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After an extended season due to RFL'ssuccessful participation in the VCFL championships, the eagerly awaited Atco Homes 1990 finals are now ready to commence. The finals will be split over the weekend with the 1st Semi finals at HOW THE ATCO HOMES RFL FINISHED 1990 Narrandera on Saturday and the Second Semi at Robertson Oval, Wagga, on Sunday. FIRST GRADE LADDER SECOND GRADE LADDER RFL FIRST SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW

Round 21 w l B For Ag % Pis Round 21 For Ag % Pis The 1st grade first semi final will be a replay of last Buchanan \ruck rover). Gary Brabander (wing), Warren TURVEY PK 15 3 2 2112 1206 175.1 60 TURVEY PK 2078 567 366.4 68 weeks game between Wagga Tigers and Griffith. McLaughlin (ruck), Peter Tipping (full forward), Nigel COOLAMON ... 14 4 224651358 181.5 56 WAGGA. 2252 758 297.0 60 Hopefully for spectators the result will be a closer affair Irvine (CHF) and rover Steve Buchanan. The Swans than last week when Tigers thrashed Griffith by 122 GRIFFITH 13 5 2 19331582 122.1 52 COO LAMON. 2148 762 281.8 60 under the guidance of ex-star Kevin Kirkpatrick have points It is difficult to imagine Griffith being able to turn enjoyed a good season. Leading the way in many of the WAGGA .. 12 6 2 2044 1415 144.4 48 GRIFFITH. 14661251 117.1 48 around such a huge deficit in just 6 days. However they games have been Michael Agnew (CHF), Peter McDiar­ Gan.-G.G.-M. 9 9 2 1681 1903 88.3 36 Leeton . 1220 1461 83.5 28 are certain to be more competitive in the knowledge that mid (ruck), Ray Rinaldo (wing), Gary Waters (centre) Leeton 7 11 2 1356 1620 83.7 28 Gan.-G.G.-M 10471667 62.8 20 the loser will bow out for 1990. Ray Colvin and key defenders Brett McAlister and Dave Taylor. slaughtered the Swans defence last week booting 1O Ariah Park .. 5 13 2 1604 2172 73.8 20 Ariah Park-M ... 880 1600 55.0 20 goals and will need to be closely checked by the Swans The Under 18's should be an exciting match between East Wagga-K. 3 15 2 1444 1943 74.3 16 East Wagga-K 780 2110 36.9 16 backman. Mark Gooden also dominated and received two evenly matched teams in Wagga and Leeton. Tigers Narrandera 2 16 2 1100 2520 43.6 8 Narrandera. 518 2305 22.4 4 excellent support from the likes of Gerald Pieper, fini shed third on the ladder just 2 points in front of the Russell Durnan, Ray Willis and Mike Gilmore. Tigers Redleg s. Wagga 18's under Doug Priest, are a good also have potential matchwinners in Mark Hull, Dave combination and amongst their better players are Steve Brown and Graeme Doswell . Griffith's coach, Les Parish Priest (ruck rover), Paul Hull (CHF), Nathan Hale THIRD GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP will attempt to rally his troops but faces a huge task (fullforward), Nick Schadt (ruck) and rover Matt Hurdy. especially as injuries appear to have beset his team at Leeton have been strong in the 18's in recent seasons the worst possible time. Mike Murphy (CHB), Jason due to good work by coach Pat Lyons who will look to Round 21 For Ag % Pis Round 21 lsls 2nds 3nls Toi Wadley (wing), Gerry Toscan (ruck) and Tony Hicks and Joe Longford, Andrew Watham and Andrew Finemore TURVEY PK 1565 527 296.9 56 Turvey Park .. 90 51 14 155 Darrell Collins up forward are valiant triers but it is vir· for drive around the packs. Up forward Paul Timms and GRIFFITH. 1338 529 252.9 56 Coolamon ...... 84 45 3 132 tually impossible to envisage anything other than a Jamie O'Connell are dangerous whilst the defence is led by Warick Armstrong. WAGGA .. 1010 820 123.1 38 Griffith . 78 36 14 128 decisive victory for the Tigers. The 2nd grade game features Coolamon and Griffith LEETON .. Wagga .. 72 45 9.5 162.5 881 932 94.5 36 with the Grasshoppers the hot favourites to advance to Saturday - 1sts , Griffith v WAG GA; Ganmain-GG-M .. 723 1021 70.8 22 Ganmain-GG-M 54 15 6 75 the Preliminary Final. Coolamon won 15 games during 2nds: COOLAMON v Griffith; East Wagga-K 641 933 68.7 20 Leeton 42 21 9 72 the season and key performers have been Shane 3rds: WAGGA v Leeton. Narrandera ... 753 1397 53.9 14 Ariah Park-Mirrool . 30 15 45 Coolamon. 686 1337 51.3 10 East Wagga-K .. 24 12 5 41 Tiger backman Doug Boak arrives too late to prevent Griffith captain-coach Les Parish Ariah Park-Mirrool do not tield a 3rd Grade side Narrandera . 12 3 3.5 18.5 COVER: from driving his team forward. The scores indicate there wasn't much forward motion by the Swans 1sts 6 pts. 2nds: 3 pts. 3rds: I pt. as they were thrashed by 20 goals in last week's RFL encounter at Wagga.

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WAGGA Information for Members & Guests HOTEL PHONE 21 2236 ATCO Homes RFL 1st XVIII FIRST SEMI-FINAL at Narrandera GRIFFITH SWANS WAGGA TIGERS Congratulations and best wishes to all · · Well, three losses last weekend 1. Gerald Pieper 22. Anthony Baker the footy and netball teams who have made against the Tigers is not exactly the best it through to the finals :::····.. •.•.•·)/ 2. Ricky Burdett 17. Anthony Hicks . .. way to go into the finals. This, plus the 3. Ray Willis 25. Mark Hull We had three good wins against Griffith added burden of having to play on Satur· 3. Peter King 18. Brendan Browne last week - just the tonic needed to finish day again as well as all our injuries to 4. Clay Barber 26. John Schultz the Preliminary rounds. The 18s built up a handy lead during the game and held on to senior players has made the selection of 5. Darrell Collins 19. Andrew Romagnolo ...... 5. Tony Lyons 28 Graham Doswell win a thriller by two points The Lowry and BLACK, WHITE. RED v this weekend's sides a headache to say YELLOW~ SASH 6. Mark Tyndall 21 . Ron Roe Howick awards to Anthony Watson, Steven the least. 6. Michael Gilmore 29 Paul McGowan Priest and Corey Bocking. It is hoped that the seniors can shake 8. Martin O'Donnell 22. Joey Agresta The Seconds had another big win and are off their lethargy and make the big turn around. We take on 7. Murray Barber 33. Troy Levine playing top team footy at the right end of the season Simon the Tigers again, but it is a different venue and finals footba ll 9. Ian Geddes 23. Mark O'Connor Hicks was the best big man on the ground and won the Rivcrete is a different game altogether. There was little doubt to who 12. Russell Durnan 36 Doug Boak Mug for his efforts. Mark McIntyre played another great game to 25. Brian Rava the major renumeration of the S.L.P.I. Award would go last 10. Les Parish take the Mark Anthony Award and Scott Lovell was in everyth· 13. Lyle McDermott 39 Gordon McCoullough ing to claim the Chicken Spot Dinner. week, Jason Wadley, he was in everything and showed the 11. Wayne Bottcher 30. Michael Catanzariti way. Others to receive were Ian Geddes, Gerry Toscan and 14. David Brown 43. Mark McIntyre We blitzed 'em in the Firsts, with everyone contributing in a Wayn Bottcher. 