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FIRST GRADE LADDER SECOND GRADE LADDER Farrer League, Editorial Round 6 w L D For Ag % Pts Round 6 w L D For Ag % Pts THE ROCK-Y.C. 6 0 0 637 356 178.93 24 ARIAH PARK-M.* 5 0 0 522 95 549.47 20 ARDLETHAN 6 0 0 798 574 139.02 24 RIVCOLL* 5 0 0 681 144 472.92 20 Today, the only MVAFA matches being In a direct switch of venue, Cootamundra will 3 2 0 609 445 136.85 MARRAR 4 2 0 416 404102.974 16 AP-M*. 12 played are the Farrer League ones. The RFL be the meeting place of the Blues and competition t . COLLINGULLIE-A.*3 2 0 539 477 113.00 12 COLLINGULLIE-A*3 2 0 614 247 248.58 12 representative team is playing the Sydney Football leaders, TRYC, this afternoon. Originally set down for Nth.Wagga-AAAF*2 3 0 523 402130.10 8 Nth Wagga-RAAF* 3 2 0 414 380 108.95 12 League at the SCG, and consequently a general bye The Rock, a mutual agreement between the two clubs will see the August 8 clash between the two played at Marrar 2 4 0 497 546 91.03 8 Cootamundra* 2 3 0 333 448 74.33 8 has been programmed for the RFL. The Rock and today's at Cootamundra. Rivcoll* 2 3 0 405 446 90.81 8 The Rock-Y.C. 5 0 308 581 53.01 4 . • In some ways, therefore, it is disappointing The Magpies have conquered all before Uranquinty-K. * 0 5 0 365 682 53.52 0 Uranquinty-K * 1 4 0 156 523 29.83 4 that the Farrer matches (on paper, at least) look to be them so far and should continue on their merry winning Cootamundra* 0 5 0 334 779 42.88 0 Ardlethan 0 6 0 155 777 19.95 0 foregone conclusions, resultwise, as the promise of a way over Coota at Clarke Oval this afternoon. good close contest would have presented the After their poorest start to a season for some *Bye *Bye opportunity to win some crowd support at the round years, Marrar will be looking to do better against North of matches, with no conflict of interest from RFL Wagga-RAAF at Langtry Oval today. The Bombers LEADING 1st GRADE KICKERS LEADING 2nd GRADE KICKERS games. have found the loss of key players from last year's Perhaps the round's best will be at "Bushpig lineup difficult to cover and as yet are nowhere near Round 6 Total Round 6 Total Park", on the North Campus of the CSU, where the the force they were in the past three seasons. North Glenn Bench (Ardlethan) ...... 35 Craig Roberts (Rivcoll) ...... 41 Rivcoll team, fresh from a bye last Saturday, will take Wagga-RAAF put up a good show against the reigning William Burgess (Coll-Ash) ...... 26 on Ariah Park-Mirrool. Certainly, as far as the Reserves premiers last Saturday, but a poor second half return Simon McNeil! (Marrar) ...... : 25 competition goes, the meeting of these two clubs is a must have worried coach Gavin Hofert. It's been some Kevin Car~ (Coll-Ash) ...... 20 Scott Roberts (Coota) ...... 17 top of the table clash, pitting against each other the four years since these two clubs have met in Mark Whyte (Ardlethan) ...... 17 Brian Johnstone (AP-M) ..... ·...... 15 two undefeated leaders of the competition. Both sides competition, so the "reunion" could be a good one. have had a similar track record, kicking huge scores The remaining match of the round is at Tim Gordon (AP-M) ...... 17 Darren Burkinshaw(TR-YC) ...... 11 and having little scored against them. Oddly enough, Kapooka, where Collingullie-Ashmont will play for the Jason Brown (TR-YC) ...... 17 Brett Clarkson (Coll-Ash) ...... 11 both teams will be fresh from a "rest' last Saturday, first time. The Rosellas struggled for numbers last as Rivcoll enjoyed the rostered bye and Ariah Park­ Saturday, but word is that was a "one-off' problem Chris Masterson (TR-YC) ...... 16 Benjamin Walsh (Rivcoll) ...... 11 Mirrool won on forfeit from Uranquinty-Kapooka. It's and they should be in force today to the Greg Brain (TR-YC) ...... 15 Brian Gaynor (AP-M) ...... 10 rare when the appeal of the Reserves' contest is Demons. The homeside always make it tough for their Craig Whyte (Ardlethan) ...... 8 greater than the Seniors, but that could well be the opponent at Kapooka, regardless of their standing on Anthony O'Halloran (U/Kapooka) .. 14 case this afternoon. Only one win separates the Senior the competition ladder, so the Gully can expect some Dean Cooper (Coota) ...... 13 Bruce Bell (North Wagga) ...... 