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Griffith is the first team Wagga's victory over Turvey Park in the First Semi RIVERINA ATCO HOMES RIVERINA LEAGUE FOOTBALL LEAGUE through to the RFL Alco Final was a confidence booster and they appear to be HOfJ!~S Grand Final in 1991. improving each week. U18s PRELIMINARY FINAL The .-:>wans demolished Gan Mark Hull is an inspiring ruckman and other players main Grong Grong-Matong by who will create problems for Ganmain include forwards TURVEY PARK 73 pomts m the Second Semi Dave Brown, Jason· Morton and Ray Colvin, winger GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG Final and are hot favourites to Mike Gilmore and defenders Graham Doswell, John LIONS BULLDOGS - win the premiership. Schultz and Tony Lyons. @ Colours: Red, blue shoulders, gold motif Colours: Red, white & blue Despite winning the minor Ganmain GGM will bounce with a vengeance and will -·-----"'-~ I premiership the Lions looked want to prove last weeks form was not a true indication 1. Kane Johnstone 16. Drew lverach < slow against Griffith and were of their ability. 28. Mark Parmenter 68. Brett Woolfe 34. Adam Ruskin 69. Damien Dedini 2. Sean Bailey 17. Craig Rodham EDITORIAL outmuscled around the Players such as Mick Walsh, Wayne Brown, Steve 3. Jeremy Bourke 18. Peter Veerhuis packs. Apart from David Carroll and Jed Lawton are proven match winners who 36. Luke Carroll 70. Darren Woolfe 39. David Holgate 72. Jason McPherson 4. Mark Navin 19. Bevan Martin Currie, Jason Hamblin and can turn any game. 5. Adam Jack 20. Scott Bourne Jamie Crozier the Maroons A close, hard fought game is predicted with the win 44. Wayne Cox 73. Brad Smith 49. Jari Nielsen 75. Craig Lenon 6. Shane Bailey ' 21. Tony Stratton . were beaten in all departments of the game. ner meeting Griffith to decide the 1991 premiership. 7. Steve Leddin ·22. Gavin Little The Second Grand match was a one-sided affair as In the Seconds Wagga fresh from their rousing First 56. Anthony Carroll 76. Troy Evans 61. Phil Bartlett 77. Steve Cox 8. Craig Knox 23. John Petts well, with Turvey Park easily accounting for Griffith. Semi Final victory clash with Griffith, Turvey were too 9. Shane Dash (c) 24. Jamie Wakefield Turvey led all day and were untroubled recording a 79 strong for Griffith in the second semi and the Swans will 62. Nick Carroll 78. Jason Linsell 63. Michael Hoogveldt 79. Wayne Ceely 10. Stuart Heine 25. Matthew Johnstone point victory. need to find their best form against the strong 11. Michael Simmons 26. Mark Mooney The U18s provided the closest match of the day with Wagga combination. 66. Andrew Hatty 80. Michael Fraser 67. Brett Smerdon 12. Heath Mooney 27. Robert Sheather Griffith beating Ganmain GGM by 9 points. Both teams The U18s match is between Ganmain GGM and Tur 14. Steve Howe produced some excellent passages of play with Gan vey Park. This match is likely to be keenly fought with main GGM leading at half time but unable to contain the little separating the two sides. The Lions may have a Swans in the second half. slight edge but Turvey will be desperate to reach the ATCO HOMES RIVERINA LEAGUE Today Wagga Tigers meet Ganmain GGM in First Grand Final. Grade, Griffith and Tigers clash in the Seconds while the Matches with selections in capitals: Firsts: WAGGA 2nds PRELIMINARY FINAL U18s brings together Ganmain GGM and Turvey v Ganmain GGM; Seconds: WAGGA v Griffith; Thirds: Park. GANMAIN GGM v Turvey Park. The Lions will need to improve drastically on last GRIFFITH WAGGA weeks perlormance if they are to contest the Grand COVER: 1991 Quinn Medal winner Jed Lawton in Final. Coach Tony Hughes will be hoping key players action last week against Griffith. The Ganm.ain-Grong SWANS TIGERS John Lawton, Shane Lenon and Mark Carroll have over Grong Matong ruck roverpolled a very comendable 27 Colours: White, Red V Colours: Black, gold sash come injuries. These three were surely missed votes in the Atco Homes RFL presentation night last against Griffith. Tuesday at Narrandera. 4. Wayne Spencer 37. Jim Stewart 2. Alan Snowden 34. Paul Clarke 6. Mark Tyndall 38. Brett MCAiister 9. Gordon MtCoullough 35. Grant Reagan 7. Peter McGrath 42. Matthew Signor 10. Ray Carroll 36. Doug Boak 43. Colin Cassidy Th~ "Riverina Football Record" is the official publication of the Riverina Football League and Farrer Football League but 8. John Bordignon 11. Phil Osbeiston 39. Peter Gregurke neither the L~agues nor the "Record" holds itself responsible for statements made by any contributor. Unless otherv;ise 13. Greg Dreyer · 44. Ron Irvine 13. Shane McDermott 40. John McIntyre ri:~T:e~atenal published in the "Record" does not reflect the attitude or official position of the editors, publisher or Leagues 46. Roy Rinaldo 17. M. Thompson 15. Scott Lovell 42. Jeff Willis 20. Robert Owen 47. P. Whyte 21. Michael Catanzariti 48. David Taylor 22. Richard Braid 44. Scott Bance 22. Jamie Reid 49. Graham Huxley 23. Robert Elliss 45. 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attacking backman. 20. JASON MORTON 21. 180cm. 80kg. Forward. GAN MAI N-G.G.-M. 16. DAMIEN CARROLL 24 .• 177cm. 80kg. Having his WAGGA Tiger, B&F Winner 1991 - RFL Rep. Tough and best year, fearless player and may have gained a determined. PLAYER PROFILE yard in pace. PLAYER PROFILE 21. TONY GRIMMER 28. 178cm. 74kg. Winger..Ex 17. MICHAEL WALSH 24. 184cm. 90kg. Full For Tiger returned to the fray with the pace of an ward. Last years Best and Fairest. Has become a 1. MARK HULL 27. 189cm. 94kg. Ruckman. Big FA18. 1. JOHN LAWTON 23. 188cm. 88kg. Ruck. Tough, young veteran. man, big mark, bigger kick, RFL representative. 26. JOHN SCHULTZ 26. 182cm. 83kg. HBFlank. Win mobile ruckman. Disqualified, but still licenced to 18. DAVID HARRIS 21. 178cm. 80kg. Half Forward. 3. RAY WILLIS 22. 179cm. 77kg. H.B.Flank. Great ner Tigers .Second B&F 1991. Strong straight seek and destroy opposition. Young player who's been up and down. Marks ball getter with skill and determination. through defender. 2 TONY HUGHES 28. 178cm. 88kg. Centre. well 4. CLAY BARBER 21. 182cm. 75kg. Utility. Mirror 27. GARTH EUVARD 24. 170cm. 75kg. Rover. First Captain-coach. Ex-Sydney, Howlong, Albury 19. DAVID LOGAN 23.182cm. 91kg. Backman. Been image of his dad. Versatile and determined year Tiger ex-Packenham. Sol id no frills rover, likes player, strong player with experience in finals. solid all year. Likes to bring a bit of rugby into footballer. it tough. 3. DENNIS HOWE 27. 175cm. 84kg. Halfback. the game. 5. ANTHONY LYONS 28. 181cm. 83kg. Backman. 28. GRAHAME DOSWELL 32. 183cm. 83kg. Centre Tough running player. Game as Ned Kelly with 20. SHANE LENON 22. 175cm. 82kg. Rover. A deter Strong aggressive defender. Likes the going Half Back. Tigers 1991 Coach. RFL and State Rep. scars to prove it. mined player whose play is suited to finals. Has got tough. Leads by example. 4. JASON HAMBLIN 22. 178cm. 84kg. Halfback. to be watched. 6. MICHAEL GILMORE 30. 180cm. 90kg. Winger. 29. PAUL McGOWAN 21. 182cm. 80kg. Back Pocket. Fast running player who loves to have a bounce. 21. JOHN BEASLEY 30's. 190cm. 92kg. Seconds Reads and analyses the game and opponents to This years great improver. Dedicated and 6. GLEN EVANS 24. 181 cm. 90kg. Halfback. Honest. coach, good mark, Footscrary are looking at perfection. reliable. straight running player. Training attendance this hime. 7. MURRAY BARBER 24. 178cm. 80kg. Centrernan. 31. DAMIEN PLEDGER 26. 170cm. 68kg. Rover. First year is unbelievable. 22. ANDREW CORBETT 27. 182cm. 90kg. Assistant Creative skilful ball distributor. Sets up many year Tiger. Skilled rover who reads play well. 8. DAVID CURRIE 21. 177cm. 82kg. Half Forward. coach. Good grab, can kick the same distance as attacks. 43. MARK MclNTYRE 20. 188cm. 80kg. Forward. Ex-Ardlethan, good skills and strong mark for his trotters lose by. 12. RUSSELL DURNAN 31. 183cm. 85kg. Ruck Great overhead skjills. Back to his best after size. Gives the side a bit of dash. 24. TROY LENON 19. 176cm. 75kg. Half Forward. Rover. Skilled, hard running and determined RFL injury. 