12 . Gerard Toscan 31. Darren Prest team effort. David Brown won the Rivcrete Mug with a solid per· Halfway through the season we were a big chance for the 15. Scott Love II 44. Michael Walker formance in his 100th game. Graham Doswell set up many flag, these odds have slipped but if all those who take the 13. Greg Dreyer 33. Michael Murphy attacking moves and took the Locksley Award with a dashing display. Goal sneak Ray Calvin's 10 goals earnt him the Wagga field today put in 100% plus effort then we can be there 17. Jim Brennan 46. Jarrod Baker 14 Damien Scott 55. Jason Wadley Warehouse Award. again next week and go on with it. This is the first time since 19. Ray Colvin 48. Mark Gooden The Junior Presentation Day/Senior Vote Count last Sunday the inception of the RFL that Griffith Firsts have been in the 15. Greg Collins 67. Paul Young at the clubrooms was a huge success. The junior club had a very finals let's make it count. The best and fairest vote count 20. Jason Morton 49. John Dore successful year thanks to the efforts of the boys, parents, span· held last Sunday was on of the best attended for years sors and executive. The senior vote count created plenty of (sorry to those how had to settle for sausages) and con· 21. Neil Lane interest. Steven Priest won the 18s narrowly from James Drum. gratulations to the winners, Gerry Toscan (firsts), Peter boys have the maturity and determination to come back Ray Carroll added the 2nds Best and Fairest to his League McOiarmid (seconds) and Dean Owen and Christian Files Goalkicking Trophy (closely followed by Coxy and Walshy). In from last week's defeat and will defeat Turvey easily to go who shared the Under 18's award. the 1sts Gerald Pieper was again a popular winner from the con· straight into the grand final. Don't let us, yourselves and With all the injuries to the seniors, Kirky will have his sistent John Dore Congratulations to all T.B. down . UMPIRES work cut out getting a team on the paddock but if they all put A date to remember - Friday, November 2nd - A talent To all teams competing good luck, wear the red and white in they can win today and go into the Preliminary Final as 9.45 a.m. Third Grade - L. Cogbin · C. Beale. night at the clubrooms. with pride and remember, win , lose or draw (pray God not they did last year. Coolamon have the wood on us, having 12 Noon Second Grade - R. Lescun - L. Hughes. This week David Larwood becomes the 16th player in the the latter) as long as you know that you have done your best, defeated us easily both times this year but remember at 2.15 p.m. First Grade - D. Rees - B. Smedley. clubs history to play 200 games. Well done 'Lardy' and best of that's all we ask of you. luck to Jack and the team on Sunday - and the mighty least we 're here and whilst here, we 're in with a chance. UP THE SWANNIES. netballers. Earlier in the season I suggested that the only thing that ------, No second chances for the 18s and Firsts this Saturday. Well would beat our Under 18's would be complacency and now done to Priesty and Russell on getting the teams into the finals. they may be able to see that themselves. 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20. JASON MORTON, Age 20, 180cm, 80kg. Utility. 19. ANDREW ROMAGNOLO, Age 26, 6'1", 85kg. WAGGA Exceptional ball player with plenty of pace and GRIFFITH Utility. Great utility player for his team. skill. RFL Rep. 21. RON ROE, Age 22, 5'8", 65kg. Forward Pocket. A PLAYER PROFILE 21 . NEIL LANE, Age 23, 185cm, 80kg. Defender. Reli­ PLAYER PROFILE very skilled player, who can kick goals from any able backman links up well with team mates. position. 22. ANTHONY BAKER, Age 30, 183cm, 80kg. Tough 2. RICKY BURDETT, Age 19, 5'1'', 75kg. Back Poc­ 22. JOEY AGRESTA, Age 22, 5'1 O", 75kg. Winger. 1. GERALD PIEPER, Age 32, 185cm, 85kg. Club best no-nonsense defender. Still bowls fast, hits hard ket. Plays in back pocket, has a heart the size of Brilliant wingman who has been hit by injury. and fairest again this year. State and RFL rep and plays to win. Phar Lap. 23. MARK O'CONNOR, Age 18, 6', 75kg. Centre Half many times. Magician, still at his brilliant best. 25. MARK HULL, Age 26, 189cm, 94kg. Centre-half 3. PETER KING, Age 28, 5'1 O", 80kg. Ruck Rover. Forward. Another young player with heaps of 3. RAY WILLIS , Age 21 , 182cm, 77kg. Utility. Great forward. Big man. Bigger mark. Biggest kick. Big Does plenty of travelling and is a great acquisition ability. ballgetter with skill and determination. trouble for the opposition. to the club. 25. BRIAN RAVA, Age 22, 6'2", 80kg. Centre Half For­ 4. CLAY BARBER, Age 20, 182cm, 75kg. Fast 26. JOHN SC.HULTZ, Age 25, 183cm, 83kg. Defnder. 5. DARELL COLLINS, Age 29, 6', 80kg. Utility. ward. 1st year with club, has been an asset. elusive wingman will have a go at anything. Close checkin no frills running backman. Though carrying constant injury still managers to 30. MICHAEL CATANZARITI, Age 24, 5'8", 70kg. 5. TONY LYONS, Age 24 , 181cm, 83kg. Backman. 28. GRAHAM DOSWELL, Age 30, 182cm, 85kg. get a few kicks. Wing. Improving with each game. Strong aggressive defender. The harder the con ­ Fullback. RFL Rep. Best fullback in the League. 6. MARK TYNDALL, Age 26, 5'9", 70kg. Wing. Runs 31. DARREN PREST, Age 20, 5'9", 70kg. Ruck Rover. test the better he goes. Loves to run the ball into attack. all day never stops trying. Great competitor, plays with great gutso. 6. MICHAEL GILMORE, Age 27, 182cm, 90kg. 29. PAUL McGOWAN, Age 20, 182cm, 80kg. Utility. 8. MARTIN O'DONNELL, Age 28, 6'1 ", 75kg. Back 33. MICHAEL MURPHY, Age 26, 6'2", 85kg. Centre Wingman. In great form at the moment. Sets up Consistent team player with good skills. Pocket. Ever reliable backman. Half Back. Plays football like Attila the Hun, hard many attacking moves with straight through 33. TROY LEVINE, Age 18, 178cm, 75kg. Utility. 9. IAN GEDDES, Age 33, 6'1 ", 80kg. Fullback. to beat. style. Tough reliable underated player, gives 100 Evergreen fullback, has had a great season. 55. JASON WADLEY, Age 18, 5'9", 68kg. Rover. 7. MURRAY BARBER, Age 23, 182cm, 80kg. Centre. minutes every game. 10. LES PARISH, Age 34, 6', 85kg. Centre. Leads by Schoolboy, has battled his heart out all year. Has a Creative skilful ball distributor. Sets up many 36. DOUG BOAK, Age 30, 182cm, 85kg. Defender. example, an inspiration to all enjoys kicking the great future. attacking moves. Dashing Dougy. Tough competitor backs his odd goal. 67. PAUL YOUNG, Age 18, 5'11 ", 70kg. Wing. One of 12. RUSSELL DURNAN, AGe 29, 183cm. Leads by judgement. 11. WAYNE BOTTCHER, Age 30, 6'2", 80kg. Half the players of the future for the Swans. example brings players around him into the game 39. GORDON McCOULLOUCH, Age 18, 188cm, 91 kg. Back Flank. Consistent in back line, never stops with good ball skills. RFL Rep. Ruckman. Big, strong up and coming player show­ trying. 13. LYLE McDERMOTT, Age 20, 170cm, 75kg. Rover. ing his best form this year. 12. GERARD TOSCAN, Age 29, 6'3", 75kg. Ruck. Club Tenacious ballgetter, makes the most of his 43. MARK MclNTYRE, Age 19, 188cm, 80kg. Utility. Best and Fairest played well all year. opportunities. Outstanding young player, adapts to any position 13. GREG DREYER, Age 20, 5'10", 75kg. Back Poc­ 14. DAVID BROWN , Age 28, 182cm, 75kg. Utility. great mark and kick. ket. In and out all season, gives his best. Tough, reliable team man with exceptional ball 44. MICHAEL WALKER, Age 23, 188cm, 80kg. Full 14. DAMIEN SCOTT, Age 19, 5'11 ", 75kg. Wing. A r------, skills. Forward. Spectacular high flyer, accurate kick, young player with heaps of ability. 15.SCOTT LOVELL, Age 22, 170cm, 72kg. Rover. won RFL Goalkicking this year. Potential 15. GREG COLLINS, Age 26, '5", 95kg. Ruck. Played : MclVER'S BAR Skilful rover with pace and excellent delivery. matchwinner. I]··· : 17. JIM BRENNAN, Age 22, 175cm, 76kg. Rover. some great games this year. : Commercial Hotel : 46. JARROD BAKER, Age 18, 185cm, 83kg. Utility. 17. ANTHONY HICKS, Age 26, 6', 85kg. Half Forward Dynamic dynamo who gives his all every game. Outstanding young prospect who never give in. I I Flnak. 