8 APM and Rivcoll teams, with the "Brown Bombers" torrid moments this afternoon. ' holding ascendancy after beating Uranquinty­ Having taken all before them, to date, the Kapooka last week. Their defence records are almost Ardlethan Stars can enjoy their bye today and look OUR COVER: identical, with APM having had 445 points scored forward to their long weekend clash with Rivcoll. against the this year and Rivcoll conceding 446 points, · · Of course, all Farrer clubs will enjoy a bye Wagga Tigers ruckman Andrew Priest (11) is about to take possession of the ball as the rest but APM's attack has been better, outscoring Rivcoll on Saturday, June 13, when the Farrer Representative look on in awe in the match against the Narrandera Eagles at League headquarters last Saturday. by 204 points. It seems then that Rivcoll's defence team competes in the inter-Leagues Carnival at Photo by Daily Advertiser. will be put to the test in this afternoon's contest. Barooga. THE INVESTMENT &INSURANCE ADVISORY CENTRE PTY. LTD. 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Parker Street - 1 First of all I have been a little slack with not Cootamundra ~E-\- mentioning new arrivals that have occurred before Phone 69 422134 C 1..1 Q \ e,\ues or during the season. First Grunter and Nicky \1 Pco0\-a. welcomed a little netballer Sarah, then Hungry and I.IC~lll.llC~J.l.i.l O Kimba followed up likewise with Abby and to finish 142 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Ph 69 213117 "_" ~P "°tf\e' ' ~\"8 • 5 cold beers Q~ nsOt &. on tap • Bottle Drive off with Swoop and Katie delivered themselves with Open 7days 10am till late. Teas available Wed to Sun S\l° with wines, beer & spirists. a rover. Congratulations to you all. Fatherhood - what a challenge. i • Last week we were pushed right to the limit SENIORS SENIORS before we realised what was going on and Pigsy 1. Jason Brown 27. Conrad Haggar Notes not available at time of printing. 1. Paul Rechenzani 28. Stuart Smart slotted through a few for us to retain our unbeaten 2. Matthew Carroll 28. Wayne Corbett 2. Gerard Guthrie 29. Simon Roberts record. The major blemish for the day was the injury to Gundy. We wish him a speedy recovery from a 3. Wayne Jones 29. Andrew Chaplin 3. Mark Pettit 30. Joe White very painful knock that he received. The Awards 4. Craig Taylor 30. Leigh Ulenstein 4. Justin Bone (cc) 34. David Earnshaw went like : The Rock Butchery Mug - Leroy Brown. 5. Matthew Collins 5. _ Jamie Pursehouse 35. Tony Bosch 31. Mark Mason The Yerong Hotel Mug - Barney Fellows. The 6. Rod Craig 6. Chris Masterson 32. Rod Merrills 36. Andrew Ingold Rivspray Ag'n'Vet socks - Mark Chaplin. The 7. Brent Milthorpe 7. Greg Brain (cc) 33. Darren Burkinshaw 37. Steve Barton Amateur $40 - Craigy Taylor and $20 - Wayne 8. Nicholas Mpore 8. Mark Birks 38. John Walton Corbett. 34. John Wickham 9. Colin Sedgwick 39. Steve Hobson The seconds I suppose you would have to say 8. Brody Moore (2nds) 35. Justin Skews 10. Gary Burkinshaw 40. Paul Harris just aren't functioning as a well oiled machine. The 9. Mark O'Leary 36. Justin McGill 11. Mark Douglas 41. Joel Hart sides have been better than the results have 10. Colin Carroll 37. Luke Ellicott 12. Chris Manwaring 42. Gerard Duncombe suggested. All we have to do is string together a 11. Andrew Rainbird 38. Nigel Paton 14. Todd Basham 43. Adam Greene couple of wins and the confidence will return. 12. Graham Fellows 39. Ian Corbett Awards were: The Tyreworld Mug - Matty Black. · 15. Tim Hammitt 44. Lincoln Holland 13. Paul Hallam 40. The Porky & Verdo Mug - Andrew Chaplin. The 16. Roy Jaques 45. Larry Turnbull 15. Matty Gale 41. Harnish Gill 17. Paul Frilay 46. Matt Ceeney Ladies Auxiliary $1 O's - Justin Skews and Travis Merrills and the Rivspray Ag'n'Vet socks - Brody 16. Brett Poole 43. Travis Merrills 18. Scott Roberts 47. Danny Mason Moore. 