9. DENNIS WALSH 27. 177cm. 88kg. Halfback. Young crumber who is dangerous on his day. representative. 46. JARROD BAKER 19. 185cm. 83kg. Full Back. Missed most of the year with injury but Lazarus 26. GREG MENZIES 27.168cm. 73kg. Rover. Returns 14. DAVID BROWN 29. 182cm. 80kg. Ruck Rover. Great improver. Fierce competitior who hates con came back. after a lay off. Good skills. Lost pace so takes Great tema player with all the skills. RFL rep. Run ceeding goals. 10. STEPHEN CARROLL 21. 183cm.85kg. CHF. Han short cuts. ner up Best and Fiarest 1991. 50. ANTHONY WATSON 18. 185cm. 80kg. Forward. dled tough position well all year, strong grab with 30. DANIEL McPHERSON 16. 175cm. 75kg. Wing. 16. STEVEN PRIEST 17. 180cm. 72kg. Winger. NSW Spectacular marking ability. Dynamic kicker of the high leap. Future star, all-Australian schoolboy. Got all the Teal Cup Rep. A youngster with a great future. ball. 11. WAYNE BROWN 24. 181cm. 92kg. Halfback. skills. Definitely won't get fly-blown. 17. MARC ROSE 19. 182cm. 75kg. Utility. First year Long blonde haired nomadic footballer, good mark, 33. JAMIE CROZIER 20. 167cm. 73kg. Rover. A good Tiger with great pace and adaptability. strong tackler. scrambler and good tackler for his size. 18. MATHEW HUN DY 18.170cm. 70kg. Rover. Great 12. MARK CARROLL 28. 175cm. 83kg. Rover. 35. SCOTT HAMBLIN 18. 193cm. 91 kg. Ruck. Young potential. Speed to burn. RFL rep. Trialled with Dabney Mobile Dedicated and experienced player loves kicking player with a good future. Dangerous up forward. Sydney Swans U19s. goals and winning premierships. 41. JED LAWTON 28. 181cm. 88kg. A big year by 19. RAY COLVIN 27. 172cm. 75kg. Forward. Communications 14. PHILLIP HATTY 24. 178cm. 88kg. Full Forward. Stein, VCFL and NSW Honour. Hopes to go one Experienced campaigner, great skills, elusive For all Mobile Phones Leading club goalkicker unusually accurate. Left better than his scones. goal sneak. foot kick leads well. 47. ANTHONY Ouibn 22. 173cm. 76kg. Utility. Has contact: PETER EVANS ... 15. LEWIS WINTER 22. 183cm. 90kg. Fullback. been a regular senior player, loves to compete can 018 692600 Returning after stint in Sydney and Tassie. Good be a bloody nuisance.
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Footy Record coupon. To assist those leagues who wish to introduce salary Cnr. Edward & Fox Sis., WAGGA - Phone 216100 Country football leagues are attracting an increasing caps the VCFL has devised a practical and comprehen 'Me~·- number of former AFL stars to boost the standard and sive set of player payment rules which will be followed by interest in country football. leagues. Griffith Club Notes see them back again next year. The A Grade won a spot in Although the Victorian Country Football L.eague can the grand final last Sunday. The game against minor pre boast that it produces more than fifty percent of the rec Two issues of vital importance to the VCFL during Our finals campaign got off to a brilliant start with the miers EWK was a heart stopper with our girls winning after ruits to the AFL competition on an annual basis, the stan 1991 were the proposed aggregatioon of regional televi U18s winning through to the Grand Final after a game double extra time. A throw of a coin was virtually the decider dard of the game and its importance to country sion and the promotion of and number of AFL matches which seemed more ·Iike TV ringside than afootball final. communities has been maintained through the recruit played in country areas. In letters to Victorian Country in the game and there was some fairly excited girls at Federal Members of Parliament the VCFL has expressed Young Woolnough was best on ground with Scottie the end. ment of AFL players into key coaching positions. Collis and Paul Revere also contributing solidly all 1991 was a busy year in the bush with several impor that its major concern with aggregation is the possible Today I am sure we can win again in all three games. It loss of local content-on regional television. day. _ . . . tant programs conducted; none more significant than the will not be easy but then finals never are. If we show again major "Vic Health" Country Football Championship in If a weeks a long time in pol1t1cs then Parry must this week that great Tigers spirit shown a fortnight ago then In relation to Af-L matches played in country areas, think that two weeks in football is sheer hell as the which the Hampden Football League emerged as a new there is a place in the Grand Final for us. power with its convincing victory over the Geelong Foot the VCFL has approached the AFL with a view to Second Grade side got a case of severe stage fright and Don't forget the Casserole Night at the Union Club Hotel ball League in Warnambool during July. increasing the number of pre-season practice matches were humiliated by a much more determined tonight. All supporters, players, wives and kids most The major interleague championship competition will played in the country next year. opposition. welcome. continue next year after the Victorian Health Promotion Through the generous support of the Victorian Health Possibly in what had to be our grandest moment so UP THE TIGERS Foundation announced in July that it would sponsor the Promotion Foundation and the VCFL's Major Sponsor, far this season our First Grade team brushed Ganmain Championship for the next three years. QBE Insurance Ltd., several elite representative football GGM aside to secure a spot in the Grand Final for the Preliminary Final Umpires One of the most important issues addressed by the fixtures were played by the VCFL in 1991. first time since 1972. The lads have done the club proud VCFL in 1991 was the restructure of football in Victoria First Grade: R. Bartholomew - M. Moriarty. The standard of football and attendances of country and must now keep that winning feeling going. Chris Second Grade: G. Cox - N. Pattison. as a result of the AFL's decision to introduce an uncom promised National Recruit Draft next year. After lengthy games have maintained strength during what has been a "Dippers Boy" Conlan was judged best on ground and Third Grade: M. Thorson - P. Argall. . financially disastrous year in Victoria and this all goes Mark O'Conner in his return game kicked seven goals consultation with the Victorian Football Development Foundation it was resolved that country footballers well for the future of country football into the next with James Bennett booting five goals from a pocket. decade. The game also saw the return to First Grade of captain LADIES NETBALL would continue to have a clearly identified career path to the AFL. The development of umpiring, the education of inspiration "Dazza''. Prest who has been sidelined with a Second Semi Final held 15.9.91 at Narrandera. administrators and the general promotion of the game painful knee injury. Furthermore, the continuance of Schoolboy U15, Teal A Grade - Wagga 30 d East Wagga-Kooringal 29. Cup U17, Shell U18 and Vic Health U19 Football Cham are important aspects of football that he VCFL will be This week our Second Grade side has a chance to B Grade - Narrandera 21 d Ganmain GGM 19. pionships will continue to provide a clearly defined car addessing as major priorities over the next few years. prove last weeks debacle was only a hiccup and make Juniors - Turvey Park 25 d Narrandera 22. eer path for VCFL players seeking a career in AFL Supporters of country football from the city can rest all the miles coach Allan has travelled worthwhile. Preliminary Final at Narrandera on 22.9.91. football. assured that the game in the bush is alive and well and The Netballers also play in the Preliminary Final A Grade - Griffith v East Wagga-Kooringal. To ensure that the VCFL can continue to provide the with the increasing number of AFL players returning to today and as always our best wjshes go with them. B Grade - Ganmain GGM v Leeton. resource and support to all its programs, it is presently the bush and the reduction of the number of players AFL Hopefully we will have four sides contesting grand Juniors - Narrandera v Coolamon. developing a five year plan as a foundation for its clubs can have on lists, this trend will no doubt finals next week! · future direction. continue. Congratulations go to Mal Irvin for being duel winner of the Lanham Trophy and Leon" Legend" Stow for com ing runner up also young Butcher for being runner up in the Petts Trophy. 