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Warren Sykes 19 Jason Knight Saturday in the first semi. down in both grades The U18s had a good 3. Brian Buchanan 24. David Gillett win, and thanks to Tigers beating Griffith The 3rds are to be congratulated for a 3. Dale Lewington 20. Scott Bourne great win against Narrandera. Coaches, finished Minor Premiers with the Firsts and 6. Brendan Gibbons 25. Shane Till Reserves. David Chamberlain continued his Brendan Gibbons and Squeaker McKelvie - good form to take top votes in the Pats Tyre 4. Terry Ness 23. Neale Francis and team manager, George Tokley were 7. Michael Buchanan 26. Andrew Pattison 'over the moon' GREEN, WHITE V RED. WHITE & Service Award. He was ably supported by 5. Mark Fraser 24 . Ian Hawke Winners of the awards in 1sts were. BLUE Tim Patterson, Tristan Scott, who won the 8. Greg McKelvie 28. Anthony Parmenter Open Order, Steve Howe and Jeremy Bourke who took the Lyn George Furner award, Brett Allen for 6. Greg Nichols 29. Jamin Forbes another strong game. Godde Family award to Trout Hanna, and Irvin Hair Award. 9. Neil Pleming 29 . Scott Bradley The 2nds had a convincing win with Gavin Armstrong having the Towel to John Earle who should enjoy the open spaces of 7. Mark Cunningham 30. Gary Sheppard Narrandera. The 2nds awards were: the Newsagency Award to a big game to gain maximum votes in the Alex Enever Award 10. Brett Allen 30. Max Perryman Gav also took the Mug while others to play well were Stephen Cecil Parr; Royal Hotel award to Frank 'Tatts' Pattison and the 8. Alan Bartholomew 34. Troy Ashcroft Towel to Peter 'Poser' Tipping. Mark, Gary Harris and Andrew Harmer who won the Salon 212 11. Garry Brabander 35. John Kennedy Award. Peter Anderson geared up for the Semis with a strong The 3rd grade was well lead by Captain Fonzy Lewis who kic­ 9. Michael Flanigan 35. Sean Goonan ked six goals to win the M.O. Curtis award. Barty's award went game to win the Tolland Servo Award 12. John Earle 39. Frank Kennedy The Seniors after starting well lapsed early in the second term 10. 36. Glenn Vardanega to Paul Tokley and the Towel to Boogy Hogan. Steven Woods _The A grade netballers battled out their game but lost by 5. but later gained control to eventually record a good win. Michael 14. Daryll Bruest 40. Peter Courtney Flanigan had a great game and was rewarded with top votes in 11. Jeremy Masterson 37. Timothy Masterson Winner of the Maryele award went to Joanne Pattison with Sall Cameron playing well. The B grade were beaten and the winner the Miltons Gear Award as well as the dreaded Mug. He was well 15. Stephen Pattison 41. Keith Hanna backi;d up by Glen Vardanega who took the remed ial massage, 12. Timothy Lloyd 44. Andrew Harmer of the Towel was Sandra Hilton with Kylie Whitmore and Julia Ahrens. Dale Lew1ngton, Warren Sykes and Scott Bourne who won the 19. Ian Buchanan 42. John Bannister Rules Club Dinner for 2. Others who continued well were Greg 14. Vinnie Carroll 45. Timothy Goonan Following last weeks games we held our vote count with results as follows: 1sts B & F winner, Neil Pleming, 35 votes; (Spiro) Nicholls, Vin Carroll, and Steve Woods who received the 20. Cecil Parr 48. Pat Sutton Lakners Hair Award. 16. Greg Tooze 49 . Steven Collins Squeaker McKelvie, 28; Jamie Thomas, 24. 2nds B & F was Anthony 'Pud' Parmenter, 28 votes; Billy Brabander, 24; Rick The B grade netballers completed their season going down to 21 Warren McLaughlin a very good Hawk outfit Vicki Squires won the Mug A Grade 17. Stephen Eather 52 . Ken Howe Ahrens, 20 votes. 3rds: Gerard Buchanan, 38 votes; Fonzie were beaten 27-21 with best players Jenny Bader, Chris Cherry Lewis, 35; Rod O'Brien and Paul Tokley, 24 votes. Netball, A and D1 Pomeroy who won the mug. The A graders contest the 1st NETBALL grade winner was Wendy Keough with 31 votes; Helen Pattison, Semi Final on Saturday and we wish them all the best. 19 and Libby Chandler on 14 . In B grade the winner was Kylie First Semi Final to be played at Narrandera Indoor UMPIRES Whitmore on 24 ; Kathy Bradley, 17, and Julie Ahrens. The win­ A very successful B&F was held on Saturday night with Stadium Saturday, 15th September. Warren Sykes a worthy winner from Jason Knight, Peter Gyles ner of the Video raffle was Sue Boak of Wagga Wagga won the Reserves award from Andrew Harmer while David B Grade 12 Noon EWK v GGGM . 9.45 a.m. Third Grade - T. Doherty - B. Cardwell. A highlight of the game against Narrandera was the fact that Chamberlain was victorious in the U18s from Kane Johnstone A Grade 1pm Wagga v Turvey Park. 12 Noon Second Grade - J. Martin - D. Gray. an old ball had to be used as the club Secretary, Dennis Rudd, and Mark Pitura. Our award winners this year were Mil tons Gear Second Semi Final to be played at Bolton Park Net- 2.15 p.m. First Grade - R. 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17. STEPHEN EATHER, Age 29, 190cm, 92kg. C.H.B. 22. BRIAN PLEMING, Age 31 , 1.84, 84kg. Back Poc­ A very cosistent hard tackling straight-through COOLAMON ket. A no frills, no nonsense, awkward, ungainly TURVEY PARK player. Great overhead mark. terrifying apparation who frightens the living 18. GARY HARRIS, Age 27, 191cm, 94kg. C.H.B/ PLAYER PROFILE daylights out of his opponents with his straight PLAYER PROFILE C.H.F. Good overhead mark. Deceptively fast and ahead pack smashing style. kicks well. 24. DAVID GILLETT, Age 26, 1.88 , 90kg. Ruck. Presi­ 19. JASON KNIGHT, Age 18, 190cm, 92kg. F/ 1. JAMIE THOMAS, Age 27, 1.83, 95kg. Ruck Rover. dent of the Coolamon temperance Society. A big Forward-½ Bf Flank. Player of great promise who The snarling, spitting gut bursting, rib crushing excellent ruckman with boundless energy. Is sure can play either end of ground. Great mark and coach of the club whose tackles crunch like the to burn like a petrol soaked haystack in the 1. WAYNE CARROLL, Age 32, 183cm, 82kg. Ruck/ long kick. grip of a boa constrictor. Sure to fire up in the finals. Rover C.H.F. Inspirational leader whos record 20. SCOTT BOURNE, Age 16, 178cm, 78kg. Wing/ finals. 25. SHANETILL, Age 20, 1.76,71 kg. Wing.A wonder­ speaks for itself. Great mark and accurate kick. Forward Pocket. Scott is a junior product having 3. BRIAN BUCHANAN, Age 23, 1.84, 84kg. Rull For­ ful clubman who has had a great season. Pace is 2. WARREN SYKES, Age 30, 177cm, 74kg. Ruck/ good initial year. Good ball player, long kick. ward. Champion forward who kicks with the power not one of his assets but he compensates with sure ball handling and accurate delivery. Rover. Brilliant player. Good mark, kicks both feet 23. NEALE FRANCIS, Age 20, 177cm, 84kg. Back of a nuclear bomb. Has had some hair-raising with pin-point accuracy. 1990 B&F winner. Pocket. Backs judgement well. Good mark who experiences with Midoxi recently. 26. ANDREW PATTISON , Age 28, 1.52, 70kg. Back 3. DALE LEWINGTON, Age 21, 170cm, 65kg. ½F/ never wastes a kick. 6. BRENDAN GIBBONS, Age 21, 1.80, 80kg. Back/ Pocket. A gutsy defender with a bald head. His hardness is legendary and he epitomises the Flank-Rover. Very fast, courageous skilful player. 24. IAN HAWKE, Age 21, 175cm, 80kg. Rover/Pocket. Flank. A tough and skilled ballgetter who kicks the Dangerous near goals. ball prodigious distances with the accuracy of a Coolamon spirit with his never say die Very creative player who brings team mates into determination. 4. TERRY NESS, Age 30, 177cm, 82kg. Wing. Great play with good handball. Good skills. guided missile. clubman who gains a mountain of possession and 7. MICHAEL BUCHANAN, Age 19, 1.74, 70kg. 28 . ANTHONY PARMENTER, Age 20, 1.80, 78kg. Half 29. JAMIN FORBES, Age 20, 185cm, 78kg. C.H.F.