17. Marc Bauer 44. David Bunn 19. David Harris (2nds 48. Jeremy Roberts The Calcutta votes for last week were; Leroy 5, 18. Leigh Brown (ac) 46. Mark Batchelor Coach) 50. Dean Cooper Craigy 4, Pigsy 3, Jason 2, Lewis 1. Standing's at 19. Tim Brain 47. Matthew Black 20. Ashley Roberts 51. Kane Crowe present; Leroy 19, Hungry 13, Matty 10, Jason 9, 20. Andrew Taylor 48. Russell Gleeson 21 . Marcus Read 52. Paul Roberts Lewis 8, Barney and Nick 6. Just another subtle 21. Mick Williams 50. Phillip Walsh 22. Jeremy Roberts 53. Robert Post reminder to those who owe for their purchase, 22. Brad Merrills 51. Joel Poole 25. Justyn Smith 54. Aaron Wilson Please pay Sandman or Colleen a.s.a.p. 26. Jason Wadley 55. Tim Nixon The Netballers had three losses. The A Grade 23. David Gardiner 52. John Mclachlan 27. Geoff Curtis went down 13 - 34 with Kathryn Moore winning the 24. Mark Chaplin 53. Shane Nimmo Mug. B Grade went down 17 - 31 with Gin Auld 25. Scott Mclachlan 54. Robert King getting the Mug. C Grade went down 12 - 25 with 26. Ricky Fitzsimmons 55. Lewis Winter Megan Masterson winning the Mug. Keep trying 69. Jack Campton 25 PEARSON STREET, WAGGA girls. PHONE (02) 6925 5775 After this week we have an enforced break for two weeks with two byes. All the best to whoever Fl FE • 'I gains representative honours and to those who have washing nappies. Most Admired Person - Katie for niggling injuries it is a chance to get rid of them. going through 19 hours of sheer delight. Whom Enjoy the break - but look after yourselves. would like to spend 60 minutes - Don Burke or Janet AIR & ELECTRICAL If you're at The Rock today you will be quite Jackson, maybe 30 minutes each. lonely as, hopefully, no one else will be there. We The trip to Coota is never easy so lets not get • Gas Ducted Heating BREEZAIR have swapped with Coota and thank them for their over complacent. Just put our heads down and co-operation. The return bout will be at Yerong record two wins. Don't forget to call in at The Home • Evaporative Cooling BRIVIS Creek on 8th August. on the way home. • Wood Heaters EMAILAIR This weeks Personality Profile is the newest of Thought for the Week - Never bite off more than • Reverse Cycle Air Cond. HITACHI the new Dads - Swoop. Favourite Food - What ever you can chew-unless your mouth is bigger than Mal DAIKIN Harrison can't finish. Favourite Drink - The same Colston. • Electrical Contracting as Harrison. Favourite Pastime - Definitely not UP THE HOT PIES. Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD"_ 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - 'FOOTY RECORD' - 1998 ~rl··,::·tt~1••.. ••·J:J· Bill Shankly must have been a keen fisherman with plenty of time on his hands to think that one SENIORS It's so pleasing to see the support coming up. Two out of three against the competitive Demons back to the Club through the corridors that it 1. Geoff Smith 27. Rodney Bruce ain't too bad. The Ones are knocking on the door of is, and I'm certain that being clapped off the & the top five but the only way it will open is to push it 2. Paul Kew 28. Dominic Norman Jalm Jabln ground after such a hard fought match can MOTOR INN & TAVERN harder. With the Saints today and the Blues next 3. Brendon Harrington 29. Geoff McNair \j • only make the senior side grow in • Bistro • Swimming Pool • BBQ • 1/2 court tennis week two wins will do nicely thank you. The Demons 4. Paul McGowan 30. Michael Smith confidence. A great day with only one win grabbed an early lead but full credit goes to our 5. Brad McGarry 31. · Brett Fellows ►►► ◄◄◄ boys for keeping with them in the last half. Award short of taking out the whole days 6. Frank Corbett 32. Chris Smith Olympic Way, North Wagga - Ph 69 216688 winners extracted from many top performers were ,o ' programme, with the Ones going down 7. Paul Hallcroft 33. Paul Jenkins . the Mug ... Smithy, The Casino Cash .. Joel, Jamie gallantly. I now think that maybe we are Stuart and Richie. The D42 went to Vinny who neve; 8. Darren O'Donnell 34. Simon McNeil starting to earn some respect. gives up the chase and sets a terrific example for 9. Shaun Grentall 35. Adam Tomlinson SENIORS the younger brigade to follow. Bruce Willets played strongly in. the 10. Greg Cox 36 .. Joel Harris Shane Brown What a fantastic "Finals" finish in the Magoos backline to win the K&J Trophies Mug, 1. 29. Shane Pedler 11 . Grant Carroll 38. Steve Winley with rusty slotting one through the big ones to get Darren Murphy continued his great form to 2. Col McGuire 30. Mitchel Cotterill 12. Wayne Podmore 39. Richard Nottle Adam Carey us home by three points. How does the Club song win the Palm & Pawn Beer Tickets. Shane 3. 