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'6 n,e League in the person of Gavin Hofert. Yep • ~orth Wagga fo< ... .. 4 NORTHWAGGA G. Edwards . my money. S. Pellow ... 3 S. Kay ...... 15 K Kalms...... 2 S. Carey. .. . 13 R. Fos~er. 1 GRAND FINAL 0. Richardston . . ... 4 S. Yoong ...... 2 T.AY.C . FLASHBACKS M. Vele!. .... ' " 2 A. DohetlY . . .. 10 S. Raczkowski . ... 1 J. West ...... ' .. . 6 1971 : TwentyyearsagoFarrerleagueGrand final A. Carey. .. 1 M .Reilly ...... 5 was between MCU and Henly. who played at Yerong Creek S.W.T. A. Te CORRECT ADVICE! • Steak & Seafood Grill 1 open 7 days. R I \ E R I N /\ RIGHT PRODUCT! • Affordab.le accomodation • Crop Care Products THE ASTOR in the heart of lown. S I' R ,A Y I N (; • Animal Health MOTOR INN • Mr. lnnkeeJjer loves to • ,i • Spraying EQuipment Cnr Edward & Baylis Streets pamper you. 33 Dabney Ave, Wagga 253322 Wagga • Phone (069) 214328 • Sky Channel in all rooms. Grand Final appearances for last 30 years RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MANGOPLAH·C.U. T.R.-Y.C. 1964 Runners·up. Beaten by Sponsored by Wagga Mutual Credit Union 1965 Premier•. Beat Wa~g2. 1986 Premiers. Beat MGU. Co,li ngull ie. 1968 Runners-up. Bealen by 1966 Premier•. Beat Coll•.Ash. STH WAGGA·TOLL: 19&7 Premiers. Beat Coll•Ash. East Waqga The Aiverina Umpires conducted their Presentation 1969 Runners-up. Beaten by 1983 Premier&. Beat Junee-K. 1983 Runners-up. Beaten by S.W.T. TODAY'S UMPIRES Collingullie-Ashmont. 1988 Premier&. Beat Coota. 1984 Premlero. Beal Riscoll. Night at the Astor Inn last Saturday night. Con 1971 Premiers. Heat Henly. 1989 Runners-up. Beaten by Coota. 1985 Runners-up. Beaten by ... gratulations to Gary Frater who won the Riverina 1972 Premiers. Beat Wa•JQL 1990 Premieni. Beal Coota. Whitlon. Ump·1re of the Year Award. Slephen Saltmarsh was our 1974 Runners-up. Beaten by BARELLAN: RIVCOLL (R.C.A.E.): Boundary Umpire ot the Year and 8rP.lt Wehb received Collingullie. 1974 Runners-up. Beaten by 1978 Premier&, 6eal Bare11an. the Junior Umpire of the Year. · 1978 Runners-up. Beaten by Coolamundra. 1984 Runners-up. Beaten by Another highlight of the even Wayga. 1975 Premiers. Beat E.W.K. Junee K. 1981 Runners-up. Beaten by 1978 Runners-up. Beaten by R.C.A.E. 1991 Premier&. 6eat Coola. ing was Hee McDilnell receiving Wagga. 1979 Runners-up, Beaten by Marrar. life membership of our Associa• 1982 Runners-up. Beaten by 1981 Premiers. Beat Marra,. ARIAH PARK·M: tion. It was great to see Hee being Coll-Ash. 1987 Premiers. Beat MGU. 1902 Premiers. Beat Caolairian. SHANE McDONELLAgc26.Shanebcgan unp·iring 1983 Runners-up. Beaten by 1989 R!Jnners-up. Be,ten by MCU.. 1908 Rur,,ers-up. Se,1er by Gr:tt,llr. 13 years ago lo 1979. He umpired his first U19s game in July rewarded for all me hard work he has put in to our Association over Nth. 'Nayga. MARRAR: 1977 Rumers-uP. Beater by T Park. 1980 and his first Senior game, a Di>-sion One Second Grade 1984 Runners-up. Beaten by 1979 Hur,,ersw. Beater by N·aera. Game in May 1984, then in the §ame month a Division T•ro tirsl the years. Coll-Ash. 1965 Premier&, Ilea! Coota. 1981 Rumer9-up. Beater by N'dera. 1966 P,emiert.. Beat Coota. 1Y84 Humers-uo. Beater by Gan-GG·NI. Grade Game. Shane's lirst Olvison One first Grade game came HEC Congratulations to the Bush 1985 Premiers. Beat Coll-Mh. in July 1985 and hisfirsl Finals game in thesameyear.Hehas 1986 Runners-up. Beaten by TR·YC. 1971 Runners-up. Beaten by Arrny. McDONNELL Pigs on their Premierships in Divi- 1987 Runner.s-up. Beaten by 1977 Runners-up, Beaten by Coota. URANOUINTY·K: umpired in finals game every year since 1985 and has umpired R.U A. Life Member· sion Two. and all the best lo the Barellan. 1979 Premier&. Beat Barellan. ARDLETAAN: the last lhree Grand Finals in Divisioo Two. Shane also umDired six teams contesting the Division· 1988 Premiers. Beat Coll-Ash. 1980 Runners-up. Beaten by Coota. tile 1989 NSW Co1mtry Championshi~ Fioal in Sydney bet· One Grand Finals today. Lets hope our medal winner 1981 Runners u,. Beaten by ween the Sap~hire Caasl and Newcastle Leagues. 1989 Premiers. Beat Barellan Paul Irvine gets the chance to display his skills in United. llJrcllan. 1990 Premier&. Beat N. \Vagga COOTAMUNDRA: Grand Final appearances todays game and congratulations to Scoll Roberson COLLINGULLIE·ASH: 1965 Runners-up. Beaten by Marra·. for Farrer League Clubs and Ray Smith on their Best and Fairest Awards. Rav 1963 Premier&. Beat Boree 1966 Runnm•up. Beaten by Marra·. shwld be conspicuous on the wing in the Collingullie · Creek. 1973 Premiers. !?eat r.wagga. Ur'al\:I U18s side, with his speed and great markin(I ability. 1964 Premiers. Beat Junee. 1974 Premier&. Beat Bareltan. Finals Runner~ The Riverina Umpires have already received one 1976 Runners-up. Beaten lly 151 :XVIP Pla-ved P•emier 110 1966 Runners•up. Beaten by l\1CU. intetested applicant to lake up umpiring next season. 1967 Runners-up. Beaten by MCU. East Wagga. Mangnplah ...... 16 14 2 1969 Premier•. Beat MCU. 1977 Premier&. Beat Marra,. MCU ...... 22 11 11 Now is the time for retiring footballers to think about 1970 Runners-up. Beaten by 1980 Premier&. Beat Marra,. Coll·Ashmont . . .. 12 5 7 taking up the challe11ge. Holbrook. 198ti Allnncrs·up. Beaten by Caulamundra ...... 1J ~ 8 LEE BARC LAV Age 21. Lee first umpired in 1984. He Lets hope 1he Grand Final goes well for everyone Whitton. Ariah Park·M. • 10 3 7 1974 Premiers. Beat MC~. um,ired ~is lirst U19s game in April 1985 and umpired 1,e involved today. 1976 Runners-up. Beaten by Nth 1987 ffunners,up. Beaten by The Rock ...... 12 3 9 U19s Grand Final tnat yeac. tlrs 1irst Senior Game 1he n~xt year Whitlon. Marrar ...... 10 3 7 Wa!riJa. 1988 Runners·up. Beaten by S.W.T. Army ...... 5 3 2 1986, ~e again umpired the U19s Grand final that )-ear and 1982 Premlero. Beat MCU. 1989 Premier&. Beat S.W.T. Whillun ...... 3 3 0 aga,n in 1987. In 1988 he umpired the Di•,is1on One Second 1984 Premier&. Beat by MCU. Grade Grand F,nal and in 1989 and 1990 he umpirro tile Oiv1- 1990 Runnm·up. Beaten by S.W.T. Barellan ...... 7 J 4 SECOND GRADE: Tim Beard & Pat O'Oonoghue. 1985 Runners-up, Beater by MCU. 1991 Runnm·up. Bearen by Rivcoll North Wagga • ..... 5 J 2 Sion One fi•st Grade Grand Finals also in the same 1wo years nc 1988 Runners-up. Beater by MCU. Temora...... 4 2 2 umpired al the Slate Champior.,hips 1989 in Bruken Hill and UNDER 18S: Jeremy Bourke & Jason McDonell NORTH WAGGA: BOREE CREEK: St~ 'Nagya• T...... 4 3 1 1990 Canberra. ACT. 1973 Premier&. Beal Henly. 1961 Runncrs·up. Bealen lly Junee ...... 3 1 2 1976 Premier&. Beat Collingullie, Osborne. Junee-Kap. . . . 3 1 2 1977 Runners-up. Beater by Wagga. 1962 Runners·up. Beaten by Junee. l!oree Creek . . ... 4 1 3 1983 Premier&. Beal MCU. 1963 Runners-up. Beaten lly Coll. Risooll (RCAfl . 3 2 1 Proud Sponsors 19~U Runners-up. Bealen by MCU. WHITTON: Yerong CreeK . 4 1 3 TEMORA; 1985 Premier&. llcat Junee·K. f.R.·Y.C. . . . . 1 0 ofthe 1986 Pram iera. Ilea! Coota. CooKardinia o n o ,,,;19191;1 CREDIT 1963 Runners-up. Beaten by Ardlelhan . . . . 0 0 0 Riverina Aust. Culcaitn. 1987 Premiers. Beat Coola. 1964 Runners-up. Beaten by JUNEE: UNION Football Holbro01<. 