-F/ Back. Second grade B&F 1990. Sure to press hard uses them all to advantage. Forward. Very promising player who marks well Rover. His two brothers once shot a pig. Ex­ 5. MARK F$ASER, Age 31, 177cm, 84kg. ½ Back Sydney Swans rover with pace, skill and courage. for selection during the finals with his old and kicks long. Good kick for goal. fashioned G&D. Flank. Attacking player who has great anticipa­ 30. GARY SHEPPARD, Age 23, 179cm, 85kg. Back Has two flesh covered violins where his ears tion. Long raking kick. should be. 29. SCOTT BRADLEY, Age 19, 1.86, 102kg. Ruck. A Pocket. Underestimated player, very strong and sophisticated, urbane, witty man about town who 6. GREG NICHOLS, AGe 32, 192cm, 86kg. C.H.F. or always gets his kick in. Tough competitor. 8. GREG McKENZIE, Age 21, 1.74, 65kg. Rover. Ruck. Excellent mark, reads game well. A finals Runaway winners, 1989 B&F. A brilliantly talen­ contests with the ferocity of a gorilla on 34. TROY ASHCROFT, Age 20, 182cm, 88kg. steroids. specialist who is a good kick. Fullback. Good dependable defender. Attacks ball ted rover who combined the elusiveness of an elec­ 7. MARK CUNNINGHAM, Age 27, 179cm, 82kg. trified eel with a heart so big his ankles can barely 30. MAX PERRYMAN, Age 21, 1.80, 88kg. Half For­ well. Good mark long kick. ward. A skilled forward who can wear more magic Wing. Fast running wingman who marks well and 35. SEAN GOONAN, Age 21, 177cm, 86kg. Fullback support it. kicks long. 9. NEIL PLEMING, Age 30, 1.78, 80kg. Five time than a conjurers convention. ½B/Flank. Consistant hard worker and attacks 35. JOHN KENNEDY, Age 24, 1.78, 80kg. Back Flank. 8. ALAN BARTHOLOMEW, Age 25, 180cm, 82kg. the ball ferociously, good mark, strong tackler. winner of the club B&F including 1990. A home Full Forward. Injuries interrupted season. Coming grown out and out champion who plays like an The President has had a great year on the flank. Is 36. GLENN VARDANEGA, Age 25, 180cm, 85kg. as lethal as an assassin and delivers the ball good at right time. Leads well and a good grab. Centre. A very consistant 100 minute player. exochet missile with legs. 9. MICHAEL FLANIGAN.Age 29, 183cm, 73kg. ½F/ 10. BRETT ALLEN, Age 28, 1.86, 88kg. Centre-half/ with determination. Courageous and strong player who wont be 39. FRANK KENNEDY, Age 31, 1.79, 87kg. Half For­ Flank. Plenty of pace, Opportunist who is very beaten. back. Another of Coolamons home grown cham­ dangerous near goals. Good kick. pions. A tremendous key position. big game player ward. An experienced finals campaigner who is 37. TIMOTHY MASTERSON, Age 20, 175cm, 74kg. peaking at the right stage of the season. Tough, 1O.STEVEN WOO OS, Age 20, 175cm, 74kg. R/Rover, Wing. Strong tackler, much better handballer than and Dermie look alike. Ff Pocket. Extremely fast, very talented player who 11. GARRY BRABANDER, Age 24, 1.74, 70kg. Wing. skilled and creative. kick. Bound to make his presence felt. Loves it 40. PETER COURTNEY, Age 25, 1.79, 75kg. Wing. marks well overhead. tough. A first tough and elusive wingman. 11. JEREMY MASTERSON, AGe 18, 180cm, 84kg. 12. JOHN EARLE, Age 24, 1.86, 78kg. Wing. Loves Has been on fire al /year, particularly the last few 44. ANDREW HARMER, Age 20, 173cm, 72kg. Wing. weeks when he has been burning like the Royal ½B/Flank. Very talented player who attacks the Prolific kick-winner who disposes of ball well. the dry, hard grounds. An electrifying high mark ball strongly. Great mark and strong tackler. who can kick like a bionic burro. Hotel. A top clubman. Good team player. 41 . KEITH HAN NA, Age 23, 1.78 , 75kg. Ruck Rover. 12. TIMOTHY LLOYD, Age 26, 190cm, 98kg. Ruck. 45. TIMOTHY GOONAN, Age 19, 172cm, 75kg. Rover. 14. DARYLL BRUEST, Age 33, 1.94, 85kg. Forward Strong no frills player who is bound to make his Pocket. Will play his 200th 1st grade game for the Plays with more spirit than a Scotch distillery. Will Loves to have a run with the ball. Clever player, be one of the real eye catching players of the finals presence felt. Good mark. dangerous near goals. club in the second semi. A beautiful flowing kicking style. with his extraordinary toughness and brilliant all 14. VINNIECARROLL,Age27, 177c,84kg.BackPoc­ 48. STEVEN COLLINS, Age 27, 170cm, 83kg. B/ round skill. ket. Very underrated player. Backs judgement well Pocket/Rover. Very strong, tough player. Versatile 15. STEPHEN PATTISON, Age 25, 1.74, 72kg. Half and runs well out of backline. Back. Has had an interrupted year through injury 42. JOHN BANNISTER, Age 28, 1.85, 80kg. Back and uses the ball to great advantage. Pocket. In the remake of Ghandi he has been cast 16. GREG TOOZE, Age 29, 178cm, 80kg. Rover-Fl 52. KEN HOWE, Age 21, 203cm, 98kg. Ruck. Uses but his great pace and skill could see him win a place in the finals. as the Famine. A solid and dependable Flank. Very clever player who kicks well. Elusive height to great advantage. Very good mark who backman. ball winner. Dangerous near goals. feeds his small men well. Deceptively agile. 19. IAN BUCHANAN, Age 27, 1.84, 86kg. Full Back. Has made one of the best comebacks since 48. PAT SUTTON, Age 19, 1.78, 75kg. Half Forward. Lazarus this year. A brilliant fullback who is His game has more twists and turns than a vat of spaghetti. Can turn a game with his 1 attacking the ball with all of his old zest and confidence. breathtaking skills. YourLocal ii4' Pharmacy 20. CECIL PARR, Age 21, 1.84, 80kg. Utility. Has had TURVEY TOPS ' TOLLAND a top season in the Reserves and will be a great back up in the finals. • Maximum and recommended price. The "Riverina Foot­ 21 . WARREN McLAUGHLIN, Age 26, 1.90, 88kg. ball Record" is printed at the Oxford Printery, 112 Fitz· PHARMACY \ PHARMACY maurice Street, Wagga, Phone 213196, Fax 218161, for Ruck. Has not had the best of luck with injuries this the proprietors of the Victorian Publishing Co, P.O. Box Ph.252648 A/H 252648 Ph.311120 year but on his day is a matchwinner. 281, Wagga, 2650. 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The Alexander Stenhouse participated at senior level in the AFL this year, thirty­ Coaches Awards have been presented for the past at Robertson Oval, Wagga one of whom made their senior debut during the five years. season. The VCFL also announced today that a special oppor­ The importance of country football to the succes of tunity had presented itself for VCFL leagues, sponsors AFL football is highlighted when one studies figures of and their supporters to be involved in a unique event on TURVEY PARK GRI FFITH this nature and with the impending admission of a AFL Grand Final Day. South Australian team to the AFL competition next year The VCFL has been able to obtain 100 seats at the BULLDOGS SWANS and the subsequent moratorium on recruiting from AFL Grand Final Marquee Tent City. VCFL General Colours: Red, White, Blue Colours: White, Red V within South Australia.country Victoria will be target­ Manager, Mr Mark Patterson, advised that the Brisbane ted by AFL clubs in the next National Recruit Draft. Bears Football Club in liaison with the VCFL are hoping 1. Kane Johnstone 12. Heath Mooney 35. Robert kelly 63. Scott Collis The VCFL will need to continue to develop football at to provide this opportunity to improve relations between the grass roots level to ensure that its standards are not VCFL leagues, the Brisbane Bears Football Club, VCFL 2. Chris Petzel 14. Stephen Howe 50. Scott Young 64 . Shad Wall depleted to an extent which effects country football sponsors and interested country people. The offer 3. Tristan Scott (c) 16. Brett Ashcroft 51. Edward Knight 65. Dean Owen overall. The VCFL will continue to support activities closes on Friday, 14th September, 1990. 