31. Ian Robertson start??? Bit early to celebrate but Rusty enjoys the 13. Craig Absolum 40. Russell Menzies (Cow) Brown played well against his old club 4. Michael Hoogavelt 32. Darren Murphy Mug. Harro picked up the Bridge Tavern Dinner 14. Vin Carroll 41. Michael Semmler 5. Mick Pedler 33. Brent Chapman which will come in handy when he takes Kellie out. and was supported well by David "Bindie" 15. Stuart Seymour 43. Barry Dennis 6. Jason Flagg For those who do not believe it Rocky does enjoy a Crouch. ~ 34. Brett McDonald 16. Wes Greatz 44. Robert Collins-Roe 7. Rob Fewson 'red' now and then and he has a dozen in credit. The Two's played great football to win well 35. Brad Bowen 17. Michael Walker 4_5. Matthew Pattison 8. Chris Irvine With only one game of netball played the girls on the day. K&J Trophies Mug winner was 36. Nigel McKeller had a quiet day. A convincing win in B Grade with 18. Jamie Grentall 46. Sean Watkins Rob "Freak" Fewson while a six goal haul 9. Russell Randal 37. Graham Turner Teneil Grentall showing some fancy footwork to win 20. Paul Flannigan 47. Paul Hindmarsh 10. Matt Woollnough 38. Lee Mathews the Mug. Today there will be three grades playing. from Bruce "Ding Dong" bell saw him take 21. David Pattison 48. Paul McPherson 11. Ben Vickers 39. Rod Earsman ~an we make it a clean sweep? the Thomas Blarney Dinner and big Mat 22. Bernie O'Rourke 49. Graham Willis 13. Matt Cowper Congratulations to Paul and Raeligh McGowan "Wooly" Woolnough played strongly for the 40. Wayne Selby 23. Craig McCormack 50. Josh Pinn 14. Shannon Moore on the arrival of Jack. Don't forget to keep the 27th Mark Anthony Award. 41. Craig Carey 24. Stuart McGowan 51. Darren Walker June free for a great nights entertainment. The netballers had a great day out with 15. Nathan Garrod 42. Wayne Skeers Frank Corbett, Shaun Gr.entall and Paul Kew 25. Bruce Rollins 52. Craig Kahlefeldt 16. David Crouch 43: Matty Morris are contesting the lead in the incentive votes. Keep three from three wins, great stuff girls. A 26. Simon Crouch 54. Shannon Ellis 17. Jason Carey 44. Adam Clarke an eye on these Bombers today for some Grade award winners were Karen Combs 56. Danny Pinn 18. Terence Au crackerjack footy. Back in '93 on our 75th and Alison Knight, B Grade were Tia Noble 45. Steve Crane 19. Ch.ris Pedler Anniversary day we knocked off the Saints and and Pat Sheedy, whilst C Grade winners 46. Mick Maloney capped it off with some frivolities at the Hall. were Kyli~ Duncan and Nancy Brown. 20. barren Richardson 47. Graham McDonald Go you mighty BOMBERS. 21. Corey Grainger Tonight it's all happening at 7 p.m. at the 48. 22. Bruce Willett Oasis Bar at the RAAF Base it's Karaoke 49. John Pumpa 23. Gavin Hofert Night. So make sure you all get your voice 51. 24. Nigel Francis M.C. CROKER boxes humming and get there and belt out 52. Adam Smith 45 Gurwooct St, Wagga. Ph 69 211631 MARRAR Ag CENTRE a tune, even if you do sound like a mongrel 25. Steven Ryan 53. Steve Nickols 26. 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A much better performance last week saw us A bad week last week againt Ariah Park first at the winning post. But we can still improve, SENIORS Mirool, only being able to field a Senior side, SENIORS so let's keep it up. David McLachlans on the mend and taking quite a hiding. according to Mum Shirl. Some of our contract 1. Dick Carey 27. Guy Palframan Lets put that behind us and knuckle down players might be wondering why they are 1. Brad Parkin (vc) 26. Michael Ploanges contracted when each week they see Brett for the rest of the season. This week we get 2. Scott Hugler 28. Brett Parr 2. Darren May (c) 27. M. Clayton 'I Whyman take out the John Waring Endeavour our first look at Collingullie/Ashmont with the Award, Brett has won this award 4 out of 5 games. 3. Brett Somerville 29. Hamish McLeod 3. Sean Allen 28. Craig Lauder return of several players, we look forward to a Contracted players can only win the Mug and 4. David Mclachlan 30. Peter Haby good showing: Good to see Mick Ansell back 4. John Breed 29. Shane Bolger Dinner for Two, they cannot win the Cash Awards. 5. Heath Bruckner 31. Stephen Bruckner on his feet and back into the swing of things at , ~ The Mug and Dinner for Two this week went to 5. David Hopwood 30. Anthony Taprell Brad Aiken, the R.H. Blake to Leith Mills and the the club. 6. Brad Aiken 32. Daryl Price 6. Michael Irwin 31. Kevin Keegan Club Cash Award two weeks out of two to our Lets have a good one this week and don't young RAMS player Josh Davis. . 