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HONOUR ROLL-1997 LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST AND LEADING GOALKICKERS:

Seniors Best and Fairest and Winner of the CLEAR MEDAL

Reserves Best and Fairest and Winner of the ALLAN CARROLL MEMORIAL MEDAL:

Phil GUTHRIE of the Cootamundra Club Gary GARDNER of the Uranquinty-Kapooka Club

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CLUB BEST & FAIREST: FINALS RESULTS: FINISHING ORDER: Ardlethan: 1 sts Matthew Currie; Seniors: 1st Semi: APM 14.20. 1sts w L 2nds Brett "Bertie" Miller 104 def. Cootamundra 11.11. Marrar 11 3 Arlah Park-Mlrool: 1 sts Robbie 77. 2nd Semi: TRYC 10.11. 71 TR-YC 11 3 Harper; 2nds Brian Gaynor/Jamie def. Marrar 9.11. 65 AP-M 10 4 Beattie (equal) Preliminary: APM 17.15. 117 Coota 8 5

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My congratulations to the four teams involved - Ariah Park Mirrool and The Rock Yerong Creek in the Firsts and Cootamundra and Marrar in the Reserves. itis been ·a long time between drinks for both the senior teams and knowing these clubs as I do they have both worked up a pretty big thirst for the Premiership trophy.

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GRAND FINAL PREVIEW by "Jock" Currie

For the first time ever, The Rock-Yerong Creek and Ariah Park-Mirrool will meet in a finals' match. The former, t~e "Magpies", were first into today's grand final, after a six points second semi-final win over the minor premiers, and premiers for the last two seasons, Marrar. Ariah Park-Mirrool, the "Brown Bombers" took the long route, with a win in the first semi-final, over Cootamundra, and then a convincing victory over Marrar in last week's preliminary final. With respective margins of 27 points and 45 points, APM looked most impressive premiership threats, especially their strong finishes which have yielded tallies of 8.1 O and 7. 7 in their last two final quarters.

This season, in the home-and-away series, The Rock-Yerong Creek won both encounters. On a wet Saturday, May 17, at The Rock, the Magpies, inspired by a top performance from centreman, Lee Brown, restricted APM to just one goal in the second half and won the contest by 18 points, kicking 11.9 to 8.9. The margin was even bigger in the return bout at Ariah Park, when the in-form Magpies crushed the Brown Bombers by 34 points, with replacement ruckman, Andrew Rainbird, giving a sterling performance. Jason Brown was a more than useful focal point, kicking six goals for the winners, but without taking too much away from the win, APM were without key big men, Brett Page and John Raczkowski that day.

In last week's match, both played significant roles in their team's win over Marrar, with Page dominant at centre half forward, and Raczkowski kicking five goals at full forward. These two are likely to play a big part again in today's game and key defenders for TRYC will have to be at their best. There's no doubting one of them. Lewis Winter, at centre half back, will give a good account of himself. Despite giving away a big height advantage to Page, Winter is sure to be effective. He is a most consistent player and loves the big occasions. Always in the right place, Winter is the epitome of a defender who is his team's first line of attack. The duel between these two players, Page and Winter, should be one of the highlights of the match. The task is a big one though for the much less heralded TRYC full back, Matt

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The centre clash should be another feature of the game, with TRYC best and fairest, and runnerup in the Clear Medal, Lee Brown, pitted against one of APM's most consistent player of the last eight years, Terry Greenham. As his awards suggest, "Leroy" has had a top season, his first full one with the Magpies and his grand finals experience is enjoyed by few others. At age 26, Brown has played in no less than five Senior grand finals already, and was usually one of the better performers. Those were in the glory days of former club, MCU. Brown wins the hard ball with consummate ease, and disposes well with long driving kicks. Greenham is also a prolific kick winner and loves to drift forward to kick the opportunist goal.

At the Magpie forward end, key attacking players, David Gardiner and Jason Brown will be matched by young Grant Ryan and reliable full back, Andrew Schmetzer. Ryan has had a big season for APM, with League representation, earlier in the year, evidence of this. There's not much of him for a key position player, but he makes up for that with sheer determination. Ryan had a big game against Nathan Graetz, last week, and should hold his own against Gardiner, who, without being a standout player has filled the key forward role admirably. The goal front contest should be a beauty, with Jason Brown in form, and Schmetzer keen to nullify his effectiveness. Recall, Brown kicked six goals against APM at last start, and Schmetzer,who loves the big games will be determined to even the ledger.

Lion-hearted TRYC ruckman, Andrew Rainbird, was the trump in the Magpies last win over APM, but today could find himself against a variety of opponents, including the likes of Dallas McKelvie, Daniel Chalmers, and even, Brett Page and John Raczkowski. That's a tall order for the "Pigsy", but he'll just treat it as another day at the office. Around the ground respective ruck rovers, APM's Robbie Harper and the Magpies' Paul Noack will win more

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than their share of kicks. Both are expected to be key contributors for their teams. Harper is probably one of the finest players in the area. He can do everything required of a footballer .. and usually does. Good in the air, smart at ground level, tough in the clashes and a beautiful kick, Harper is a joy to watch. Noack, too, wins the ball often and his disposal is one of his team's best. Rovers, Matt Gale (TRYC) and Brian Gaynor (APM) are industrious and effective, without being brilliant.

Around the flanks, each team has players likely to cause a few headaches for their opposition. TRYC's captain-coach, Greg Brain, forward pocket, Chris Masterson, former coach, Col Carroll are forwards who have to be closely checked. So too do APM forwards, Jason Bryce and Mal Hillier, whilst Ben Cassidy is also capable of kicking goals. Young wingmen, APM's duo of Gavin Leiper and Nat Herdon should have good duels with their opposites Brad Merrills and Marc Bauer. TRYC's runner-up to Brown in the best and fairest, Craig Taylor was impressive in the second semi and should again be conspicuous with his play from the back flank.

When all's said and done, it all points to a top grand final. The Magpies are possibly tougher ... that was the claim of APM officials at their last meeting ... "they outmuscled us· ... and if the ground's heavy that could favour the Magpies. But APM are a taller side (again a problem if it's wet!) and should outmark the Magpies. As far as combined talent goes, perhaps APM have a slight advantage there, too.

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It's a case of two teams clashing at the peak of their form ... TRYC on a winning sequence of eight matches and APM in great finals' form. Well, here goes, I think Ariah Park-Mirrool can go on and win it, giving the "Brown Bombers" their first Senior 11

Premiership since 1962!!

In the Reserves, the same two teams which contested the second semi-final, Cootamundra (who won that match) and Marrar will meet again. The Bombers came back well after their second semi drubbing to beat the more-fancied Ariah Park-Mirrool in last week's preliminary final. However, with their Seniors now out of the premiership fight, the Marrar Twos may have some players who've played in each of the two finals, so far, ineligible to compete in today's big game. That wont be the case with Cootamundra, who should have as strong, if not stronger, lineup as they did in the second semi, which they won convincingly by 39 points. Marrar's defence, led by veterans Graham Willis and Bruce Rollins will have to be at its best to prevent Coota's powerful forward line, featuring Dean Cooper and Jamie Pursehouse, from kicking a winning score. The Blues also have top players in David Harris, "Foot'' Johnson, Rod Craig and Scott Roberts. Marrar will look to Simon Crouch and Paul Flanagan around the ground and will need a big one from Chris Smith and the Hindmarsh boys. Cootamundra stand as my favourites ... but that's often when Marrar are at their best : when least favoured to win. Remember 1995!?!?

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Farrer League Best & Fairest vote count, 1997 First Grade GERALD CLEAR MEDAL

Ardlethan Rlvcoll M Currie ............. 20 P Scoullar ....... .... 14 M Whyte ............. 10 G Gillett ................ 3

TGoonan ............. 8 K McGregor .......... 8

D Currie ................ 2 J Knight ................ 3 C Saunderson ...... 2 D Myers ................ 3 D Crotty ................ 2 MQuade .............. 2

P-Willis ................. 2 ACarey ................ 1

S Eather ............... 2 G Sheppard .. ... . .. . . 1 G Minchin ............. 2 PWillis ................. 1 S Bonny ............... 2 K Spencer ............ 1 J Murray ............... 1 K Brain ................. 1

Sth Wagga-T G Currie ............... 9 D Pocock .............. 7

Arlah Park-Mlrrool J Hillier ................. 3 R Harper ............ 12 T Greenham .. ... .. 1 O

D Hillier ................ 3 A Cattell ................ 2

N Nerdon .............. 7 R Bruce ................ 1 D McKelvie ........... 5 A O'Halloran . . . .... .. 1 B Gaynor .............. 3 S Hugler ............... 1 B Page ................. 3 D Chalmers .......... 3 The Rock-YC. J Raczkowski ....... 3 LBrown .............. 21 D Prentice .. . ... .. . . .. 1 P Noach ............. 13

· M Heath ............... 1 l Winter ................ 6 Cootamundra S Marston ............. 3 P Guthrie ............ 25 S Brown ............... 3 B Milthorpe ........... 5 M Conway ..... , ...... 3 J Read .................. 2

J Brown ................ 2 J West .................. 1 C Masterson .. .. .. ... 1

G Duncombe ........ 2 C Taylor ................ 1 P Hoey ................. 2 M Birks ................. 2

A Rain bird .. . . . . .... . . 1 S Mclachlan .. .... .. 1

· J Jaques ............... 1 C Carroll ............... 1 Marrar B Kearney . .. ....... 12 W Podmore ......... 11

Uranq-Kapooka AJack .................. 2

G Smith .............. 10 J Stevenson ......... 2 N Graetz ............... 7 D May ................... 2 V Carroll ............... 6 KTye .................... 2 B McGarry ............ 4 DWalker .............. 3

