138 points, TRYC coming in second on 111 . a great day and enjoy the moment. May the best teams win. 2.30 pm National Anthem Representative Football was well supported by the Clubs this year. Our performance in the NSW Regional George Wilson 2.35 pm First Grade Grand Final...... C.A.K v T.R.Y.C. Championships was very pleasing, losing to the RFL in the President - Farrer Football League final in a close and keenly contested game. A special thanks 5.00 pm Presentation of First Grade Premiership Trophy and Medallions

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RECORD 2008 ~ 2 RECORD 2008 • 3 FFL PRESENTATION NIGHT FFL PRESENTATION NIGHT

Nathan McDonald is pictured Jasmin Kite from Temora just after being announced was a runaway winner of the as the 2008 Gerald Clear C Grade Best & Fairest with Medallist. TRYC midfielder 26 votes. She is pictured with Joanna Brown (right) is pictured with Janine Fitzsimmons won after polling 24 votes. Farrer Netball President, (FFL Netball Pres.) and Greg Verdon (Sth Regional Board Janine Fitzsimmons. Chainnan) after winning the A Grade Netball Best & Fairest. .. ·- ~ ,; •

Paul Hindmarsh from TRYC won the Allan Carroll Medal fo_r the Best & Fairest in Reserve Grade. Unfortunately Jacinta McLean from Nth Jets (left) won the B Grade Netball Hindmarsh could not attend and Michael Mazzocchi accepts Best & Fairest from Jenee West of Rivcoll (right). the award on his behalf from Ray Carroll

Clint Renner receives his 2"" Grade goal kicking award from Marc Geppert won the 1' 1 Grade goal kicking award and he Kevin Cross from Sports Bar Plus. receives his trophy from donor, Trevor Urquhart.

SHOP 44 STURT MALL BAYLIS ST ENTRANCE Phone orders Welcome: 6925 8922 DELIVERIES TO ALL SUBURBS 7 DAYS RECORD 2008 • 5 RECORD 2008 * '-I LEADING GOALKICKERS LEADING GOALKICKERS BAZ MEDAL WINNERS-1" Grade In 1957 the Albury & District League and the Farrer Leagues FIRST GRADE SECOND GRADE 1981 George Galvin EWK amalgamated to fonm one League THE FARRER LEAGUE 2008 Marc Gepper1 CAK ...... 85 2008 Clint Renner CAK ...... 11 2 1980 Garry McDougall Temora 2007 Rob Harper Nth Jets ...... 107 2007 Michael O'Brien Nth Jets ...... 54 1979 Richard Hamilton Holbrook Year Premiers 2006 Jason Brown TRYC ...... 90 2006 Stephen Laurence Nth Wagga ...... 55 1978 Greg Smith East Wagga 2005 Jason Brown TRYC ...... 83 2005 Dane Somerville CAK ...... 42 1977 Laurie Pendrick North Wagga 1957 MCU 10.1474 d Holbrook 5 16.46 2004 Jason Brown TRYC ...... 88 2004 Joel Fairman Nth Jets ...... 59 Doug Priest Wagga 1958 Wagga 14.11.95 d MCU 11.9.75 2003 Matt Carroll TRYC ...... 125 2003 Ken McPherson Temora ...... 70 1976 Peter Elliott TRYC 1959 Wagga 14.10.94 d Lockhart 10.9.69 2002 Mick McPherson Temora ...... 62 2002 Scott Roberts Coota ...... 47 1975 Jeff Nimmo Lockhart 1960 Lockharl 16.14.1 10 d Wagga 14.1 0.94 2001 Anthony Carroll Rivcoll ...... 75 2001 Jason Bryce APM ...... 48 1974 Colin Hounsell Collingullie 1961 Wagga 14.17 101 d Culcairn 11.1 2.78 2000 Matt Carroll TRYC ...... 109 2000 Craig Byrnes CAK...... 77 1973 Jeff Nimmo Lockhart 1962 Wagga 8.17.65 d Culcaim 3.8.26 1999 Jamie Pitt CAK ...... 102 1999 Wayne Selby NthWagga ...... 83 1972 Jeff Nimmo Lockhart 1963 Culcairn 15.12.102 d Temora 8.1 2.60 1998 Glenn Bench Ardlethan 1998 Craig Roberts Rivcoll 1971 John Kew Collingullie 1964 Holbrook 10.18.78 d Temora 9.17.11 1997 John Roberts Coots 1997 Mario Vujadinovic Rivcoll 1970 Greg Hardie Nor1hWagga 1965 MCU 15.10.100d Wagga 8.11 .59 1996 John Read Coota 1996 Richard Flanigan TRYC 1969 Greg Hardie North Wagga 1966 MCU 8.9.57 d Collingullie 4.1842 1995 Mark Hofert TRYC ...... 81 1995 John Carroll Marrar ...... 61 1968 John Wright Lockhart 1967 MCU 13.13.91 drew Coll ingullie 13.1 3.91 1994 Paul McCarty Ardlethan 1994 Glen O'Brien APM 1967 Allan Tipping Collingullie Replay MCU 8.11.59 d Collingullie 7.11.53 1993 Paul McCarty Ardlelhan 1993 John Copland Nth Wagga 1966 David Maher MCU 1968 Culcairn 15.15.105 d Lockhart 9.8.62 1992 Mark Hofert Nth Wagga 1992 Mark Crouch MCU 1965 Tony Beasley North Wagga 1969 Collingullie 1111.77 d MCU 9.8.62 1991 Mark Hofert NthWagga 1991 Randy Kerr NthWagga 1964 Harry Gardiner CJlcairn 1970 Holbrook 17.16.11 8 d Collingullie 12.17.89 1990 Mark Hofert Nth Wagga 1990 Justin Gregory NthWagga 1963 B.Czislowkik North Wagga 1971 MCU 20.13.133 d Henty 11.1 5.81 1989 Stephen Cde MCU 1989 Peter Jeffery TRYC 1962 Harry Gardiner CJlcaim 1972 MCU 18.19.127 d Wagga 12.15.87 Dick Carey Nth Wagga 1988 Marl< Kenny Barellan 1961 Harry Gardiner Culcaim 1973 North Wagga 16.19.115 d Henly 11 .9.75 1988 Terry Gillett CAK 1987 Scott Gregory Nth Wagga .. ... 58 1960 Les Morrow Collingullie 1974 Collingullie 18.9.117 drew MCU17.15.117 1987 Richard Flanigan TRYC ...... 76 1986 Peter Tyndall Temora 1959 Rod Haberecl1t Lockhart Replay Collingullie 16.16.112 d MCU 14.15.99 1986 Trevor Ion MCU ...... 113 1985 Greg Verdon TRYC ...... 105 1958 Hayden Hensel Culcairn 1975 Wagga 15.14.104dHenty 10.14.74 1985 John McGregor Nth Wagga ...... 102 1984 George Lee MCU 1957 Eric Feeney The Rock 1976 North Wagga 17.15.117 d Collingullie 1984 Warren Mcloughlin CAK ...... 85 1983 Rod Enders MCU ...... 55 1977 Wagga 16.12.108 d North Wagga 11 .14.80 1983 Martin King Nth Wagg a ...... 111 CARROLL MEDAL WINNERS - 2"• GRADE 1978 Wagga 15.11.101 d MCU 13.9.87 1982 Stephen Cde MCU...... 144 2008 Paul Hindmarsh TRYC 1979 East Wagga 18.12.120 d Wagga 14.19.103 1981 Greg Sheather Wagga ...... 92 CLEAR MEDAL WINNERS-1" Grade 2007 Andrew Whale CAK 1980 Wagga 13.11.89dEWK 11.9.75 1980 Anthony Breust Temora ...... 108 2008 Nathan McDonald TRYC 2006 Ross Devereux Temora 1981 Wagga 10.17.77 d MCU 11 .10.76 1979 Don Elliott Nth Wagga ...... 113 2007 Jarrod Gomall Marrar 2005 Craig Taylor TRYC 1982 Collingullie/Ashmon114.14.98 d MCU12.16.88 1978 Greg Sheather Wagga ...... 136 2006 Chris Gow CAK 2004 Craig Taylor TRYC 1983 North Wagga 25.15.155 d MCU 17. 15.117 1977 Laurie Pendrick Nth Wagg a ...... 132 2005 Matt Robertson Northern Jets 2003 Matthew Gilchrist Temora 1984 Collingullie/Ashmont 16.20.116 d MCU 1976 Laurie Pendrick Nth Wagga ...... 114 2004 Brad Aiken CAK 2002 Dale Gowland TRYC 1985 MCU 16 14.110 d Collingullie/Ashmont 1975 Bob Driscoll TRYC ...... 82 2003 Nathan McDonald Rivcoll Terry Walker APM 1986 TRYC 10.8.68 d MCU 9.12.66 1974 Steve Goodwin Lockhart ...... 111 2002 Brad Aiken CAK Al Charnock Rivcoll 1987 Barellan 18.14.132 d MCU 10.8.68 1973 Greg Sheather Wagga ...... 107 2001 Shane Lenon CAK 2001 Peter Johnston Rivcoll 1988 MCU 12.7.79 d Collingullie/Ashmont 10.9.69 1972 Rex Burge Nth Wagg a ...... 73 2000 Kane Johnston CAK 2000 David Hanis Cootamundra 1989 MCU 10.11.71 d Barellan Utd 8.11 .59 1971 Rex Burge Nth Wagga ...... 100 1999 Brad Aiken CAK Peter Johnston Rivcoll 1990 MCU 18.9.11 7 d North Wagga 9. 11 .65 1970 Ken Morrow Collingullie ...... 105 1998 Matthew Currie Ardlethan 1999 Ben Jennings Rivcoll 1991 North Wagga 16.14.110 d AP-M 7.14.56 1969 Barry Walker TRYC ...... 118 1997 Phil Guthrie Cootamundra 1998 Joe Price Marrar 1992 North Wagga 10.12.72 d MCU 9.11.65 1968 Ken Morrow Collingullie ...... 72 1996 Glen Treacy APM 1997 Gary Gardiner Uran/Kapooka 1993 MCU 19.20.134 d North Wagga 10.8 68 1967 Rex Burge MCU ...... 85 1995 Shaun Nesbitt Rivcoll 1996 Peter McCabe APM 1994 North Wagga 15.13.103 d MCU 12.9.81 1966 Rex Burge MCU ...... 70 1994 Brett Page North Wagga 1995 Jimmy Creek SWTD 1995 Marrar 12.8.80 d TRYC 7.15.57 1965 Rex Burge MCU ...... 70 1993 Todd Goldspink TRYC 1994 Glen Hartwig Temora 1996 Marrar 13.10.88 d AP-M 12.8.80 1964 John Condon TRYC...... 62 1992 Brian Hawke MCU 1993 John West TRYC 1997 TRYC 16.15.111 dAP-M 169.105 (Extra 1ime) 1991 Paul Irvine North Wagga 1992 Scott Robertson North Wagga 1998 TRYC 13.13.91 d Ardlethan 8.9.57 1990 Micha~ Condon TRYC North Wagga 1999 CAK 19.13.127 dArdlethan 12.11 .83 SALES 1991 Scott Robertson WAGGA 1989 Mark Hodgson Barellan 1990 Trevor Smith MCU 2000 TRYC 9.13.67 d Marrar 5.7.37 SERVICE 1988 Ian Lucas Barellan 1989 Trevor Smith MCU 2001 Rivcoll 10.10.70dAP-M9.10.64 BUSINESS SUPPLIES 1987 Ray Block Temora 1988 Robert Harper Temora 2002 CAK 20.19.139 d Ardlethan 12.12.84 Phone: 1986 Danny Malone Marrar 1987 Scott Gregory North Wagga 2003 CAK 12.9.81 d TRYC 10.14.74 MACHINES 69211366 1985 Phil Reid Temora 1986 Lew Sandbrook MCU 2004 TRYC 10.9.69 d North Wagga 8.9.57 Emaff: 1984 Danny Malone Marrar 1985 Lew Sandbrook MCU 2005 Northern Jets 13.10.88d CAK 7.15.57 Office Equipment wbmOwbm.com.au 1983 Laurie Pendrick North Wagga 1984 Bruce Firman Temora 2006 TRYC 20.1 3.133 d CAK 15.9.99 1982 Bruce Rollins Marrar 1983 Robert Shea Marrar 2007 Northern Jets 15.22 112 d CAK 15.15.105

RECORD - ~ ! ' , RECORD 2008 • OTHER COACH 'S PREDICTIONS POSSIBLE 1st GRADE SELECTIONS

There are four non participating coach's left in the Farrer Jarrod Gornall - Marrar Coach League and I have contacted them and sought their selection 'Can't go past the Gullie. They have been the best side all for today's decider. Here is who they selected and justification year. They have lost the last couple of Grand Finals and I for their selection. don't think that they will let this one slip. Having said that I COLLINGUWE-A-K A think that it will be a lot closer than the second semi final. I'm Shane Russell - Ternora Coach ...... tipping that CAK will win by 40 points". ..IIIIIIIWlt ·rm tipping the CAK Demons because they have bee the ...... form side all year. The Magpies have lost a couple of players ... Matthew Currie - Rivcoll Coach through injury which makes it even harder for them. The 'I'm tipping the Demons too. They have recruited very well Gullie have the form all over the paddock and I lhink that they having held what they had and also building on that. They .,..-= will be far too good". have a lot more to play for having lost the last 3 Grand Finals. I believe it will be a lot closer than the first final but I'm Matt Hard - Northern Jets Coach predicting between a 5 and 1O goal win to CAK". --= "Strangely enough I'm lipping CAK too. They are too everything .... Too well drilled, to well skilled and to well lead. There we have ii, a unanimous decision in favour of CAK. They don't appear to have any weakness's at all, or none that They are deserved favourites for the flag this year and go are apparent. Still it's appropriate Iha! the two besl teams for in as red hot favourites. But undefeated sides have faltered the year will be playing off'. before at the last hurdle and lime will tell if that happens here today. Come 5pm today all will be revealed.

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Well we have come to the end of another Farrer League 22.3 Active Bleeding - Role of Umpirt Season and with only one weekend left in the RFL, it's time 22.3.1 Role of Umpire The 2008 FFL 1•1 Grade GREGORY WALSH to make the most of what football is left. Good luck to all Where a field Umpire is of the opinion that a Player is Grand Final Central Umpires Age-48 teams competing in Grand Finals and Preliminary Finals Actively Bleeding, the field Umpire must stop play at the first Family • Married to Susan this weekend. available opportunity: with two children, Isabelle and The Riverina Umpires Assoaation would like to thank (a) Direct the Player concerned to immediately leave the DUNCAN POTTS Lydia. all its sponsors for season 2008 and looks forward to your Playing Surface; and Football Team Supported support in 2009. Our Sponsors include - The Rules Club, (b} Subject to Law 22.3.3, wait a reasonable period to Pl;J8-45 -Essendon Wagga Mutual Credit Union, Joss Construction and Facility allow the replacement Player to take up position before Family • Married to Narelle Grand finals - 8 Management, Precision Signs, The Riverina Co-op, Rick recommencing play; and recommence play. with three children. Callum 16. Games with RUA - 139 Firman's Menswear and Music Temora and Riverina Fresh Haylee 14, and Aleasha 13 Greg has about 12 years Milk. 22.3.2 Player to Follow Directions of Field Umpire Football Team Supported umpiring experience. 6 earfy Donations for the Furner Family Where a Player is directed by a field Umpire to leave the • Geelong on with the then VFL, PDJFA The RUA in conjunction with the FFL and RFL will be taking Playing Surface because he or she is Actively Bleeding, the Grand finals • 7 with the RUA, and oow 6 with the RUA. a blanket around at Half Time of the 1~ Grade Grand Final Player must leave the Playing Surface immediately through 14 in all asking for donations to help 16 year old Nicholas Furner the Interchange Area. Games with RUA- 1BO Greg is currently on the coaching and selection panel for (Son of John Furner) who has been recently diagnosed with The Player must not r~nter lhe Playing Surface or take Duncan has been umpiring the RUA and has contributed in a big way both on the training Cancer. any further part in any Match until and unless: since 1977. He has been a track and in the games that he has umpired throughout 2008. The Furner Family have been strong supporters of football (a) The cause of such bleeding has been abated; member of RUA since 2000. Many of our ~nior and less experien~ umpires look to Greg and Umpiring development for many years and any donation (b) The injury is securely bound to ensure that all blood is for advice on umpiring matters which Is due recogmtIon of his to help Nicholas and his family fight off this dreadful disease contained; Duncan and Narelle are current RUA treasurers (2 years) experience over many years of umpiring. Greg was a RFL would be greatly appreciated. (c) Any blood-stained article of uniform has been removed Duncan is also a past coach of the RUA 3 years in total and Grand Final umpire in 2007, his performances in big games and replaced; and has served on the committee for 2 years as treasurer Duncan in 2008 has been very commendable, he will do well Umpires Please Note (d) Any blood on any part of the Player's body has been is always ready to help out at training w~h constructive Only umpires who are officiating on the day are entitled to thoroughly cleansed and removed. comments Lrt regard to umpiring and is held In great e~te_em be reimbursed their gate fee. 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IIECOIIO 2008 • lO RECORD 2008 * 11 FFL EDITORIAL