4. Richard Judd 18. Mark Pitura 52. Tony Butcher 66. Mark Owen such as the representative Teal Cup, Under 19 and Any interested clubs or leagues should make contact 5. David Constable 19. Mark Knight 53. Craig Ford 68. Mathew Cox Senior competition matches. with the VCFL on (03) 654 1244 or Event Marketing on 6. Jamie Brett 20. Andrew Houen 54. Christian Files 69. Justin Wilson Four of last year's Under 17 Teal Cup team have (03) 428 4873. 7. Steven Leddin 21 . Craig Rodham 56 . Michael Reid 70. Justin Wilson already played senior AFL football; Leon Cameron and Chris Grant (Footscray), Anthony Banik (Richmond) 8. Tim Patterson 22. David Chamberlain 57. James Reid 71. Adrian Pavese and Gareth John (Sydney Swans). RFL LEADING KICKERS 9. Shane Dash 23. Aundra Haggar 58 . Chris Haggarty 72 . James Latham We can only wonder which players from this year's Round 21 Last 10. Travis Terry 24. Nigel Francis 59. Gavin Owen 73. Jason Vaccari Teal Cup team will make their senior debuts next FIRST GRADE Week Total year. 11 . Michael Simmons 25. Jeremy Bourke 60 . Travis Payne 74 . Darren Virago M. Walker (Wagga) ...... 0 70 61 . Phillip Dixon-Flint 75. Brad Hammond P. Stretton (Leeton) ...... 4 60 Grand Final awards R. Colvin (Wagga) ...... 10 59 to be made available M. Perryman (Coolamon) .. ... 2 52 W. Sykes (Turvey Park) ...... 0 51 ATCO HOMES RIVERINA LEAGUE Players and coaches participating in country Grand Finals will be the beneficiaries of special awards to be SECOND GRADE 2nds SECOND SEMI-FINAL made available by the Victorian Country Football R. Carroll (Wagga) .. .. ······· 7 116 League. P. Tipping (Coolamon) ...... 3 76 Each of the VCFL's senior leagues will be provided M. Meek (Turvey Park) ...... 2 44 TURVEY PA RK WA GGA with a "Best Player" and "Premiership Coach" M. Piper (GGGM) ...... 2 38 trophy. S. Marks (Turvey Park) 6 37 BULLDOGS TIGERS The "Premiership Coach" award will continue the Colours: Red, White, Blue Colours: Black, Gold sash international insurance broker Alexander Stenhouse·s P. 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Leeton notes (cont from page 9) of our senior coach Brenton Vilcins who carried out his RIVERINA UMPIRES duties both on and off the field to the highest possible level. He was ably supported by Murray Travers - thanks for a Congratulations to the South Wagga-Tolland Dons this award but seeing he selects the winner, I doubt that great job fellows. for their double premiership last weekend in division 2. he will receive it. Congratulations to Glen Robson in winning our 1st XVI 11 A number of spectators commented on the standard of Peppermints anyone?? Congratulations to Garry Frater and Shane Mc Done II My breath is a little tainted after I sticking my foot into my Best and Fairest Award for the second year running and to football and felt that both sides would win their fair on a top job in the division 2 grand final. I don't think the mouth last week and picking Hawthorn to thrash Melbourne. Graham Henman runner up. In the Seconds the Best and share of games in division 1. game coudl have been anymore exciting with only three And if that wasn 't enough I tipped Collingwood to beat The Fairest went to the determined Scotty Elwin from new The umpiring during the finals series has been points in it at the end . This type of situation puts enor­ player Dave Brockwell and the Thirds to Jeremy Hogan from Eagles, well I got close, Collingwood nearly beat themselves. 'A outstanding so far, let's hope things continue to go well mous pressure on the umpires and it can be a very dif­ draw', who would of tipped it? Warick Armstrong. Anyhow one game at a time. On Saturday in the qualifying Top effort from our 1st XVIII in the first half but some how for the men in white. It will be interesting to see who ficult job and it is a credit to our umpires that they did final Collingwood and The Eagles created history by drawing a the Lions got out of jail in the second half and played good wins the umpire of the year at our annual presentation not faulter in the tense last quarter. qualifying final. Turmoil, havoc, call it what you like but team football to take the points - best players: Terry Lyons ton ig ht. This award is given to the umpire who con­ Hopefully fine weather will prevail for the big games Collingwood who have a history of getting the Colliewobbles in (Leeton Hotel Award winner), Graham Henman, David tributes the most to our association, not necessarily the at Collingull ie today, and we wish all teams and umpires September will get a chance to win a Grand Final by forcing the Meline, Tony Graham, Brenton Vilcins, Lee Andersen and best umpire. No doubt Hee McDonell deserves to win taking part the best of luck. date of the A.F.L. grand final to October. The big question is can first year players Mark Dalitz, Darren Wallett, Dereick they or the Eagles make it after giving Melbourne (winner of the elimination final) a weeks rest. McGrath, Alan McPhee and Craig Howe. Melbourne definately have an advantage over The Pies and The 2nd XVIII had a top win and have improved greatly The Eagles, but football is a funny game. There is an old saying 'a throughout the season, good players were everywhere with week is a long time in football '. Just remember, a fortnight is a Steve Turner, Leu Lucas, Glen Bartram, Scotty Elwin and --· FLETCHERS FM"OGRAPHICS longer time. Todd Henman showing the way. The Third XVIII have to face Well Collingwood threw it away with 3.6 in the first quarter Wagga today and will have to develop more team work than * FUJI 30 MINUTE FAST FOTO (Subject to workload) missing some easy goals. The Eagles kicking was more they did against the Lions last week if they are to remain in * CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES * DARKROOM SUPPLIES accurate with 3.1 from limited opportunity. The Magpies, Mick the race for the flag. However the inclusions of Joey Long­ * FRAMES & ALBUMS * VIDEO ACCESSORIES McGuane gathered t Okicks in the opening quarter then went off ford, Andrew Finnimcre and Brad Ryal! will boost their team Shop 2 Heritage Plaza, 75 Baylis St, Wagga (069) 217830 the ground with a groin injury and didn't return. Collingwood led work considerably as all three know how to organise by 12 points at half time and only 2 points at 3 quarter time. The attacking moves. The fact that other players with a future Eagles broke the shackles to lead by 8 points with minutes to go such as Paul Timms, David Hopwood, Shane Bryant, but found themselves trailing by 2 points, then 1 point with a Anthony Chaston, Phil McPhee and Jamie O'Connell have LADIES NETBALL minute remaining. Sumich marked with 30 seconds remaining Scores from 2nd Semi-Final FARRER NETBALL and kicked a point from 20 metres to tie the scores, then the had 2nd XVIII experience this year will greatly benefit their siren sounded with 57,000 spectators, 40 players, a few million chances - best players against the Lions were: Jeremy A Grade radio and TV fans plus me, all very dumbfounded. Someone Hogan , Jamie O'Connell, Paul Timms, David Hopwood, Barellan 43 d Temora 38 yelled out 'play extra time umpy, another called out for a penalty Shane Bryant, Mark Williamson and Andrew Williamson - B Grade shoot out, I