G Tsaikos ............. 1 J Dennis ............... 1

G Carroll ............... 2 B Parkin ............... 1 S Grentell ............. 1 P Hallcroft .. . .. . ... .. . 1

2nd Grade ALLAN CARROLL MEMORIAL MEDAL Ardlethan G Schmelzer ........ 9 B MIiier ................. 5 S Litchfield . .. .. . . . .. . 5 A Forster ., ............. 3 DWalker .............. 3 K Bundy ............... 2 P Minchin ............. 2 S Davies ............... 2 T Schmelzer .... .. .. . 1 T Davies ............... 1 Ariah Park-Mirrool B Gaynor .............. 8 C Cassidy ............. 7 P McCabe ............ 6 B Johnstone ......... 6 N Herdon .............. 3 J Beattie ............... 3 D Harper .............. 3 P Gaynor .............. 3 C Furphy .............. 3 A Manning ............ 3 P Doyle ................ 2 A Edis ................... 2 B Vearing ............. 2 J Fairman ............. 1 D Hottle ................ 1 Cootamundra D Harris ................ 9 S Hobson ............. 7 D Cooper .............. 5 M Johnson ........... 4 S McNally ............. 4 J Walton ............... 3 P Hoey ................. 3 M Ceeney ............. 3 G Duncombe ........ 3 T Bosch ................ 2 J Pureshouse ....... 2 R Craig ................. 2 J Hart ................... 1 C Manwarring ....... 1 P Frilay ................. 1 S Smart ................ 1 Marrar C Smith .............. 13 P Hindmarsh ........ 6 S Seymour ., ......... 6 GWillis ................. 5 K Keegan ............. 3 D Hodge ............... 3 B Pattison ............. 3 G Hindmarsh ........ 3 M Walker .............. 2 SWinley ............... 2 I Hill ...................... 2

D Pattison ............ 2 S Crouch .............. 2 B Bromham .......... 2 D Pinn .................. 1 J Wilson ............... 1 B McDonald ......... 1 P Flanigan . . . . ... .. . .. 1 B Rollins ............... 1 Rivcoll M Vujadinovic ....... 8 WKendall ............. 7 P Neilsen .............. 7 S Petzel ................ 7 S Heyes ............... 6 WGray ................. 3 G Charleston ........ 3 P Donoghue ......... 2 P Cocking ............. 2 D Hackett ............. 2 PWalsh ................ 2 ASparks ............... 1 J Kramer .............. 1 G Sheppard .. .. . . . .. . 1 5th Wagga-T J Price ................ 10 Phil Errington ....... 6 CWindsor ............ 3 M Home ............... 3 R Bruce ................ 3 D Seddon ............. 2 T Bourke .............. 2 M Smith ................ 2 G Turner ............... 2 G Cowell .............. 1 M Carroll .............. 1 M Bassaletti . ... . . ... 1 The Rock-YC B Hannam ............ 4 B Merrills .............. 3 C Hawkins ............ 3 MWilliams ............ 3 J Mclachlan ......... 3 M Mason .............. 2 PWalsh ................ 2 T Brain ................. 2 A Rain bird ............ 2 WJones ............... 2 J West .................. 1 Uranq-K G Gardner .. . . ... .. . 15 A Wheeler ............ 4 B Berry ................. 2 AJack .................. 1 D McIntyre ............ 1 J Breed ................. 1

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GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES FOR LAST

THIRTY-TWO YEARS ARDLETHAN Nil ARIAHPARK 1968 Runner-up. Beaten by Griffith in Sth West. 19TT Runner-up. Beaten by Turvey Park in Sth West. 1979 Runner-up. Beaten by Narrandera in Sth West. 1981 Runner-up. Beaten by GGGM in Riverina. 1991 Runner-up. Beaten by North Wagga in Farrer 1. 1996 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar, MVAFA. COOTAMUNDRA 1965 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar in Central Riv. 1966 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar in Central Riv. 1973 Premiers. Beat East Wagga in Central Riv. 1974 Premiers. Beat Barellan in Central Riv. 1976 Runner-up. Beaten by East Wagga in Central Riv. 19TT Premiers. Beat Marrar in Central Riv. 1980 Premiers. Beat Marrar in Central Riv. 1986 Runner-up. Beaten by Whitton in Farrer 2. 1987 Runner-up. Beaten by Whitton in Farrer 2. 1988 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. 1989 Premiers. Beat Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. 1990 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. 1991 Runner-up. Beaten by Rivcoll in Farrer 2. 1992 Premiers. Beat RAAF in Farrer 2. 1993 Runner-up. Beaten by Uranquinty-K in Farrer 2. MARRAR 1965 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Central Riv. 1966 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Central Riv. 1971 Runner-up. Beaten by Army in Central Riv. 19TT Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Central Riv. 1979 Premiers. Beat Barellan in Central Riv. 1980 Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Central Riv. 1981 Runner-up. Beaten by Barellan in Central Riv. 1995 Premiers. Beat TRYC, MVAFA. 1996 Premiers. Beat Ariah Parle MVAFA. RAAF 1992 - Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Farrer 2. 1994 Runner-up. Beaten by Sth Wagga-T in Farrer 2. RIVCOLL {RCAE) 1978 Premiers. Beat Barellan in Central Riverina. 1984 Runner-up. Beaten by Junee-K in Riv Dist 2. 1991 Premiers. Beat Coota in Farrer 2. SOUTH WAGGA TOLLAND 1983 Premiers. Beat Junee-K in Riverina Dist 2. 1988 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Farrer 2. 1989 Runner-up. Beaten by Coota in Farrer 2. 1990 Premiers. Beat Cootamundra in Farrer 2. 1994 Premiers. Beat RAAF in Farrer 2. THE ROCK-YERONG CREEK 1986 Premiers. Beat MCU in Farrer 1.

.1995 Runner-up. Beaten by Marrar MVAFA. URANQUINTY-KAPOOKA 1993 Premiers. Beat Coota in Farrer 2.

GRAND FINAL OUTCOME

· What the other coaches say:

Stephen Eather (Ardlethan): "I thinkTRYC. They're harder at the ball, and a good, solid, balanced side. They're all 'goers' APM rely on a few better players. Yeah ... I think the overall strength of TRYC will win it!."

Matt Conway (Cootamundra): "APM. the couple of tough games they've had in the last two weeks should harden them for the grand final. Robbie Harper is a player The Rock will have to watch! ."

Tim Goonan (Rivcoll): 11 A draw!! I've had a good hard think about it and I can't separate them. both sides have their share of good players, APM's Harper and Page and TRYC's Brown and Winter, to name just a couple, and it could well be decided simply by the bounce

· of the ball. Yep ... I'll stick with a draw! /'

Geoff Smith (Marrar): 11 APM ... they've too many class players. Their strong finish has been a feature of their last few matches, and even if they're a few goals down early they've probably got enough strength to win through. Page is a key player ... even if Winter lines up on him, Page will be the winner; and I doubt if they (TRYC) have a match for Robbie Harper. APM are very confident and should win a close one!!"

David Pocock (Sth Wagga-Tolland): 11APM. They have a good mix of talls and shorts ... all are mobile and quick. Page is a key player; if he has a day out the premiership's on the way. I think TRYC will find it tough in the rucking contests; Rainbird will be outreached. The Magpies will acquit themselves well though with players such as Noack and the Browns (Lee and Jason) Certainly, during the home-andaway series, APM were much better performed against us than were TRYC."

Mark Price (Uranquinty-Kapooka): " I'm going for TRYC. They've been the form team at the right end of the season, and they're probably the toughest side we played during the year. With players such as Paul Noack, Lew Winter, Lee Brown, Jason Brown and Chris Masterson, I think TRYC can do it. Still .... the tall timber of APM will be a worry! "

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Well it has finally got down to the business end of the season, the Farrer League Grand Final and the beginning of the RFL semi-final series. Congratulations to the four clubs who are represented in the Grand Finals today, TRYC and APM in 1st grade, and Marrar and Cootamundra in Reserves. The fact that four clubs out of eight are represented should lead to a good gate taking which I'm sure will please the MVAFA. Good luck to all participants in today's Grand Finals, play the ball, and may the best teams win.

Seeing as this is the last time many of the Farrer League and club officials will see the notes this year I would like to take the opportunity to thank those officials and club captains who made the effort to make the members of the RUA feel welcome at their clubs and look forward to this continued support in 1998.

From now on in the competition for appointments will really hot up with only two semi finals and the RFL Grand Final left to complete for the RUA. For those of us who will be finished for the year now, congratulations on your efforts during 1997 and I look forward to seeing you all at the presentation night at the Rules Club on the 20th September. Just a reminder that any funny anecdotes from the season should be related to Norm or Frate ASAP.

For those who may not have heard by now Jimmy Creek broke his ankle playing Superules in Canberra a couple of weeks ago abruptly ending his season. This was pretty unfortunate as he was running into a bit of form, had done the 1st grade semi final the day before, and was in contention

for a Grand Final spottoday. Bad luck mate, I hope to see you on the track again next year.

Congratulations to the following members who have been appointed to today's big games.

Don't Forget that tonight to go back to The Rules Club after the games to have drinks as well as a dinner night at the Bistro for all umpires and their partners starting at 7pm.

RESERVE GRADE

Wayne Dahan - Wayne came down here from the Newcastle League at the start of the 1995 season after participating in the Grand Final up there. Wayne is 42 and works as a Management Trainer. This looks like Wayne's last year with the association as he is moving to Sale in Victoria with his employment. Congratulations on your appointment today Wayne and good luck with your new job is 1998.