HIWS FORD FIT GAS CONVERSIONS BRAD AIKEN (6) NATHAN McDONALD (22) Last weeks preliminary final was a lot closer than most this year they have come very close on two occasions. In A very experienced campaigner who Won the Gerald Clear Medal this year people expected but it was the result that most people Round 2 it was that epic draw and in Round 12 they were has plenty of experience on his side. Is and he is in obvious good form. Has expected. The Magpies got off to a nying start and maintained defeated by 20 points after leading early in the game. So a prodigious kick and gets plenty of the electrifying pace and if he gets off to a the six goal break that they had at quarter time until the final as you can see they are not without a realistic chance but footy on a constant basis. Is capable of good start he will put the Gullie midfield "turning it on' today and can win a game siren blew at 4.30 pm. They now move onto the "big one" they need everything to go absolutely the right way. Their under plenty of pressure. His ability to here today whilst Temora can start planning for next year. defence is headed by Michael Mazzocchi, Mitch Glasgow. off his own boot. Watch for no. 6 for the "take on· his opponents is his biggest Demons this afternoon. The Kangaroos can really hold their heads high knowing that Justin Rynehart, Jordan Simpson and Mark Adams. They agttribute. Watch for no. 22 for the they are not that far off the top two sides and with a good pre have taken all before this season except for one forward line Magpies today. season I think that they can bridge that gap even further. It - the Demons forwards. If they can on top from the start they was the same result in the reserve grade with the expelience are a chance to hold them. I think that the Magpies midfield JOSH MEISELBACH (47) of TRYC tellilg in the finish as they held off Temora and they and onballers holds the key to their success. If Mark O'Leary, RYAN FORSYTH (19) too advance to today's playoff. All is now in readiness for a Nathan McDonald, David Pieper, Aiden Ridley, Justin Driscoll Has come on in leaps and bounds since Is a very underated player who can CAK and TRYC double header. and Todd Hanam can hold their own, or even better, than I rate his "return" to the Gullie mid year. He is play in many positions. Has played up Today brings the curtain down on another season in the them a chance. They too have plenty of potency up forward a very athletic ruckman who possesses forward this year but has been used in Farrer Football League and we have near neighbours and with Jason Brown, Luke Webb, Ryan Forsyth, Aaron De Jong a very good leap and is very strong defence also. It will be interesting to see traditional rivals battling it out to see who will reign supreme and Ash Dikkenberg giving them plenty of options. I think it will over head. Has exceptional pace for a if he picks up Brad Aiken as he has done for 2008. The Demons went straight into this years "big one· be a lot closer than their last meeting and I'm tipping a much ruckman and covers plenty of territory in the past. Has a sensational vertical courtesy of a good old fashioned thumping of the Magpies improved effort by the Magpies. But it's hard to go past the during a game. leap and very good disposal. in the second semi final and they go into this years Grand Demons as winning form is good form. That's why I'm tipping Final as deserved red hot favourites. They have no visible CAK to win by 30 odd points. deficiencies on the field and indeed have plenty of "spares" The Reserves should be a fantastic start to the day of footy ready to take on the Magpies. Their backline is headed by with Demons and the Magpies doing battle here as well. I MARC GEPPERT (24) DAVID PIEPER (6) Doug Bruckner, Chad Hamblin, Nathan Fuller, Shaun Bradley don't think it's a matter of both clubs dominating the League Is the Leagues leading goal kicker this Is the captain of the side and leads by and Ned Mortimer. They provide plenty of run and handball but does highlight their overall depth as compared to the other year and only needs six to get his 'ton". example. Gets a lot of the footy from out of defence and they invaliably turn defence into attack. clubs. The Demons go into this as favourites with the likes of Was Farrer's sole representative in the across half back but also plenty in the They have been very miserly all year and they will be out to do Clint Renner, Andrew Whale, Jarrod Slattery, Nathan Dowdle, NSW side that contested the Australian forward line. Covers plenty of terriotory the same here today. Their midfield and onballers is where I Ryan Dean and James Burgess aUin good form. The Magpies Country Championship's this year. Very through out a game all over the ground. think their strength lies. They have Josh McKenzie, Brad Aiken are not without a chance here and if Graham Fellows, Ryan long and accurate left foot kick and has His disposal is a feature of his game. and Adam McKenzie across the centre with Josh Meiselbach, Knight, Tim Pankhurst, Paul Hindmarsh, Travis Merrills and a strong lead. Watch for no.6 - he will be running all Randy Munzel and Chris Gow giving them plenty of drive on Jake Hindmarsh all get a sniff then they could well spring game. the ball. Now we go up forward for the Demons and it just gets an upset early in the day. Still you would have to go with the stronger. They have Marc Geppert, Ben Absolum, Jason Wild, Demons to start the day off with a win here. • Matt McClure and capiain coach Shane Lenon giving them Well there we have it - a preview of what I think will happen NED MORTIMER (17) MICHAEL MAZZOCCHI (14) plenty of optiJns. Their overall depth is such that they have the in today's deciders. I would like to wish all participants in both Has the near perfect build for a footballer A very versatile player who has likes of Jamie Wild, Matt Lewington, Kallan Sykes and Shane football and netball Grand Finals all the very best and we will wilh height and pace to bum. Is only in assumed many roles this year - current Gow to choose from the interchange bench. see you all again next year. the twighlight of his career but has reserves coach and club secretary. Has We will now analyse the Magpies predicted side and see if Thought for the Year: I like loog walks, especially when they already been selected for Sydney played a lot in defence this year but may we can give lhem a chance of causing the biggest boil over for are taken by people who annoy me. Swans reserves. Can play CHB or CHF be used on the ball here today. His run a very long time. 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PROUDLY SUPPORTING AFL IN THE RIVERINA RECORD 2008 • 12 RECORD 2008 • 13 FARRAR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE Maher Oval - Saturday 13th September, 2008 second Grade Grand Final Second Grade Grand Final comnuume-Ashmont-lapooka vThe Rock-Yerong Creek .•C.l.l. ,.•• ...T.R.Y.C.•... 1 Andrew Whale 38 Josh Stinson 4 Tony Wiesback 34 Joey Gerhard 2 Scott Hugler 39 Jon Whelan 5 Scott Gill 35 Chris Bunn 3 Nathan Dowdle 40 Kye Grentell 8 Tim Pankhurst 36 Luke Salter 4 Jarrod Slattery 41 Kallan Sykes 12 Graham Fellows 37 Eric Teakel 9 Luke Powell 43 Brad Jolliffe (U16) 14 Stew Wilson 38 Wes Pollard-Carver 11 Shayne Macaulay 44 Brendan Barrat 18 nm Driscoll 40 Todd Hannam 12 Bryson Lashbrook 45 Glen Pritchard (U16) 20 Ryan Knight 41 Bryce Hughes 13 Paul Gillett 46 Brett Granger 21 Mick Williams 44 David Bunn 18 Clint Renner 48 Ryan Dean 24 Matt Driscoll 45 Justin Marsh 21 James Burgess 50 Ben Gooden 26 Nathan Kelly 48 Bryce Campton 25 Trent Somerville 51 Ben Trevaskis 28 Travis Merrills 50 Mick Grant 28 Graham Pike 52 Brad Kapp 29 Byron sonneman 52 Cole Salter 30 Ben Guiton 53 Sean McGrath 30 Jake Hindmarsh 53 Dean Merrigan 35 Dylan Kennedy 54 Ryan Girling 31 Byron Ball 55 Mahlon Norbury 37 Kamahl Leonard 55 Heath Bruckner 32 Paul Hindmarsh 57 Patrick Howlett 33 James Bolton

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HIWS FORD FOR YOUR CAR INSURANCE NEEDS HIWS FORD Frr GAS CONVERSIONS CAK PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE CAK CLUB NOTES 1 2008 has seen some new faces join WHAT A SEASON!! Today the boys in both games will TRYC PRESIOENT'S TRYC CLUB NOTES CAKFNC including captain coach be fully prepared with the last two weeks on the track MESSAGE Welcome Magpie fans, how good is this grand final day and Shane Lenon. These players along being excellent and exciting to be a part of. There will be a Congratulations to Matt Carroll and we have both football teams and a netball team competing with our list of players from last mountain of determination and enthusiasm from the boys to Michael Mazzochi as well as all for the ultimate prize. The junior magpie's are raging favorites season have come together well get their hands on that Cup at the end of the day. With plenty players on reaching the grand final. to win the netball premiership and won't there be some soft under the leadership of Sparks. m the memory bank let's hope the boys can continue their Thank you for your commitment to drinks flowing after the game if they can finish a near perfect I would like to thank all our dominating form and 'work all day' ethics to get those red and the TRYC Football Club throughout season. The footballers on the olher hand are both coming Sponsors who provide ongoing white flags waiving after the final siren. Go get-em Gully!!! the year. Best of luck today. into today as the under dogs, the Seconds have had a huge support to ensure our success. Special mention to Nathan second half of the season losing only 1 game. The team has A special mention must go to our A quick note from our netball captain Tash- McDonald winner of the Baz Medal been superbly led by Captain Mick Williams and with an great team support stall including Lisa, Snow, Ron, Wal and Last weeks game was sensatona11 Thanks to everyone and Paul Hindmarsh on winning even mix of very experienced players and some good young Ray who have provided valuable assistance to all players who came to support and cheer us on. It was a tough and the Allan Carroll-Gerald Clear Medal in the Farrar League players I am sure they will play the game of their lives and throughout the season. inten~ game with the final score being 38-36; but we got Best and Fairest Vote Count recentty. Congratulations to you strive to lift the trophy aloft at 2 O'clock. Thankyou to Jo Fuller and her great learn of wives, there m the end because all the girls gave 110%. A special both on these outstanding achievements. In the First grade Matt Carroll and David Pieper win have girlfriends and mothers in running a fabulous canteen on mention to the younger girls in the team for the way they The nelballers also represented the club with Anthea the boys pt.Jill) for redemption, the Gullie are no doubt now game day. stepped up- especially Gab who was on FIRE!!! Driscoll named A Grade Best and Fairest Runner-Up (maybe our arch rivals and I am sure the boys will stand ~ and To our Netball girls on a great season, well done girls and Just a few quick thank you·s- Firstly, a massive thank 4• time lucky next year Anthea) and Lori Campton on show why we have been the most successful club in the best of luck to Tash and all the other girls in today's Grand you to my 9 lovely ladies who have given their all to get being joint Runner Up in the C Grade vote-both impressive Farrer League in the past decade. Good luck today to Mark Final in A Grade. us to where we are today, it's a huge achievement and aclhievements. The netballers are also to be congratulated "Grunter" O'Leary who has announced his retirement from 1 A club can't survive without a committee and I personally we all deserve it Secondly to our wonderful coach Karen for supporting the club eaclh week. the game, Grunter has been a huge contributor to our club would like to thank our loyal committee members and ground Colvin, you have made my year 1000 times easier and your Thanks to Mick (Secretary) and Mo (Treasurer) for your playing 1O• seasons in the black and White finishing just keeper, Steve Shipway, who works so hard behind the coaching skills have given all of us something to walk away support throughout the season. To all committee members short of 200 games. You only had to be at the game last scenes. with. To all the umpires who have helped out over the year who each week undertake tasks ranging from timekeeping to week to see why everyone loves playing with the big fella, if On behalf of CAKFNC and all our supporters, I would like to especially Leslie Lashbrook, we all know that's it's not the selling raffle tickets thank you. the chips are down or a mate is in trouble grunter is the first wish Sparks, Balls and Tash all the very best on Grand Final best job but we wouldn't be able lo play without you. To the Thank must go to our sponsors for your contributions and one in to lend a helping hand. day and for their tremendous support throughout the year. Scotty and the committee, thanks for the support in our first support to the club throughout 2008. Congratulations to Paul Hindmarsh and Nathan McDonald Well done. GO DEMONS year under the one banner, I think we did ok! 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First Grade 1 Andrew Whale 23 Nathan Fuller 3 Nathan Dowdle 24 Marc Geppert 4 Jarrod Slattery 26 Chad Hamblin 5 Jason Wild 27 Shane Gow 6 Brad Aiken 31 Will Haines C.A.IC. COACH'S MESSAGE 7 Ben Absolum 32 Randy Munzel Firstly I would like to thank my wife, Tammy, and 8 Josh McKenzie 33 Adam McKenzie my daughters Hannah, Amber and Erin for their 9 Luke Powell 34 Matthew Coady love and support. Secondly the CAKFC support 10 James Morris 36 Chris Gow staff. players. supporters and committee for their 12 Bryson Lashbrook 38 Josh Stinson support and being such a fair dinkum group of 14 Matt Lewington 39 Jon Whelan people. I would also like to wish Balls and the i 16 Doug Bruckner 41 Kallan Sykes Seconds all the best in the Grand Final as well !#7 17 Ned Mortimer 42 Jamie Wild as Tash and the A Gr:ade Netballers. To the first '' "'J 19 Matt McClure 47 Josh Meiselbach graders, your mateship, commitment, sacrifice and hard work has been first class and as a 20 Shane Lenon 48 Ryan Dean coach you cannot ask for anything more than Under 18'1 22 Shaun Bradley 100% effort. Opportunities like this don't come Leeton-Whitton v Wagga Tigers around every year so enjoy it and leave nothing in the tank. All the best on this great day. Lets put the icing on the cake. Sunday 21st September 2008 $2.00 Vol. 12 - No.22 Shane Lenon • Coach OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR RIVE RINA & FARRER DIVISIONS SOUTHERN NSW/AFL RFL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Riverina league Grand Final Activities Year 2008 has been a very rivals. the Farrer League, at Maher Oval. To Coolamon 9.30 am U1 B's Grand Final...... , ...... Leeton-Whitton v Wagga Tigers evenly contested year with the Steelworks. John Bance & Son, Cadbury Schweppes, Presentation of the Cup and Medallions to the winners at the conclusion of the game. final five not decided until the last Wagga Motors and G.J. Buchanan Transport - a big home and away game of the year. thankyou for your loyal support during this campaign. To Medal for best player in the grand final. I believe that this leaves football in our Coach, Jamie Grintell, selectors Troy Maiden and Steve Pattison. Team Manager Garry Armstrong, Team Support 12 noon Reserve Grade Grand Final MCU-E v Narrandera a healthy state in the RFL for the ensuing years . in Zane Fraser, David Knagge and Brian Patterson and Presentation of Riverina Australian Football Club Shield and Medallions to the winners at Congratulations to the GGGM everyone who assisted in our very fine victory I offer my the conclusion of the game. Medal for best player in the grand final. Lions and the Leeton-Whitton personal thanks. Crows for making today·s Grand North Wagga returned to the RFL this year and I wish 2.30 pm First Grade Grand Final ...... GGGM v Leeton-Whitton Final. Both sides have won over ten games in succession them success in the coming years. I sincerely would like to National Anthem. Presentation of Narrandera Argus/Ex-Services Club Trophy. The Sports Bar to make today·s all important play off which is a tremendous thank all clubs for their support that they have given me this Plus Medallion to the winners at the conclusion of the game. Presentation of Ron Hitchins effort. Well clone to both of you. year. To my Vice President, Don Buchanan, Administration Congratulations go to this years Jim Quinn Medal winner. Secretary, Shane Buchanan, Competition Secretary, Luke Memorial Trophy to the best player in the grand final. Blair Campbell from the Turvey Park Club. Blair has been a Olsen and Treasurer, Tony Hackett, thanks for your support great servant of the League and is a very deserved winner. and assistance. Also thanks to our Publicity Officer, David 9.45 am Juniors: RFL Shield Narrandera v Leeton-Whitton Blue Also congratulations to this years runner up and last years Oehm, for his fine work in compiling the Footy Record each 10.45am C Grade: Lawrence & Hansen Shield Wagga Tigers v Leeton-Whitton winner, Luke Maloney. I would like to congratulate all other week. 11.45 am B Grade: RFL Shield ...... Turvey Park v Leeton-Whitton award winners on Presentation Night which was. a great I would like to also give a special vote of thanks to the 12.45 pm success. A special thanks must go to the Narrandera Ex­ RUA for their efforts throughout this year. A Grade: Alatalo Bros Shield Turvey Park v Wagga Tigers Servicemen·s Club for their tremendous support that they Finally to all teams participating. in today's football and Netball Presentations to be made at the Netball Stadium. Shields and medallions to winners. give each and every year. netball Grand Finals - all the very best and may the best On the representative side this year we were successful in teams win. Each winning side will receive a Premiership Cup donated by Narrandera Ex-Serviceman's Club. the NSW Country Championships when we defeated great NO GLASS PERMITTED TO BE B.ROUGHT INTO THE GROUND Graham Buchanan President - Riverina Football League Parking around ground at own risk.