suggested a replay in Perth next Saturday and was all the best fellows. MCU 34 d TRYC 33 . threatened by 56,900 Collingwood supporters. Anyway as it Congratulations to our netballers for three great wins Juniors turns out both will do battle again at the same venue this against the Lions and special mention to the Reddies "B" TRYC 25 d Barellan 24 . weekend. Best players for Collingwood were Peter Daicos who Grade team for finishing Minor Premiers - great effort Today's Preliminary Final kicked 4 goals, one was a checkside banana kick while running girls. Best and Fairest player in the A Grade was Mardi Games are· straight at the boundary from the forward pocket It had to be Marks from Karen McMahon, in the B Grade Jenny Meline seen to be believed. Mi lane had 28 kicks but unfortunately was ­ A Grade - Marrar v Temora from S. Marks. Congratulations girls on your fine efforts - B Grade - Ardlethan v TRYC ted too many of them Francis, Wright and Brown also had a best of luck to our B team for the finals we will be there in great game. For The Eagles, Chris Lewis was best on ground, Juniors - MCU v Barellan Lamb, Hart, Irv ing and Sumich were also excellant players. force to support you. Sumich kicked 4.3 and could have won the game off his own boot if he could kick straight In the Elimination final Hawthorn bit the dust and are out of Proud Sponsors the finals race. After playing in the last 7 consecutive Grand of the Finals they now have September off. Melbourne played a very \\Til!J!Jil CREDIT Riverina Aust. well thought out game. Hawthorns creativity was cut down due Narrandera Club Notes to pressure put on Darren Pritchard who has fed Dunstall so well UNION Football coming out of the centre. A final thank you to everybody who has worked hard Melbourne shut down his opportunities and dropped Brett Umpires Lovett in front of Dunstall cutting out his leads. Pritchard was for the Club in Season 1990. We must think about 1991 i\\11t11.1I (Est 1%4) Association frustrated while Dunstall was starved of opportunities. All day and rebuild. Thanks to all the players who lined up each long the ball just did not seem to bounce Hawthorns way but you week to train and play in a very difficult season. make your own luck in football. We did not have a very happy day at Coolamon, but First in your • You pay no fees or Government charges on Best players for Hawthorn were Tony Hall, Chris Mew and we did our best community father time Michael Tuck. For Melbourne Jim Stynes, Eishold, The netballers kept the flag flying by having two good savings, investment or loan accounts. Lyon , Campbell and Healy. wins. A grade 18-3. Best players Rebecca Hunt, Kerry • Save, invest and borrow locally ... My tip for this week is anotherdrawbetween Collingwood and Wickes, Sue Jones. B Grade 22-9. Best players Roslyn A The Eagles, that way I can only be half wrong . No seriously I McCallu, Shannon. WAGGA MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD. have backed Collingwood by 35 points but just in case I am Congratulations to the teams in the final series. See 135 PETER ST., WAGGA · PH 212411 going out to buy some peppermints. 'OLE'. you all in 1991. V 24- FOSTERS FFL FOSTERS FFL - 25

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MCU, the 'reformed' Farrer League 's most successful have to dig deep into his 'bag of tr icks ' to combat the club will have all three of their teams playing in the Pre­ younger Tony Kelly, Ardlethan's Wagga recruit. Kelly has GOANNAS CATS liminary Finals for the first time ever. certainly served the Stars well in hrs first year with the club, Colours: Blue & Gold bars Moreover the Seniors and Reserves will see MCU play evidence of which is his being runner-up to Ian Lucas in the Colours: Light Blue, Dark Blue V Ardlethan for the first time in a final , whilst MCU and the club 's best and fairest. RAAF have not met in a final since 1984 when the age divi­ Davis was prominent with his big marking last week but 1. Glen Winterton 45 . David Armstrong sion was U19 often undoes his good work with his predictable 'Handball 5. Wayne Joyce 49. Mark McDevitt Ardlethan won their way into today's match by winning in-lieu of kick' routine. the first semi-final over The Rock-Yerong Creek at Temora Number one ruck-rovers for the teams are amongst their 9. William Lloyd 50. Daniel Sutherland by 37 points. MCU are playing today because last Sunday team's best. Danny Galvin just didn't stop trying for the 10. Marcus Jacobs 52. Brendon Baker North Wagga trounced them in the second semi to the tune Goannas last week, and it was no fault of his that his side 22 . Chris Mason 54. Dennis Helfer of 59 points. went down by such a big margin. Ian Lucas, his Ardlethan During the season Ardlethan, the Stars, and the MCU counterpart will be playing in his second consecutive Pre ­ 26. Wade Jones 55. Jeremy Radley Goannas met only twice. At Ardlethan, on June 2, MCU won liminary Final. Last yea r. it was with Barellan United , where 30. Nathan Irvin 56. Gary Tindal by 39 points In the return match, at Mangoplah, on July 21 , he won the club best and fairest and this year. with 32. Peter Mohr 57. Shane McMahon MCU absolutely thrashed Ardlethan, beating them by 100 Ardlethan. he is again his club 's best and fairest Lucas· The RAAF CATS wish to thank the following for points whilst restricting them to only 14 points, in total, for form today could have a big bearing on the outcome. 33. J Bosley 58 . Mitchell Dubojski their generous sponsorship: the day. On the wings are some of the League 's best juniors. 35 . Brett Fellows 59. Neil Ferguson Ardlethan's pair are Matthew Currie and Colin Peterson - • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Allenville Motel In that match, MCU captain-coach, Tony Turner, kicked 41 Brent Langfield 60. S McGill five of his team's seventeen goals. Turner was sadly missed both 17 year olds. Currie has had a fine season - third in in last Sunday's game and even if not totally fit would be the club 's best and fairest and generally considered best on 42. Ashley Creasy 61. Robby Ferguson • Fletchers Photographies • Schipps Sportscene better on the field than off it. That way he might be able to ground in the first semi, Currie will be looked to for another 43. Ross Denton • John Hartley (barber) • Murray Rynhart (barber) spur his side on to better things than last game' big pertormance . Outstanding for MCU in both wins over Ardlethan was Nathan Irvin and Marc Rose were the Goanna wingmen 44. Anthony Armstrong defender Tony Mathews. Mathews had a tough job last last week. I thought Rose was outpointed on the day, lack­ week, but stuck to his task well. His likely opponent today is ing the pace of his opponent Scott Macklin, but, neverthe­ Dave Carroll who booted two goals and was amongst less, still did some handy things. Irvin is a class player with Ardlethan 's best in their first semi-final win. marking his main strength. A great contest should eventuate in the centre where Other important players for Ardlethan are rovers Ardlethan's captain-coach, Wayne Fowles, will be pitted Cameron Lindner and Simon Bonny, defenders David Currie FARRER LEAGUE DIV 1 against probably Leigh Brown. Fowles, despite having a and veteran Stewart Litchfield and the temperamental late start to the season is a prolific kick getter and makes Mark Whyte. 