David Farrelly- David has been umpiring since 1995 and has come through the ranks of the RUA starting as a boundary umpire and graduating to central umpiring last season. This season he has come on well with representative honours this year umpiring at the NSW Under 15's State Carnival in Wagga showing his maturity. He is 18 years of age and has done 11 1st grade games and is one of the young up and coming umpires of the RUA. Congratulations on your appointment today Dave!

Boundaries - Luke Goonan, Brett Mohr, Brett Platt, Tim Sloan-Gardner.

Goals - Les Magrath, Tim Crowley.

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1ST GRADE APPOINTMENTS:

Clayton Baker - Clayton is another umpire who will be moving on at the end of the year and along with Wayne Dahan will be hard to replace. Clayton is 32 years of age and joined the RUA from the Queensland Umpires Association after a stint umpiring in the QAFL. Clayton has representative honours having participated .as an umpire in the Teal Cup Australian U17 championships. Clayton is also responsible for the increased levels of fitness enjoyed by the members of the association having assumed most of the responsibility as the fitness coach. Congratulations on your appointment today Clayton.

Daryll Richardson - Daryll joined the association in 1991 and despite several years of 1st grade experience; this year he has finally shown the application and fitness levels required to participate effectively in big matches. He is 35 years old and has umpired 55 1st grade fixtures. Today he will be participating in his first Grand Final. Congratulations Daryll!

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Brett Webb - Brett has umpired since 1990 coming through the ranks of the RUA being a boundary umpire then graduating to central umpiring. He has umpired 86 1st grade games and represented NSW as the state umpire for the NSW Under 15's State team in 1992 .. He has umpired in lower grade Grand Finals before but this will be his first 1st grade Grand Final. Brett is 22 and is the current RUA Secretary so Congratulations on your appointment tdday.

Boundaries - Dallas Robb, Lance Warr, Ben Dawe, Pat Carey.

Goals - Mal Leconte, Peter Evans. Happy Umpiring.

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Board of Directors, Riverina Football League Mr. Gardiner.

Dear Sir, As I anticipate that this season 1997 will be

my last one that I umpire in the Riverina Football League. For twenty two years I have made the journey north to officiate in the Riverina Football League matches and for those twenty two years I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the hospitality friendliness and co-operation of your football clubs.

I would particularly like to thank the officials of all your clubs for those twenty two years. Whether they be gaol or boundary umpires, time keepers or administrators, such as President, Secretary, Treasurer or Team Mangers.

They have all contributed to making my trips to the Riverina League most enjoyable. Best wishes for your football clubs for the remainder of the season 1997 and for future years. Thanking you once again for the respect, acceptance and friendship you have demonstrated to me over the duration of my umpiring career.

Yours sincerely, Noel Pattison.

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GRAND FINAL FLASHBACKS

Sunday, September 16, 1962 will be well remembered by the "old" Ariah Park-Mirrool followers, because it was on that day, at Narrandera Sportsground, the "Brown Bombers" won their last Premiership. After a heart-stopping last quarter which lasted for 34 minutes, APM withstood a gallant charge from Coolamon, who kicked 7-2 in that last term to the "Brown Bombers" 3-3, giving Ariah ParkMirrool the premiership by two points. Johnny Hawke was the jubilant captain-coach of the Premiers, and chief goalkicker was Barry Walker (now Wagga Tigers chairman of selectors) with three. The "Brown Bombers" had lead at every change and had, in fact, increased the margin at each break, before nearly succumbing to the great final term of the "Greens". An estimated crowd of 12,500 paid 1818 pounds at the gate of the 1962 SouthWest League Grand Final, which saw a final scoreline: APM 10.20.80 def. Coolamon 11.12.78

TRYC's last premiership was in 1986. A proud club president, Bob Driscoll, was jubilant. The Magpies had just won their one and only premiership! On a rainy Saturday, September 13, The Rock-Yerong Creek's captain-coach, Damian Walsh, coolly kicked a goal six minutes from final siren time to give his side a two point win over MCU. The final scoreline read:TRYC 10. 8. 68 defeating MCU 9.12. 66. The match started in fiery fashion witnessed by a crowd which paid $6318 at Maher Oval. No less than six players were reported following an ugly brawl, involving almost all players. There are no "remnants" of that premiership side playing in today's encounter.

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Ariah Park-Mirool's last Grand Final was last year. In the "battle of the Bombers", the "Brown Bombers" (APM) went down to the Marrar side by just eight points in a thriller at Wagga's Maher Oval. APM had lead by 13 points at the final change but allowed Marrar to outscore them 5.4 to 2.1 in the last quarter. Current player, Mal Hillier was their leading grand final goalkicker, with four, but only one (Jason Bryce) of those named in the best six is with the club this year!! The crowd paid $8912 to see the match.

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Lee Brown Although only in his mid-twenties, Brown, who joined the Magpies midway through last season is an experienced

finals campaigner. He played in the 1988-89-90 and 1993-94 MCU Grand Final teams and was rarely a poor performer. In his first full season with TRYC, "Leroy" has had a fine year, winning his Club's best and fairest award and coming second to

Phil Guthrie in the Clear Medal for the League's best and fairest. Brown wont take any detours in his pursuit to get the ball and woe betide any one who gets in the way!! A prolific kick-winner, this rugged No.18 is sure to come under notice.

Lewis Winter One of the League's best and safest defenders. As his club notes suggest he plays the game in a fashion similar to the Swans' Paul Roos. In his third year with the

. Magpies, Winter is a former Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong player, and as such had plenty of finals experience. In his five finals matches with TRYC, to date, (three in '95, one last year and the second semi two weeks ago) Winter has been in the best three players on the ground, showing

that he can carry competition games' form into the big occasion matches. Winter has that uncanny knack of being where the ball is, and his expected duel with APM coach, Brett Page should be one of the match's highlights today. Marvel at the play of the No.2!!

Chris Masterson Another seasoned campaigner recruited to the Magpies' nest this year. Masterson first made a name for himself, locally, playing for Turvey Park in the mid to late eighties as a teenager. Indeed, he was the powerful RFL team's leading goalkicker in 1986-7 and was just pipped in 1988. Since then he has played in Sydney and in the O & M League. Masterson has again, this year, shown his prowess as a goalkicker and leads TRYC's list with a tally of 63. Not too prominent in the second semi, kicking only one goal, the cagey No.6 is set to sneak a few today.

Paul Noack In his third year with TRYC, Noack made a belated start to this season, due to an injury sustained in a summer pastime. But it wasn't long before he made his presence felt, both by his team mates and his opponents. This no nonsense, tough-asthey-come player wont sidestep any issue and can be relied upon to win more than his share of possessions from the middle, and around the ground in his ruckroving role. Not only does he win plenty of ball, he more often than not disposes of it in fine fashion. There's little doubt the ubiquitous No.24 will be one to watch today.


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Robbie Harper Generally considered one of the best footballers in the region, if not the State, Harper has had yet another great

season. His Club best and fairest this year was his sixth with APM, having also won the award in 1990-1-2-3-4. In those years he was usually his club's highest vote-winner in the League best and fairest award, as indeed he was this

season. In 1995-6 he returned to play with Temora, the club with which he played in 1988, when he won the Schmidt Medal for the best and fairest in the Farrer League Reserves competition. Back atAPM this year as assistant coach, Harper has represented the Farrer league, the Riverina League and the State. However, he is yet to play in a Senior premiership team! Could that happen today?? Watch the brilliant No.16 .... he can do almost everything on the footy field!!

at some time he'll bob up near the goals, as he loves kicking them. Keep your eye on the blonde No. 11.

Gavin Leiper One of the club's outstanding youngsters, Leiper has taken all before him in his first full season of senior grade football. No stranger to the finals scene, Leiper played with the Reserves in their finals campaign of 1995 and their premiership side of last year. Whilst being close to the smallest player on the field he is also one of the most skilful and has been amongst the "Brown Bombers" best in the two games of this finals series. Watch out for this blonde wingman, No. 45, who's sure to please.

Grant Ryan Another of the club's talented youngsters, Ryan has "graduated"

Terry Greenham One of just a small from being a useful utility to a permanent key handful of APM players who has played in their position defender. At centre half back, Grant three grand finals of this decade. He came to has taken on the best and usually done well.

the "Brown Bombers" in Last week his opponent 1990 and has been with was Nathan Graetz, them since. That just one of the best marks about makes him a in the League, but "local". Known as " undeterred, Ryan set Boss", it's easy to see about adding him to his why, as he organises list of victims. A product play from the centre, of the APM Juniors and quickly commanding a Farrer League the respect of his represeritativethisyear, opponents. Greenham Ryan is keen to go one has been -a most better than last year and play his part in bringing

consistent player with only one club best and the long-awaited premiership win to the "Brown fairest to his name, but a perennial runner-up. Bombers." Regardless of his opponent, No. 47 Even if he starts in the centre, you can bet that is sure to acquit himself well.

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Magpie Club Notes On this very important day for the Club I think

it is imperative that we thank all our major sponsors for not only their financial support but also their moral support over the year. To The Home Hotel, The Kings Own Hotel Motel, The Rock Memorial Bowling Club, Peter L.Brown &Associates, Quinty Real Estate and Rodneys Transport Services we sincerely thank you and hope that we can resume our arrangements again next year. We also thank our support sponsors namely The Rock Butchery, Riverina Spraying Service, Riverina Battery & Tyre Market, Croker and Lewington, Brian Lawrence Sports. It would be remiss of me not to mention and thank all those who joined the Super Magpies Club. The response was overwhelming with some 37 members wishing to join this elite section of the Club. Your support is greatly appreciated but I might add to those who are contemplating joining next year there are definite advantages.

The Ladies Auxiliary must not go without mention as they have again worked tirelessly all year. As well as supporting the Reserve Graders financially every week they also give significantly to the Club at the seasons end. To Anne, Jean, Phil and their workers we thank you very much.