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RECORO ?OO!l • ,·? REC.ORD 2.00!l • 3 RIVERINA FOOTBALL LOGUE RIVE RINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE Under 18's Grand Final Narrandera Sports Ground - Sunday 21st September, 2008 LEDON-WHITTON CROWS vWAGGA TIGERS Under18's Narrandera Sports Ground - 9:30 am LEETON-WHITTON WAGGA CRONS TZGERS

34 Nathan Hunter 73 Liam Frazer 1 Sam Ryan 18 Ryan Colvin 55 Trent Middleton 74 Craig Townsend 2 Sam Gaynor 19 John Wakefie ld 60 Ben Boots 75 Anthon~ Celi 3 Jacob Osbeiston 20 Josh Jenkins 61 Ryan McClure 76 James eo 4 James Hodges 21 Jeremy Lucas 62 Ross Ashton 77 Kabe Stockton 5 Lahn Shekherd 22 Patrick Delaney 63 Roland Finch 78 Ben Potroz 6 Gary Clar 23 Taylor Bentley 64 Brent Symes 79 Matthew McCallum 7 Michael Connolly 24 Brendan O'Rourke 65 Ben Thompson 80 Adam Norton 8 John Buchanan 25 Manning Clark 66 Joe Mitchell 81 Tom Vallance 9 Curtis YounR 26 Sam Hodges 67 Josh Carn 82 Andrew Moncrieff 10 Warren Bart ett 27 Harrison Lollback 68 Daniel Heness 83 Joel Crowhurst 11 Greg Nolan 28 Andrew Dutton 69 Jordan Woods 84 Tyler Stiller 12 Luke Gestier 29 Gai Battenally 70 Simon Gale 85 Rhan Buui 13 Tom Halse 31 Jos Larwood 71 KurtAylell 86 C ris Condon 14 Sam Neilson 32 Patrick Gaynor Justin Gordon 87 TomTiffen 15 Paul Batenally 33 Brad Bartlett 72 16 Nick Munro 34 Shaun Flanagan 17 Zac Bentley 35 Jack Davis SOUTHERN CENTRAL First of all congratulations to all Grand Finalists this weekend ENGINEERING P1Y LTD and a special Good Luck to our boys and girls playing this FOR ALL ENGINEERING DESIGN, FABRICATION Sunday. Our young Tiger cubs have come through this finals Back Row: Reece Maguire, Simon Gale, Chris Condon, Trent Middleton, Ross Ashton, Ben Thompson, Jordan Woods, Ryan AND ON SITE INSTALLATION SERVICES series with same great results and have given themselves a shot Buu1, Ryan McClure, Matthew McCallum. Second Row: Bruce Gilmour (AC), Joe Mitchell, Tyler Stiller, Andrew Moncrieff, at the big one. The A grade netball girls have won themselves Jacob Townsend, Joel Crowhurst, Jordan Woods, Matthew Irvin, Tom Tiffen, Brent Symes, Josh Cam, Damian Lang (Coach). LEETON 1-3 McKay Ave Ph 02 6953 8400 Fax 02 6953 8401 another crack at Turvey and our C Grade team will tear the court First Row: Kurt Aylett, Liam Frazer, James Yeo, Kabe Stockton, Adam Norton, Craig Townsend, Anthony Celi, Nathan Hunter, up also. Justin Davidson, Ben Boots. Last weekend our senior boys fell at the final hurdle going down to Leeton-Whitton by 10 goals. The game started out as an even tussle with Leeton not breaking free til the second PR I MAT quarter. Trent Garner was again great down back taking some COMMERCIAL GLASS & GLAZ I NG great grabs and attacking the football brilliantly, Jocka Powell was in and under all day trying his best. Steven Priest battle 8 SAXO N ST, WAGG A WAGGA hard in the middle also. In the third quarter we tried and tried PH: 02 6925 0922 lo gel back into the game but goals were very hard to come by kicking something like 9 behinds. Winning the ball a bit through the midfield were the likes of Patty Noonan, Simon Hillier and Andrew Gunsser. 'Wa&ga Picture :Frames After the match the disappointment could be seen around but in Coach Pagga's words he couldn't have been prouder of all 125a Docker Street, Wagga Wagga involved considering we were wrote off at the start of the year Phone 692 1 4895. Fax 692 1 4908. A.H. 697 1 8348 having lost so many players from our Premiership side. But • 1imber & Aluminium Framing • Prints on block mounts with our young chargers playing this weekend and all the cubs • Art supplies • Tap P.Hrie.t n specially that had a crack this year next year does look promising again and I am sure Pag and staff will be ensuring the boys a well in ' contention next year. A Big thank you needs to go out to all helpers & supporters 8 QI) this year in and around the club we still have one more day to mazca Jupiter Motors ~ scream our heads off and cheer our Footballers and Netballers home. Presentation Night will be Saturday the 18• of October for Phone: 6933 0800 all welcome to tum up. Back '.ow: Greg Nolan, Paul Battenally, Curtis Young, John Wakefield, Gary Clark, Nick Munro, Manning Clark. And a Huge Good Luck lo the Under 18's, A Grade & C Grade Stan_dmg: Ryan Colvin. Warren Bartlett, Jeremy Lucas, Shaun Flanigan, Sam Gaynor, Sam Ryan, Michael Connolly, Josh Cnr Dobney Ave and Urana St Netaballers this Sunday and leis show them like our Major Jenkins, J~sh Larwood, Peter Delaney (Coach). Seated: Tom Halse, Lahn Shepherd, Harrison Lollback, James Hodges, Wagga Wagga Sponsors Primal that we are HARD TEAM TO BEAT! Brendan O Rourke, John Buchanan, Sam Neilson, Taylor Bentley. RECOIi!' 2008 • S RECORD 1008 • '-l UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT OTHER COACH'S PREDICTIONS

Avery belated welcome to the section called Under the Spotlight. We will be asking a well-known identity within the boundaries WHAT THE OTHER COACH'S PREDICT AND WHY Nick Smith (MCU-E) selects GGGM of the Southern NSW AFL to comment on several issues relating to football and other social aspects. It is intended to be both "I think that the Lions have been the best side all year serious and light hearted and I hope that all readers find it both interesting and amusing. This week we get the thoughts of The eight non participating coaches in the Riverina Football and they have been the best side that we have played this well known and respected football administrator and Chairman of the Southern NSW/AFL Board, Greg Verdon Leag ue, namely Troy Maiden (Wagga Tigers}, Sam Keenan year. I just wonder if the Crows can maintain their current (Coolamon }, Anthony Dowdle (Turvey Park), Jamie Grintell momentum . grand finals are a completely different ball game. (Narrandera), Nick Smith (MCU-E), Gerry Toscan (Griffith), GGGM have a good mix of youth and experience and their Who do you follow in the AFL Collingwood What are your thoughts on the Montgomery Report that Pat Gribble (Eastern Hawks) and Glen Noye (North Wagga) backline is very under rated". has been handed down in the last couple of months. have all been contacted and asked to give their selection What are your thought's some AFL player's behaviour Unfortunately think Ron missed a golden opportunity to be I and how they arrived at that selection . Below are their Gerry Toscan (Griffith) is sitting on the fence, to hard to ie: Heath Shaw/ Steve Johnson / Barry Halt a liltle bold and visionary. There are some good suggestions responses. pick. "Leeton have Smith, Hodge and Hall up forward and if I think we should separate the actions of Barry Hall and the in relation to administration and the Regional Board but very they get enough shots at goal they will kick a winning score. others. One was an act of thuggery and the others stupidity. little on current structures Troy Maiden (Wagga Tigers) selects Leeton-Whitton On the other hand if George and Travis Carroll have a day Unfortunately human nature will always undo the best laid "They are playing a very good brand of footy at present out they are capable of doing the same. Confidence is an plans. I sometimes think we place to high an expectation Where I what is your favourite watering hole and they have momentum on their side. I just wonder how important thing and Leeton certainly have that but the Lions on young people The Rock Bowling Club the Lions defence will be able to cover the Crows forward are a very experienced outfit". structure, it's very good and very potent. They have plenty The AFL is committed to starting two new franchises Who is your favourite entertainer of alt time of pace to match their opponents and I think that Leeton will Pat Gribble (Eastern Hawks) selects Leeton-Whitton - one on the Gold Coast and the other in Western Bob Dylan win it'. "Leeton are definitely going into it with form on their side. Sydney. Do you think that both wilt be successful or Sitting back and looking over the season anyone of the top not. Given the market that the AFL has developed and What is your favourite food and beverage Sam Keenan (Coolamon) selects Leeton-Whitton seven sides were very capable of winning it this year. But the capacity they have to underwrite the ventures I believe Too many to nominate one, but I do enjoy a cold beer "I think that Leeton will be to quick for Ganmain, especially it's all about momentum and the Crows certainly have plenty they will be successful. I would like to think that Tasmania on the big Narrandera ground. The Crows have too many of that with some young fast and excited youngsters in their will also be given an opportunity even it means relocating a What is your favourite holiday destination options up forward and they are playing very good looty at side". Melbourne Club No particular favourite the right time of the year. Yeah , I think the Crows will Vvi n it". Glen Noye (North Wagga) selects Leeton-Whitton The local RUA is having problems getting sufficient Greg Norman, Casey Stoner and Michael Bogurt are all Anthony Dowdle (Turvey Park) selects Leeton-Whrtton "I think that the Crows are going into the Grand Final as numbers for alt games in the area. How do you think great international sportsmen that represent Australia. ·The Crows have got all the momentum behind them the form side of the competition. Their run and their pace, clubs can help in this matter. The club umpiring system Place in your order of importance and why at present. They have played the best of any team in the along with their forward line structure will put them right in is a good way to break down some of the barrie rs, also Casey Stoner - to achieve so much at such a young age competition in the second half of the competition. Momentum this. The Lions are a bit bigger and might be found out on the the work done by Luke Olsen in working with schools takes a particular determination and skill is very big thing this time of the year and they have plenty of wide open spaces of Narrandera I think Leeton-Whitton by and incorporating it as part of a sport curriculum will pay Michael Bogurt - to make it in the NBA is a fine that. They have a very good forward structure. I think Leeton a couple of goals". dividends. Clubs need to be supportive, but also the RUA achievement by a handy margin". needs to lift it's game in training and coaching. Greg Norman - great golfer and business man There we have it, quite an overwhelming response for the Jamie Grintell (Narrandera) selects Leeton-Whitton Leeton-Whitton Crows. They have done it the hard way in "I think where they will win it is in their forward line structure. coming from fifth spot on the ladder but they have been They have three very good options up forward and I don't building plenty of momentum over the last couple of months. think that the Lions can contain all three. They also have On the other hand the Lions finished minor premiers and plenty of pace and hardness at the footy and they never give thoroughly deserve their spot in the "big one". A sensational in. For me it's the Crows to win". game of football awaits us this afternoon and as always - may the best team win.

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Well here we are at the RFL Grand Final for another Their forward line is one of the most potent in the league GGGM year. It has been a sensational year of footy in 2008 and with Josh Hall, Jade Hodge, Brett Guest, Kabe Stockton and all sides are to be congratulated for making it such an even their coach, Matt Smith. Bot sides have definite claims lo Ruoll: lntan:henge: Scott Hamblin CUl1is Slllele and exciting competition. With four rounds of the home and be premiers and it is extremely hard to settle on a winner away remaining it was still possible for se~en sides lo win with any confidence. Both sides have forwards who can Mia Rave Jamee Lawton Luke Hebel David Karlbery the premiership so even that it was. But now we are down get the footy and convert when needed. Both sides have Pat Walsh to the final lwo sides for 2008. We have the minor premiers very good defences and I think they will break even in the RhywC1811< in the GGGM Lions and the challengers the Leeton-Whitton midfield and on the ball. Pace is going lo be a critical factor JUllin Evais Crows doing battle today. In the Reserves we have MCU­ in selecting a winner with both sides boasting plenty of that. ~Fenness E up against Narrandera and in the Under 16's we have After much deliberation I'm sticking with my selection of a Leeton-Whitton playing Wagga Tigers. couple of week's ago - the GGGM Lions. I'm basing this on : Jacli Kaye . ~stiile We are in for what I think, will be one of the most exciting their overall finals experience and that's all. A great game HBF: David Elwin HBF: Craig Townsend Grand Finals played in many years today. We have the will prevail. : John Qnpbel minor premiers in the very well drilled GGGM Lioos up The Reserves match is between MCU-E and Narrandera CHB: Bradley Boots against the infonm giant killers in the Leeton-Whittoo Crows. Mango earned the right to go straight into the decider and I will start with the Lions first and analyse their chances of they will start favourites here today. The Eagles will be victory. They thoroughly deserved their minor premiership as looking to continue their winning streak here today and they were definitely the best side overall during the home take out the Goannas. MCU-E have very good players and away series. They have a very good mixture of youth in Nell Lawson, Xavier Higgins, Craig Websdale, Shaun W: LacNan Sliiinl I ""lY-'-!!Ull!!!tJl'!!!!!-1 and exuberance combined with the guile and experience of Bennett and Stephen Wheeler. The Eagles will look to Liam W: Aaron Gordon C: Daniel Rnln W: Daniel Sullivan a couple of older heads. Their defence is lead by Christen Richmond . Drew Kenna , Jack Trainer, Ben Grant and Daniel McPherson, Marc Kelly, Paul Hamblin, Luke Walsh and Paul Litchfield. There won't be lot in this match but I think that the C: Ryan Dunn Lucas. Their midfield and onballers feature Scott Hamblin, Goannas may be too strong. Daniel Rankin, Matt Rava, Luke Habel and Mitch Steele. The Under 18's is between Leeton-Wh itton and the Wagga Then we move up forward where they boast the likes of Tigers. Both sides have defeated the more fancied MCU-E George Carroll. Travis Carroll, Jack Kaye, James Lawton, in the last two weeks so they are both in very good form . OHi: Chriilin Kirk Hamblin and John Campbel. As you can see they have The Crows have Nathan Hunter, Ross Ashton, Brent Symes CHF: Jade Hodge a very good mixture with the priority on team balance. We and Joe Mitchell. The Tigers wiWlook to Sam Ryan, James now turn to the Crows and have a look at their possible Hodges, Warren Bartlett and Luke Gestier for plenty of drive. line up. They have literally come from nowhere and have In a close one I'm tipping the Tigers to start the day off with enjoyed a stellar past thirteen weeks, winning twelve of their a win. HFF: Eddie Sullivan last thirteen games. They are playing with great confidence There we have iL a run down of my preview and and enthusiasm and this is reflecting on the score board. predictions for this years Grand Finals. May I take this Their defence is headed by David Elwin. Matt Flagg, Craig opportunity of wishing all participants the very best and I Townsend, Brad Boots and the evergreen Matt Shannan. hope you do your club proud. Interchange: They have a very good midfield with the likes of Ryan Dunn, Thought for the Year: The future starts today, not Daniel Sullivan, Todd Norton, Eddie Sulivan and Ben Woods. lomorrow. Ruck: Steve Iannelli Todd Norton Liam Frazer Brett Guest Bruce Gilmour Ben Woods Giles Lee Supplies & Deliveries of Nicholas Doolin 1 LEETON-WHITTON Adam Norton • White & Red Brick Sand Paul Iannelli ROBB0 S • Aggregates TRUCK HIRE • Screened Loam 7~ s~ • Granite, Road Base • Bark • Manure Hotel • BILL ROBERTSON ~!!rb!9N ·.. ·_ ·. Church Plain Road, Wagga • Meals available Phone 6922 9762 71 P ine Avenue, Leeton. Ph 6953 2027 Mobile 0428 229 762

2008 • 1(J RECORD 2008 • 11 RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE RIVERINA FOOTBAll lEAGUE Narrandera Sports Ground-Sunday 21st September, 2008 Second Grade Grand Final Second Grade MCU-E vNARRANDERA Narrandera Sports Ground - 12 noon MCU-E NARRANDERA GOANNAS EAGI.ES

5 Shaun Bennett (co-captain) 44 Josh Gillies 6 Mark English 36 Dwayne Matthews 8 Xavier Higgins (co-captain) 46 Steve Johnson 10 John Vearing 38 Michael Williams 10 Neil Lawson (co-coach) 48 Tristan Zielinski 11 Jack Trainer 40 Bill Howitt 14 Ryan Walsh 49 Kane Peeters 13 Dennis Piltz 41 Leigh Martin 17 Wayne Smith 50 Garth Smith 18 Liam Richmond 43 Blake Knagge 18 Zeke, Creasy 51 John Cameron 19 Lee Baumgartner 44 Ben Se,ymour 20 Peter Byrnes 52 Matt Sheppard 22 Gary Ingram 45 Todd Riddell 21 Michael Byrnes 54 Ashley Humbert 24 Danie I Litchfield 46 Jason Williams 23 Stephen Wheeler (co-coach) 55 Ryan Price 25 Ben Grant 47 Drew Kenna 25Dave Willis 57 Mitch Brown 27 Mark Ivanoff 49 Simon Absolom 26 Nathan Softly 58 Josh Male 31 Willy Mchale 50 Damien Greedy 28 Craig Websdale 59 Michael Cooke 32 Ne ii Donaldson 51 Cory Prior 29 Brad Pattison 62 Matthew Hope 34 Brent Richens 52 John Ingram 32 Matt Thomas 63 Reece Cohalan 35 Paul Moylan 53 Tim Varndell 33 Travis Cahalan 65 Shaun Ellis 34 Peter Treloar 66 Owen Geddes 43 James Gerrie 83 Jake Phillips