1962 Premiers. Beat Buree • Playing tcdav Creek Umpires ,\\11t 11;11 Association First in you r • You pay no fees or Government charges on JEFF CORNFORD HARDWARE savings, investment or loan accounts. • Room Heaters • Bottled Gas • Hot Water Unirs • Save, invest and borrow locally ... Temora T Ardlethan Phone ~ Phone WAGG A MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD. 771800 II I Homestead Hardware 'O 135 PETER ST .. WAGGA · PH 212411 782061 14 - FOSTERS FFL FOSTERS FFL-15 • Shearing gear ~ BLACK SWAN HOTEL • Woolpress hire GARDINER STREET, NORTH WAGGA - Ph 212279 • Rural Produce • Grain Agents • Coldest beer• Strongest spirits• Friendliest atmosphere 167 Fitzmaurice St • Rural Merchandise • AFL Fertilisers SHEARING Wagga Wagga "'(~~~-::i • Home of the 'Saints' • Mine hosts John & Toni Belling SUPPLIES NORTH WAGG I S A I N T S I N 1 9 9 1 PHONE 741154 (741134 A.H.) Phone 214480 NORTHWAGGA 'I ARIAH PARK-MI RROOL President's Message Saints' Club Notes President's Message Bombers' Club Notes Crunch time is here and that is exactly what it is, no Today sees the culmination of nine months hard work Today culminates the efforts of our club over the past Well today is the day we have been playing all season prizes for coming second, you only have to cast your both on and off the field. A win today would ease the years in search for the ultimate football prize "a Pre for. minds back 12 months. A win would erase those bitter pain of last year but it would also be a just reward for the miership". Thanks to the Farrer League delegates in A good team effort last week gave us the win needed memories still in the back of our minds. efforts of the players, committee and supporters. their wisdom in allowing A.P.M. to join the League in this to be here today. A great second quarter set the scene 1991 has proved to be a successful year for the This being the last of the notes thanks must go to 1991 season, also to each club for their hospitality for the win but it did get a bit close for comfort in the last Saints our three sides made the finals series Paul Irvine Paul Skeers and the U18s for having a tremendous first and sportsmanship. quarter, but in finals any win is a good win. Michael and Scott Robertson won the Leagu~ Best and Fairest year back in the League. Mark Hofert and the Reserves It is a very proud day for us not only for the club but Walker kicked 6 goals. Top games from Rob Harper, Awards, Mark Hofert and Randy Kerr took out the who had a very good side on paper but failed in the Pre also for the players who have given so much this Terry Greenham, Ian Gordon and Terry Haddrill kicking Goalkicking and the Club won the Club Champion liminary Final. Dick Carey and Phil Irvine and the First season, and being rewarded by playing in the Grand 3 goals each. Paul Breust and Stephen French were ship. Grade players on reaching their Second Grand Final. Final in our first year in this L~ague. solid in defence. To achieve all this you not only have to be successful The Committee for the work this year, the sponsors for I personally would like to take this opportunity to Todays game will be a hard encounter and will need on the field but also have a strong committee and sup their assistance and lastly the supporters for their con thank and congratulate my committee, selectors, sup total commitment from all players. porters. I would like to thank all those for their efforts tinuing presence and encouragement. porters and townspeople for the work and support you Our A Grade Netball girlsbeing Minor Premiers are in and especially my fellow executive secretary Randy Tonight after we have won the game its back to the have given the club to help APM to be here today. good form and should be favourites for a Premiership. Kerr and Treasurer Tom Fife who both gave 150% for clubrooms for a win, lose or draw celebration. Drinks, To the players and coaches in both our grades I con These chances don't come often and we all know how the entire season. music and eats will be available. gratulate you one and all. I am very proud of you for your much it means to everyone. Bombers you have done us Thanks go to our respective coaches Dick Carey, The Best and Fairest Count is to be held on the Sun continued support and dedication to this club. Denis you proud - come on - one more big win. Assistant Coach Phil Irvine, Reserves Coach Mark day, the 29th September at 10.30am. Refreshments have done a mighty job. UP THE MIGHTY BOMBERS Hofe rt and U18s coach Paul Skeers. 1991 was the first and food available. Best of luck today boys, and bring home the Flag. year for four years that Norths have had an U18s so it The banquet is to be held on the 11th October DES WALKER was a tremendous effort for the boys to make the First (Friday) with the tickets available from the Black Swan Semi. Special thanks to our major sponsors the Black or Palm and Pawn in about a weeks time. There will be a Swan Hotel and the Palm and Pawn Hotel. Thanks also limited amount so get in early. go to our award sponsors North Wagga Ampol, Island As said before a lot of work has been done to reach View Store, AJ Watson, Riverina Hotel and the where we are today, lets think of the pain last year and Tolland Hotel. come home with a memorable victory. Congratulations to Ariah Park-Mirool for making the Grand Final in their first year but tdday the Saints have the opportunity to give something Back to their suppor ters and themselves so good luck and lets do it! Kevin Cross The Farrer League cover drawings were drawn by Year 9 Wagga High School student Daniel Seddon. 68a BAYLIS s~ w~:_(J /) !'1/JJI sPORJS(ENE STREET WAGGA 0 elllflr· THE BEST SPORTS STORE IN TOWN PHONE Wagga's leading sports and cycle centre. 213962 Specialists in your sporting field. GEDORE • l<_C. • DOVVIDAT • PROTO HOLDEN COMMODORE. RIVERINA TOOL CENTRE Contact: Tony Bailie FOR SUPPLY AND REPAIRS OF POWER TOOLS, Darryl Heeney Richard Braid AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR TOOLS mA\M~i!U&](•itf John Lewis See GEOFF, RAY or MAX at 9 Dabney Avenue, Wagga - Phone 25 4511 DOBNEY AVE, WAGGA I.MD 1355 Weve got jt all. METABO • MAl NORTHWAGGA North Wam 1ga goal ARIAH PARK·MIRROOL John RACZK OWSKI (I 0) SAINTS ertan &OR poN (4lJ · BOMBERS Mark HOFERT (31) Brendan NILSEN (32) 11 Stepllan FBEICH (13} _, Srer, BEU (10) Gavin HOF :ERT (23) Rots DEHi HEUX (27) Sid WILLIAMS (24) Brett PAGE (43) Al111 BEll (2} Paul IREUST (14) COACH'S MESSAGE COACH'S MESSAGE Congratulations to Ariah Park-M irrool for making the Grand Congratulations to all the boys on making the Grand Final. I Final in their first year in the Farrer League. Scott FOLLOW! ERS: Scott would like to thank all our players who have represented the To our own Club l would like to thank the Committee, suppor Paul WILLIA MS (16) Bombers on the field, and for their efforts alld co-011era!ion ters and all the other workers involved in the Club. Also to the MACKLIN Bernard WIN" TER (28) ABSOLUM towards our club throughout the season. coaches of the other grades, Paul Skeers and Mark Hofert I say (7) Gary CROU< :H (17) (18) On behalf of the players I extend gratitude to our Ladies and well done. Mens committees for their administrative work. I would also like Foremost I would like to thank the players for their efforts, Chrt's CHALM EAS (33} Terry WAU- tER (S) to thank Breit Vearing, Noel Walker, John llyall and Jamie Gor dedication and respect they have given me and the other Robert Jamie don for their fine efforts at the selection table and Max Gordon, coaches. Brian GAYN OR (29) John McLean and Ian Colwill for their tireless work on the field Hopefully the First Grade players have learnt from last years HARPER CENTRI ES: GORDON and in the sheds. Grand Final and today play the game to win. We have the side to (28) Today we try to bring homeour first Senior Grade Flag for 29 do it but it is up to them. (IJ Paul IRVIN IE ~2) erry GREEN HA 1 (11 years. Nothing but a complete effort will bring us the required DICK CAREY result. We all know the reward is worthy of the effort. P.S: All the best to Col and the girls. 1. Dick Carey 19. Geoff Whyte Wayne SKEERS (42) Pllill lRVINE (45) Dennis Dunstan 3. Robert Margosis 23. Gavin Hofert Mattflew 8 DWYER (23J Dennis DUNSTAN (1) 1. Dennis Dunston 17. Tom Jones 4. Robbie Ellis 24. Sid Williams 2. Alan Bell 18. Glen O'Brien 7. Scott Macklin 25. Damien Hofert Dick CAI REY (1) 3. Brial\Johnstone 19. Ian ~Ordon 9 Pete Noack 26. Leon Smyth Ill &ORE IOI (19) 4. Graeme Hadrill 20. Jamie Gordon 10. John Raczowski 27. Graham Heath 5. Terry Walker . 