The Presentation Ball will be held on Friday 19th September at The Kings Own Hotel. A supper will be served and fellas, it is a coat and tie affair this year. Music will be by The Dodgey Bros. Members of the Super Magpies Club will be guests of the Club on this night. We are hoping that it will be a beauty. Admission is $10 a head or $20 a double.

At the time of printing the mini Lotto is still jackpotting. The draw is now worth over $1,400 so it is well worth winning. It is envisaged that we will run it until the jackpot is won and then go into recess during the off season. Many thanks to those who have supported it week in week out.

Another reminder to return your meat raffle tickets if you haven't already. It will be drawn at the Junior Presentation on Friday 12th at The Kings Own. after the game today the agenda will be as follows: The Home Hotel until 7 p.m. We would like everyone to be at The Kings Own by 7.30 p.m. A BBQ will be available and a Disco will be blasting out the music. Everyone is welcome. Sunday will be at the Clubrooms, 11 a.m. start, where everyone is-welcome also. A charge of $1 O

· a head all inclusive with players being · complementary. Monday will be at The Home Hotel.

The Executive and Committee would like to convey their thanks to all those who pulled on the Black & white jumper this year. Some wore it with greater passion than others and hopefully those people will be rewarded this afternoon. To Greg, Lewis and Smokey thank you for a job well done.

Today brings the curtain down on another season in the Farrer Football League. So far it has been a pretty successful year but one more victory would give the players, the committee and the supporters the one win that means so much. Everyone connected in any way with the Club is right behind each and everyone of the Seniors and we all know that we can bring home that much wanted flag.

Thought for the year: "We're the Mighty Magpies, Magpies we are".

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President's Message

· Firstly I would like to thank the Committee for their hard work during the year. A special thank you to Sandman and Dom for the work that they do for the Club. Also to all our Sponsors. The Lad~es Auxiliary and their workers, our trainers, runners and supporters a big thank you to you all. Without every one of you we could not survive.

Congratulations to Ariah Park Mirool on making the Grand Final. We hope that the game is a good spectacle for the expected large crowd. I would like to thank and congratulate our Coach - Greg Brain, Assistant Coach -Lewis Winter, selectors - Kevin Driscoll, Bruce Hannam and Chris Masterson and all the PLAYERS on making the Grand Final.

With preseason training starting back in January it now comes back to one game; the game that counts. Best of luck.

Mark "Sol" Driscoll.

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, all year. Last week the First Grade scored a good. win against Marrar to get us where we are today. The first half was an even tussle, but the last half showed the Brown Bombers finishing much stronger.

The Reserves also had an even first half and at half time held a small lead, but were outscored in the last two quarters and were beaten by a better team on the day. ·

A good effort from Coach Ian and all the team for going as far as they did and with a lot of good young players it looks good for the future of th.e . Club. .

Congratulations to Rob Harper who polled so well to be our Best & Fairest Player for 1997 and to our runner-up Terry Greenham.

The Reserves had joint winners in Brian Gaynor and Jamie Beattie and runner up was Terry Walker. Congratulations to all. Best wishes

· today to the Junior netball team in their Grand Final. Our Presentation Dinner will be held on Friday September 19th at 7 p.m. Dress is coat & tie and for catering purposes tickets @$20 must be collected and paid for by 9th September. See Shirley as soon as possible.

A big thankyou to those who have supported the Club in any way during the year. To all our sponsors, your help has been terrific, to the weekly award donors and to the donors of our raffles, we appreciate your continued support. Many thanks to our selectors, boundary umpires, goal umpires, strappers, runners, ticket sellers, gate roster and Ladies Auxiliary. Your help is what makes our Club.

Another important thank you is to all the · players in both grades who have made themselves available for training and games s·ince February. It is a big commitment and is· appreciated.

Today is the big day and we know' every Bomber will come out firing and give 100% - we know you can do it.

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President's Message That time of the year is upon us once again

and whilst the club has not been quite as successful as last year, the great Ariah Park Mirrool . Football Club has managed to get the first grade to the grand final. Well done Brett in your first year as senior coach and to Rob for you able support as assistant coach. A great effort by both teams. · Commiserations to Ian and his boys (some a little older than boys) for making the finals once again, although we didn't get as far as we thought _and would have liked. Still a very good effort. · . The netballers had all grades make the finals

· with the juniors the only ones to make the grand final. It is still a great effort to be so competitive in all grades. Congratulations to Rachael Breust

· for winning the C grade B & F medal for the .league. "

Success in football and netball does not just happen. It takes a lot of hard work from some very dedicated people. I would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary, committee, strappers, selectors, . runners, gate keepers, boundary umpires, scoreboard attendants, Bob and Nev for cooking the BBQ every week and anybody else who I may have forgotten. A big THANKYOU for your efforts once again.

Last but by no means least a very big thankyou to all our sponsors whose names are on display outside our dressing shed today. The club would not survive without your fine contributions.

As all our sponsors know how long it is since we have won a flag let's not disappoint them today.

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1997 1st Grade A.P.M A.Harper ............... 41 J.Raczkowski ........ 38 T.Greenham .......... 32 D.McKelvie ............ 20 B.Cassidy .............. 13 ARDLETHAN C.Bischard ............ 38 K.Spencer ............. 37 M.Whyte ................ 32 M.Currie ................ 23 D.Currie ................. 19 COOTAMUNDRA J.Read ................... 75 M.Snowden ........... 30 P.Guthrie ............... 28 M.Birks .................. 13 M.Pitchford ............ 11 MARRAR N.Graetz ................ 26 P.Hallcroft .............. 24 S.Grentell .............. 21 B. Kearney ............. 20 S.Seymour ............ 19 RIVCOLL A.Carey ................. 56 N.Bond .................. 23 T.Ashcroft .............. 21 P.Willis ................... 11 J.Knight ................. 11 STH WAGGA-T. G.Schnoegl ........... 27 J.Hillier .................. 19 B.Shumack ............ 1 O S.Frearson .............. 9 A.OfHalloran ........... 8 TR-YC C.Masterson .......... 62 J.Brown ................. 45 A.Rainbird ............. 21 S.Brown ................ 20 D.Gardiner ............ 17 URANQ.-KAPOOKA J.Breed .................. 23 G.Johnson ............. 15 J.Dennis ................ 12 G.Lloyd .................. 10 A.Jack ................... 10

2nd Grade A.P.M. B.Johnstone .......... 49 J.Bryce .................. 26 B.Gaynor ............... 14 J.Vearing ............... 13 P.Gaynor ............... 13 ARDLETHAN T.Davies .................. 8 G.Schmetzer ........... 6 S.Litchfield .............. 5 A.Hanrahan ............. 5 P.Wykes .................. 4 COOTAMUNDRA D.Cooper ............... 34 S.Roberts .............. 14 S.Hobson .............. 14 J.Pursehouse ........ 11 D.Earnshaw .......... 1 O MARRAR M.Walker ............... 32 P.Flanigan ............. 24 B.McDonald .......... 18 S.Crouch ............... 16 P.Hindmarsh .......... 13 RIVCOLL M.Vujadinovic ........ 77 W.Kendall .............. 33 P.Cocking .............. 18 B.Jennings .............. 9 W.Gray .................... 8 S. WAGGA-TOLLAND M.Home ................ 42 P.Errington ............ 11 W.McMullen ............ 8 C.Little ..................... 7 G.Cowell ................. 7 TR-YC C.Hawkins ............. 14 B.Hannam ............. 1 O J.West ..................... 7 P.Walsh ................... 5 J.McGill ................... 4 URANQ-KAPOOKA G.Lee .................... 14 J.Blandford .............. 9 A.Jack ..................... 7 A.Wheeler ............... 6 T.Jack ...................... 5

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20. Ashley Roberts 46. Matthew Ceeney 23. Craig McCormack 45. Isaac Hill

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58. Rodney Craig 30. Michael Smith 52. Andrew Cronk 31. Stuart McGowan 53. PeterWillis

COOTA CLUB NOTES 32. Chris Smith 54. Brendan Pattison For the second year in a row we have the opportunity 33. Paul Jenkins 56. Danny Pinn

to break our drought in the Farrer League with our 2nds in the grand final which I'm sure all players determined

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to give their best for each other & the club. On behalf of MARRAR CLUB NOTES our committee we must sincerely thank the members of the MVAFAboard, who have offered ours & I'm sure As another season draws to a close we can look all Farrer League clubs great assistance & back and be proud of the clubs success. 2 club professionalism. championships, 2 firsts and one seconds premiership.

Sadly we are saying goodbye to Matt & Karen and A repeat performance of the Mighty Magoos display thank them both for the two wonderful years & wish them against the APM last week will complete the two out of the very best for the future. To the many workers both three in all the top spoils. on & off the various committees well done. Please book The Ones kept us on the edge of our seats last week at Guthries·for Presentation Night on Sept 20. Of course but were outplayed late in the game. we have received wonderful support from our sponsors OK you Magoos the rehearsals are over and you this season particularly Ashley & Linda at the Olympic. are now on centre stage for the showdown with the Blues

Finally to Wayne & the boys the best of luck and for the Premiership Flag. Give it your best shot and cap lets bring home the bacon. off the year in true "Bomber Spirit'.

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THE ROCK-VERONG CREEK

T.R.-Y.C. COACHES MESSAGE Well here we are, left with just 2 hours of

Premiership football to decide who the champions are for the '97 season. I would personally like to thank each and every person involved with TRYC Football Club on and off the field on the great season thus far and I most certainly believe the efforts of everybody will be highly rewarded this afternoon.

Today we conclude a somewhat indelible year and all 21 players that take part in this match will take with them precious memories if we continue to play with passion and desire for 4 quarters. Always remember that premierships are won by persistence and determination, usually a trait of the best TEAM. One can only hope the weather is fine, the footy is entertaining and the result is in favour of us.