Today the club wishes the reserve grade team all tho best as the boys try to bring home the Premiership Cup, After a fantastic season, in which the boys only lost one game, The NIF&N club welcomes all players and spectator Back: Z Creasy, M Brown, C Websdale, MShepherd , S Wheeler, RCohalan, S Bennett, J Cameron, M Cooke, J Gillies, PBums, everything comes down lo today's grand final showdown with to the home of the RFL grand final for the 2008 series. P Treloar, G Smith, T Zelinski. Front: J Gorrie, R Price, R Walsh, G Bruce, B Patterson. N Softly, K Peters. Narrandera at Narrandera Sportsground. Congratulations to all clubs participating in all matches today, II has been a marvellous season and the club would like to it will be a great crowd who will be cheering on their own congratulate co-coaches Neil Lawson and Stephen Wheeler and clubs, especially our own reserve grade and junior netballers. co-captains Shaun Bennett and Xavier Higgins. May the best team win. The team has been the standout in the reserve grade In the preliminary final against our neighbours the "crow's" competition and hopefully we can cap off the season by taking they new north west back home, in a game that thy where home the Premiership. unable to match us in. Unfortunately the under 18s season came to an abrupt end last weekend when the boys went down by 34 points to Wagga Both sides felt the heat running around. It was our 12 goal Tigers. start in the first half that got us off to the grand final berth. After taking out the minor premiership, it was a disappointing Jack Trainer played a very good game to be picked as best way for the season to end with consecutive finals losses. on the ground. He was very impressive all over the field. Liam However, the boys can hold their heads high and we know Richmond was great in the goals kicking 3 and taking some the majority will be back bigger and better for another crack very strong marks, Drew Kenna again was all over the field, next year. in spots where he was needed the most, Daniel Litchfiled While all the boys tried hard last weekend the two standout again showed some of the younger members he still has players were Aaron Thompson and Nick Baggio. those legs, Ben Grant took some very strong marks over his Today the club would like to wish all football and netball teams opponent and John Vearing, well what can one say, still has competing the best of luck and also good luck to the umpires the get up & go to the final siren. It was a great night out at our officiating. major sponsor the Golf club, a good crowd of members were It has been another fantastic season of football and netball in there to help the boys have a drink or two, with their win. the RFL and there should be some dose and exciting games to To our junior netball girls, may you all play to the very best finish it off today. of your ability to come home with lhe premiership shield. To Neil. Stephen and the boys, you have trained hard all Good luck girls. Thanks to all parents who have travelled to season and have all been tremendously committed to the cause. take these girls to the matches throughout the season. Just remember to play the way you have all season and the At the end of the games today every one is welcome back result should take care of itself. Back: Lee Baumgartner, Dwayne Matthews, Neil Donaldson, Denis Piltz, Daniel Litchfield, Middle:William McHale, Jack Best of luck boys. to the Narrandera Golf club to have a drink, a meal and to So Until...... The ressies hold up the Premiership Cup, the celebrate. Trainer, Leigh Martin, Tim Varndell, Brent Richens, Ben Seymour, John Vearing (coach), Ben Grant, Liam Richmond, Mark under 18s beat the ressies and Dyl collects his photo.. Up UP THE MIGHTY EAGLES, Ivanoff, Jason Williams. Front: Gary Ingram, Mark English, Michael Williams, John Ingram, Drew Kenna, Todd Riddell. The Plahf!I set your sight, be strong, fly high. Absent: Simon Absolom, Paul M:Jylan & Blake Knagge. RECORD 2008 * 13 GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG '-ZONS LEETON-WHITTON CRONS ~ - Hl\ll S- ro110 HIWS FORD SEUS VB CAR RACING MERCHANDISE ., . .. . ···•·

GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG­ GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG CLUB NOTES LEETO N-WHITTON LEETON-WHITTON CLUB NOTES MATONG PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Well who would have guessed this at the start of the year? PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE What an amazing day for the LWFNC last Sunday, with 6 (other than Falso, Ranks and about 24 others). Welcome all to the RFL Grand teams represented and four teams joining our Under 18s in Congratulations and thank you to In a tough match 2 weeks ago against the Tigers we had the Grand Final today. Finals for the 2008 season . Whal The Seniors provided the headline act to an enthralling Ranks and Fatso and the players on a good last quarter to bring home a win and a chance at the an exciting year it has been, with all Premiership. day of sport, coming from behind during the first qua rter to reaching the Grandfinal. It has been a grades of Netball & Football being over run Wagga Tigers by an impressive 59 points. Stand tremendous effort to date and a credit Award winners were Sports Club - Marc Kelly, who read close all the year with many results out performances from midfield young guns Ryan Dunn, to all your hard work and positive the play all arvo.; Webbers Bakery - Mitchell Steele was in going down to the last round of the Ben Woods and Giles Lee were well supported by brilliance outlook since the start of the year. good form : Riverina Machinery -Luke Habel has been ever general competition. It was great to in the ruck from Todd Norton and a miserly defence led by A chance at the ultimate glory is consistent all year; Sportsbar Plus mug- Jack Kaye is running have North Wagga in the competition Craig Townsend , David Elwin and old head Mat Sharman. well deserved and on behalf of all committee and supporters into good touch. and also glad to hear that Eastern Hawks are staying as well. Up forward Jade Hodge, Matt Smith and Josh Hall presented effectively while veteran Daryl Clayton wound back the clock wish you all the best today. RFL vote count - Thanks to all that attended. Next year will bring in the new U/17's format which we think Congratulations to Yuk on winning the Runner Up B & F in bagging four majors. Thankyou to all the coaches this year in all grades both will add more youth to the competition and hopefully more The Reserves entered their cut throat clash minus a number football and netball. You have done a tremendous job and the 2nds for the third time. Next year could be the year. footballers into Clubs as workers which I'm sure we all need. of players through injury and promotion, and ran into a well improvement has been evident in all grades. Our Presentation night is on Saturday 11th October. 2008 has bee a fantastic season for the Crows with all of organised Narrandera outfit. I'm sure most of the boys were I would also like lo thank Tammy and the netball girls for Make sure you get your tickets in the major raffle all sorted our Football & Netball making rt to the Preliminary Finals. frustrated by the way they played in their biggest game of the there continued support through the year. Also thank you to and back to Tammy the week before. With our U/14's & U/16's taking out Premierships We are in year, however nobody could question the application of all 22 Maree and her merry bunch for your tireless and continuous Today is the big one we have been working towards all year good stead to take out some more with Junior's, C Grade & B players to the task, nor could you ignore lheir improvement irom last season. Coach Michael Fraser and his team should efforts with catering. Sometimes a thankless job but most so best of luck boys in your efforts io bring home the flag. Grade Netball and 18' & 1st Grade in Football. C'MON THE LIONS. be very proud of their efforts. important financially and always helping for the smooth I would like to thank the RFL Board especially Shane Our netballers had a brilliant day winning three of the four running of the football/netball club. & Luke for their effort in their first year. You have both matches contested. The Juniors won a heart stopper by Thanks to Kenny (NSW Volunteer of the Year), Jack and done a fantastic job. A big thankyou to all of our Umpires just one goal. In a match of fluctuating fortunes, the Crows the whole committee for your continuous support and your lor their sometimes thankless job that they do. We must watched a 6 goal three quarter time lead eroded before Keira willingness to help out has always been a strong point of remember that no Umpires no game. To all Clubs in RFL for Mccallum calmly slotted a pressure shot from edge of the the club. accommodating us to your home grounds & your hospitality. goal circle with no time left on the clock to send her team into the grand final. Lian Drinan was a stand out for the Crows 1n Thanks to Buster and Pat Quinn for all your behind the I would like to thank our many Sponsors throughout the scenes work and also thanks to the match committee and defence. yea r, especially our major sponsors Hotel Leeton , Southern C Grade played very consistent netball throughout their the best support staff in the league for there professionalism Central Engineering, Irrigation Specialists and the Leeton match to earn a well deserved grand final berth by four goals. throughout the whole season. Ganmain Soldiers Club. Without all of your assistance life would be Georgie Horton was brilliant for the Crows at Goat Attack, Last but most definitely not least thanks to all our Sponsors while Alice Houghton used her height to great advantage 1n delicious very hard for your continued support . Without your contribution the club Also Thank you to our Coaches Matt,Mick,Damien & Bruce in the the defensive circle. Ganmain Pies and would not exist. You are always appreciated. BBQ football department. Carryn,Nicole & Katheryn at the netball B Grade earned a tilt at a third premiership in four seasons Once again , best of luck today boys and remember - Sausage Rolls Chickens Your tireless work and commitment to our players is fantastic after a comprehensive 40-29 victory. Elise O'Callaghan shot superbly for the Crows while Susan Castle proved elusive at celebrating is a lot more fun than commiserating. and you are all a pleasure to work with. To all the support staff Ford St, Ganmain Ph 69276401 Wing Attack. for getting the players onto the field a big thank you._ .. A Grade saw their season come to a heart break ing end, Peter McCaig Thank you to my hard working Committee & their fam1hes losing by the smallest possible margin. Michelle Lumsden was President GGGMFC for the time and effort you put into the Club in brilliant goal shooting form wh ile Caryn Deaton and Kathryn I would like to congratulate all Teams playing in today's Bechaz teamed well in defence. Grand finals, a wish you all the best with no injuries. Today is the day everyone at the footy club has waited for, GO CROWS. the 2008 RFL Grand Final. Everyone at the club is proud of Ganmain Sports Club LOGAN &HITCHENS Ron Dunn all of our representatives, and win, lose or draw, we have CHAFF & GRAIN MERCHANTS no doubt you will play the game with the same passion, /-to me- of the- L--iow;I • "CRT" • Your Local Bloke j President LWFC dedication and sportsmanship you have all season. Believe • CASE-IH Tractors & Farm Equipment ,1 • in yourself and enjoy the occasion. The harder you work the Visitors welcome. luckier you get. Join us for a drink after the game. GANMAIN - Ph 69 276301 The club wishes to thank its major sponsors Hotel Leeton Information for Members & Guests COOLAMON - Ph 69 273005 and Southern Central Engineering, as well as premier partners lrri9ation Specialists, Golden Apple Supa IGA, •1 I Leeton Soldiers Club and Irrigation Specialists for their ongoing support as well as Blue, Red, Gold and Weekly SOUTHERN Sponsors. 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m:cmw WOB • 15 Back Row - Zane Fra ner , , a , Ben Woods Anthony Carroll , Scott Hamblin, , Craig Townsend, Daniel Sullivan, Stew Winrow (trainer), Peter McCaig McPherson (coach), Da ton, Bradley Boots (VC), Front Row - Harrison Logan (ma C), Brett Guest, Justin Gale. Jack Ka Davidson, Todd Norton