23, Matthew O'Dwyer 12. Paul Irvine 28. Bernard Winter oa,.iien HOFERT (25) Leon SMYTHE (28) 8. Terry Haddritl 27. Ross Devereux Tllny HAODRlll (8J Tom JONES (17) 13. Scott Robertson· 31. Mark Hofert 9. Robert Harper 29. Brian Gaynor 14. Peter Prowse 32. Brendan Nilsen 10. Glen Bell 31. Jamie Buerckner John COPI .AND (15) 15. John Copland 38. Luke Fitzgerald Mlcllael w, UER {441 11. Terry Greenham 33. Chris Chalmers 16. Paul Williams 42. Wayne Skeers North Wagga ,, Ariah Park·M 12. Colin Harper Interchange from : Interchange lrom : 37. Greg Davis 17 Gary Crouch 43. Brett Page Peter PIOWSE (14) Brin JOHIS'TGIE Pl lib FITZGHAlD (381 Jaaht IEURCHEI (31) 13. Stephen French 44. Michael Walker 18. Scott Atlsolum 45. Phil Irvine Peter NOACK {II Crlttle NADDRlll 141 SCott ROBERTSON (13) Arlah Pa irk M goal 8111 0 BRIEi (181 14. Paul Breust 4 7. Brian Gocdon 18 - FOSTERS FFL FOSTERS FFL -19 Olympic Way IDD a HORAN RURAL Riverina Battery & North Wagga T TEMORA T re Market PHONE .,,, lla!!!t~~ !!tun FOR ALL YOUR BATTERY & TYRE NEEDS • Rural Produce • Grain Agents 216688 31 Dobney Ave, Wagga - Ph (069) 254 774 TAVERN & BISTRO • Rural Merchandise • AFL Fertilisers Join the •SAINTS' 1 · The friendly country hotel! PHONE 772956 TYREPOWER is fleet footed. 19. GEOFF WHYTE 20. 183cm. 76kg. Backline. Has 14. PAUL BREUST 31. 187cm. 80kg. Back Pocket. NORTHWAGGA returned after a few games South of the Border. He ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL Legend at the club. Backs his judgement and loves PLAYER PROFILE has worked on his fitness and will run through brick to handball. walls if asked. PLAYER PROFILE 17. TOM JONES 31. 178cm. 75kg. Forward Flank. 23. GAVIN HOFERT 25. 188cm. 82kg. Half Forward., Very skillf-'1I forward flanker, creative player. Rec 1. DICK CAREY 29. 191cm. 98kg. Centre Half Back. One of the best half forwards in the area. A strong ruited fromTuggeranong this season. 1. DENNIS DUNSTAN 21. 175cm. 80kg. Ruck Third year as captain-coach and leads by example. mark, kicks long and accurate and brings other 18. GLEN O'BRIEN 32.193cm. 95kg. Ruck. Veteran of Rover. 2nd year coach. Recruited from Balranald. Demands and gets respect from his players and players into the game. over 250 games. Good mark and long kick, works opposition. Very tough on discipline. 24. SID WILLIAMS 28. 180cm. 82kg. Forward Utility. Tough competitor who leads by example. Good goal hard all game. 3 ROBERT MARGOSIS 37. 178cm. 79kg. Half For Although he seems to just flash in and out of play sense. 19. IAN GORDON 28.190cm.100kg.Centre Half For ward Wing. The old man of the side but still has the 2. ALAN BELL 28. 185cm. 75kg. Back Pocket. Can ward. Very mobile strong marking centre half for he always comes out on top of the possessions play anywhere, running into form at the right time pace and touch to match it with anyone. gathered. Excellent skills. ward. Strongest mark in the club. 4. ROBBIE ELLIS 22. 172cm. 78kg. Wing. One of the 25. DAMIEN HOFERT 21. 188cm. 76kg. Backline of year. 20. JAMIE GORDON 33. 192cm. 90kg. Wing. Veteran quickest in the League and has uncanny ball 3. BRIAN JOHNSTONE 26. 180cm. 75kg. Wing. of 230 games. His runaway, and long kicking is Utility. The youngest of the Hofert brotehrs, but he Skillful wingman very rarely wastes a skills. is showing all the skills the other two have. i nspiratirnal to the team. 7. SCOTT MACKLIN 21. 173cm. 79kg. Wing. Having 26. LEON SMYTH 24. 170cm. 75kg. Back Pocket. A possession. 23. MATTHEW O'DWYER 19. 175cm. 75kg. Wing. his best season to date and should figure prom 4. GRAEME HADDRILL 31. 180cm. 100kg. Back Highly promising youngster who has improved out hard, tough but fair player who only knows one Flank. Good team player, always uses plenty of inently in the finals. direction and that is forward. of sight this season. 9. PETE NOACK 21. 173cm. 79kg. Half Forward 27. GRAHAM HEATH 26. 173cm. 70kg. Wing For voice especially at the hotel. 27. ROSS DEVEREUX 22. 188cm. 75kg. CHB. Ex Ruck Rover. A tough compet\t9r who never qives in ward. A player who is deceptive around the packs 5. TERRY WALKER 26. 178cm. 75kg. Ruck Rover. Swan Hill. First year at the club. An inspirational and always gives 100% eff_ort. and has good ball skills on both sides of the Fierce tackler, a great competitor who gives a player no matter which position. 10. JOHN RACZOWSKI 20. 188cm. 79kg. Ruck For body. 100% every week. Likes to hover. 29. BRIAN GAYNOR 24. 170cm. 70kg. Rover. 1989 ward. Just starting to realise his potential on his 28. BERNARD WINTER 26. 184cm. 87kg. Ruck 8. TERRY HADDRILL 32. 170cm. 75kg. Forward B&F Courageous balgetter, works tirelessly day he can outmark anyone. Rover. The find of the year. He is finding the Pocket. Brilliant goal sense, never wastes a every week. 12. PAUL IRVINE 22.188cm. 85kg. Centre. Winnerof weather a bit colder than Palm Beach but his foot possession, is a great player for the club. 31. JAMIE BUERCKNER 20.180cm. 73kg. Half Back the Clear Medal this year and needs only a pre ball skills have not lessened. 9. ROBERT HARPER 21. 185cm. 80kg. Wing. Club Flank. Farrer diviskln 2 Rep. Long kicking miership to cap it off. Long kick and disceptive 31. MARK HOFERT 29. 183cm. 89kg. Forward. The Best and Fairest winner. 1990, 91 Farrer and backman. ~re - second year running he has kicked more than 100 State Rep. Brilliant key position player. - 33. CHRIS CHALMERS 20. 198cm. 100kg. Ruck. 13. SCOTT ROBERTSON 26. 180cm. 82kg. Forward. goals. Semms to have the ball on a strong. 10. GLEN BELL 26. 180cm. 82kg. Back Flank. Quick Strong big ruckman. Rucks tirelessly and has Played half the year in the Reserves and won the Although he kicks many goals he also gives plenty half back flanker. Never gives an easy kick and improved every game. Schmidt Medal Courageous player who gives his to others. · creates a lot of play. 37. GREG DAVIS 22.170cm. 10kg. Forward Pocket. all. 32. BRENDEN NILSEN 23. 172cm. 64kg. Rover. The 11. TERRY GREENHAM 23. 180cm. 83kg. Centre. Tenancious ballge.tter, good team player. Brilliant centreman. A numerous possession get· 14. PETER PROWSE 28. 178cm. 74kg. Rover For other small rover who puts his body where bigger . ; 44. MICHAEL WALKER 24. 188cm. 85kg. Full for ward. Another rover who also goes into packs players don't. Very elusive player who looks for the ter, and loves kicking goals . ward. Ex-Wagga Tigers. High flying full forward. 12. COLIN HARPER 24.185cm. 80kg. Forward Flank. regardless of injury. Has deceptive pace over the best option. Who also works hard on the ground. first 10-20 metres. 38. LUKE FITZGERALD 26. 178cm. 79kg. Backline. Skilful! half forward flanker, good long kick. 47. ARIAN GORDON 23. 185cm. 90kg. full Back. Re 15. JOHN COPLAND 28. 188cm. 87kg. Fullback. A An awkward kicking style but it finds its mark. A 13. STEPHEN FRENCH 35. 180cm. 75kg. Back ruited from Tuggeranong ACT. Strong full back, fullback who never gives the forwards an inch all very committed player who doesn't like losing. Flank. Tough as golden nails. Never takes a back who runs straight at the ball. day. Good mark and long kick. 42. WAYNE SKEERS 22. 183cm. 82kg. Backline. A ward step. 16. PAUL WILLIAMS 23. 185cm. 73kg. Ruck Utility. strong and dedicated backline player who can also Although not tall by ruck standards he is very play a handy game in the forward line. rarely beaten. Runs all day and concentrates 43. BRETT PAGE 24. 193cm. 100kg. Ruck Forward. Information for members and guests of the: hard. Recruited from the Swans and has complimented 17. GARY CROUCH 26. 1,70cm. 68kg. Rover. A tena the side with his strong marks and long kicks. I cious rover who is having his first season virtually Always looking for the running players. One Free injury free. Good ball skills and vision. 45. PHIL IRVINE 25. 188cm. 90kg. Backline. This RIVERINA I 18. SCOTT ABSOLUM 2·1. 180cm. 73kg. Wing years Assistant Coach and is starting to play good Forward. Coming back after a run of injuries and football at the right time. Can kick the ball long and I Beer! has forced himself into contention. Safe hands and to position. 