2nds PRELIMINARY FINAL good use of his possessions Brown is only a youngster, but No doubt the form of the MCU Cole boys will be influen­ has played senior football for the last few years and doesn 't tial. Stephen can be played anywhere with effect. Twin, shirk any issue. Darren is another big occasion player and little brothers MANGOPLAH-COOKARDINIA UNITED ARDLETHAN MCU centre-half-forward is assistant coach, Andrew Byron and Anthony have been working well in the last line of Buchhorn. If allowed to remain in that position for the match , defence. GOANNAS STARS the former Wagga and TRYC player should prove a focal "Vetera~s" Trevor Kendall and Mick Mcrae will be keen Colours: Blue & Gold bars Colours: Gold, Red Shoulders point for the Goannas attacks Likely opponent, Trevor to improve on last week's pertormance. Howard, is of similar physique and consequently has the Overall, that's the way I see it. MCU , a club full of pride, reach to spoil the strong marking Buch horn. If Howard does will be smarting from their biggest finals match thrashing in 4. Winston Dew 31 Darryl Denton 26. Paul Horan 40. Darren Johns manage to shut out Buchhorn, Ardlethan's chances must ten years last week and will be desperately keen to make lift. amends today. 7 Lew Sanbrook 33 . Michael Post 28 . Peter Minchin 41. Neil Morris MCU played Paul Phyland at full-forward last Sunday, Good sides don't lose two in a row and I'm confident that 9. Lindsay Geppert 36. Owen Ross 29. Bruce Lally 43. James Mahon and although he kicked two of his team's eight goals, I feel MCU - a good side- will bounce back today with a more 10. Wayne Galvin 37. Geoff Turner 30 . Paul Coromandel 45 . Bruce Patten they'd do better with a taller player Granted , Phyland leads disciplined, authorative display and win their way into their well and leaps high and has gained valuable 'big time' tenth consecutive grand final. 13. Phil McDevitt 39. Darren Albert 31. Geoff Tucker 46. Mat Werner experience with Sydney Swans Reserves, but for any Immediate curtain-raiser to the Seniors match is bet ­ 15. Andrew Hunter 40. Raymond Creasy 32 . Craig Spencer 48. Paul Werner ween MCU and Ardlethan Reserves money I'd play a bigger man in the key position . 16. Alan Finemore 42. Dean McMahon 33. Doug Walker 49. Justin Bently Phillip Mills, the Ardlethan custodian is a tough defender MCU won by 3 points in their June 2 clash at Ardlethan who 's never far from his opponent. He restricted a good and by 65 points at Mangoplah. 17 Trevor Smith 43. Gary Lang 34 . Daryl McDermott (c) 50. Trevor Merlehan opponent in Terry Rudd, to only two goals in the first Ardlethan surprised many by winning the first semi-final 19. Boyd Kendall 49. Grant Roberson 35. Gerard Carroll 51. Paul Crittenden semi. against a more fancied North Wagga and must be given 21 Brian McRae 36. Phil Gardiner 52. Brendon Semmler At the opposite end of the ground, Ardlethan 's full­ some chance. 51. Gordon Wooden forward is Stuart Foster, a local junior who had stints in They'll look to another big game from Craig Saunderson 23. Errol Killalea 53. Daniel Lloyd 37. Dean Hanrahan 53. Shaun Lucas Cootamundra and Albury. He is a very good, fast lead, (5 goals against North), Craig Spencer and Anthony Beat- 24. Andrew Lloyd 60. Dominique Timothy 39. Craig Saunderson strong mark and fine kick, but only scored one ma1or in the Continued on paqe 30 25. Andrew Myers 26 - FOSTERS FFL FOSTERS FFL - 27 CREASY'S ■ MANGOPLAH Electrical Contractor ARDLETHAN MANGOPLAH Phone MICHAEL CONDON SUPERMARKET • Oat buyers • Grain & HOTEL at THE ROCK on 202105 • Groceries • Liquor • Fruit & Vegetables Produce Agents • Fuel Agents Don & Malle Baker welcomes all. • Rural • Domestic • Commercial Arlah Street, Ardlethan Ph. 782171 Kyeamba Street - Ph. 285728, 285742 Lie. No. 64213 Props: Dell and Doug Cocks Fosters Farrer Football League Div 1 1st XVIII PRELIMINARY FINAL at Collingullie

MANGOPLAH-COOKARDINIA GOANNAS ARDLETHAN STARS Lost somewhere on the Yerong Creek/ Mango Road 60 Goannas. If anyone has After two tremendous victories at Nixon . !ill! I seen them please send them straight to 1. Trevor Howard 16. Tony Kelly Park Temora a fortnight ago both grades 1111!111 i the crossroads. 1. Anthony Cole 19. David Lloyd face their moments of truth this Saturday Unfortunately last Sunday wasn't our 2. David Carroll against M.C.U. 2. Danny Galvin 21 . Trevor Kendall 17. Robert Guymer most successful day. The U18s started The reserves started the day in great 3. Mark Whyte 18. Stuart Litchfield BLUE & GOLD off very slowly, seemed to be behind the 3. Cameron Male 22. Paul Phyland fashion and never looked like being beaten. BANDS eight ball and unfortunately couldn't get 4. Colin Peterson 19. Peter Caldow Craig Saunderson turned in a top display to GOLD on top of a more physical Collingullie 23. Marc Rose be best on ground from centre half forward. RED SHOULDERS 4. Michael McRae 5. Justin Cashman team. 20. Graeme Gaynor Other players to stand out were Ian Mills at The Firsts and Seconds also followed the 18s lead and 5. Glen Winterton 26. Wade Jones 6. Maurice Gaynor 21. Mathew Currie fullback and Rowan Jacobs in the centre. had a hard day. There were a few glimpses of a bright light at The seniors played an exciting running brand of football with 6. Phillip Davis 27. David Gollash 7. Wayne Fowles the end of the tunnel but unfortunately not enough to gain 22. Phillip Mills best on ground honours going to young wingman Mat Curries. Strong performances were also put in by Phil Mills at fullback that winning edge. Those who did play well on Sunday and 7. Tony Turner 28. Mark Conway 8. Chris Smith 23. Simon Bonny kept on plugging included Mouse, Byza and Danny Gin the and Col Peterson on the other wing. 17. David Currie Firsts and Cameron, Darryl and Woody in the Seconds. 8. Tony Mathews 29. Byron Cole 24. Cameron Lindner A great night was had by all at the annual vote count at the hall last Saturday night. Congratulations to Ian Lucas and Tony 0 kay guys let's put the preverbial head down and bum up 10. Eric McDermott 25. Ian Lucas Kelly on being the winner and runner up respectively in the and really show these people (this week) that we CAN play 11 . Andrew Buchhorn 30. Nathan Irvin 11. Dennis Carroll senior grade count and to Rowan Jacobs and Bruce Lally for football or we'll be going to watch the B Grade netballers in 27. Geoff Gardiner 12. Darren Cole 32. Peter Mohr their first and second placings in the reserves. the Grand Final (congratulations girls). Let's give the sup­ 12. Mark Derksen 38. Ian Mills A lot of organisation went into last Saturday night and porters something to support about and Go Goannas Go. 14. Stephen Cole 38. Fraser Parker 13. Paul Griffin 44. Rowan Jacobs everyone involved should be commended. A special thankyou to Thank you to those who supported the Venison Night at Stewie Litchfield and Ted Brown for their donations of the pig Mango on Friday and congratulations to Bull on playing his 16. Christopher Ross 48. Edward Lloyd 14. Stuart Foster 4 7. Kim Thomson and sheep for the spit. 300th game last weekend . 15. Anthony Beattie Today is without doubt the most important games for Presentation night tickets are now available from Viv 18. Leigh Brown 49. Mark McDevitt Ardlethan Football Club in their short Farrer League existance. Sanbrook or Alison Kendall. Also on Sunday this week we ~------.,_-- So let's all get along and give our players the support they will be having a family day at Mango after training . Lunch has been donated by Don Weeding. Please come and have delf~'fHE SJARS some fun and support the club. ( (OTffl~HERS 11 P.S: The challenge has been laid down the ladies vs the men in netball on Sunday. 