First Grade First Grade 1 John Campbell 17 Rhys Clark 2 David Harrison 20 Nicholas Doolin 2 Anthony Carroll 18 Mitch Fennessy 3 David Elwin 21 Eddie Sullivan (A/C) 4 Mathew Rave 21 Pat Walsh 4 Bradley Boots (VC) 24 Brady Du nn 5 Scott Hamblin 23 Kirk Hamblin G-GG-MCoach 's Message l11t1n-Whm1n CIICh's Message 5 Travis Irvin 28 Todd Norton 6 Paul Hamblin 24 Paul Lucus Firstly we would like to thank the club for giving us the What an amazing 10 month journey it has been since 6 Matthew Smith (CC) 29 Steve Iannelli arriving back in Leeton to coach the Crows. All players, 7 Mitchell Steele 26 Jack Kaye opportunity to coach this year and also for their support 7 Josh Hall 30 Aaron Gordon throughout the 2008 season. We would also like to thank committee members and supporters can be justifiably proud 8 Daniel Rankin 29 Daniel Hitchens of the efforts and achievements that have led us to this point 8 Jade Hodge 31 Brett Guest the players and other coaches at the club for their efforts .~ I 9 Damian Walsh 34 David Panaho today. 10 Justin Davidson 32 Paul Iannelli so far. Thank you also to our family and supporters who I would like to especially thank our major sponsors Hotel 11 Lachlan Steward 37 Justin Evans 13 Matthew Flagg (VC) 36 Justin Gale have helped us so much. Leeton and Southern Central Engineering for their support, 14 Daniel Sullivan Daryl Clayton 12 Christen McPherson 42 David Karlberg To the boys playing today, enjoy the moment. We have , , f as well as our coaching staff and administration for their 58 13 Luke Habel 66 Marc Kelly done ourselves proud so far, lets finish it off with a big tireless work. Good luck to our three netball teams and the 15 Mathew Sharman 73 Liam Frazer 14 Travis Carroll 77 Curtis Steele effort today. Under 18s in today's Grand Finals. 16 Bruce Gilmour 74 Craig Townsend The boys are looking forward to the challenge of today, 17 Ben Woods 75 Anthony Cel 16 Luke Walsh 89 Jacob Olsson Daniel Rankin & Christen McPherson and I have no doubt if they approach today with the G-GG-M Co-Coaches same professionalism, dedication and passion that they 18 Giles Lee 77 Kabe Stockton have shown all season, we are a big chance of winning a 19 Ryan Dunn 80 Adam Norton premiership today. Matthew Smith Leeton-Whitton FNC Senior Coach 17 Rhys Clark, 19, F01Ward._First year player. New recruit. 20 Nicholas Doolin, 20, 180cm, 79kg. HBF. Much 1.ZONS Quick player with the ability to bust the play up. Reads It CRONS improved running defender who has benefited from well. a full pre-season and a more professional approach to PLAYER PROFILES 18 Mitch Fennessy, 18, On I Baller. An under 18 player PLAYER PROFILES his football. Terrific foot skills. making the most of his opportunities and doing it well. 21 Eddie Sullivan (A/C), 28, 178cm, 80kg, Midfield, John Campbell, 30, Forward, New player JC has made Good ball winner. 2 David Hanrison, 26, 181cm, 74kg, Wing , HBF. Lighting Outstanding midfielder who has led by example 21 Pat Walsh, 19, Backman. Strong, agressive defender a his point in the forward line with his strong marking and quick wingman with a raking left foot kick who has had throughout a fine season. Brilliant and courageous hard attack on the ball. mojor improver this year who has developed into a •• an injury plagued second half of the season. Provides inside ball winner who rarely wastes a possession 2 Anthony Carroll, 33, Full Forward. Big target up forward. consistant performer. great defensive rebound, Recruited from GGGM. Strong and good mark. Great conversion rate. Will be 3 David Elwin, 27, 180cm, 87kg, HBF, Back Pocket. No 24 Brady Dunn, 20, 182cm, 86kg, Wing. Lightning quick hard to stop. 23 Kirk Hamblin, 20, Forward. Talented youngster, skillful nonsense defender enjoying possibly his best season midfielder who has possesses a booming right foot and tough who is making his mark in senior football. 4 Mathew Rave, 24, On Balter. Returning from In1ury this of his career, Never beaten in a one on one contest. kick. Has endured an injury interrupted second half of year, has great stamina as well as good skflls on both Good in and under. 4 Bradley Boots (VC) ,19, 185cm, 82kg, CHB. CHF. the season. sides. Works hard in forward line. Talented young key position player who has been used 28 Todd Norton, 20 , 193cm, 92kg, Ruck. Atter a slow start 24 Paul Lucus, 22, Half Back. Great running player out of 5 Scott Hamblin, 36. Ruckman / forward. Versatile big at both ends of the ground this season. Displays to the season, has developed into one of the best and the back line. Has been one of the best players all year. man. Can go forward or on ball. Hard to match up on . maturity beyond his years . most mobile big men in the competition. Great clubman with plenty of experience. 5. Travis Irvin, 32, 188cm, 97kg, Utility. Experienced 29 Steve Iannelli, 22, 186cm, 84kg, Midfield, Utility. 26 Jack Kaye, 21, Half Forward, Strong mark, good kick, 6 Paul Hamblin, 25, Backman. Dynamic running backman utility who has endured an injury interrupted season. Freakish ball winner who is a match winner on his day. who backs his pace and judgement. Has been given tough at the ball player who presents well. Great pick-up Unlikely to play a major role. for the Club. Has endured an injury interrupted campaign but is set some big jobs this year. 6 Matthew Smith (CC), 31, 180cm, 99kg, Centre, Full for a big finals campaign 29 Daniel Hitchens, 19, Wing . Very damaging player who 7 Mitchell Steele, 22, Wing. Fast and skilful. Been one of Forward. Brilliant midfielder and forward who has 30 can open the game up with his pace. Can run all day Aaron Gordon, 17, 185cm, 82kg, Utility. Outstanding our mostconsistent players all year. returned to provide the club with inspired leadership young talent who has pace to burn, brilliant skills and 8 Daniel Rankin, 27, Centre. Leads from the front. Alway~ very versatile. 34 David Panaho, 20, full back. A very reliable player gutsy this season. Recruited from New Norfolk (Tas). is an exciting aerialist. One of the most versatile has a mountain of possession. Watch his second and members of the squad. and tough. Good judgement with a great leap. Can play Josh Hall, 21 , 192cm, 92kg, CHF, Ru::k. Versatile tall third efforts. who is equally effective in the forward line or on 31 Brett Guest, 22, 173cm, 76kg, Midfield, Forward 9 Damian Walsh, 17, Forward. Promising young player midfield. 37 Justin Evans, 20, Backman. Strong defender. Plays well the ball. Has produced consistently this season. RFL Pocket. Star midfielder who makes the impossible look who has played great footyin first grade this year. representative. Recruited from Gleoorchy (Tas). easy and the easy look impossible on occasions. Pace 11 Lachlan Steward, 20, on I Baller. Works hard all day, his on small or tall forwards Can go into the midfield. 8 Accepts any challenge. Jade Hodge, 21 , 191cm, 93kg, FF, CHF. Mecurial to burn and brilliant ball sense. speed and agility are keys to his game, as well as his 32 42 David Karlberg , 19, Ruck I backman. Versatile young forward with a great set of hands and excellent goal Paul Iannelli, 18, 190cm, 85kg, CHB. CHF, Ruck. smart football brain gets plenty of il sense. Has been a key figure in the club's mid-season Athletic utility who virtually impossible to match up on. 12 Christen McPherson, 27, Centre I Half Back. Match player who gives his best each contest Works tirelessly all day. revival. Recruited from new Norfolk (Tas ). Pace to burn and brilliant skills. winner who sets up play with his strong rebounding, 10 36 66 Marc Kelly, 19, Backman. Hard Running backman who Justin Davidson. 23, 188cm, 93kg, CHB, Full Back. Justin Gale, 18, 175cm, 62kg, Wing. Brilliant rookie gutsy and a great mark. NSW Rep. has had a very consistant season. Can go forward. Workman like defender who has enjoyed a break who despite an injury ravaged season has produced 13 Luke Habel, 20, Rover. Having an excellent year. One through this season. A key component of a miserly some outstanding performances, highlighted by pace of the few players that can turn a game. Very valuable 68 James Lawton. 17 - half forward. Elusive forward who has plenty of ability. A big future in the game is predicted defensive unit. and poise with the footy. player who uses the ball well. 13 Matthew Flagg (VC), 25, 177cm, 75kg, Midfield, Back 58 Daryl Clayton, 32, 177cm, 81kg, Midfield, Forward 14 Travis Carroll, 18, Half forward. First year player who for this youngster. 77 Curtis Steele, 16, Wing. Quick zippy young player who Pocket. Courageous and rugged midfielder who has Pocket. A veteran who is one of the best players to can turn a game very quickly with his skills and produced another consistent season. Has been a have played RFL in the last 15 years. Played his first awareness of the big ones. is hard to get a hand on. Good skills and a great finisher. Exciting to watch. standout member of the leadership group. Senior match in two seasons last weekend and kicked 16 Luke Walsh, 21, on baller. Pacy and gutsy on baller. 14 89 Jacob Olsson, 17, Ruck I Forward. Young first year Daniel Sullivan, 22, 178cm, 78kg, Midfield, HBF. Has 4 goals One to watch . Most consistent performer week in and out, seldon bounced back to his consistent best after enduring an 73 Liam Frazer, 15, 187cm, 80kg, Forward Pocket. beaten. player. Can play in the ruck and up forward. Good skills and a great football brain for a young blake. Future star. injury plagued 2007. Provides vital rebound from half­ First year player who has represented NSW U/15s Improving each game. back, and adds much to the midfield rotation. and has produced some encouraging performances in 15 Mathew Sharman, 34, 188cm, 102kg, Utility. Veteran recent weeks. A bright future. utility who has mme out of retirement to play a vital 74 Craig Townsend , 18, 187cm, 84kg, CHB, Full Back. ' l role in last weeks Preliminary Final wm. Highly gifted Underrated young defender who has consistently shut play maker with a wise head. Recruited from down lhe RFL's best forwards. Deceptively quick and Make your team stand out from the I Imperials. uses the ball efficien~y. crowd with our high quality embroidery. 16 Bruce Gilmour, 33, 177cm, 86kg, Utility. Veteran utility 75 Anthony Celi , 17, 175cm, 81kg, Back Pocket, Forward J ' who has provided a steadying influence for his younger Pocket. Promising young utility who forced his way into G f;m~~f~~. Huge range of apparel ranging I team mates. Wins the disputed football and loves a the senior team mid-season before he succumbed to :$ goal. injury. A bright future. from sporting to corporate 17 Ben Woods, 18, 178cm, 76kg, Midfield. Brilliant local 77 Kabe Stockton, 17, 175cm, 72kg, Midfield. Talented We would welcome the opportunity to Small to large orders 1 I youngster who has returned from Central Districts rookie midfielder who has produced a series of show you how we can help your Club get (SANFL) to play a key role in the midfield. Classy outstanding performances this season. Well balanced noticed in a cost effective way. Prompt reliable service skills. Extremely fit. player with terrific skills. 18 Giles Lee, 21 , 177cm, 73kg, Wing. Determined 80 Adam Norton, 17, 184cm, 74kg, Utility. Another Phone for an obligation free quote midfielder who has enjoyed his most consistent promising youngster who got his first taste of senior 40 Tompson Street, Wagga Wagga season to date. Brilliant finisher. football this season. Rangy utility with excellent skills. Promotional Products 19 Ryan Dunn, 19, 180cm, 75kg, Midfield Tough as nails Phone: 6921 3338 midfielder who has outstanding defensive skills, but [email protected] _J who is underrated for his outstanding skills by hand.

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Turvey Park's Blair Campbell won the Jim Quinn Medal in the Andre Wilson was awa,-ded the Lou Brown Medal in the Under r RFL this year. He is caigratulated by RFL President Graham 18's. Here he receives his award from RUA President. Rob Wilson I Buchanan

MCU·E President, Trevor Smith. accepts the Club Championship The Crows Travis Irvin was rewarded for a consistent year with the trophy from RFL Vice-President Don Buchanan. Gaynor Medal in the reserve grade. He recieves his award from Kevin Cooksley from Cougar Sportswear.

Shannon Bymne (right) won the A Grade Netball B&F from Tracey Meredith Furner (left) from Coolamcn won the B Grade B&F and Schultz-Cole (left). They are both pictured with RFL Netball she is pictured with Cayley Brill representstive Cayley Brill.

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Anthony "George" Carroll is pictured here just alter accepting his Katherine Preitious won the C Grade B&F for the third year in a award for the leading goalkicker in the first grade this year. row. She is pict\1ed here after winning the award.

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DANIEL RANKIN (8) SCOTT HAMBLIN (5) JOSH HALL (7) RYAN DUNN (19) A very experienced player whose Is the veteran of the side having played Can play forward or on the ball with Has come through the Crows U18's strength and composure in the centre well over 300 games wit the Club. His great effectiveness. It would not and is a locally grown product. bonces and at the stopages will be very aerial attributes make him a very key surprise to see him take this game by Midfielder who plays well above his important fro the Lions. Has had a very player in the Lions chances for victory the scruff of the neck and completely age and is a very underrated player consistent year as was vindicated in here today. onen slots up forwward dominate. Has been the Crows leading Is very attacking but also defensive as the best and fairest voting. Watch for and can be very dangerous if not goalkicker this year and he is a very well. No. 19 will not give in today. no. 8 from the Lions. picked up. dangerous player. Tasmanian recruit.

LUKE HABEL (13) JADE HODGE (8) CRAIG TOWNSEND (7 4) Only a youngster but plays the game MITCHELL STEELE (7) A dynamic forward who is capable of Another player who has come through with plenty of assurity and confidence. Has had an indifferent year wrth a winning a game off his own boot. Has the Crows junior program and is reaping Can play down back or up forward with persistent shoulder injury but appears been part of a three pronged forward the awards now. Very underrated ease. Is a very good kick and is the to have shaken it off and is rearing to attack this year and will form that again defender who has consistently shut pertect link man in the Lions arrroury. go in the big one. His ability to win the today. Has a very uncanny ability to down the top forwards all year and will Will be running on all day and watch hard ball can never be questioned and win the ball with ease. Watch for no. be out to do the same here today. for no. 13. if he starts well the Lions could be in 8 today. fcr a big day

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FIRST GRADE Graeme reid 4 Daniel Crocker 2 Curtis Richens 5 Pat Delaney 2 MANGOPLAH CUE Dean Howard 4 David Billinghan 2 Kane Peeters 5 Stephen Cooh 2 Nat Davis 31 Ryan Bartholomew 1 COOLAMON Stace Creasy 3 Ryan Price 4 Matthew Bellairs 2 Scott Burge 14 Dylan DeBritt 2 Brad Pattison 4 Jake Websler 1 Cameron Bailey 8 Luke Maloney 19 EASTERN HAWKS Edawrd Edis 10 Jai Warden 1 David Willis 3 Darren O'Donnell 1 Ben Coombe 6 Brendan McKelvie 7 Neil Lawson 1 J0€1 Grieve 8 Brad Roberson 3 Sam Hodges 1 Matthew Thomas 5 Sam Keenan Sam Balding 1 Michael Whitehead 6 Brett Howard 3 Sam Gaynor 1 Ben Foster 3 7 Darren Cuthbert 6 Ben Edyvean 6 Tim Gator 3 Jake Phillips 2 Nathan Edyvean 3 NARRANDERA James MacAuslan 5 Wayne Smith 2 UNDER 18's James Creasy 2 Jamie Parr 2 Peter Heath 14 Damien Cheney 5 Ryan Walsh 1 COOLAMON Chris Zeilinsk1 1 Jamie Grintell 9 Dean Spencer 3 Peter Trealor 1 Zac Robinson 13 Chase Leese 1 Alex Manley 2 3 Jackson Kew 2 Damon Burden 9 JoeOi9'sby Stephen Johnson 1 Zac Gibbons 5 Joseph Jacobs 1 Wade Archibald 2 Dale Hugo' 8 Steve romham 3 Mitchell Brown 1 Mitchell Stephenson 3 Scott Enever 1 Nie Hetherington 6 Danny Bramham 2 Marshall Macauley 2 Cameron Breust 1 Adam Bourke 6 Kassidy Argus 2 NARRANDERA Jackson Kew 2 EASTERN HAWKS 2 Andrew Craig 18 Tim Sullivan 4 Chris Argent Michael Williams 10 Michael Castle 2 NARRANDERA Brenton Roberts 6 Stephen Irons 3 Julian Amos 2 Drew Kenna 9 Curtis Armstrong 2 Ben Davis 6 Chris Smith 2 Phil Williams 1 Peter Bloomfield 7 Jack Thompson 1 Luke Sullivan 3 Danny Bromham 6 Justin Coughlan 1 Edward Whyman 3 John Vearing 6 Brent Rose 3 Levi Pollett 3 NORTHWAGGA Brent Richens 3 EASTERN HAWKS Zac Law-Absolom 3 Dale Cameron• 2 Michael Goodwin 5 GRIFFITH Daniel Litchfield 3 Phil Williams 11 Travis Smith 2 Glenn Noye 2 Brad Woolner 5 Bill Howitt 3 Scott Fisher 6 Luke Sim~son 2 Nathan Scott 1 5 Craig DePiazza 1 Brenton Uepper 2 Michael ~ndall Ben Grant 3 Joe Scott 5 Alex McP 1erson 2 Chris Mc ann 5 Mark English 3 Dillon Selby 3 Travis Guy 2 David Pasin 4 GRIFFITH TURVEY PARK Neil Donaldson 3 Jake Robinson 3 Lincoln Gooley 1 Michael Duncan· 22 Blair Campbell 23 Graham Foley 3 John Dawson 3 Michael Cody 3 Craig Conlan 5 Andrew Donaldson 16 Norman Campbell 3 Liam Richmond 2 Adam fisher 2 NORTHWAGGA Matthew Hooker 9 Luke Piccolo 2 Hayden Hutchins 2 BrockeArgus 2 Jarrod Coo\f,r 10 Brett Owen 3 Ryan Bull 2 Jonathan Gaslin 3 Dane Campbell 9 Chris Downes 2 Rhys Grieve 1 Mitchell Mu lins 9 Daniel Tooze 3 Michael Vardanega 1 Jason Williams 1 Jackson Argus 9 Kris Duncan 3 Cameron Hamson Myles Bunn 3 Chns Cerato 3 1 Tim Mathieson 1 GRIFFITH Mitchell Ward 8 James Elliott 2 Andrew Cappello 1 John Ingram 1 Oliver Delves 9 Josh Murra[. 6 Jason Bertacco 3 1 Brett Davis 2 David Johnson 1 Rhys Best Dean Hopwood 1 Justin Wade 6 Josh McMil an 6 Matthew Kenny 1 Nathan Byrne 1 Sam Wood 4 Tom Bassett 4 NORTHWAGGA Sam Gilbert 4 Core( Mallon 2 WAGGA TIGERS GANMAIN GGM Brett Hogan 6 Har,den Shaw 4 Ben ucas 2 GAN MAIN GGM 14 Daniel Rankin 14 Stephen Priest 9 David Logan Shannon Moore 5 Dy an Bruce 3 Gerard Saddlier 1 Mitchell Steele 13 Jacob Powell 8 Luke Ferguson 9 Glen Mackie 4 James Tator 2 Johnathon Hart 1 10 Shannon Terlich 6 Rhys Clark 6 Jason Duncan 4 Jack ~rel 1 Mitchell Byron 1 Luke Habel Rohan Brill Luke Walsh 9 Tom Power 6 5 Michael Barnes 3 Brad inchin 1 Christen McPherson 9 Ryan MIier 6 Drew Wood 3 Gene Wills 2 Hayden Heath 1 TURVEY PARK Matt Noonan 4 Pat Walsh 3 Brad Tre ager Marc Kell~ 6 2 Andre Wilson 33 Matthew ava 4 Tim Olarenshaw 3 Jack Kaye 3 Shaun Tipping 2 GANMAINGGM Riley McPherson 14 Jack Kaye 3 Jackson Oehm 3 David Kahlberg 3 Luke R:;wrs 2 Jacob Olsson 8 Les Finemore 3 Scott Hamblin 3 Pat Noonan 3 Wayne B~on 3 Brodrick etty 2 Brad Hare 8 Matt Cerato 3 Lachlan Steward 2 Chris jackson 3 Matthew ava 2 Glen Muelendyks 2 Jese Lander 7 Justin Richter 2 Damian Walsh 1 Simon Hillier 3 Greg Hiits 2 Josh McMillan 1 Andrew Saddler 5 Br?3ian Finnerty 2 Travis Carroll 1 Josh Gaynor 3 Sam No e 1 Matthew Cartlidge 1 Luke Bron 5 Mite ell Byrne 2 Anthony Carroll 1 Trent Garner 2 Mitchell Fennessy 1 Curtis teele 4 Ryan Blundell 2 Alex Van Ruizwyk 1 Travis Carroll 1 TURVEY PARK Sam Noble 3 Luke Rutter 1 LEETON WHITTON Andrew Priest 1 Shamus Armstrong 9 Sam Milne 3 David Johnson 1 Matthew Smith' 9 Jacob Osbeiston 1 LEETON WHITTON James Dtr 6 Damian Walsh 2 Tom Cramp 1 Ben Woods 8 Luke Gaffney 1 Travis Irvin 19 Michael attell 5 Harry Blake 1 Ed Sullivan 5 Mitchell Colvin 1 Matthew Sharman 12 Josh Donaldson 4 LEETON WHITTON Chns Beckmans 1 Steve Iannelli 5 Anthony Boots 6 Brendan Caltell 4 Adam Norton 14 4 Reserve Grade Joe tr~odi 5 Jason Wells 2 Justin Gordon 11 WAGGA TIGERS Josh Hall Brad aters 4 Todd Norton 3 COOLAMON John Hoey 2 Nathan Hunter 10 Sam Rgn 18 Paul Iannelli 3 John Nolan 13 Tim Legge 4 Jeff Fletcher 2 Kabe Stockton 5 Jacob sbeiston 9 Travis oyle 4 Aaron Gordon 3 Brenton Cook 9 Dustin Brown 2 James Yeo 4 Warren Bartlett 7 2 Scott Martin 7 Todd Norton 3 Michael Ness 1 Jordon Woods 3 Luke Gestier 6 Jade Hod~e Steve Iannelli Lindsay Fish 2 Jamie Parr 6 3 Craig Townsend 3 Brendan O'Rourke 5 Matthew Flagg 2 Jake H~gins 6 Justin Gale 3 WAGGA TIGERS Anthoni Celi 3 Paul Battenally 5 Kabe Stockton 1 Alan W1l is 4 Daryl Clayton 3 Brendan Flanigan g Glenn taines 2 John Wakefield 3 David Elwin 1 Bryce Koop 4 Nick Patten 2 James Hodges 5 KurtAylett 2 Pat Delaney 3 Alex Manley 3 Ben Elwin 2 Terry Pearce 4 Thomas Vallance 1 Michael Connolly 3 MANGOPLAH CUE Caleb Inch 3 Ben Higgins 4 Andrew Moncreiff 1 Curtis Young 2 Jarrod Kahlefeldt 15 Aaron Edivean 3 MANGOPLAH CUE Jackson Oehm 3 Ross Ahston 1 Jeremy Lucas 1 Xavier Higgins 14 Geoffrei Spriggs 10 Brendan cPherson 2 Nathan Irvin 3 Harrison Lollback 1 Jason Mattingly 2 John cameron 11 Gavin McMahon 2 Josh Larwood 1 Jordan aster 6 7 Chris Higgins 5 Mitchell Jarrett 2 Crai~ Websdale Andrew Gunnser 2 Ryan Colvin 1 Hamish Dyce 2 Neil .awson 6 Mark Drum 2 Manning Clarke 1