7. Scott Macklan (Capt) 33. Andrew Fleming 7. Bob Conway 32. Robert Elliot forget the Presentations at the "Quinty" Pub The Magoos let themselves down with· a 50 8. Joel Mellen 34. Chris Hopkins after the game. 8. Jason Ballard 33. Reg Wheeler metre penalty right on the bell. Age and experience from Marrar put us behind for the first half but then 9. Adam Jenkins 35. Phil Whalen COME ON THE ROSELLAS! 9. Scott Breen 34. Trevor Rial our young legs kept going when Marrar's failed in 1O. Jade Matthyssen 36. Robert Smith 10. Craig Rodgers 35. Michael Galea the second half, only to be beaten by a 50 metre penalty. The Mug and Club Cash to Craig Price, 11. Mick Barnes 37. Corey Frater 11. George Tsaikos 36. Jeff Rule Salon Christie Hair Cut to Mick Barnes, the Six 12. Dane Somerville 38. Shane Atkinson 12. Anthony O'Halloran 37. David McIntyre Pack to Captain Beer and the Coaches Award to Garath Shaw. 13. Paul Gillett 39. Greg Beer 13. Stephen Rappard 38. Andrew Coombes Our netballers, what can I say, they just hang 14. Bill Burgess 40. Jason Smith 14. Chad Hughes 39. Andrew Jackson in there, after their game each week they are so bubbly and cheerful, one would think they have 16. Leith Mills 41. Brett Clarkson 15. Mark Price 40. Jason Stephenson won, but no, what are they going to be like when 17. Gareth Shaw 43. Jamie Wild L A D I E s 16. Michael Domitrovic 41. Greg Brown they do get their first win? I think I will just stay clear of Tracey, she will just hug me to death. Kym 18. Tim Hansell 44. Craig Byrnes 17. Anthony Grant 42. Sefrey Cheyne Whalan took out their award last week. 19. Shane Whyte 48. Graham Hughes N E T B A L L 18. Craig McSwan 43. Peter Matheson Hope everyone's seen our posters all around the Club rooms, referring to our big Gala Day on 19. Dane Fuller (2nds) 50. Scott Brown 19. Kable Tye 44. Michael Harmen ~ ~u .&a9ue the 13th June, if you know anyone who would like 20. Graham Pike 55. Brett Neilson 20. Anthony Wallace 45. Rodger Harding to enter our races, please let them know. The footballers Goal to Goal Gift is open to any football 21. Barry Mclachlan 57. Jason Dash A GRADE w L For Ag % Pts 21. Peter Debomford 46. Samual Berkley code and a great prize of $500 to the winner S.W.T. 4 0 233 103 226 16 22. Brett McMillan 60. Jeremy Radley Cootamundra 3 0 146 65 225 12 22. Greg Johnson 47. Dean Stevenson donated by Country Wide Farm Services. Anyone who would like to put up a stall is most .welcome. 23. _Br~tt Whyman 61. Jamie Hubbard Ardlethan 3 1 195 145 134 12 23. Timothy Jack 48. Stewart Hood Marrar 3 2 191 190 101 12 This week we see·Brett McMillan and Brett Parr 24. Sam Carey 66. Ian Kennedy Rivcoll 2 3 1.45 171 85 8 24. Adam Carey 49. Bill Sheen play 100 and 50 games respectively. APM 1 3 150 121 124 4 Today we go to the Army Camp, to play footy 25. Mick Devlin 69. Craig Price NorthWagga 0 0 3 64 165 39 25. Steven Gibbs 60. Darrell Elms not to enlist. TRYC 0 4 39 203 19 0 26. Eddie Whyman

BGRADE DEMONS RULE • I Rivcoll 5 0 212 132 161 20 Ardlethan* 3 0 263 154 171 14 APM* 2 1 154 104 148 10 Marrar* 2 2 186 185 101 10 !!~ !:6!::.'!~~9~9~!gas SWT 2 2 164 136 121 8 ~ 29 Wall Street, North Wagga Cootamundra* 1 1 104 81 128 6 Jenny & Kevin Cross Quality printers and rubber TRYC 1 4 79 183 43 4 NorthWagga 0 3 46 157 29 0 Wagga First Aid Supplies 1~EJ1I stamp manufacturers. CGRADE ' APM 3 0 128 24 533 12 Office hours: Monday to Rivcoll 2 1 90 58 155 8 Marrar 2 1 79 65 122 8 Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Ardlethan 1 2 61 102 60 4 Griffith Exies Sports Club NorthWagga 0 2 33 97 34 0 TRYC 0 2 11 56 20 0 ♦ Speirs St, Griffith. Ph 69 642323 · Vistors are most welcome to join UNDER 14s the Swans in the club's Sports Lounge APM 2 0 43 12 358 8 after each home game. Marrar 1 1 42 24 175 4 Ardlethan 0 2 10 59 17 0 :gg.~RiHl"R-1111 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