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Jason Brown 20. Andrew Taylor

Lewis Winter (c) 21. Mick Williams

Craig Taylor 22. Paul Noack

Matthew Collins 23. David Gardiner

Chris Masterson 24. Shane Brown

Greg Brain (cc) 26. Ricky Fitzsimmons

Col Carroll 27. Conrad Haggar

Andy Rainbird 28. Tim Brain

David Huddleston 29. Scott Mclachlan

Marc Bauer 36. Brad Merrills

Leigh Brown 43. Mark Chaplin

David Carroll 46. Matt Gale

Jason Br ·own (1)

Andrew Sch1 metzer (35)

Chris Masterson (6)

Alan Bell (2) I. Greg Brain (7)

Geoff Walker (8)

David Carroll (19)

Nick Conroy (24)

Brad Merrills (36)

Gavin Leiper (45)

Shane Brown (24)

Paul Buerckner (9)

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Grant R~ ran (47)

Andrew Ra 1inbird (11) Paul No, ac!( (24) Matt Ga: ~le (46)

Dallas Met (elvie (21) Robbie Ha :1rper (16) Brian Ga~ 1nor (29)

Cen ,tre: Lee Bro 1wn (18)

Terry Gree ,nham (11)

Lewis Wi inter (2) • . Brett Ft ~ge (1)

Col Carroll (tO)

Michael Heath (12)

Marc Bauer (17)

Nat Herdon (26)

Craig TaylQr (4)

Jason Bryce (7)

Andrew Taylor (20) Ricky Fitzsimmons (26)

Ben Cassidy (13)

TR-YC Interchange from: Conrad Haggar (27) Tim Brain (28) David Huddleston (15)

· Scott Mclachlan (29)

· Matthew C :ollins (5) A.P.-M.

Interchange from: Daniel Chalmers (44)

Ben Prentice (36) Matt O'Dwyer (23)

Derek Prentice (19)

ARIAH PARK-MIRROOL

A.P.-M. COACHES MESSAGE Today is what we have been working for for

the last few months. Congratulations to all teams making the finals today.

I would like to thank Terry and the committee for their help and support during the season. Thanks to Rob Harper, assistant coach, for his work during the year. Also to Jim and Buster • the selectors - the job is never easy! ·, :· Good luck to the junior netball team today. · · We have 100 minutes of football left for this

year. With the commitment of all players I'm sure we can go one step further and bring home the flag!

BRETT PAGE

FIRST GRADE

1. Brett Page 22. Mal Hillier

2. Alan Bell 23. Mattl;lew O'Dwyer

7. Jason Bryce 24, Nick Conroy

8. Geoff walker 26. Nat Herdon

9. Paul Buerckner 29. Brian Gaynor

10. Glen Bell 31. Jamie Buerckner

11. Terry Greenham 35. Andrew Schmetzer

12. Michael Heath 36. Ben Prentice

13. Ben Cassidy 40. Alan Edis

15. Ben Peacock 44. Daniel Chalmers

16. Rob Harper 45. Gavin Leiper

19. Derek Prentice 47. Grant Ryan

20. John Raczkowski 50. Robert Edis

21. Dallas McKelvie

PLAYER PROFILE

1. JASON BROWN, 20, 185cm, 88kg, Strong marking forward capable of destroying his opposition. Second year with Club. Good value on and off the field. Navigator for Pigsy. "Sheepy".

2. LEWIS WINTER, 28, 191 cm, 94kg, Assistant Coach. Very talented and natural player. Exceptional skills not unlike Paul Roos. Recently engaged if you didn't know. Mr Schweppes. "Bos".

4. CRAIG TAYLOR, 24, 181cm, 81kg. Very talented where ever he plays. Aggressive at the ball. Accurate disposal. Runner Up in this years B&F. He is a highly regarded fox shooter. "Hungry". ·

5. MATTHEW COLLINS, 17, 192cm, 86kg. Very talented youngster in second season of First grade already. Unassuming but quite focused on the job he has t_o, do. 1997 Welder of the Year.

6. CHRIS MASTERSON, 28, 186cm, 95kg. Prolific goal kicker. In first year with Club. Loves to kick one on the run. Well known in the area. Has fitted in very well at the Club. "Chrisso".

7. GREG BRAIN, 32 181cm, 84kg. Second year as C/C. Has developed a very good repore with seniors and juniors. Inspirational on the field.

. Has been nominated for Father of the Decade. 10. COL CARROLL, 34, 184cm, 80kg. Close to

veteran but playing with a new lease of life. Has relished his stints up forward. Gives great experience and leadership to the side. "Dooly".

11. ANDREW RAINBIRD, 26, 191cm, 110kg. Full forward come ruckman. Thrust into the ruck and doing a great job. Very popular member within the Club. Quite partial to a baked dinner. "Pigsy".

15. DAVID HUDDLESTON, 16, 189cm, 79kg. Under 16's. Given taste of senior footy this year. Will develop into a very good key position player. Is keen and prepared to listen. Bright future. "Hudds".

17. MARC BAUER, 18, 181 cm, 72kg. Has matured even more this year. Shows no fear whatsoever. Has good skills either side of the body. Can play several positions with ease. "Splinter". ·

18. LEIGH BROWN, 26, 180cm, 90kg. Rugged centreman with exceptional ability. He has enjoyed a great season. B&F winner 1997. No one questions his commitment. Active pig hunter. "Leroy".

19. DAVID CARROLL, 28, 185cm, 87kg. Utility who can play back or forward. What he lacks in pace he makes up in desperation and courage. Is a true blue Clubman. Hates using interchange. ''Tinman".

20. ANDREWTAYLOR,.19, 182cm, 80kg. Reliable defender who shows great maturity for his age. Has good p~ce and ac_curate disposal. Is very close checking. He will make a great uncle. "Percy".

21. MICK WILLIAMS, 20, 192cm, 90kg. Youngster with heaps of potential. Can play in key positions either ends of the field. Strong mark and he uses his body well. Had mid-year holiday. "Boxhead".

22. PAUL NOACK, 24, 189cm, 85kg. Tough and relentless on-baller. Shows no regard for his own body. Part of a formidable combination in the centre. Riverina's leading water skier. "Feathers".

23. DAVID GARDINER, 30, 189cm, 95kg. First season but seems like he's been here for years. Is playing CHF with authority. Shows his strength in physical contests. Is said to be unfillable. "Gundy".

24. SHANE BROWN, 25, 181cm, 76kg, Former Club B&F winner. Can play in backline or on the ball with distinction. Very dangerous around the goals. Guiding light for bro Jason. "Cow".

26. RICKY FITZSIMMONS, 36, 184cin, 76kg. Rugged defender returned from the dead. His great experience-and authority is invaluable in the backline. Father of side deserving a change of luck. "Fitzy".

27. CONRAD HAGGAR, 27, 186CM, 88KG. New _ player to the club. Very experienced, has played in premiership teams. His talents can be used forward or back. Chief fisherman/ lobsterer in the club.

28. TIM BRAIN, 25, 184cm, 70kg. Versatile winger with pace. What he lacks in natural ability he makes up for in desperation and desire. Is a -social icon of the Club and entertainment plus.

29. SCOTT MCLACHLAN, 16, 170cm, 65kg. Under 16's. Also given chance in seniors. Reads the play very well and has good ball skills. Knows where the goals are and has pace to burn. Big future.

36. BRAD MERRILLS, 17, 173cm, 70kg. Baby of the side. Always shows plenty of courage and endeavour. Has good pace and delivers the footy well. Will mature and develop into a good player.

39. ANDREW CHAPLIN, 24, 181CM, 70KG. Underrated player who makes it very hard for the opposition. Has played mainly Seconds but has fitted into Firsts well. Mainly backline -player. "Chappy".

43. MARK CHAPLIN, 18, 169cm, 70kg, Deceptive and gifted little rover. Injuries haven't been kind to him. Has pace to burn and his delivery to the forwards is spot on. "Chappy".

46. MATTY GALE, 29, 182cm, 77kg. Returned after horrendous injury last year. Extremely ferocious rover/wingman with very good ball

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1. BRETT PAGE, 30, 6'4", 97kg, CHF. First season coach, strong mark, very mobile and versatile player.

2. ALAN BELL, 34, 6'1", 76kg, Back Pocket. Club veteran, like a fine wine, gets better with age. Having one of his best seasons.

7. JASON BRYCE, 28, 6', 82kg. Half Forward. Elusive forward. Kicks both feet and loves to kick a goal.

8. GEOFF WALKER, 23, 5'11", 75kg. Halfback. Good strong mark, never shirks an issue, good running backman.

9. PAUL BUERCKNER, 22, 5'10", 70kg, Wing/Rover. Young player having his best season. Skilful left footer, trains horses in spare time. ·

10. GLEN BELL, 31, 5'11 ", 90kg. Backman. A straight ahead, no nonsense player. Has now joined APM 200 Club. Gives 100%.

11. TERRY GREENHAM, 29, 5'10", 80kg. Centre. Originally from Balranald. "Boss" is now a local of 8 years. Skilful big occasion player.

12. MICHAEL HEATH, 22, 5'10", 75kg. Backman. Reliable backman, having his best season since joining our club. Hails from Mirrool.

13. BEN CASSIDY, 22, 5'11", 79kg. Rover. Young local, skilful, straight running player, finding form at the right end of year.

15. BEN PEACOCK, 17, 6'1", 76kg. Makings of a good player. Goes hard at the ball and quick for his size.

16. ROB HARPER, 27, 6', 85kg. Ruck Rover. Assistant Co~ch. Brilliant ruck rover. Five times state rep. Five time club B&F. Returning after 2 years in RFL. Can turn a game.