J!Ef.ORD J:008 • 2'-i !.'ECORD 2008 • 25 RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION REPORT RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION REPORT

Well we have come to the end of another Season. RFL Grand Final Umpires The 2008 FFL 1st Grade Gene Hodgins Congratulations to Collingullie on taking out the FFL Congratulations to the following Umpires on being Grand Final Central Umpires Age - 35 Premiership in both grades. We would also like to appointed to Grand Finals this Weekend . Family - Married to Aine acknowledge all of the umpires who officiated in the Grand Tim Beard Football Team Supported - Finals, Well done. I would like to apologise for not putting Geelong Under 18's Age - 37 the Grand final boundary and goal umpires as well as the Grand finals - 7 Seniors, 2 Central Umpires - Hugh Vickers, Darren Morey and Paul Family - Married to Nicole w~h two 2"' grade centrals in last week's record as they had not been Reserves, 5 U/18s, 1 Seniors Smith. sons Louis 12 and Lachlan 9 selected at the time of printing. Congratulations to the FFL Boundary Boundary Umpires - Pat Dawson, Zane McKelvie and Football Team Supported - 1" Grade Grand Final Goal umpires Lee Barclay and Neil Games with RUA - 165 to date. Hayden Banks. One of the Umpiring Academy's Boundary Collingwood Edyvean as well as the boundary umpires - Kris Norman, Gene has been umpiring for 17 Umpires will also be doing this Game. Grand finals - 1 u/1 S's, 1 FFL Daniel Graham, Dylan Hughes and Glen McGrath. The FFL years (9 with RUA; 4 with Vic Amateurs and 4 with Bend igo) Goal Umpires - Pat Quinn and Ron Absolum reserves, 1 FFL Reserves, 5 FFL 2"' Grade central umpires were - Tony Butler Russell Walker Gene Hodgins currently RUA senior coach/Adviser and seniors , 7 RFL seniors and Mark O'Brien. The Bounday umpires were Hayden member of the RUA selection committee. Gene commenced 2nd Grade Games with RUA - 31 1 Banks, Shaun Kapp, Zac Wells and Jarryd Mildren. The Goal umpiring with RUA as a boundary umpire back in 1991 and Central Umpires - Rob Wilson, Brian Robinson and Ryan Tim has been umpiring football for 22 years. Umpires were Darren Smyth and Bill Hort. Well Done to all. has progressed through to central umpiring . Gene left the Dedini. The Riverina Umpires Association would like to thank RUA to complete his PH O in Psychology in Victoria and Boundary Umpires - Jonty Rowe, Montana Bennett, Daniel Tim has had a hard run of it with injury and illness over the all its sponsors for season 2008 and looks forward to your umpired in the Bendigo league during that time. Collis and Cam Warner. past few years, since his return it can be clearly seen that support in 2009. Our Sponsors include - The Rules Club, Gene has been umpire coach and advisor for 2 years Goal Umpires - John Smith and Bob Hitchens. he has lost none of his composure and fairness in umpiring Wagga Mutual Credit Union, Joss Construction and Facility taking over the role from Duncan Potts commencing in 2007. Emergency Umpire -Hugh Vickers footy. Tim has worked wonders with his team of umpires in Management, Precision Signs, The Riverina Co-op, Rick Gene is very experienced in fin al games and was a RFL the MIA since being appointed as coach/adviser in this area Firman's Menswear and Music Temora and Riverina Fresh central grand final umpire in 2007. Milk . 1•1 Grade and is also a member of the RUA selection committee. I have All pays should be in your Wagga Mutual Accounts from Central Umpires - Tim Beard, Scott Crowley and Dr Gene no doubts that Tim will step up once again for the big one. August Games. Hodgins. (See Profiles next Page) Boundary Umpires - Jethro Peck, Chris Hodder, Kris Donations for the Furner Family Norman and Chris Bodel. Scott Crowley The RUA in conjunction with the FFL and RFL will be taking Goal Umpires - John Pattison and Rick Firman Family - Married to Chantele with 'RO'B'l'llsolfs ~ a blanket around today asking for donations to help 16 year Emergency Umpire - Greg Walsh young son Oscar 'De_partrnent Store old Nicholas Furn er (Son of John Furner) who has been Football Team Supported - Catering for al/ your needs recently diagnosed with Cancer. Collingwood Clothing, Manchester, Habidashery etc. Spirit of the Laws 89 fast Strnt 'Namn1"im 'NSW 2700 The Furner Family have been strong supporters of football In an effort to achieve consistency in decision-making, When did you start umpiring? 'Je/m{ume: (o;i 6959 2o68 -'Fax: (02) 69593186 and Umpiring development for many years and any donation there is an emphasis on understanding the "spirit of the laws' Scott has been umpiring since to help Nicholas and his family fight off this dreadful disease (i.e. the philosophies underlying the laws) and officiating 1994 he started as a boundary would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all at the FFL according to the spirit of the laws. and progressed to senior umpiring Grand Final who donated. It is the spirit and intention of the laws to ensure that a in 1997 and was made a Life match is played in a fair manner and to protect players from member in 2006. Dates to Remember sustaining injury. All breaches of the laws shall be penalised. Grand Finals - Scott has been umpired a grand final every Pend ricks Friday 10th October year since 1998. This is Scotts First RFL Grand Final We will be holding our Annual Presentation Dinner at the Scott Crowley has been umpiring with the RUA over 10 0.@Xill ~ ~ Rules Club in Wagga. 6:30pm Start, Semi Formal Dress. Contest for the ball - General Play years commencing as boundary umpire then progressing 'The player whose sole objective is to contest the ball shall $20 per Head for Adults, $15 per Head for 16 and under. Life to central. Scott has had a very good year in 2008 firstly • POOL & BOUNDARY Mem bers ard Partners get in for free. be permitted to do so." by representing RUA in the NSW Country Championships • A player may be fairly met by use of the hip, shoulder, For Catering purposes please Contact Narelle Potts if you here in Wagga Wagga and then representing the state • COL ORBOND chest, arms and open hand, may be pushed or bumped in will be attending the above event on 0417 840 948 ASAP at the Nalional Country Championships in Sheparton in • PICKET FENCES the chest or side and may be shepherded August where he was ranked in the top 7 umpires at the • BRUSH & Tl-TREE • Solid but legal bumps are permitted. championships. • INDUSTRIAL & SECURITY Scott has been umpiring at the peak of his ability this year, • BALUSTRADES & GATES Good Luck to all Players and Umpires today. he is the stand out man in our team will be present very well • GLASS POOL FENCING See you all next in 2009. in the Grand Final. • S.S. 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NETBALL PRESIDENTS REPORT Riverina Netball League Grand Final Game Previews I would like to thank Alatalo Homes and the Narrandera E.x-Serviceman's Club for the con~nued support they have given our netball league. We are extremely grateful and look A Grade · TURVEY PARK v WAGGA TIGERS forward to strengthening our relationship in the future. This should be an exciting game between these two sides I would. like to thank the executives Lycinda Harris, as they battle for premiership glory. Minor premiers Wagga Cayley Bnll, Liz Blake, Kelly Hill and all club delegates for Tigers will be looking to reverse the 2"" semi defeat while their support and guidance throughout the season. You Turvey Park would like to see back to back premierships. made things really easy for me. Thanks again. To all the girls who received Best and Fairest and Runners Teams are matched very even over the court with defence Up awards for 2008 Congratulations. We have lots of talent being very strong. Accurate shooting will prove vital to win spread right through the league. Well done. today. I would also like to congratulate all the teams who made Key Players: Brodie O'Connor (TP), Rhiannon Dolahenty A GRADE - Turvey Park v Wagg a Tigers it in to the finals. Good luck and we look forward to it being (TP), Shannon Byrne (WT), Colleen Breust (WT) very compet1t1ve. To all the teams who didn't make the finals, it's been an exciting season and Good luck for the 2009 season. B Grade - TURVEY PARK V LEETON WHITTON A special thanks to Kelly Hosking at AFL House for Minor premiers this season Turvey Park will be looking to entenng all our game day results. It's very much appreciated. stop Leeton-Whitton from winning back to back premierships. The inform Turvey Park have the edge today but anything Rebecca Reilly President- Riverina Netball League can happen in finals. This game could go either way & will be close at the final whistle. Key Players: Georgie Campbell (TP), Liz Powell (TP) , Elise th Preliminary Final Sunday 14 September 2008 O'Callaghan (LW), Libby Gillespie (LW) At Narrandera Sportsgorund C Grade - WAGGA TIGERS v LEETON-WHITTON A GRADE Wagga Tiger.; 42 d Leeton-Whitton 41 Wagga Tigers finished minor premiers this season but B GRADE - Turvey Park v Leeton-Whitton Best Players: Wagga Tigers: Colleen Breust, not much is separating these 2 teams. A replay of the 2"" Michelle Jamieson semi with match's up quite even across the oourt. Accurate Leeton-Whitton: Kellie Piltz, Caryn Deaton shooting will determine the premiers today. Should be a close one! B GRADE Leeton-Whitton 43 d Griffith 30 Key Playe,s: Shea Byrne (WT), Angela Cook (WT), Best Players: Leeton-Whitton: Elise O'Callaghan, Nicole Georgie Horton (LW), Grace Dando (LW) Miller Griffith: Belinda Battiste!, Alison Ward Junior.; - NARRANDERA v LEETON-WHITTON BLUE Minor premiers Narrandera will play Leeton Whitton Blue CGRADE Leeton-Whitton 29 d Turvey Park 25 today. Leeton defeated Griffith in an upset in the preliminary Best Players: Leeton-Whitton: Georgie Horton, Claire Marks final & will need to continue its form & play well to beat a very Turvey Park: Kate Walker, Kylie Edwards gifted Narrandera side. This will be a great game of netball with both teams displaying lots of talent C GRADE - Wagga Tigers v Leeton-Whitton JUNIORS Key Players: Katelyn Yeo (LW) , Lucy McCrum (LW), Megan Leeton-Whitton Blue 24 d Griffith 23 Best Players: Leeton-Whitton Blue: Lian Drinan, Flynn (NARR) Nicola Mulquinny (NARR) Lucy McCrum, Griffith: Peta Larkin, Michelle Polkinghorn

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First Grade Jason Brown 15 Aiden Ridley 2 Justin Rynehart 17 Aaron Dejong 3 Justin Driscoll 19 Ryan Forsyth 4 Bryon Ball 20 Charles White TRYC Coache's Message 6 David Pieper 22 Nathan McDonald 7 Jordan Simpson 23 Lu ke Webb Well done to all the footballers and netballers competing today. Thanks to the officials of the 8 Tim Pankhurst 30 Matt Morris g Farrar League for the huge amount of work Mark O'Leary 31 Gav Hofer! done throughout the year and good luck to 10 Mitchell Glasgow 38 Wes Pollard-Carver the field umpires officiating both grades. To 11 Ash Dikkenberg 40 Todd Hannam our players in both grades: good luck, work 12 Graham Fellows 48 Bryce Campton hard, run hard, maintain teamwork throughout 13 Luke Adams 51 Mark Adams the four quarters and believe in each other. 14 Michael Mazzocchi 57 Patrick Howlett Finally, thanks boys for your committment throughout the year. Well done to Mark and Aaron on your football careers - you both inspire us all. Frequentflyer Matt Carroll - Coach

Printed by Oxford Printery, Wagga Wagga. Ph 6921 3196. Fax 6921 8161. Email: [email protected] - for the Southern NSW IAFL Inc. 14 Michael Mazzocchi 'Zoe' HBF Club B&F Winner. James Burgess - Forward: - Can twist and turn like a T.R.Y.C. MAGPZES Tremendous competitor who provides plenty of run from 21 the backline. Loves a goal. wobbly-T. Silky skills. PLAYER PROFILES C.A.K. DEMONS Shaun Bradley - Forward: - Good, real good. Should 15 Aiden Ridley 'Donk' Wing: 1st year player. Has 22 improved every week and takes some great running PLAYER PROFILES play more. will cause headaches for any opponent. Nathan Fuller - Backline: - Can play both ends. Great Jason Brown 'J.B' Full Forward: Ex Capt Coach. Several form into the finals. 23 17 Aaron Dejong 'Donga· Centre: 2 x Club B&F Winner. clubman. The good guy in the team. times club leading goal kicker. Great mark and deadly Andrew Whale - Utility: - Underrated tough in and under lo Tremendous on field leader who loves the hard stuff. 24 Marc Geppert - Forward: - Knows where the goals are. shot at goal player. Doesn't wasle a possession. . If you feed him, he will eat it. N.S.W. Country Rep. 2 Justin Rynehart 'Pud' Back Pocket: Greal team player Has excellent skills and is a proven big game player 3 Nathan Dowdle - Midfield: - Elusive and quick. Always 19 Ryan Forsyth 'Fored' CHFF: Has had his best year Io­ 26 Chad Hamblin - Backline: - Farrer League best player. with a very reliable kick out of the backline. Can dance hits a target. Plays above his height. Smart player who will start many his way out of anything date. Very good leading forward who will chase and tackle. Crowd favorite. 4 Jarrod Slattery - Backline: - Great disposal, keeps his attacking raids. . 3 Justin Driscoll 'Bugs'y Wing: Club B&F Winner Has feet can sell a lamb. Shane Gow - Backline: - Hard and tough. Will try to run • played some great footy on the wing this year very quick 20 Char1es White 'Whiley' FP/HFF: Teenager in his first full 27 year of senior footy. Good mark with pace to bum. Has 5 Jason Wild - Forward: - Jimmy Wild's brother, talented through players twice his size. with silky skills ex-AFL. Will Haines - CHB: - Great pickup. Can read the play 4 Bryon Ball 'Nuts' Wing: Young quick player who will run the red head factor - Could do anything 31 22 Nathan McDonald 'Clacker' Ruck Rover: What can you 6 Brad Aiken - Midfield: - Multiple Clear Medallist, can win better than most. all down. Becoming injury free at the right lime of the a game by himself: will kick a goal from_ outside 50 . Randy Munzel - Midfield: - Last year's B/F. Work around year. say has done it all B&F's galore. Had another great year 32 is in a ciass of his own, 7 Ben Absolum - Midfield: - Explosive Pace, very the packs is unparallel in the league. . . 6 David Pieper ·pp' Centre: Assist coach. Inspirational on dangerous in front of goal. . . . Adam McKenzie - Midfield: - Don't blink you'll miss him: field leader. in career best form. Long kicking left footer. 23 Luke Webb 'Webby' CHF : 1st year at the dub. 33 Trernendous competitor who does the team things. Can 8 Josh McKenzie - Midfield: - Fast running winger, will cut Quick as lighting. Can go forward 7 Jordan Simpson 'Simmo' Utility: Can play a defending opposition midfields to shreds. Smart player. . Matthew Coady- Backline: - Ughtly built, but great skills role or go forward and kick goals. Very Strong overhead fly and take the big marks. 34 30 Matt Morris 'Morry' Utility: Our everywhere man. Will g Luke Powell - Backman: - Player who always surprises. by hand and foot. mark, play a variety of roles in these finals. Deceptive pace Can play bolh short and tall. 36 Chris Gow - Midfield: - Ass. Coach Has the respect of 8 Tim Pankhurst 'Spank' Utility: Reliable player who can 10 Jarnes Morris- Ruck/Forward: - Workhorse, can ruck all every player in the league. A great asset to the club play Back, Forward or in lhe Ruck. Relishing life as a with very good foot skills. new dad. 31 Gav Hofert 'Shaka' CHB:Has had a great year. Very day. Big .....Hands. 38 Josh Stinson - Utility: - Player who has surpnsed many. 12 Bryson Lashbrook- Backman - Tough. Runs hard, runs Could slip under the radar and cause some damage. 9 Mark O'Leary 'Grunter' Ruck:Club B&F Winner. Ageless important team player, who will play forward or back. straight is dangerous, very dangerous. Nice smile. Going for 500 games 39 Jon Whelan - Backman: - Can play tall, can play short campaigner enjoying another great year. Gives his all 14 Matt Lewinglon- Midfield: - Another of the young guns. Will match up on anyone and beat them. _ . every week. Feared competitor who loves lhe big 38 Wes Pollard-Carver 'Wes' Back Pocket: Ever-reliable old fashion hard at it backman. Will back into packs and Good skills, good pace. 41 Kallan Sykes - Backman: - Fights above his weight. games 16 Doug Bruckner - Backman: - Experienced. Good Unusually long arms to take unexpected marks 10 Mitchell Glasgow 'Twiggy' Forward Pocket: Plays like a take some great marks backman who adds muscle to a young side. 40 Todd Hannam 'Toddy' HBF: New recruit to the back line 42 Jamie Wild - Forward: - Sneaky. Will kick a goal out of Small Crumbing forward who is very dangerous 1 out in 17 Ned Mortimer - CHF/CHB: - Played Swans reserves . nothing. Playing the best footy of his life. _ the square. Great mark improves every week and loves it. Very good overhead. With youth and pace Has been worth the wait: Big future. on his side. 47 Josh Meiselbach - Ruck/CHF: · Athletic and has all 11 Ash Dikkenberg 'Dikko' HFF/Rover: Club B&F Winner. 19 Matt McClure - Forward: - "The Goat" Deadly kick for the skills. Name a position and he can play ii - better Will play a big role in TRYC finals campaign. Great pace 48 Bryce Campton 'Campo' Back Pocket: 1st Year of senior goal. Pound for pound; one of the toughest in the footy. Very hard at it with no regard for his body. Player than anyone else. _ _ _ with very good skills. Can get up for a very good mark 12 Graham Fellows 'Barney' CHB: Club B&F Winner. Great lo watch league. 48 Ryan Dean - Utility: - Not sure which 1s his natural foot. 20 Shane Lenon - Midfield: - Captain/Coach. Not much he neither is he. Come and watch this kid play, he has 1I to have him back after an enforced lay oft. Returning to 51 Mark Adams 'Fester' Rover: Back home this year and hasn't done. Record speaks for itself. Done it all has played some great footy. Very good in and under. all. his ever reliable self. Super Mark. before. 13 Luke Adams 'Griz' Full Back: Back to his home club Runs hard and straight. this year. Very hard at the footy and can take a big 57 Patrick Howlett 'Juddy' FB: 1st year player. Injury has mark. held him back this year but has shown he is an exceptional back man.