A lovely day at Pig Park on the weekend with 4 out of 5 wins against the Rosellas. Last week saw the First Grade score a The Magoos keep going from strength Duke of Kent good win. John Raczkowski, getting back ARIAH PARK HOTEL strength with a thumping 34 goal win. Our HOTEL to form, won the Bowling Club award. Major sponsors of Ariah Park-Mirrool Bombers resident super boot Craig Roberts broke the Jeremy Quade, playing his first game for club and goal kicking 'record, got leather !l{o66ie & !l{usse[[ Meyers us, played well and won the Towel. The Enjoy a drink and meal after the game socks were won by Paul Buerckner. The "ith hosts Rex and Debbie Vane. poisoning and kept his 1st year fan club HOME OF THE RIVCOLL BUSHPIGS happy with 22.3 goal haul. Ben Jennings Sports Massage went to Andrew played some tough DORF football in the Schmetzer and the Pewter to Brendan Shumack, Ian Gordon kicked 5 goals. SENIORS centre, while Adrian Sparks and Bill Gray SENIORS picked up possessions at will around the It was disappointing for the Reserves 1. Greg McKelvie (cc) 30. Brendan Gibbons not to have any opposition, but it was good ground. The Medina Apartments Players 0. Chris Henry 37. Shane Dalzell 2. Alan Bell 31. Jamie Buerckner to see them turn up and play a game for 3. Brian Johnstone 32. Luke Maloy player award went to Craig Roberts (3 1. Shannon Bell 38. Ben Creighton match practise. Two modified teams were 4. Cameron Furphy 33. Colin Butts Votes), Ben Jennings (2), and Bill Gray (1). 2. Dave Meyers 39. Adrian Sparks picked and gave everyone plenty of ground 5. Terry Walker 34. Joel Fairman First Grade had a tight game for the first 3. Robert Meyers 40. Chris Jones to cover. 6. Peter McCabe 35. Andrew Schmetzer three quarters before kicking away in the last 4. Nathan Lieschke 41. Ash Wiles The A grade netball girls were beaten 7. Jason Bryce 36. Ben Prentice to record a 7 goal win. Paul Scoullar showed 5. Travis Irvin 42. Andrew Nead 24-36, the $10 sponsored by the Ariah 8. Geoff Walker 37. David Stewart everyone why he is the best ruckmen in the 6. Paul Scoullar 43. Scott Farrell 9. Paul Buerckner 38. John Mclean Park Newsagency was won by Gillian league with a dominating performance, 7. Nathan Bond 44. David Leckie 10. Glen Bell 39. Darryl Harper Mclean and the Mug by Suzanne Brendan Love controlled the half forward 8. Troy Ashcroft 45. WesAmor 11. Terry Greenham 40. Alan Edis line, while Troy Ashcroft, Nathan Lieschke 9. Robert Cardwell 46. Greg Charleston Fairman. The B Grade had a good win 54- 12. Derek Prentice 41. Brett Vearing and Shane Petzel also played well. The 10. Chris Howe 47. Mark Sayer 14 $10 sponsored by Ariah Park Hardware 13. Ben Cassidy 42. Craig Leiper Princess Park Apartments Players player 11. Paul Cocking 48. Steven Dimitrakellis went to Renae Barrow and the Mug was 14. Patrick Gaynor 43. Gerard O'Brien 44. Daniel Chalmers award went to Brendan Love (3 Votes), Paul 12. Gary Sheppard 49. Anthony Burge shared by Sally Fairman and Helen 15. Ben Peacock 16. Darryl Hillier 45. Gavin Leiper Scoullar (2), and Troy Ashcroft (1). 13. Mic Barnes 50. William Gray Schmetzer. 17. Ricky Pratt 46. Nathan Chalmers Our netballers had a good day out with C 14. Phil Nielsen 51. Stuart Heine The Towel was won by Kate Lynch. The netball girls would like to remind everyone 18. Paul Doyle 47. Grant Ryan Grade playing a catch up game against The 15. Steven Murphy 52. Bill Dudley 48. Nicholas Jenkins about their major Social Function for this 19. Ian Gordon Rock and recording a good win. Tania 17. Joel Pizzini 53. Anthony Roberts 20. John Raczkowski 49. Brendon O'Dwyer year - their 10 year Reunion will be held Hawthorne won the mug with Sally Stout also 18. Andrew Eamens 55. David Manning 21 . Dallas McKelvie 50. Robert Edis playing well. Our B Graders remain 19. Craig Roberts 56. Ross Gerhig on Saturday June 13th. This function is 22. Mal Hillier 51. Julian O'Shea undefeated and on top of the ladder with a 20. Brendan Love 57. Lee Mclaughlan open to all past and present players, all 23. Matthew O'Dwyer 52. Matthew Weise supporters and families. For catering solid win over the Dons. Leanne Baker won 21. Shane Petzel 58. Mark Newman 24. Brendan Shumack 53. Stanley Gash purposes names must be in with Gillian the mug from Sarah Moore. A grade went 22. Pete Johnson 59. Mick Scott 25. Jeremy Quade 54. Darren Frew by 1st June. Please support this 26. Nat Herdon 55. Ricky Clark down to a more determined South Wagga 23. Jason Kelly 60. Mathew Ganderton milestone. 