19. DEREK PRENTICE, 22, 5'10", 80kg. Rover. First year with Club. Robust rover, good skills both sides. Just home from college.

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20. JOHN RACZKOWSKI, 26, 6'3", 98kg. Full forward. Tall strong marking. forward. Excellent kick for goal and loves them.

21. DALLAS MCKELVIE, 22,6'1", 77kg. Ruck or CHF. Very handy pick up from Temora. Knows how to get himself in and out of trouble.

22. MAL HILLIER, 29, 5'10", 89kg. Forward Pocket. Had excellent finals series last year. Also leading goal kicker last year. Top shot.

23. MATTHEW O'DWYER, 25, 5'9", 78kg. Eyes on the baU at all times. Tough relentless player.

24. NICK CONROY, 22,5'10", 80kg. Halfback flanker. Solid, take no prisoners type of player, who just loves the hard. Doesn't get beaten.

26. NAT HERDON, 20, 5'10", 65kg. Wing. Lightning pace to a real crowd pleaser. Hates a run. Works to pay for his fuel.

29. BRIAN GAYNOR, 30, 5'7", 70kg. Rover. Former B&F winner. Gets the hard ball.

31. JAMIE BUERCKNER, 25. 6', 75kg. Backline. Long and accurate kick of the ball. Had great form in finals for Reserves.

35. ANDREW SCHMETZER, 26, 5'11", 82kg. Fullback. Most travelled player for our club. Bigger the game the better he plays.

36. BEN PRENTICE, 16, 5'11 ", 71 kg. Young player with potential. Already knows where to go to get a kick, loves his footy.

40. ALAN EDIS, 16, 6'1", 70kg. Wing. Very fast player. Has made big impression in his first year.

44. DANIEL CHALMERS, 24, 6'3", 92kg. Ruck. Strong ruckman who improves with every game. Regular first grader this year.

45. GAVIN LEIPER, 18, 5'8", 65kg. Wing. Young bloke who has all the skills. Will be a champion for his club in future years.

47. GRANT RYAN, 18, 6', 70kg. CHB. Not much of him, but lives on guts and determination. Great talker, never beaten. Another future champion.

50. ROBERT EDIS, 16, 6', 72kg. Wing. Good runner, has found his best form in later part of the year. Good future

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FIRST GRADE LADDER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Final Round 20 w L D For Ag % Pts Final Round 20 1sts 2nds U18s Pts

TURVEY PK 19 1 0 2546 1312 194.05 76 Turvey Park 114 48 18 180 WAGGA 18 2 0 3073 1167, 263.32 72 Wagga 108 54 16 178

GAN-GG-M 15 5 0 2366 1499 157.84 60 Griffith 72 54 13 139

TEMORA 14 6 0 2314 1806 128.13 56 Temora 84 36 2 122

GRIFFITH 12 8 0 2413 1404 171.87 48 Ganmain-GG-M 90 25.5 3 118.5

Mangoplah-C-U. 10 10 0 1554 1925 80.73 40 East Wagga-K 48 42 9 99

East Wagga-K 8 12 0 1768 1945 90.90 Leeton-Whitton 48 27 13 88

32 Collingullie-Ashmont 30 Leeton-Whitton 8 12 0 1476 1823 80.97

30 13 73 32 Mangoplah-C-U 60

Coolamon 8 12 0 1585 2324 10.5 1 71.5

68.20 32 Coolamon 48 9 10 67 Collingullie-Ash 5 15 0 1524 2235 68.19 20 Narrandera 12 12 16 40 Narrandera 2 18 0 1212 2780 43.60 8 North Wagga-RAAF 6 12 6 24 N. Wagga-RAAF 1 19 0 1298 2909 44.62 4

RESERVE GRADE LADDER Ladies Netball Championship

A B C Juniors Pts Final Round 20 w L D For Ag % Pts Turvey Park 64 52.5 18 12 146.5 GRIFFITH 18 2 0 2498 593 421.25 72 Wagga 48 36 32 4 120 WAGGA 18 2 0 2397 705 340.00 72 Temora 72 30 18 9 118 TURVEY PARK 16 4 0 1943 975 199.28 64 Leeton-Whitton 48 45 7 6 117 E. WAGGA-K 14 6 0 1780 981 181.45 56 Narrandera 48 42 16 3 109 TEMORA 12 8 0 1764 11n 149.87 48 Coolamon 34 21 15 11 81 Coll.-Ash 10 10 0 1481 1512 97.95 40 Mangoplah-CU 30 46.5 0 0 76.5

Leeton-Wh. 9 11 0 1370 1560 87.82 36 Ganmain-GG-M 16 21 12 8 57

Ganmain-GG-M 8 11 1 1268 1566 80.97 34 Griffith 44 3 0 0 47

Narrandera 3 15 2 1016 2009 50.57 16 East Wagga-K 8 6 24 0 38

N. Wagga-RAAF 4 16 0 664 2429 27.34 16 North Wagga-RAAF 4 12 0 0 16

M.C.-U. 3 16 1 616 2176 28.31 14 LADIES NETBALL LADDERS Coolamon 3 17 0 720 1834 39.26 12 AGRADE w L For Ag % Pts

Temora 18 1 856 543 157.6 72

UNDER EIGHTEENS LADDER Turvey Park 17 2 863 561 153.8 64 Leeton 12 7 736 573 128.4 48

Final Round 20 w L D For Ag % Pts Wagga 12 7 733 522 117.8 48

TURVEY PARK 18 2 0 2559 681 375.TT 72 Narrandera 12 7 721 613 117.6 48 Griffith 11 8 745 649 114.7 48

WAGGA 16 4 0 2010 596 337.25 64 Coolamon 8 10 548 533 102.8 34

NARRANDERA 16 4 0 1585 667 237.63 64 MCU 7 11 699 623 112.1 30

LEETON-WH. 13 7 0 1736 957 181.40 52 Ganmain-GG-M 4 15 596 916 65.0 16 East Wagga-K 2 17 441 920 47.9 8

COLL-ASH. 13 7 0 1418 851 166.63 52 N. Wagga-RAAF 1 18 369 886 41.6 4

Griffith 13 7 0 1364 1010 135.05 52 BGRADE Turvey Park 17 1 509 253 201.7 70

Coolamon 10 10 0 1439 1053 136.66 40 MCU 15 3 461 351 131.3 62

East Wagga-K 9 11 0 1452 1313 110.59 36 Leeton-Whitton 15 4 476 2n 171.8 60 Narrandera 14 5 515 323 159.4 56

N. Wagga-RAAF 6 14 0 774 48.04 1611 24 Wagga 12 7 382 330 115.7 48

Ganmain-GG-M 3 17 0 592 2002 29.57 12 Temora 10 9 481 353 136.2 40

Temora 2 18 0 360 2321 15.51 8 Coolamon 7 12 382 363 105.2 28 Ganmain-GG-M 7 12 308 434 70.9 28

M.C.-U. 1 19 0 441 2668 16.53 4 N.Wagga-RAAF 4 15 278 363 76.5 16 East Wagga-K 2 17 239 529 45.1 8 Griffith 1 16 223 590 14.2 4

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game with a cool ale & meal. Leeton-Whitton 9 7 36 Turvey Park 12 1 48

Narrandera 8 8 32 Coolamon 11 2 44

Prop: Rody & Pam Hogan Coolamon* 7 7 30 Temora 9 4 36 Gan.-GG-M 8 5 32

Phone 69 273 028 Gan.-GG-M** 5 9 24 Leeton-Whitton 6 7 24 Temora* 3 12 14 Narrandera 3 10 12

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&PREVIEW

. Griffith is on the verge of making an early exit from Mercantile Mutual Riverina Football Le~gue's finals series after a disappointing finish to the home and away series. .

The Swans lost their last four matches running into the finals and will now take the underdog tag going into Saturday's elimination final against Temora.

And just for the record, there's no second chances after Saturday. There can be no more excuses for Griffith should they go under to the Kangaroos.

Griffith has been. the team all year which has come under the most scrutiny from all angles , and rightly so, as the Swans would have to agree.

. Th~y started the season in a blaze of glory with victory week after week by 100 points or more. Then the rot set in when the team came up against some of the more qompetitive teams on the ladder.

Their season made a complete turnaround and suddenly Griffith was under great pressure to .beat a team in the top five, criticised for their inability to beat tougher opposition.

The Swans battled through the second half of the season and it soon became clear the team would struggle to hold a place in the top three.

As it happens Griffith finished fifth afer defending premier Ganmain-Grong GrongMatong hit their straps and surged past both Griffith and Temora to snatch third place and the double chance. ·

Adding to Griffith's woes in the finals leadup was their last round loss to neighbours Leeton-Whitton. A great celebration for the Crows but hardly what Griffith needed at a critical time of the season.

If ever there was a game Griffith desperately needed to win in a bid to stamp themselves as a serious contender, it was against Leeton.

Therefore with a loss the Swans will take no winning momentum into the finals and this may prove very costly.

Working in Griffith's favour , however, is a couple of things.

We all know finals football is a whole new ball game. The "fever" in the air can lift a team to great heights and that's where the Swans' supporters have a great role to play.

Importantly, the Swans gave Temora plenty to think about in a round 15 encounter the Swans thumping the Roos by more tha~ 13 goals.

Griffith needs a repeat performance. Temora too has been up and- down in the

weeks leading into the finals. A big loss to Tigers and last week's loss to GGGM spring to mind as significant defeats in their premiership quest.

The Roos finished two wins clear of Griffith but with a lower percentage suggesting the Swans overall kicked more goals (99 points) and let less through (402 points) compared to Temora.