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P1011rietors: Diallne & Don Wilsoo P L ·A Y E R .S TO WATCH •• NORTHWAGGA ARIAH PARK·MIRROOL BRETT PAGEAt24; JOHN COPLAND GAVIN HOFERT MARK HOFERTForthe DENNIS DUNSTAN JAN GORDON The ROB HARPER TERRY GREENHAM Page is a young veIeran. A Not· a preuy sight, Copland Generally considered as the · second year in two, the magical In his second year as coach of long-serving ulility player What a big season this They calf him 'Boss· and one can football nomad; Page has puts the wind up many an best centre half forward in Hofert has booted over 100 goals Ariah Par1<-Mirrool, Dunstan has played all his fooly with youngster"s had! A fa~erand see why as he r.-0mmands play already played Senior foot 0000<1enl. In his second stint the League. Hofert joined his for the Saints to easily win lhe has the honour of taking his Aria~ Park-Mirrool and is State rer.,esentative earlier from the centre. Greenham came ball with Colling ar,a• Lawrence· For 111 · WAGGA'S HOME DELIVERY '.f FOOTY s,,.rts your . 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Welcome to all football followers and guests to 12.00 Noon RESERVE GRAOE: M.C.U. v Collingullie·Ashmont Robertson Oval waoga Wagga !or the pIaying of the (4x 25 min. no t:me on) I, Fosters Farrer League Division One Grand Final for OFFICIAL LUNCHEON courtesy Barellan United in Tigers· Clubrooms. 1991. 12.30 pm Given fine weather I am sure todays games will be a 2.00 pm Presentation of Oxford Printery Perpetual Trophy and individual medallions to winning team at continuation of the excellent standard of football we conclusion of game. have enjoyed so far during our final series. Congratulations to the lour clubs who are playing for 2.15 pm Kapooka Military Band to play as teams enter area. Premiership honours today. I w,sh the players and me North Wagga and Ariah ParK•Mirool club officials the best of luck in their quest !or a Pre· 2.20 pm Oflicial welcome by Farrer League President, Trevor Urquhart ll'iership flag. Todays main gal!'e is between the North National Anthem Wagga Saints and the new club to our Leauge, the Ariah Lap of honour for 1991 league Award Winners Park-Mirool Bombers. It is only fitting that these two Under f 8s B & F: Ray Smith (Coll·AshJ · Leading Goalkicker: Anthony Armstrong (MCU) sides should light out the decider as Ariah Park-Mirool Reserves B & F: Scott Roberston (N.Wagga) · Leading Goalkicker: Randy Kerr (N.Wagga) were the only club during the year to lower the Seniors B & F: Paul Irvine (N.Wagga) • Leading Goalkicker: Mark Hofer! (N.Wagga). Saints colours. I would like to congratulate all the clubs for the way 230 pm SEN IC RS: North Wagg a v Ariah Park•M irool (4 x 25 min. plus time on) Presentation·ot John Yates Trophy and individual medallions to win they carried out their duties during the year and lor the ning team, and of the Galva Nitschke Medal to best-on-ground, by Bert Schmid! at conclusion suppon lhey gave 10 lhe League executive. I would also like to congratulate my fellow board l!'embers for the of game. excellent jotl they nave done during the year. A big thank you to our major sponsor Carlton United Breweries for the suppon they have given lei our League and we look foiward to a long and hal)l)y association N.S.W.A.F.L. recognise the generous support of with them in the future. Also thanKs to our supporting sponsors Coca Cola Bottlers, Ansett Express and all the other sponsors and individual Trophy donors lor their suppon and we also look forward to their continued sup• QBE INSURANCE · !)Ori in the future. Gongratufations to all the medal and trophy winners They support us, we need to support them. in all grades on their success. . Finally to all umpires ofliciating in todays games Trevor Urquhan congratulations on your appointments and the besl President When you home, contents, car and of luck. Fan-er Football League business insurance fall due, ring QBE for an obligation free quote. 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MANGOPLAH-C= UNITED COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT of our Seconds were all but lost, but our blokes kept up Juniors: Barellan v Temora. their heads and played strong as a team till the end. The Farrer League Best and Fairest Vote Count was GOANNAS DEMONS Strong players from last week were Clint Hansell. held at Mangoplah on Sunday 15.9.91. Colours: Blue & gold bars Colours: Red, white V Concrete. Nick Jenkins, Gedda and Hindy. A Grade Sandra Pleming 23 votes Collingullie- Our U18s today clock up their sixth grand final Ashmont 1st; Colleen Breust 21 votes Ariah Park appearance and I'm sure their determined to make this Mirool 2nd. 1. M. Culhane 13. B. Newcombe 1. M. Vincent 21. M. Drummond one count. Consistent players were Ray Smith, Mario 2. Adam Barrow 14. A. Creasey 22. R. Smith B Grade - Allison Hamilton 15 votes Marrar 1st; 3. B. McDonald Vyanovic and Mal Scott. Alison Winley 14 votes Marrar 2nd. 3. W. Sanbrook 20. Neil Lawson 4. B. Neilson 25. M. Scott A reminder that Presentation Night is on Friday, 4. Mark McDevitt 22. Chris Mason 30. S. Pedler October 11th at the Gully Hall. Also if anyone who To all girls who have played in Farrer League Netball 4. Jeremy Radley 44. Anthony Armstrong 6. Sh. Watkins 10. P. VanDerNeut 36. M. Mullins hasn't yet handed in Perpetual Trophies please do so over the years, I would like to thank you all for the 5. William Lloyd 57. Shane McMahon now! friendships that have been made. 6. Glen Winterton 58. Mitch Dubojski 13. A. Brydon 37. P. Quirk 15. 42. B. Javic Well I don't think that much more needs to be written Since I became involved in the League in the early 7. Mark Vincent 59. Neil Ferguson Se. Watkins this week, everyone knows what pressure our two side.s 44. T. Gunning (c) 70s, there have been a lot of changes. Our main aim has 8. Andrew Manuel 61. Craig Garrod 16. S. Shipway will be under today so let's all do what we can to make .it always been to improve the game of netball, this I feel 9. Brad Roberson 77. B. Hancock 17. D. Bruckner 5 9. M. Vujadinovic a day to remember. we have done. Some clubs starting with only one B 11. Adam Dubojski 19. D. Morgan 60. K. Leonard Cheer cheer the Red and the White. Grade team now are fielding four teams each week. Our 20. J. Bourne affiliation with NSW in 1990 was a big step forward for MCU Club Notes country Netball. Ours was the first League to becme For the first time in 11 years our First Grade side will affiliated, it took a lot of phone calls, meetings and let be sitting on the other side of the fence after falling vic ters but our aim was achieved. Our talented Netballers tim to Ariah Park-Mirool last week. now have the chance of progressing further with But the club colours will be kept flying by our Reser their Netball. FARRER LEAGUE DIVISION ONE ves and U18s who we wish the very best of luck. Lets Teams can be entered in State age carnivals, also we bring home the bacon. are getting up to date information from Sydney on what RESERVE GRADE GRAND FINAL A big thanks go to all our sponsors at the Mangoplah is happening in our sport. I would like to take this Farm Centre, the Astor Hotel, Lyn Irvin Hair Studio, chance of thanking all clubs for their support, it has Miltons Gear, Riverina Spraying Service and Athletes been a pleasure to work with you all. To my successor Foot for their support throughout the season. Without al I good luck. these sponsors, supporters, ladies auxiliary, strappers, A special thank you to Joanne who has been a good coaches, committee and players we would not exist. friend and backup over the years. To Gail for organising Many thanks to all concerned. Many thanks to all who the representative teams, to Lorraine for taking on the helped at the Farrer League Netball Vote Count last League coaching. Keep up the good work girls. Sunday. It was greatly appreciated. Good luck to all teams playing in the Grand final The all important Presentation Night will be held at today. the East Wagga Club Rooms on Saturday night the Next year it would be good if each club could field 4 MANGOPLAH.