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21 TREVOR KENDALL, Age 32, 182cm, 90kg. Back 17. ROBERT GUYMER, Age 28, 175cm, 75kg. Half MANGOPLAH-C UNITED Flank. 'Bui' has reached two milestones in his foot­ ARDLETHAN Back flank. Uncompromising backman who will ball career with 252 1st grade games and 300 always get the hard ball. PLAYER PROFILE games for the club all up. Great defender for the Goannas. PLAYER PROFILE 18. STUART LITCHFIELD , Age 33, 186cm, 87kg, Full Back. Experienced backman who always backs 22. PAUL PHY LAND, Age 23, 178cm, 80kg, Ruck his judgement. 1. ANTHvNY COLE, Age 23, 172cm, 70kg Back Rover. 'Zac' his skill value has been invaluable to 1. TREVOR HOWARD , Age 24 , 185cm, 80kg. Centre 19. PETER CALDOW, Age 22, 180cm, 77kg, Half Pocket. Hs had a great year in 1st grade settling the team when he is available. H2lf Back. First year recruit. A running centre into 'Mouse' the backline well. Back Flank. Running backman who likes getting 23. MARC ROSE, Age 18, 180cm, 75kg, Wing. 'Rosey· half back. the hard ball. 2. DANNY GALVIN, Age 26, 180cm, 75kg. Ruck an up and coming U18 player who has moulded hrs 2. DAVID CARROLL, Age 21, 180cm, 80kg. Centre Rover. 'Dan' Fearless hard tackler who stops at way into the Goannas with guts and 20. GRAEME GAYNOR, Age 28, 185cm, 78kg, Half Half Forward. Strong lead , good hands and a Back Flank. Club captain this year who brings nothing determination. long kick. 3. CAMERON MALE, Age 22, 168cm, 70kg Rover. others into the game with a running style of 26. WADE JON ES, Age 18, 178cm, 80kg, Utility. 'Jon­ 3. MARK WHYTE, Age 17, 173cm, 75kg. Half For- football. 'Ferg' Found mostly under packs but always works sey' is a young player with a promising future in the ward Flank. Elusive and skilled forward with a 21 . MATHEW CURRIE, Age 17, 176cm, 70kg. Centre hard. Goannas line up. great leap. 4. MICHAEL McRAE, Age 28, 177cm, 70kg Ruck Wing Speedy winger who defies his size by 27. DAVID GOLLASCH, Age 20, 178cm, 80kg. For­ 4. COLIN PETERSON, Age 17, 173cm, 75kg. Centre always getting the hard ball. Rover. 'Whippet'. Since entering the season late ward Flank. 'Golly' Fingers like suction caps, with Wing. Recruited from Darwin, a very speedy 22. PHILLIP MILLS. Age 23, 181cm, 75kg. Full Back. has contributed drive to the Goannas. a fine shot for goal. Has earned his place in the srde winger 5. GLEN WINTERTON, Age 17, 165cm, 75kg. Utility. with ease. Tough backman who never gives his opponent 5. JUSTIN CASHMAN , Age 20, 186cm, 82kg. Half an inch. Glen is a determined young player showing great 28. MARK CONWAY. Age 17, 188cm, 85kg. Ruck. Forward Flank. Strong mark and a long accurate 23 SIMON BONNY, Age 17, 180cm, 73kg, Rover. potential in the future. Mark has joined the Goannas this year performing kick for goal. Recruited from Sale. 6. PHILLIP DAVIS, Age 30, 190cm, 100kg. Ruck. his task with increasing determination and Accurate left footer, young player loaded with 6. MAURICE GAYNOR, Age 32, 170cm, 75kg For- potential. 'Fab' always uses his height to great advantage to effort. ward Pocket. Good communicator, uses his head to feed the ball to the smaller men. 29. BYRON COLE, Age 24, 190cm, 80kg. Back Poc­ 24. CAMERON LINDNER, Age 24, 180cm, 77kg, bring others into the game. Ruck Rover. Recruited from Darwin, very skilled 7. TONY TURNER, Age 34, 170cm, 75kg. Forward ket. 'Byza' has been a valuable determined player 7. WAYNE FOWLES , Age 30, 175cm, 76kg, Centre. Pocket Rover. 'T'. Captain-coach for MCU is a for the Goannas always giving 4 full quarters. player who rarely wa stes an opportunity. Coach: Prolific possession winner, rarely wastes a 25 . IAN LUCAS , Age 28 , 176cm, 89kg, Ruck Rover. general on and off the field player with the weary 30. NATHON IRVIN, Age 17, 180cm, 75kg. Wing disposal. Likes to get the hard ball. legs taken their toll. Former Clear Medallist who has had a sensational 'Nath' representation NSW Teal Cup. Has moved 8. CHRIS SMITH, Age 26, 170cm, 75kg, Back Poe- 8. TONY MATHEWS, Age 22, 180cm, 90kg. Centre into the senior side of the Goannas with ease year since switching from Barellan. ket. Tough tackling backman who gives nothing 27. GEOFF GARDIN ER, Age 23, 180cm, 85kg, Half Half Back. 'Hog' has had a great year showing showing great skill. away. great consistency and skill in any position. Back Flank. Great pair of hands, always solid in 32. PETER MOHR, Age 17, 175cm,75kg. Utility. Peter 10. ERIC McDERMOTT, Age 30, 185cm, 80kg , Full 11. ANDREW BUCHHORN, Age 26, 184cm, 80kg. has proved himself as a very useful utility. Will be a defence. Forward. Strong mark and accurate around the 38. IAN MILLS, Age 19, 189cm, 80kg, Back Pocket. Centre Half Forward. The Horn' is assistant coach. great player for the club coming through the goals. Reliable 4 quarter player. Great asset to the Goan­ Young player improving with every match. juniors. 11. DENNIS CARROLL, Age 30, 183cm, 85kg, Half nas line up. 38. FRASER PARKER, Age 26, 180cm, 85kg, Back 44 . ROWAN JACOBS, Age 26 , 175cm, 80kg, Half Forward Flank. Experienced footballer with great Back Flank. First year recruit who uses his left foot 12.DARREN COLE, Age 30, 175cm, 75kg. Versatile Flank. The King' has proved to be a great work ball disposa l. Utility 'Darce· is a speedy elusive player, who horse in the backline. to distinct advantage. delivers to the forwards with precision 12. MARK DERKSEN, Age 17, 178cm, 71 kg, Ruck. 47. KIM THOMSON, Age 33, 185cm, 85kg. Forward 48. EDWARD LLOYD, Age 21, 185cm, 85kg. Full For­ Young ruckman with a big spring 14. STEPHEN COLE, Age 29, 182cm, 75kg. Full For­ ward. 'Ned' has slotted into full forward with great Pocket. Another experienced player and now injury 13 PAUL GRIFFIN, Age 24 , 180cm, 74kg, Back Poe- free is having a great season ward. 'Stevo' high flying skilled full forward. results. Has become a valuable Goanna. ket. Strong running and creative backman. Invaluable member of the club. Coach of the 49. MARK MCDEVITT, Age 18, 180cm, 85kg. Half For­ U18s. 14. STUART FOSTER, Age 21, 185cm, 80kg. Full For- ward Lank-Wing. Mark is a good mark of the ball ward. Great hand and accurate kick for goal. 16. CHRISTOPHER ROSS, Age 18, 182cm, 80kg. Full with a long accurate kick. Young talente player. Back. 'Bobo' has come into his own in this position 15. ANTHONY BEATTIE, Age 20, 180cm, 75kg, Cen- HOTEL with maturity. tre Wing Speedy player with accurate disposal. l(J· ' ~ 18. LEIGH BROWN, Age 20, 177cm, 85kg, Centre. 16. TONY KELLY, Age 23, 186cm, 85kg. Ruck. Rec- The "Riverina Football Record" is the official publication of ruited from Wagga Tigers has been a tower of Ne:~iage!nt Host~~ & Na~M~!: L 'Leeroy' is a fierce competitor of the ball, showing the Riverina Football League and Farrer Football League, skill and great delivery into the forward line. but neither the Leagues nor the "Record" holds_ itself strength in the ruck. OLYMPIC WAY, THE ROCK 19. DAVID LLOYD, Age 24, 180cm, 85kg, Half For­ responsible for statements made by any contributor 17 DAVID CURRIE , Age 20, 177cm, 77kg, Half Back • Lite • Super on tap. • Counter Meals Unless otherwise stated, ma_terial pub_l1shed m the Flank. Creative ball player with great ball skills . ward Flank. 'Ralph' is a tough strong contender of "Record" does not reflect the a1t1tudeor official position of • Function Room available the ball. the editors, publisher or Leagues involved. • Fully serviced Motel units

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