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PRESIDENTS REPORT FFL NETBALL GRAND FINAL GAME PREVIEWS It is hanl to belief that another season has come to an end and that great day in September is upon us again. A Grade - Northern Jets Vs Temora Congratulations to all Football and Netball teams and their These two teams met two weeks ago with only one goal committees on making it to today and best of luck to all. separating them at the final whistle. The Jets were the victors i • To our major sponsors in Alatalo Homes & Temora Fuel which saw them go straight into the Grand Final, but to CAK Distributors , thank you for your valued and ongoing support credit they played a great game against Temora to earn of Farrer Netball this has enabled us to present the premiers them the right to play today. While The Jets will be looking of each grade with prize money and trophies. to secure back to back premierships, it has been a long time Well done to Jo Brown, Jacinta McLean, Jasmine Kite & since the CAK girls have played in a Grand Final. Match up's Hannah McDermott on winning League Best & Fairest in their all over the court are very even with both having very strong respective grades. defence outfits, this should be a great game of netball with A GRADE - Collingullie-A-K v Northern Jets Thank you to Farrer Netball committee of Marilyn, Denise little between them at the final whistle. & Ellen for your commitment. To the Football committee of George, Glenn, Norm, Shane & Luke thank you for your B Grade - Temora Vs Northern Jets ongoing support. Special Thanks to Kelly Hosking at AFL House for entering The Jets entered the 2008 Finals Series as the outright all of our data into sporting pulse throughout the season. favorites after not losing a game in the home & away series, To my family I thank you for your patience & SUP!)Ort which however finals brings out the best in teams and Temora has enabled me to do this role. proved this by beating The Jets in the second semi-firel. The I wish everyone all the best for the off season & look Jets faced Rivcoll in the prelininary final and only winning forward to seeing you all in 2009 in extra time. While premiership glory has eluded Temora in the last three Grand Finals their recent form may reverse this Janine Fitzsimmons losing trend, can the Jets reverse the second semi defeat and President - Farrer League Netball Association claim the premiership. A classic match is assured. B GRADE - Temora v Northern Jets C Grade• Northern Jets Vs Temora Northern Jets will be out to reverse the result of last years PRELIMINARY FINAL Grand Final, which saw them loose a nail biter by one goal. While The Jets girls have the edge over Temora for the home Saturday 6 September & away series, we all know that you can never take Temora lightly in finals, as they always seem to lift to another level. A grade Collingullie-AK 38 d Temora 26 Juniors - TRYC Vs Marrar The girts from TRYC have once again gone through the B grade season undefeated and will be looking to keep their winning Northern Jets 40 d Rivcoll 39 record intact for season 2008. They will be up against the ever determined Baby Bombers, who have set a great C grade example to all over the years that it's not all about winning; Temora 34 d Rivcoll 22 however that if you stick together you finally get the reward C GRADE - Temora v Northern Jets of playing off in a Grand Final. This should be a great game Juniors of netball witn lots of talent in both teams which holds our Marrar 23 d Northern Jets White 19 League in great stead for a promising future.

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RECORD 2008 • 22 RECORD 2008 • 23 UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT DOWN MEMORY LANE A very belated welcome to the section called Under the Spotlight. We will be asking a well-known identity wijhin the boundaries of the Southern NSW AFL to comment on several issues relating to football and other social aspects. It is intended to be both 1 was going through some old Records looking for information to use in this article and came upon this very interesting senous and hght hearted and I hope that all readers find ii both interesting and amusing. This week we are interviewing well in editorial from The Riverina Football Record of Saturday, 21~ August. 1982. I thought it was very appr~priate as football known and respected WIN TV Sports Presenter Graeme White in the Riverina was going through the same situation as it is at present - some 26 years ago. The only difference_ was _that the governing body back then was the VCFL (Victorian Country Football League) I'll lot you be the JUdQe of the s1milant1es Who do you follow in the AFL Collingwood additional teams even if ii means there is a bye in the U18's from back then and from the present. It was submitted by well known NSW Country Football Administrator of that lime when Marrar and Rivcoll play. There is nowhere for junior - Rod Gillett. What are your thought's some AFL player's behaviour ie: players to go once they leave the U16's unless they can play Heath Shaw / Steve Johnson / Barry Hall The players OPEN LETTER TO THE V.C.F.L. seniors at a fairly eany age Riverina College to the above list of extinct clubs. There is sometimes react in the heat of the moment, it's part and Once upon a time in a far away land called the Riverina evidence of growing community support for a three divisional parcel of the game to bait the opposition. Barry Hall is a Where / what is your favourite watering hole The Union there were friendly little places engaged in the past lime of structure with promotion and relegation to enable each club perfect example the opposition fullback only has to know how Club Hotel for a punt and a drink. Some of the characiers that footballing. Nearly every little town, village or district once to find their "level". Amalgamation is not necessary an answer to get inside his head and he could do anything get in there like Chinese Elvis, The Pest and Peter Panic you had a local football team. Places such as Binya. Beckom. because clubs thrive on their own identity and the "local Eurongilly. Napier, Galore, Tara, Wallaroobie, Methul. could make a movie about. The publican, Rob Norris is one derby" and that's important in a country town. The AFL is committed to starting two new franchises - Currawanna, Pleasant Hills, Milbrulong, Sandy Creek, of the funniest blokes I have met. I believe it is absolutely essential for football in the Riverina one on the Gold Coast and the other in Western Sydney. Uranquinty, Faithful. Brookong, Tootool. French Park. to retain the present quota of clubs. indeed we should Do you think that both will be successful or not. Gold Who is your favourite entertainer of all lime Urangeline, Moombooldool, Mangain, Kamarah , Bectric. seek to add to the present number. After all it's "numbers" Coast - yes to a degree, not in Western Sydney. The Swans Jerry Lewis Mandamah and Grong Grong Matong. There are. of course, that governments and sponsors pay out on. Of all those are a fairly big deal in Sydney and I don't think the would maiy and varied reasons for their demise but it is important city involved in the game in the Riverina not one can avow the handle another team. The Gold Coast could work but trying What is your favourite food and beverage Anything my for this area we do not loose any more football clubs. responsibility to put the game above all else. to relocate a side would be a huge problem You do not have to be Edith Stokes to work out that the soon to be wife Melesa cooks tops anything else. a few beers "You see things; and you say "Why?" present set up in the Riverina is not in the best overall interest followed by some while cans of Woodstock Bourbon But I dream things that never were, The local RUA is having problems getting sufficient of the code in the long run. 11 must be stated from the outset And I say "Why not?" numbers for all games in the area. How do you think What is your favourite holiday destination Nelson Bay that there was clearly a need for change to the structure of (George Bernard Shaw, 1921) clubs can help in this matter. The clubs are presently football in the region. It is a great pity and a poor reflection supplying U18's and reserve grade umpires so unless they on us in the Riverina that we couldn't get our act together Greg Norman, Casey Stoner and Michael Bogurt are all Yours in Football • ROD GILLETT do the 1•·s as well I can't see there is a lot more that can and work ii out for ourselves and that we had to call in an great international sportsmen that represent Australia. be done. Fostering young umpires and trying to restrict Place in your order of importance and why outside body. unacceptable crowd behaviour towards them are the key Greg Norman - has stood the test of lime and doesn't care if The majority of club submissions to the V.C.F.L. things to improving numbers ii costs him millions lo gel a new wife Investigation Committee were for a three League or divisional Casey Stoner - has the face of a child but can ride with the setup. Yet we were lumbered with a cumbersome, separate What are your thoughts on the Montgomery Report that two league structure. The application of a Victorian model a la' best of them has been handed down in the last couple of months. It's Geelong and Bendigo to the Riverina under NSW conditions Michael Bogurt - plays a team sport so have to put him pretty simple. The Farrer League isn't working while the RFL behind the other two. was inappropriate. And whatever happened to the concept paul boume homes is going well. Switching The Gullie and TRYC to the Hume of a Board of Management in the form of a streamlined League may fix some problems but not in regards travel. independent policy making "think tank" concerned with 2006 HIA Riverina Homes Housing Awards There needs to be an U18's in the Farrer League and some planning promotion and merchandising. 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11fCORO 2008 • 2'-l RFL NETBALL RFL EDITORIAL HIIUS FORD SELL GREEN SUPS nd Riverina Netball League 2 Semi Final The semi finals last week provided even further intrigue last week was sensational in which they kicked 9 goals 11 A grade 1 Semi Final Turvey Park 56 d Wagga Tigers 39 into the RFL finals series for 2008. The big surprise of the straight and they continued it on from there to finish up weekend was the manner in which the Leeton-Whitton with 28 goals 11 points. They have plenty of potency up A grade B grade Crows disposed of the Coolamon Hoppers. The Crows forward with Jade Hodge, Josh Hall and Matthew Smith Leeton-Whitton 52 d Griffith 21 l completely dismantled the Hoppers but the magnitude all getting amongst the goals last week. They appear to Turvey Park 45 d Leeton-Whitton 32 of their win was the unbelievable part - 99 points is a have a very good mixture now with some very promising thumping in anyone's language. The Crows live to fight youngsters in their line up. Ben Woods, Ryan Dunn, B grade C grade . Griffith 30 d Wagga Tigers 26 on whilst the Hoppers have bowed out in straight sets. David Elwin and Craig Townsend have all been playing Wagga Tigers 28 d Leeton-Whitton 19 1 The second semi was at Ganmain were the Lions use of very good footy. They have complete confidence in one the wind was much more clinical than the Tigers and they another at pre:,ent and it is showing in their results. A C grade Juniors Turvey Park 33 d Griffith 25 ran out 31 point winners. The scene is set today for an result is very hard to come up with and I'm tipping with no Narrandera 27 d Griffith 21 epic struggle in the RFL Preliminary Final at Narrandera confidence or authority. I'm tipping the Crows to continue Sportsground. on with their charge toward grand final glory with a hard Juniors The two combats today are the Wagga Tigers and the fought win over the Wagga Tigers. Leeton-Whitton Blue 42 d Leeton-Whitton Crows. I will start with the Tigers first and The reserves should be a close and hard fought affair Leeton-Whitton Red 23 appraise their chances of victo,y. They went into last with the Leeton-Whitton Crows and the Narrandera week's game lacking a couple of players through injury Eagles doing battle Both sides have plenty of experience and I'm not sure if those players will return today. A big on hand with the Crows boasting Matt Sharman, Daryl loss for them was Tom Power whose strength in and Clayton, Travis Doyle and Michael Fraser. The Eagles under the packs and at the centre bounces was greatly have Liam Richmond, Willy McHale, Mark English and --i&!!~~ SERVING YOU WITH WATER ~ERY DA.~ missed. They did struggle up forward last week and this Drew Kenna in good form. Maybe the Crows can get was highlighted by the fact that the only had one multiple away with this one. _.,, ]-, ~ .'l!I;::... "..b! goal kicker. They didn't use the wind well at all last week The day starts off with the Under 18's between MCU­ Curraw8'Tl't" ' '",, ··;-oure ~ · :'tin ~iiie' ~,_} ~:- /A._G'b,A in the first quarter and if it the conditions are the same E and Wagga Tigers. The young Goannas lead the For details on current AGGA this week they must convert every opportunity. Ryan competition all season but now are fighting for survival. water restrictions Miller and Daniel Davey were very good last week and The young Tigers are in form and w~I offer plenty of and tor further tips on they along with Josh Gaynor. Steven Priest and Shannon opposition. Maybe the Goannas can win this one and conserving water Tertich will form the nucleus of their attack. Chris Jackson earn another crack at the Crows in next weeks decider. visit Council's website was used down back last week but I think that he must There we have a brief preview of what I think will www.rwcc.com.au be used up forward 1f they are to have a chance to have happen in this week's preliminary finals. As always, all or contact us on phone another crack at the Lions. The Crows were very, very the very best to all players and may you do the best for 69220608. good last and they have enjoyed a stellar past 3 months. your side In that period of time they have won 12 of their past 13 Thought for the Week. Being your age is hard enough games which is an amazing statistic. Their first quarter without having to act it. Remember, water is not unlimited, please use it wisely. 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Welcome all lo the Preliminary Finals, so far we have made SEN I O RS Today see's the whole Leeton/Whitton Football/Netball SENIORS it to the Final Three with the hope of Progressing to the Final Club contest the Preliminary Finals, other than the 18' who Battle. So far we have A & C Grade left in the netball and our 1 Pat Noonan 15 ChrisDnum 2 David Harrison 20 Nicholas Doolin 2 Jackson Oehm 16 Steven Priest qualified for_ the Grand Final fast Sunday with a nail biting First Grade and Under 1B 's remaining. win by a point by the young Mango side. It is a credit to all 3 David Elwin 21 Eddie Sullivan Last weekend our Firsts played an enthralling battle with 3 Josh Gaynor 17 Shannon Terlich coaches, players, staff & committee for the work lhat we have 4 Bradley Boots (VC) 24 Brady Du nn the mighty Lions who in the end ran out 5-6 goal winners. 4 Jacob Powell 19 Mitch Colvin all done throughout the season. 5 Travis Irvin 28 Todd Norton With a strong wind favouring one end and both teams 5 Luke Gaffney 20 Trent Gamer The junior netball started the weekend with the Leet/Wht 6 Matthew Smith (C/C) 29 Steve Iannelli wanting the ea1y ascendency the game was fierce and fast 6 Tom Power 21 Simon Hillier 1 7 Blue side winning over our Red side. This has been a great Josh Hall 30 Aaron Gordon going from end to end. Ganmain were up by 6 goals at the 7 Daniel Davey 22 Patrick Delaney 8 Jade Hodge concept by the Netballers to allow some clubs to have extra 31 Brett Guest half and the Tiger boys wondering what they had to do. We 9 Ryan Miller 25 Andrew Gunnser 10 Juslin Davidson juniors into the comp which can only mean good things for 32 Paul Iannelli came out in the 3'" and just picked away at there lead playing 10 Chris Jackson 26 Jacob Osbeiston 13 Matthew Flagg (VC) Netball. "A" Netball had a very dose win by 1 goal over arch 36 Justin Gale some good entertaining football and regaining the lead back. 11 Andrew Priest 27 Matthew Etchells \ 14 Daniel Sullivan In the end though the last quarter Ganmain with literally a rivals the Swans. There has not been much between these 73 Liam Frazer 12 Tim Oleranshaw 29 Alex Van Ruiswyk 16 Bruce Gilmour 74 Cra ig Townsend strong wind behind them pulled away and ran out eventual 13 Matthew Noonan 36 Lucas Denton sides all year so the 1 point win does not surprise. 17 winners. Our most dangerous on the day were Ryan Miller, Ben Woods 75 Anthony Celi The 1st grade side were unbelievable in a convincing 99 18 Giles Lee Da~el Davey and Josh Gaynor who all ran the ball really 77 Kabe Stockton point win over the highly fancied Hoppers outfit. In what was 19 Ryan Dunn well. Backed up by the experience of Steven Priest and the to be a very close encounter, somebody forgot to tell our 80 Adam Norton youthful exuberance of Trent Gamer and Shannon Tertich. midfield as they tore into the Hoppers to give the 3 Tassie Our Under 18's won on the Saturday to claim a spot in boys some excellent ball for them to combine for a total of the Pre-Lim. Joshy Larwood, Sam Ryan and Taylor Bentley 16 goals between them. Great to see the old team of Ben SOUTHERN were instrumental in getting the boys over the line against PR I MAT C □ MME~CIAL G LASS & G LAZING Wo_ods & Ryan Dunn combining as they used to do through CENTRAL North Wagga who beat us a few weeks before hand. The ENGINEERING P1Y LTD experience of Sam Gaynor and James Hodges helped by their Junior days. It IS hard to pick a best player out of last Johnny Wakefield was helpful and will be needed definitely 8 SAXON ST. WAGGA WAGGA week but special mentions to Norto,Towno,Cowboy & the FOR ALL ENGINEERING DESIGN, FABRICATION this weekend on Sunday against Mango. PH: 02 6925 0922 Sully brothers. Some experts say that the 1st quarter was AND ON SITE INSTALLATION SERVICES Congratulations goes out to Shannon E Byrne for winning almost perfect kicking 9 straight & will take along time to see LEETON 1-3 McKay Ave the A Grade Netball Best & Fairest Award along the girts one better. Ph 02 6953 8400 Fax 02 6953 8401 winning the Club Championship, Great stuff girts and ✓ On Sunday ·s· & ·c· Grade were both off the boil a little hopefully you can finish off the year with a win. '' and were both beaten fairly easily by their opponents. 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RECORD 2008 • 30 llECORll 2006 • :31 13 Matt Noonan, Back.. Member of traditional Backmans TZGERS union. Just admitted. Never gives opposition any easy 21 Eddie Sullivan (A/C) - 28, 176cm, 60kg, Midfield. possession. CRONS Outstanding midfielder who has led by example PLAYER PROFILES 15 Chris Drum. Ruck. Very Tough. Never stops trying no throughout a_fine season. Brilliant and courageous matter what job you give him. PLAYER PROFILES InsIde ball winner who rarely wastes a possession. Pat Noonan, Wing/ on ball. Good skills. Big lelt foot kick 16 Stephen Priest. Hall Back/ On ball. Great Skills. Reads Recruited from GGGM. like an "Exocer missile. Had a good solid season. game well. A Tiger in all aspects. 2 David Harrison· 26, 181cm, 74kg, Wing, HBF. Lighting 24 Brady Dunn • 20, 182cm, 86kg, Wing. Lightning quick 2 Jackson Oehm, Wing/ flank. Hard runner who loves to 17 Shannon Terlinch , Ruck / forward. First year at the club. quick wingman with a raking left foot kick who has had midfielder who has possesses a booming right foot play. Will not shirk the hard ball gets. Thought he'd been here all his life. Strong player around ' an injury plagued second half of the season. Provides kick. Has endured an injury interrupted second half of 3 Josh Gaynor, Backline. Hardly misses a game. Tough the ground. great defensive rebound. the season. as old boots. Only runs in straight lines. 19 Mitch Colvin, Ruck/ Forward. Strong and tall. When he 3 David Elwin - 27, 180cm, 87kg, HBF, Back Pocket. No 28 Todd Norton• 20, 193cm, 92kg , Ruck. After a slow start 4 Jacob Pov.ell. On ball/ half forward. Future leader. Puts runs. look out. Long kicks and loves finals footy. nonsense defender enjoying possibly his best season to the season, has developed into one of the best and In plenty to get the hard ball. Atways about. 20 Trent Garner, Back. Played finals, 2007, come in from of his career. Never beaten in a one on one contest. most mobile big men in the competition. 5 Luke Gaffney, On Ball / Forward. Heart as big as Phar the "Plains" having a good year. Gaining in experience 4 Bradley Boots (VC) - 19, 185cm, 82kg, CHB / CHF. 29 Steve Iannelli • 22, 186cm, 84kg, Midfield, Utility Lap. Never stops trying. - future bright. Talented young key position player who has been used Freakish ball winner who is a match winner on his day. 6 Tom Power, Captain: On Ball / forward. Tiger through 21 Simon Hillier, On Ball. Under 18's Best and Fairest. Has at both ends of the ground this season. Displays Has endured an injury interrupted campaign but is set and through. Hard at ball. Reads game. Tough . carried this form into 2008. Hard at the footy. Loves to maturity beyond his years for a big finals campaign. 7 Daniel Davey, Half back / half forward. Young player get leather poisoning. 5 Travis Irvin 32-188cm, 97kg, Utility. Experienced utility 30 Aaron Gordon - 17, 185cm, 82kg, Utility. Outstanding with a much more mature approach. Reads game well. 22 Pat Delaney, Wing. Great skills. Took over from bg who has endured an injury interrupted season. young talent who has pace to burn, brilliant skills and 9 Ryan Miller, Hall Back/ wing. Played over 100 games brother. Loves to run. Having a very good first year. Unlikely lo play a major role. is an exciting aerialist. One of the most versatile with Tigers loves taking opposition on with his run. 25 Andrew Gunnser, Back. Scrooge of the backline. Hates 6 Matthew Smith (CC) - 31, 180cm, 99kg, Centre, Full members of the squad. Exciting to watch. to give his opponent a sniff. Forward. Brilliant midfielder and forward who has 31 Brett Guest • 22. 173cm, 76kg, Midfield, Forward 10 Chris Jackson, Half Back / Hall Forward. Big and 26 Jacob Osbeiston, Back / Wing. First year in first grade. returned to provide the club with inspired leadership Pocket. Star midfielder who makes the impossible look strong. Loves finals footy. Great to see him back this Beds his attack on the footy. Future long term club this season. Recruited from New Norfolk (Tas). easy and the easy look impossible on occasions. Pace year. man. 7 Josh Hall 21 · 192cm, 92kg, CHF, Ruck. Versatile tall to burn and brilliant ball sense. 11 Andrew Priest, Ruck I forward. Never puts in a bad 27 Matthew Etchells, ForNard / Flank. First year. Done very who is equally effective in the forward line or on 32 Paul Iannelli • 18, 190cm, 85kg, CHB, CHF, Ruck. game. Plays taller and stronger. Hates giving his well for number of games. Eat more steak Matt. Build the ball. Has produced consistently this season. RFL Athletic utility who virtually impossible to match up on. opponent an easy trick . the foundations. representative. Recruited from Glenorchy (Tas). Pace to bum and brilliant skills. 12 Tim Oleranshaw, On ball/ forward. First year at Tigers. 29 Alex Van Ruiswyk, Forward. Grand finalist 2007. Big 8 Jade Hodge • 21, 191cm, 93kg, FF, CHF. Mecurial 36 Justin Gale - 18, 175cm, 62kg, Wing. Brilliant rookie Fast and reads the game well. Think we will make a heart. Loves a goal. Plenty of run. forward with a great set of hands and excellent goal who despite an injury ravaged season has produced country boy out of him yet. 36 Lucas Denlon, Ruck / Forward. "The Mercenary" Never sense. Has been a key figure in the club's mid.-season some outstanding performances. highlighted by pace stops all day. Does whatever job he is given & loves ii revival. Recruited from new Norfolk (Tas). and poise with the footy. 10 Justin Davidson - 23, 188cm, 93kg, CHB, Full Back. 73 Liam Frazer - 1S , 187cm. 80kg, Forward Pocket. j Workman like defender who has enjoyed a break First year player who has represented NSW U/1S 's through this season. A key component of a miserly and has produced some encouraging performances in A defensive unit. recent weeks. A bright future. ..,_ ~ ~ < 13 Matthew Flagg (VC) - 25, 177cm, 75kg, Midfield, Back 74 Craig Townsend • 18, 187cm, 84kg, CHB, Full Back. Pocket Courageous and rugged midfielder who has Underrated young defender who has consistently shut produced another consistent season. Has been a down the RFL's best forwards. Deceptively quick and standout member of the leadership group. uses the ball efficiently. 14 Daniel Sullivan • 22, 178cm, 78kg, Midfield, HBF. Has 75 Anthony Celi-1 7, 175cm. 81 kg, Back Pocket, Forwa rd bounced back to his consistent best after enduring an Pocket. Promising young utility who forced his way into 1n1ury plagued 2007. Provides vital rebound from half- the senior team mid-season before he succumbed to back, and adds much to the midfield rotation. injury. A bright future. 16 Bruce Gilmour- 33 , 177cm, 86kg, Utility. Veteran utility 77 Kabe Stockton - 17, 175cm, 72kg, Midfield. Talented who has provided a steadying influence for his younger rookie midfielder who has produced a series of team mates. Wins the disputed football and loves a outstanding performances this season. Well balanced ~ goal. player with terrific skills. ~ • 17 Ben Woods -18, 178cm, 76kg, Midfield. Brilliant local 80 Adam Norton • 17, 184cm, 74kg, Utility. Another youngster who has returned from Central Districts promising youngster wt-o got his first taste of senior (SANFL) to play a key role in the midfield. Classy football this season. Rangy utility 'Mth excellent skills. Southern Cross Ten skills. Extremely fit. 18 Giles Lee - 21, 177cm, 73kg, Wing. Determined midfielder who has enjoyed his most consistent eason HOME OF SATURDAY AFL to date. Brilliant finishe r. 19 Ryan Dunn· 19, 180cm, 75kg, Midfield. Tough as nails Ganmain & THE 2008 GRAND FINAL midfielder who has outstanding defensive skills, but Also delicious who is underrated for his outstanding skills by hand. BBQ 20 Nicholas Doolin - 20, 180cm , 79kg, HBF. Much Chickens improved running defender who has benefited from SERIOUSLY SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOTBALL a full pre•season and a more professional approach to Fold S~ Ganmain his football. Terrific foot skills.