Statistics aside, only one thing matters for these teams on Saturday and that's victory. Anything less will culminate in an abrupt end to the season In reserves elimination final, East Wagga-Kooringal plays Temora and in the under 18s Leeton-Whitton tackles CollingullieAshmont.

Getting a second chance after Sunday's qualifying final, however, will be GGGM or Wagga Tigers.

Last year's grand finalists go around again with plenty to play for as minor premier Turvey Park takes a week off.

Both the Tigers and Lions have shown good form but it seems Wagga will be a tough nut to crack in their bid to regain RFL's top prize.

At the same time, and with a lesson in last year's decider under their belts, Tigers won't underestimate the Lions - the danger team to both Turvey Park and Wagga.

They love finals football out Ganmain way and the Lions come into their own when September hits.

This game will be a beauty and supporters are sure to pack into Kindra Park for a great day's football .. Tigers have a big day with their reserves playing old rivals Turvey Park and the under 18s up against Narrandera.

Let the finals begin!

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Well folks, it's September again. The time of year when a young man's fancy turns to .... the finals.

Last week the Under 18's underlined their improvement when they won their second game of the season. The Players'

Player went to Michael Oliver, the consistent Matty Lowes won the coaches award while young Smoother took out the Matthew's Menswear socks.

The Seconds went down again but played pretty well with a severely undermanned side. its a pity that a few blokes have "done a heartilage" at this stage of the year but the ones that are still here are having a real dip. Player's Player was shared by the Under 18's who backed up - Soldier, Kevin Drum, Matty Lowes, lim Curry, Steve Drum etc. Glen "Tiger" Hartwig · has put extension on his house to keep all the socks he has won and he took out another pair last Sunday. Pip Block won the Westy award, but probably gave it away to someone who likes beer.

It was disappointing in the Ones that two bad 1 O minute periods cost us the top three spot we held for 90% of the year. Still, we're there now and I know our four quarter best is good enough to beat anybody. Rossy D. was again outstanding to be a clear winner of the Players Player. Flappers did well again, Bruce Thommo, Donkey Francis, Victor Dunn and Mick Morton all did their bit. A new season starts now.

The minor rounds of the netball concluded with the A grade and juniors tuning up for the finals with victories while B and C grade finished their seasons on a losing note. Kristy Miller won the medal in the juniors 30-26 victory, C grade -lost 29-24 and B grade went down 26-20, Tracey Neilsen and Paula O'Dwyer winning the respective awards. The A grade finals veterans had a 52-42 win, with Michelle Jama and Kez Morton the stand outs. Good luck to all the girls in the finals.

As far as I know the vote count will be held tonight after the games. Unless you've heard any different, then show up at the clubhouse. While I would like to wish everyone the best of luck, I know that if we perform then luck won't be needed. Let's prove all the knockers wrong.

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2. Trevor Clarke 19. Danny Tuohey

3. Ray Willis 20. Marcus Simpson

4. Jamie Bennett 22. Matthew Bunn

5. Damien Scott 23. Tony Mahar

6. Chris Conlan 25. Brett Davis

7. Don Moran 28. Brent Harrison

8. Matthew Kenny 29. Wayne Bodycott

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10. Graeme Woods 37. Aaron O'Keeffe

13. Greg Dreyer 41. Matthew Olney

14. Phill Pavey 54. Brendan Glason

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The Seniors were sluggish all day against a very determined and fired up opposition. Unfortunately the result went against us, but fortunately it had no impact on our position in the final five. Today we must improve our intensity if we want to remain in the White, Red v finals series beyond this week. The non-contracted players awards were $130 to Brett "Swampy'' Davis, $70 to Wayne "Illusions" Bodycott, $50 to Greg "Beeper" Collins, $30 to Damien "Tyson" Scott and $20 to Matthew "Kernaghan" Bunn.

The Reserves started well and went on to record a big win. The Bertoldos Bakery best player awards were $30 to Brent "Hooker" Harrison, $20 to David "Maintenance" Gee and $10 to Mark "Elastic" Cameron. The Players Player Award went to Trent "Cool" Demarco and the Mugs Mug went to Glen "Rednut" Collis.

The Under 18's battled hard but could not break the back of a determined opposition. Unfortunately the loss put them out of the top five for one of the few times this season. Bad luck guys. Congratulations on your effort this year, it was a vast improvement on 1996. The best players were Michael Duncan, Michael Tull, Michael Elliott, Shane Russell and Rodney Simpkin. Many thanks must go to George Duncan, Bill Kite and Graham Olney for their tremendous support of the Under 18's throughout the season.

Congratulations to the respective winners of the best and fairest awards. Trevor Clarke in the Seniors, Brent Harrison in the Reserves and Mick Elliott in the Under 18's. Also a belated happy birthday to our Treasurer Fiona Beverley. No ages revealed, but for anyone who is interested just think of Greg Dreyer.

Tonight after the game everyone we welcome all players and supporters back to the Exies Sports Club for a few cold ones and a bite to eat. Please do not forget the Presentation Night on Friday 24th October at the Ex-Servicemens Club. All players and supporters are requested to attend. More information about the evening will be available soon.

This week we are spending sixty seconds with Gary Argus - Nicknames: Gus, The Hippy, Peter (not Michael) Bolton, Man. Favourite Pastimes: Training, visiting the barber, collecting trophies, early morning telephone calls. Most Memorable Moments: kicking 7 goals for Sturt on Greg Phillips in a televised preseason comp game in Adelaide, premiership with Kilburn, bowling bouncers at 11 year olds in cricket, opening the bowling with Dom Norman. Favourite Food: All those meals cooked by Joker. Biggest Influence: Darren Oates, JP, Roland Roccacelli, Kinko the Clown. Favourite Music: AC DC, Pavarotti, The Hansons, Branski Beat, The Chipmunks. Most Admired Males: Paul Bagshaw, Rick Davies, Stephen "Bomber" Clifford.


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PLAYER PROFILE

. 2. AARON TYNDALL, 19, 175cm, 85kg, Centre. (Dzza). Nuggetty midfielder, reliable contributor all season. Drives 500 kms a week for a game.

3. JIM BYRNES, 28, 175cm, 78kg, Rover FP. Inspirational Rover-cum forward. High flyer who loves the hard ball.

4. JARROD SIMPSON, 24; 185cm, 78kg, CHF. (Jedda) Can turn a game, big mark, leading trainer.

6. DAVID BROOMBY, 29, 190cm, 95kg, Ruck. (Sticks). A tall utility and the Temora strongman. Can outpace the Coach.

7. · ANDREW DERRICK, 24, 183cm, 90kg, HFF. (Panda) Prodigious kick of the football. Son of the President.

8. DAMIEN HALE, 28, 160cm, 100kg, Centre. (Milo). Courageous leader looking for success in last year with Roos.

12. MICHAEL MORTON, 28, 185cm, 82kg. R/ Rover/HF. (Hollywood). Travelled to the US midseason. A key to Temora's aspirations.

16. CRAIG MORTON, 34, 186cm, 84kg, B/ Pocket. (Ghost) The Stockinbingal stud. In the twilight of his illustrious career. No. 1 contender for the '98 pension.

18. MATT DERRICK, 22, 190cm, 85k, Full Back. (Flappers) Deceptively quick big man, possible match winner with booming kick, also the Presidents son.

21. VICTOR DUNN, 23, 183CM, 95K, F/ Forward.

22. WAYNE MCLENNAN, 28, 178cm, 80kg, Rover/FP. (Morias) A natural, creative matchwinner with more style than Elle McPherson.

23. KEN FAIRMAN, 20, 186cm, 85kg. Rover/ HBF. (Farmer) The dashing Beckom bull meets everything head on.

24. COLIN GOESCH, 21, 180cm, 75kg, Wing. Injury riddled season. Very improved player.

25. SIMON FRANCIS, 23, 180cm, 80kg, Wing. "Simon.Simon". Talented wingman who has had excellent season. Favoured to take out Roos B&F.

27. ROSS DEVEREUX, 29, 186cm, 78kg, CHB. (Rossie) "The. Rock of Gibraltar" (apprentice hairdresser). Lynch pin in Roos defence.

28. STEVEN PELLOW, 22, 182cm, 82kg, BP/ FB. (Grey eyes). Marked improvement has seen· the eyes make the step into first grade.

29. DAVlq GOESCH, 20, 180cm, 75kg, Wing. Miss Temora Aussie Rules 1997. Local junior with pace to burn.

30. MICHAEL KOTZUR, 22, 185cm, 90kg, HBF. (Kota). Works hard and plays hard and can play football too.

33. GAVIN COLEMAN, 21, 185cm, 80kg, HFF. Exciting junior with a strong grab. Roos need him to fire to be a chance in finals.

34. DEAN COLE, 21, 179cm, 80kg, HBF. 36. JAMAHL BUTLER, 25, 182cm, 78kg, FP.

(Cat) High leaping forward. Ready to show best for the Roos.

37. DAVID DRUM, 27, 181 cm, 85kg, HBF. (Aiko) No-nonsense defender, tackles everything head on.

41. DAVID LORKINS, 20, 195cm, 85kg. FP/ BP/Ruck.(Lorks). Gangly Tasmanian. Useful utility in attack or defense.

48. SCOTT MCCORMACK, 17, 195cm, 85kg, Ruck. (Soldier). The baby Roos plays 2 games most weeks. Big boys with a big future.

60. BRUCE THOMPSON, 30, 180cm, 80kg, BP. (Thommo). The Club stalwart. Age hasn't withered his pace. Ha,Ha.

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1. ANTHONY PAVEY, 28, 186cm, 90kg, Utility. (Alphonse). A physical leader who was runner-up in the 1997 Best and Fairest. Likes Bill Lawry.