27. Chris Cassidy 56. Andrew Manning but can regroup today. Liz Petzel had a 24. Jason Knight '61. Mark Matthews 25. Shayne Hackett 62. Luke Schuberg Today we travel to the Rivcoll grounds, 28. Brett Prentice 57. Michael Denyer blinder in the middle while Denise Knight 29. Brian Gaynor 26. Phil Willis both games will be hard to win, but with a 65. Andrew Walker continued her consistent season. 64. Andrew Clarke ~- 27. Robert Sharpe This week we take on the Brown Bombers 65. Barnaby Flanders big effort from every player in the Bomber 28. Johan Sullivan Camp it will be Bombers to win. at Pig Park. It's another big game for us all, 66. Ben Walsh 29. Kane McGregor 67. r------.,I The 3rd winner of our "Find the hidden Matthew Davron especially for the Magoo's who face their first Footy" competition is Tom & Christopher 30. David Finamore 69. Angus Evans I real test today, so good luck to all. Don't I Thompson of Farm 762 Leeton. They I 31. Tim Goonan (cc) 72. Troy Scott forget to get up to Rivcoll for a beer after the have won a dinner for 2 at the Exies Club 32. Ben Jennings game and then down to the Duke for Preso's 75.

Mark Birks of Cootamundra would be ideal as an aerobic instructor as he watches Matt Currie of Ardlethan about to scamper away with the footy as team mate Geoff Minchin looks on. Photo courtesy of Daily Advertiser. Brian 1awrea£e The Big Men fly!! Ardlethan Ruckman John Carroll (6) and opponent Matthew Leeney of Cootamundra contest this ball up at Clarke Oval in Saturday's clash. Matt Currie awaits the outcome. The Ardlethan Stars won the match to remain undefeated after 6 rounds. Photo courtesy of Daily Advertiser. n~ - Sports ~n,~ ~

142 BAYLIS STREET Mangopl~h Hotel WAGGAWAGGA ~ -=-- PHONE 6921 4583 'f= =---. For all your sporting requirements Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998 NSVV-ACT RAlVIS ..2.:.:.:r... ~ ~x ------The competition winners for week three are RII .. A .. M"s Tom & Christopher Thompson of Farm 762 Leeton, Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the dinner for two at the Griffith Exservlces Club. NSW-ACT RAMS V GIPPSLAND POWER possibly lose or was it simply that the opposition A busy week in the local footy this week as The WEEKLY PBIZE Js being held over for the is a good team and they had to play well sooner we are near the half way point in the home and IIl2llllDl and will continue In the near future Perhaps there. is a role for sports or later. away games. Thursday saw the release of the BUT keep the entries rolling in for the Sydney psychologists. Perhaps there is. a place for To complete this case study the Captain task Force Report for the NSW/ACT region. The Trip. someone to explain certain behaviour in sport. played another magnificent RFL have their State Championship match today The FFL representative squad had their first Let me present a case study. game. He is in rare form. One example - He against the SFL at the SCG and of course there training run under coach Laurie Pendrick on In very difficult, gusty conditions a football gathers the ball tight on the boundary with lots are a full round of matches in the FFL. The Rock/ Wednesday night at Marrar. It is only two weeks team plays a brilliant half of football. Full of of hafry armpits descending upon him. He Yerong Creek Magpies and the Ardlethan Stars now until they travel to Barooga to contest the character, attacking the ball and body with baulks, weaves, finds space and delivers on have put a bit of space between themselves and Minor Leagues Championship. They are no doubt intensity, supporting each other with smart and the left foot. Exquisite. Ray Hall showed why the rest, at the top of the table but from there down quietly confident of a very successful weekend. the full squad is: Matthew and David Currie, effective team play, possessing moving targets he is rated one of the best big men in the a major tussle is developing with 5 clubs vying Kerry Brain, Keiren Spencer, Ian Carroll and mark in the forward line and strong disciplined competition playing a strong game in the ruck for the three remaining spots in the ''five". The Colllngullle/Ashmont Demons have Whyte (Ardlethan); Scott Macklin, Brad Aiken, defensive play when the opposition had the ball. and around the ground. Jon Elias in only his organised