~C UNITED COLLINGULLIE-ASHMONT 12th of October starting at 6.15pm sharp. Tickets can teams. North Wagga would be most welcome in the be obtained from Viv S, Peter M, Cohy and Cherrie. $20 League. GOANNAS DEMONS per adultand$12 per U16. Please notify usASAP(orby Thank you to the umpires for doing such a good job Colours: Blue & gold bars Colours: Red, White V 6th October) so we can finalise numbers for the during our Final series. Len and myself wish you all well caterers. in the 1992 season. 1 Also on this Sunday (tomorrow) there will be a family Goodbye and goodluck 1. Trevor Kendall 26. Wade Jones 17.C. Hansel 34. P. Leonard day at the Mango ground starting at 11 am. All families, 29. Byron Cole friends, supporters and players welcome. Pork lunch Joy 4. Winston Dew 19. W. Price 36. G. Bruckner Secretary 7. Lew Sanbrook 30. Wayne Joyce 22. E. Molesworth 37. G. Gardiner and drinks available for all. Good luck to all players today and Go Goannas Farrer Netball League. 9. Lindsay Geppert 31. Darryl Denton 38. 32. Peter Mohr 24. K. Cheney G. Hindmarsh 11. S. Culhane 40. G. Lee 13. Phil McDevitt 33. Michael Post 25. P. Salan 16. Alan Finemore 34. Ross Denton 26. P. Hester (c) 44. C. Price 17. Trevor Smith 36. Owen Ross 27. G. McDonald 46. R. Gow MANGOPLAH CREASY'S ■ 17. Dan Lloyd 42. Dean McMahon 28. T. Ferguson 57. D.Wild 19. Boyd Kendall 44. Scott Callaghan 29. S. Breust 61. D. Price MANGOPLAH 45. David Armstrong HOTEL • Oat buyers• Grain & 21. Brian McRae 30. T. Hearn 62. A. Whyman Produce Agents • Fuel Agents 23. Darren Wedge 50. Michael Wheeler 32. N. Jenkins 70. P. Price Don & Malle Baker welcomes all. 53. D. Lloyd Kyeamba Street - Ph. 285728, 285742 25. Rick Collins 33. G. 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Barellan Preliminary: APM 19.10.124 d 1988 S1900 1988 $3670 ARIAH PARK-M 12 4 48 1983 North Wagga 1984 Brute Firman ...... •. Temora 1989 Peter Jelfery. . . TR-YC MCU 16.15.111. 1989 S3578 1989 $3625 BARELlArl. 10 6 40 1984 Collingullie·Ashmont 1985 lew Sanbrook ...... M.C.U. 1990 Justin Gregory ..... N.Wagga 2nd&: 7st Semi: Coll·Ash 1990 S3318 1990 S4857 Marrar .. .. 9 7 36 1985 MCU. 1986 Lew Sanbrook ...... M.C.U. 1991 Randy Kerr ...... N.Waoga .. 9. 12.66 d APM 8.8.56. 2nd Semi: 1991 $3350 1991 $39 (8 Coll-Ashmont . .5 11 20 MCU 15.16. I06 d Nth Wagga TR·YC 5 11 20 1986 The Rock-Yerong Creek 1987 Scott Gregory ..... N.Wagga U18s: Prelim. G.Final: 1987 Barellan United 1988 Rollert Harl)er ..... ,, Temora 1983 Scott Edwards ...... R.AA.F. I0.6.66. Preliminary: Coll-Ash Ardlet,an.... 2 14 8 1986$2498 1986 S6318 Temora ...... 2 14 8 1988 MCU 1989 Trevor Smith ...... M.C.U. 1984 Andrew Maher .....•. M.C.U. 10.10.70 d Nth Wagg a 7.14.56. 1989 M.C.U. U1 8s: Ist Semi: Coll-Ash 1987 S3477 1987 $6885 2nds 1990 Trevor Smith. .. M C.U. 1985 Colin McCann ...... M.C.U. 1988 $2650 1988 $8811 1990 MCU 1991 Scott Rot-ertson .... N.Wagga 1986 Paul tlallam ...... • TR-YC 10.13.73 d Nth Wagga 6.11.,7. M.C.U . . . 15 I 60 2nd XVl11: 2nd Semi: MCU 18.9.117 d 1989 $3575 1989 $6850 NTH. WAGGA ... 12 2 48 Bance Medal (U18s): 1987 Bren Kerry ...... Temora 1990 $4250 1990 $9716 1983 M.C.U. 1988 John Raczkowski .... Coll-Ash Tcrmra 5.9.39. Preliminary: Coll . ARIAIi PAAK-M 12 4 48 1983 Jason Kerr ...... N.Wagga Ash 7.13.55 d Temora 7.11.53. 1991 $3948 1991 1984 MC.U. 1984 Malcolm lfelmsley . , , R.A.A.F. 1989 Graham Fellows ...... TR·YC COll·ASH 11 5 44 1985 Temo,a Marrar ...... 9 7 36 1985 Son Nguyen .... Sth Wagga-T. Wayne Jones ...... TR-YC ,;, 1986 Temora 1986 Shane Jonnson ...... Temora 1990 Adam Jenkins ...... • Col-Ash ,. T.R.·V.C ...... 6 10 24 1987Temora 1987 Brendorr Carr ...... Coll•Ash 1991 Anthony Armstrong, ... M.C.U. ,::; Barellan ...... 5 11 20 1988 Barellan United 1988 Glen Hartwig ...... Temora ~ Temora 2 14 8 1989 T.R.-Y.C. 1989 Graham Fellows ...... TR YC Club Championship Ard·ethan . , , .... , , 0 16 0 1990 T.R.-V C Fosters 1990 Darren Wild . . . .. Cull-Ash The Cl~f Shield: I FARRER U18s Under 18s: 1991 Ray Smit, .. Coll•Ash 1986 TR-YC...... 151 FOOTBALi. MC.U 11 1 44 1983 Solllh Wagga•folland '"'" 1987Temora...... ·... 137.5 ~ LE,.GUE TEMORA 8 4 32 1984 M.C.U. --~ Goalkickers 1988 MCU..... • . . . 136 •'\<' ... NTH. WAGGA 8 4 32 1985 M.C.U. 1989 M.C.U...... • 140 .(tJti'/111 6 6 24 1st XVIII: 1t/',l,,4:, COll·ASH ... 1986 Collingullie-Ashmont 1990 MCU ...... 143 Mark Hofert · · Sth Wagga-T. 5 7 20 1987 Cotlingullie·Ashmont 1983 Martin Ki,g ...... N.Wagga 1991 Nor!h Wagga ...... 134 1984 Warren Mclougnlin... Col-Ash (North Wa~ga) (Nortb Wagga\ TR-YC 3 9 12 1988 Cotlingullie·Ashmont 1SI XVIII Be,t & Fa;re,\ lsts leadiog goalk;cker Marra,. 1 11 4 1989 M.C.U. 1985 John McGregor ..... N. Wagga 1986Trevor Ion ...... M.C.U. Club Best & Fairest 1990 MCU. ) , 1987 Richard Flanigan ...... TR·VC Ard lethan: 1sts Wayne Fowles; ... , ...... •. >'1".!' ·-· ... & . League Best Fairest !l,n 1988 Terry Oillett ...... CoFl•Ash 2nds Andrew Hanranan. Bar· HI! ., Clear Medal (1 sts): ,t•$f· 1983 Laurie Pendrick .... N. Wagga 1989 Steve Cole ...... M.C.U. ellan: lsts lar Lucas; 2nds Alan ... ·--~•f~tl ~ill 1984 Danny Malone ...... Marrat Dick Carey . . . . N.Wagga Evans. Coll•Ash: 1sts Breu ·--~• 1990 Mark tiolert N. Wagga Wnyman; 2nds Scott Breu st Ul 8s .. ,. 1985 Phil Reid ...... Temora ,~ 1991 Mark Hofer! ... N. Wagga Troy Gunning. Temora: To be .. 1986 Danny Malone ...... Marrar ~ 1987 Ray Block ...... •... Temora 2nd XVIII: Finalised. T.R.·Y.C: 1sls Graham ••••• 1988 Ian lucas ...... Barellan 1983 Rod EndelS. . . .. M.C.U. Terlich; 2nds Bruce Hannan: U18s • 1989 Mark Hodgson ...... Bare11an 1984 George lee ... M.C.U. Andrew Doherty Mar,ar: To ue Scott Roben,on """' lilliii.. 1990 Micnael Condon . T.R. -V.C. 1985 Greg Verdon ...... TR·YC finalised. North Wagga: Not Rardy Kerr Ray Smith Anu,ony Armstrong (Nortt, Wagga\ (Nortb Wagg.ii (Coll.-Ash.) (MCU) 1991 Paul 1,vine ,,,. ,. .. N. Wagga 1986 Peter Tyndall ...... Temora Finalised. M.C.U: Not Finalised. 2nd XVII I Dest & Fairest 2nds leading ~oa k;cker Ul 8s Bes: & Fa;rest UI 8s lead,nQ goal kicker 21 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA FINEMORES JOINERY fty.Ud. PHONE 211631 A.H. M.C. Croker M.C. Croker 252056, G.J. Carroll 287137 . I KITCHENS I WARDROBES I BAR UNITS etc. I GRAIN PRODUCE MERCHANTS • Agents at Mllrrar for Ausm,lian & Fertilizers. Phone John Carrol I 274373 4 BLAXLAND ROAD, WAGGA · PH 213855 · FAX214041 WAGGA · MARRAR - COOTAMUNDRA' fa {274355 AH.I Phone Coo1amu ndra 422633. OIL·TO·GAS CONVERSIONS OPEN 7 DAYS· PHONE 639385 cut your heating costs by up to half by converting your old oil-heater to natural gas! 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Nevertheless, I must go for North Wagga by 'Jock' Currie usefulness of the young Saints' spearhead. who really do deserve to be favourites. As many have In North's forward line, Mark Hofert, Sid Williams and said, they must have learnt from last year that Minor Premiers, the North Wagga Saints, today play long-kicking, which netted seven goals in a best-on Brett Page are all capable of causing havoc. I'd play expierence will be of great benefit - and the '91 recruits Ariah Park-Mirrool, known as the Brown Bombers, in the ground performance, was a treat to watch. But, there was Stephen French on Hofert, Paul Breust who was a very have made them a better team than last. If attention is 1991 Premiership decider. For the Saints it will be their a period of time in the second semi when Hofert was res good player last week on the talented Page and Glen Bell focused on football this year, its North Wagga fort he Pre second grand final in as many years, whilst APM, in their tricted. It was no coincidence, that during this period, the on the elusive Williams. It will be interesting to see who miership, but as previously mentioned, APM with nothing debute year in the Farrer League will be playing in their opposition took control of the match. Ariah Park-Mirrool APM selectors have in line for those jobs, as they are all to lose are sure to make them earn it! first since 1984. Then they went down by a goal to have a few options for Hofert's opponent. Surely regular fairly demanding assignments. Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong in the RFL. The Bombers CH B of the last few games, the pony-tailed Ross Scott Macklin and Scott Absolum, both very good MCU handsome second semi victors and Collingullie last won a Premiership in 1962, when. they defeated Devereux will be given the first opportunity: D_evereux is wingmen in the second semi - Macklin wasn't far behind Ashmont are the Reserves Grand Final contestants. Coolamon in the then South West League. 1983 was not as solidly built as Hofert, but backs his Judgement Gavin Hofert in best-on-ground honours - are set for Honours are even in the two previous games between North's fast flag; MCU the team they beat. well and should match Hofert for pace, but will have to be exciting tussles with an equally talented APM pair in them. The Demons won the first by only 4 points; MCU Ariah Park-Mirrool have won their way to the Grand at his spoiling best in the aerial contests. Should he fail, Robbie Harper and Jamie Gordon. Harper's prowess has reversed the result, winning by 44 points, the second Final from third position. They are only the second club to Robbie Harper, the clubs B & F this year, has all the already been mentioned; Gordon is a true competitor and time. have won the first semi final and the preliminary final in attributes to match Hofert. Strong in the air, fast on the is sure to enjoy the big occasion today. The 'Gully will pin their hopes on the likes of Eddie the last ten years. ground. Harper could be the perfect foil. Ariah Park-Mirrool's forwards are perhaps not as well Molesworth. Robbie Whyman, Greg Hindmarsh, Scott During the home-and-away series honours were even. Norths other key man is this year's Clear Medallist, Breust and the Price clan, whilst the Goannas will look to known as their North counterparts, but go about their veterans Trevor Smith, Alan Finemore, "Bull" Kendall, In their first meeting on June 22 at North's McPherson Paul Irvine. The talented centreman couldn't take his task industriously and often surprise at the end of a Oval, the Saints won by an amazing 102 points with place in the second semi, due to an injured knee, and even match with the goals they've actually kicked. Coach Mark Crouch and Byron Cole, who had a big second semi, goal-sneak, Mark Hofert booting 1O of North's 26 goals at time of writing is considered a doubtful starter. If he Dennis Dunstall is a play-maker with his creative to show the way. and brother Gavin generally considered best-on-ground. . plays, his consistent winning of the ball and his long, rak handball and Terry Hadrill and Matthew O'Dwyer are It's been a tough road for the Demons and a great per However, in the last competition round on August 24, the ing, left-foot kicks will set up more than adequate oppor very handy near goals. Close-checking North Wagga formance if they can go "all the way" I don't think they Bombers, at Ariah Park, tlid what no other team had this tunities for his forwards to convert. defenders, Wayne Skeers, Phill Irvine, Leon Smythe and will and tip MCU for the Premiership. season, beating a Hofertless North Wagga by 42 points. Irvine's likely opponent is the ubiquitous Terry Damien Hofert won't make life easy for them today, The same two clubs as the Reserves, are represented Centreman, Terry Greenham kicked 6 goals and full for Greenham. The centreman appears to be given a roving however. in the early match, the Under 18s. Situation's similar too, ward, Michael Walker 5, whilst defender/ruckman Paul commission and more often than not is found in the for Paul Williams has done a sterling done in the ruck for in that MCU, the Minor Premiers, play Col!ingullie Breust was judged best afield. ward line, kicking goals. In last Saturday's game the North and recruit Bernard Winter has proved a valuable Ashmont who've won their way through from fourth With that last round win and two convincing final vic 'Boss' was best afield and second highest scorer for his asset. Deceptively young Chris Chalmers is a work place. tories, Ariah Park-Mirroor are on a high. They'll still go in team in their win over MCU. horse for APM - does'nt win many possessions, but is The young Demons showed plenty of fight last week to today's match as "underdogs", however, which will Two great contests in A.P.M.s forward zone should always there contesting. Terry Walker knows what its all and players to impress were Ray Smith (the Bance probably suit, as they have absolutely nothing to lose. please the crowd. Block-busting, strong-marking Ian about as ruck-rover and his diminutive Bomber team Medallist), Mario Vujadinovic, and Troy Gunning. To my way of thinking, all the pressure's on the Saints. Gordon, the Bombers' CH F should have a great duel with mate, rover Brian Gaynor is a true rover, burrowing:\nto Again 'Gullie wlll look to these players. MCU had a They were the favoured side fast year -especially after the equally tough North Wagga coach 'Dick' Carey. Gor and running off the packs. His rovering partner Jorn second semi matchwinner in Jeremy Radley, who booted their · second semi final win - but were trounced in the don is one of ten possible starters today, who played in Jones, has also had a big year as evidenced by his equal nine Is. The Leagues' leading goalkicker, Anthony Grand Finall. Offseason recruiting gave them the best A.P.M.'s last grand final appearance. Carey tends to be second place in the League B & F. Arm is always dangerous and William Lloyd and team they've had for years; possibly better, than their '83 just a little loose in defence and if too much so today, Gor North's rovers are also tenacious, with Gary Crouch, Mitchell jski are more than handy players. Premiership side. Until that last round loss, the Saints don's sure to capitalise. Brendan Nilsen and possibly Peter Prowse all being Early spectators should enjoy this match - a replay of looked invincible with their star-studded lineup. But all Former Wagga Tiger team mates, John Copland and given their turn on the ball. last year's-with, I expect, the result going the same way. those victories just slip away into oblivion if the 'big one' Michael Walker will have no love for each other today. MCU to win! can't be won today. Copland, the long-haired, head-banded, tattooed North Coach 'Dick' Carey is well aware of this and has surely Wagga fullback was one of his teams best in the second imprinted on the minds of his 19 team mates of today semi. Equally good last week was the Bombers how important it is. spearhead, Michael Walker, who made the most of his The key to North's success lies with the performance opportunities. He is a strong 111ark - one of the League's AIR SEEDER HOSE of two players, above and beyond the rest. Gavin Hofert, best-but Copland has a good reach, backs his judgement at CHF, is the player around whom North's forwards well and, generally, makes life tough for his opponents. ALL SIZES AVAIL'\BLE thrive. If Hofert can be effectively nullified, the Bombers This duel should be a beauty! are on the way. In the second semi final, Hofe rt was at his John Raczkowski really came of age in the second $AVE$$$ brilliant best. Some of his marks were memorable and his semi and produced his best finals' game since coming to • All AFL games live on TV. • Ute & Super on tap. ~ KING'S • Counter meals SOUTHERN CROSS • Function room avail RIIBATION AND WATtR SUPPLY OMSION able (no charge) Phone for our OWN • Fully serviced motel competitive prices. 84 EDWARD STREET Hotel/Motel units. WAGGA - PH 215366 Olympic Way, THE ROCK • Russ & Nat Meyers 10...;.. FOSTERS FFL 11 1,112aA At~ •• ts t1 * Fe·ncing * Sheep· WAREHOUSE SALES & Cattle Supplies 1 t 133~Wt•);Ji:I 375 Edward Street, Wagga Call now tor a quote. 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