RECORD 2008 • 32 RECORD 2008 • 33 Home Visiting A LOOK AT LAST WEEKS RFL SCORE CARD Team ...... V Team ...... Goals Behinds Total Goals Behinds Total RFL first semi-final RFL second semi-final 10 1Q Narrandera Sportsground Ganmain Sportsground a, "0 ,a 20 20 FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE ... LEETON•WHITTON 9.0 15.3 19.8 28.11 (179) GANMAIN•GGM 2.3 9.3 10.9 17.10(112) C) 30 30 ,4J COOLAMON 3.4 4.7 5.10 11.14 (80) WAGGA TIGERS 3.1 3.3 9.10 11.15 (81) 40 40 Goals: (Lee1on•Whitton) J Hodge 6, J Hall 5, M Smith 5, Goals: (GGGM) J Lawton 5, M Steele 3, A Carroll 3, D Rankin. ,· "' B Woods 3, B Guest 2. L Frazer 2. N Doolin 2, J Gale, J Kaye, R Clark. T Carroll, J Campbell, D Hitchens; (Wagga . - Total Total T Norton, B Gilmour; (Coolamon) B McKelvie 2, S Keenan 2. Tigers) D Davey 2, A Priest, L Gestier, J Powell. S Terlich. T Garrett 2, B Garrett 2, J Kew, E Edis, J Parr. A Van Ruiswyk, S Priest, J Gaynor, P Delaney, C Jackson a, 10 10 Best: (Leeton•Whitton) J Hodge, J Hall, B Woods, R Dunn, Best: (GGGM) M Kelly, M Steele, L Habel, J Kaye, D Rankin , "tJ 2Q 20 M Smith, D Elwin, C Townsend; (Coolamon) M Robinson, C McPherson; (Wagga Tigers) D Davey, R Miller, J Gaynor. f! T Garrett, C Neyland, B Garrett, L Maloney, B McKelvie. S Pnest. T Gamer, S Terlich. C) 30 30 "tJ 40 4Q RESERVE GRADE RE SERVE GRADE C: NARRANDERA 4.1 9.3 12.5 13.7 (85) MANGOPLAH-CUE 4.6 4.10 5.13 10.17 (77) ...... Total Total COOLAMON 1.2 4.5 7.7 9 9 (63) LEETON•WHITTON 0.0 2.2 4.2 7.3 (45) U18s I Under 18 Under18 WAGGA TIGERS 3.1 7.4 11.13 15.16(106) LEETON-WHITTON 4.1 5.3 7.9 9.11 (65) MOST PHOTOS APPEARING IN THE "RECORD " ARE FOR SALE AT THE DAILY ADVERTISER. TRAIL ST. OFFICE. Ph: 6923 2000. NORTH WAGGA 3.3 5.8 8.8 13.14 (92) MANGOPLAH•CUE 2.3 5.6 9.6 9.10 (64) Bring the programme with you to help identify the photo you are looking for. Prices and sizes: 1Ox15cm , $13.20. 13x1Be rn, $16.40. 20x30cm, $21 .65.

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CAMPBELL WINS JIM QUINN MEDAL premiership honours. Well done Trav and all the best for the In what was a surprise to many Turvey Park midfielder, remainder of the finals series. We hcpe that the Crows can Blair Campbell, capped a sensational season by taking out get you a flag. the coveted Jim Quinn Medal at 1he Narrandera Ex.Servicemen's Club on Tuesday night. Campbell polled WILSON WINS LOU BROWN MEDAL 23 votes to win by four votes from Coolamon's Luke Maloney The Bulldogs kicked off the night with a winner in the Under with Eastern Hawks Andrew Craig one vote further back. It 1B 's Best & Fairest when Andre Wilson won the Lou Brown was a fitting result for Blair, who whilst in the twilight of his Medal. Wilson finished a very close count with 33 votes, two career, still has plenty to offer the Bulldogs and the RFL. He more than Nat Davis from MCU·E on 31 votes. These two is one of the most genuine blokes to pull on a footy boot and players streeted the rest of the field with Sam Ryan from he gives 110% every time he crosses the boundary ine. He Waroa Tigers way back on 18 votes. Wilson has had a flew under the radar of most expert tipsters but when you sit fantastic season and whilst the Bulldogs were knocked out of back and analyse the form of all of the chances he had to be the finals in the fist semi he can take some pride and honour right in the mix. He is a player that never, or rarely, questions in winning this award. the Umpires decision and just gets on with playing footy. He has been a real servant of 1he RFL and has always put up NETBALL AWARDS his hand for rep duties when ever required. Congratulations The RFL Netball Awards were counted as well and the Blair and all the very best 1n your future career. Luke Maloney winners and runner's up were as follows: was always going to poll well but just didn't have the season A Grade: Shannon Byrne - Wagga Tigers (winner) that he had last year. Still to finish runner up is no mean feat. Tracey Schultz.Cole - MCU·E (runner up) Andrew Craig has done a sensational job in finishing third B Grade: Meredith Furner - Coolamon (winner) YOUR TEAM in a team that only won two games for the year. He was a Alison Ward - Griffith (runner up) standout for the Hawks and finished with 18 votes. NEEDS C Grade: Katherine Pretious - Turvey Park (winner) IRVIN WINS GAYNOR MEDAL Grace Dando - Leeton-Whitton (runner up) r Leeton•Whitton Crows Secretary, Travis Irvin, gained some Juniors: Katelyn Yeo - Leeton Whitton Blue (winner) well deserved recognition when he won the Best & Fairest Maddison Lee - Narrandera and Lucy McCrum from in the Reserve Grade competition. Irvin polled 19 votes to Leeton•Whitton Blue joint runner's up. YOU Wo rt11mmed 1h11 r•• re ■d the Product l"foraoti.. G•iff wtiklt h win from David "Yuk" Logan (GGGM) and Xavier Higgins 1Hil1ble from W■tl' Mutual. Your indi,id11I 1«nnt d1tlil1 rtmolo (MCU·E) both on 14 votes. Irvin has played some first grade Well done to all award winners but special mention must go confidonfiel ond 110 111 d11closd to ltte lt1ip1Hl Orpi,isetien. this year but has been predominately in the magoos where to Katherine Pretious who won the C Grade for the third year he has obviously played a major role in the Crows bid for in a row, a tremendous effort.

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