a Major Gala Day for Saturday June Brett Whyman and Jeremy Radley (Collingullie/ This team consequently leads by 6 goals at half third game showed great promise, Craig Bolton 13th at the Crossroads Oval. There wlll be Ashmont); Brent Milthorpe, Justin Bone and Joe time. dominated in the air knocking up taking marks, something for everyone. The day kicks off at White (Cootamundra); Dallas and Greg McKelvie, Craig Healey was dynamic around the packs Within a minute of the start of the third term, 11 am and wlll feature market stalls, children's Nat Greenham, Andrew Schmetzer, Ben Cassidy this team leads by 7 goals. Then something and Luke White was a fine forward with 4 goals. activities, BBQ, canteen & bar facllltles and and Gavin Leiper {Ariah Park); Matthew Carroll, strange happens. Quite noticeably the players various races culminating In the running of Craig Taylor, Mark O'Leary, Marc Bauer, Leigh become undisciplined, giving away two goals Awards: $25 Sportsman's Warehouse: Jon the Goal to Goal Gullle Gift! Please Phone Brown, Graham Fellows and Lewis Winter (The through 50 metre penalties, mucking around Elias. $20 Supporter's Award: Ray Hall. June Breust for further details on 6920 0201. Rock); Paul Scoullar, Troy Ashcroft, Nathan Bond with the ball and more concerned with gaining Domino's PizzaNideo Ezy: Craig Bolton. Video Don't forget to have a crack at the competition and Robbie Meyers (Rlvcoll); Geoff Smith, Wayne retribution for the captain going down than Ezy: Luke White. in the "Footy Record" each week. The Major Prize Podmore and Simon McNeil! (Marrar); Gavin concentrating on the ball. Congratulations to Brad Flinn (Hawthorn) is truly magnificent. Fancy winging into the Hofert, Michael Hoogeveldt, Adam Carey and And so it went on for the rest of the game, and (Collingwood) for being selected Harbour City on a Kendell's flight, then be Chris Irvine (North Wagga-RAAF) and Adam missing easy goals, kicking a few, never in to AFL reserves. Next week Eastern Ranges chauffeured to the Camperdown Travel Lodge. Carey from Uranquinty/Kapooka. The selectors danger of losing the game, but definitely a case at Shepley Oval in Melbourne. After a big night on the town, glide into the SCG Mark Driscoll and Ian Manning together with of a wasted opportunity to "bury the opposition". for the "Big Match" between the Swans and the coach Pendrick can add to the list as they see fit and will fine tune it before D day. Was it tiredness after such a brilliant and Keith Miller Magpies. After you attend the President's Lunch The mid Year delegates meeting of the Farrer energetic first half, was it a lack of concentration Manager and enjoy the game & Hospitality of the you will be whisked back to the Airport for League Clubs will be held Monday July 6th at the thinking that the team is cruising and can't NSW-ACT RAMS that all important Kendell's flight back to dear of' Rules Club Wagga Wagga commencing at Wagga Wagga and reality! 7.30pm. Among the important matters to be discussed will be the finals venues and duties NSW ACT RAMS DRAW Rd Date Versus Venue Time ..The friendly club vvith quality service .. 8 Sat30 May Eastern Ranges Shepley Oval 1:-30 pm Away 617 June U18 National Trials 9 Sat 13 June Geelong Falcons Football Park Noon Home • 'Bistro 2000' open 7 days a week 10 Sat 20 June North Ballarat Rebels Nth Ballarat Noon Away 11 Sat 27 June Bendigo pioneers Griffith 11 am Home • Relax in air conditioned comfort Sat 4-11 July U18 Nat Championships • Latest gaming technology 12 . Bye Transferred to May 2 • The 'Jezza Room' is perfect for 13 Sat 18 July Western Jets Whi«en Oval Noon Away 14 Sun 26July Oakleigh Chargers Football Park Noon Home weddings, partys & seminars 1/2August Bye • Club TAB, Keno & Sky Channel 15 Sun 9August Preston Knights Football Park Noon Home 16 Home Sat 15 August Prahran Dragons Football Park Noon Fernleigh Road, Wagga 17 Sat 22 August Dandenong Stingrays Shepley Oval 2pm Away WAGGA WAGGA 18 Sat 29 August Calder Cannons Queanbeyan Noon Home Information for members & their guests Phone 69 311511 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. - "FOOTY RECORD" -1998 Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Assoc. • "FOOTY RECORD" - 1998

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