2. TREVOR CLARKE, 22, 180cm, 82kg. Rover. (Truck). 1997 Best and Fairest winner who always runs hard at the ball and gives 100%.

3. RAY WILLIS, 23, 180CM, 84KG. HFF. (Razor). Opportunistic forward who has plenty of September experience. Hates Jimmy Barnes.

4. JAMIE BENNETT, 28, 176cm, 72kg. Rover. (Jimbob) Speedy on-baller returning from injury. Loves kicking goals.

5. DAMIEN SCOTT, 26, 183cm, 84kg. HBF. (Pirate). Clever running half back who has enjoyed a fine season. Good with either foot.

6. CHRIS CONLAN, 30, 178cm, 80kg. Wing. (Phantom). A wily old campaigner who has enjoyed· an injury free season for the first time in years. Proven finals performer.

7. DON MORAN, 28, 192cm, 88kg, CHB/CHF. (Duck). Match winning player who can be used up forward or down back. Great grab.

8. MATTHEW KENNY, 20, 188cm, 72kg, Wing. (Ribs on the run). Exciting young player. Loves running laps.

9. DEAN JAMIESON, 22, 176cm, 95kg. BP. (Denzi). Strong backman who knows nothing but bullocking through the packs, just like in his pig hunting expeditions.

10 GRAEME WOODS, 26, 184cm, 82kg. Centre/CHS. (Tiger). Classy utility who has had an injury interrupted season. Good player.

13. GREG DREYER, 28, 174cm, 79kg. HBF. (Grumpy). Solid backman who played his 150th senior game this year.

14. PHILL PAVEY, 23, 186cm, 86kg. Ruck Rover. (BOA - Brother of Anthony). Skilful hard running player who delivers the ball well. Loves training.

15. GREG COLLINS, 34, 195cm, 98kg. Ruck. (Splash). Veteran ruckman lining up for yet another finals campaign. Can play.

17. DANNY BAXTER, 25, 184cm, 79kg. Centre/ HFF. (Babba). Ex Leeton-Whitton player who has enjoyed a top first season with the Swans. Top skills, hard running.

18. GARY ARGUS, 30, 187cm, 93kg. FF. (Gus). Griffith's most consistent goal kicker all year who is looking to continue this form in September.

19. DANNY TUOHEY, 24, 180cm, 75kg. HBF (Mutley). Dour defender who loves tackling and smothers. Rarely gets out of the kennel.

20. MARCUS SIMPSON, 29, 183cm, 87kg. CHF. (Punter). Handy recruit. Versatile player who is good in the air and on both sides of his body. Hates horses.

22. MATTHEW BUNN, 20, 175cm, 73kg. Wing. (Goolgowi kid). A speedy wingman who is hard at the ball. Favourite of the ladies.

23. TONY MAHAR, 26, 192cm, 88kg. FB. (Cala). Strong marking backman who has had a tremendous first year With the club. Protege of Steer.

25. BRETT DAVIS, 28, 182cm, 85kg. Centre .. (Swamp Doctor). Dual best and fairest winner returning from injury. Will be a huge asset in September.

28. BRENT HARRISON, 20, 187cm, 75kg. FP, (Harro). Reserve Grade leading goalkicker and 1997 Best and Fairest winner. has plenty of talent.

29. WAYNE BODYCOTT, 25, 175cm, 67kg. Wing. (Sprockett). Extremely fit small man who never stops talking all day. Jamo's future brother-in-law.

36. JASON MAGOCI, 22, 176cm, 73kg. Wing. (The Gauch). Former Tasmanian in his first year at Griffith. Has improved with experience.

37. AARON O'KEEFE, 22, 185cm, 75kg. 8/ Pocket. (Porky). Much improved backman who has enjoyed his best season to date. Loves grazing.

41. MATTHEW OLNEY, 18, 187cm, 75kg. CHB/ F .. (Matty 0). Young Ram who will be a bonus at either end of the ground.

54. BRENDAN GIASON, 21, 193cm, 83kg. FP. (Benny). First year player who has worked hard to reach this level in his first season of football.

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2nd Grade Elimination Final

East WaggaKooringal HAWKS

1. Darren Cuthbert 2. Owen Geddes 3. Paul Bourne

· 4. Justin Bone (ass/c) 5. Jerramy Naumann 6. Paul Hull 7. Brad Miller 8. Matt Geddes 9. Danny Millman 11. Darren Turner (cc) 12. Tom Gorham 13. Joel Grieve 14. Mick McPherson 15. Clayton Burbidge 16. Ken McPherson 17. Mick Fabre 18. Jamie Charlton 19. Shane Nicholls 20. Leigh Collins 21. Rob Martin 22. Col O'Laughlin 23. Darren Bourne 24. Mick Castle 25. Jason Nicholls

I 26. Barry Kohlagen

27. Brad Wild 28. Mark Zordon 29. Geoff Hopkins 30. Mark Mullen 31. Ian Ross 32. Damien Graham 33. Glen Darcy 34. Adrian Hilton 35. Adam Denham 36. Shane Siviour 37. Leigh Bourne 38. Darren Williams 39. Paul Morphett 40. Brtan Quinn 41 . Steve Castle 42. Tom Spicer 43. Brendan Tucker 44. Anthony Kalis 45. Shane Bailey 46. Paul Perryman 47. Wade Harris 49. Tom Wood 50. Paul Kalis 51. Grant Lamont 52. Anthony Archer

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· 1. Craig Kahlefeldt 2. David Patt 3. Tim Byrnes 4. Jarrod Simpson 5. Mathew Gilchrist 6. David Broomby 7. Andrew Derrick 8. Damian Hale (cc) 10. Paul Smith 11. Pat Robinson 12. Michael Morton 13. Phillip Block 14. Scott Sinclair 15. Michael Gilchrist 16. Craig Morton 17. Bruce Thompson 18. Matthew Derrick 19. Brian Mitchell (ac) 20. Mathew Lowes 21. Victor Dunn 22. Wayne McLennan 23. Ken Fairman 24. Colin Geosch

I. 25. Simon Francis 26. Brett Krause

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27. Ross Devereux 28. Steve Pellow 29. David Geosch 30. Michael Kotzur 31. Glen Hartwig 32. Chris Schmidt 33. Gavin Coleman 34. Dean Cole 35. Jamie Duffield 36. Jamahl Butler 37. David Drum 38. Matt Mueller 39. Michael Breust 40. Graham Robertson 41. Dave Lorkins 42. Tony Reid 43. Simon Smith 44. Paul Breust 45. Aaron Tyndal 46. Chris Hall 47. Chris McCormack 48. Scott McCormack 49. Mark Rayner 50. Peter Block 59. Michael Patt

East Wagga-K Club Notes Congratulations on the Reserves and C grade

making the finals. Well done to their respective coaches & all the best on the day. A great day had by all at last Sunday's vote count. To all the players starting off with the 18's winners in Ryan Miller, Clint Campbell runner up . The reserves with Mark Mullens, runner up Dick Williams and with the first grade Tom Gorham victorious next being Michael McPherson. Well done boys for a great effort,

especially Tom & Michael being from the juniors. In the netball the girls put in a solid year. The C grade netball Best & Fairest went to Noelene Sullivan, the B grade to Naomi Louttit and the A grade to Michelle Walker. Very short this week as everything was said last week.

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U18s Elimination Final Leeton- Collingullie-Whitton Ashmont CROWS DEMONS

Andrew Hill 13. Brent O'Mara 1. David Perkins 14. Mathew McClure Darren Polson 14. Nigel Dirkin 2. Adam Somerville 16. Eddie Whyman

Simon Piltz 15. Graham Dale 3. Brett Somerville 17. Gareth Shaw 4. Andrew Bates 18. Tim Hansell

Anthony Boots 16. Robert Hoskinson 5. Lincoln Murphy 19. Dane Fuller Michael Lashbrook 17. Nathan Greatz 6. Chris Hopkins 20. Graham Pike David Veldman 18. Damian Milne 7. Justin Buckley 21. Mick Devlin

Matt Meladonis 19. Steven Thompson 8. Jason McClure 22. Tim Menzies 1 O. Ian Anderson 23. Hamish McLeod

David Kidman 20. Ryan Hill 11. Dan Edwards 24. Corey Frater Danny Harrison 21. Anthony Mimmo 12. Dane Somerville 25. Shane Atkinson ~urt Bullock 22. Brad Waters 13. Wade Anderson 28. Brett Parr

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LEETON CLUB NOTES Well our 1 sts & 2nds can hang up their boots for another year, thanks to Dick and Laurie for the

Last weekends win in both the U18s and Firsts support to me and the Club and we wish them well were just stupendous and had everybody in a state in the future. Awards in the 1 sts, Dick Carey the Mug of extreme frenzy at the Dark Town Strutters Ball. It and Dinner for Two at the Ashmont · Hotel and the was a great way to finish off the year, well done boys. Cash prizes were put over the bar for everyone to Well done Brett & Gary for achieving a significant enjoy. In the Reserves the Mug and the Crossroads improvement in both grades and well done of course Voucher went to Joel Mellen, the Dinner for Two at' to all players. Kerry & Peter have still got a bit ahead Bistro 2000 went to Scott Brown and the Video Ezy of them. Collingullie have a fair bit of experience in and 6 pack went to Greg Beer. finals football and will be tough to beat today, so In our 18s we get another chance this week when don't hold back boys it's instant death. we play Leeton/Whitton in the elimination. Awards

For those who think that when the football for last week: Dane Somerville the Club Cash Award, finishes the Club shuts down, well think again, we the Silvalite Petrol Award to Jason McClure, the hope to have the catering at the Show and then we Salon Christie Haircut to Corey Frater, the Coke have the Presentation Night on the 18th October so award to Wade Anderson and the Coaches pet was that we have a couple of weeks to recover from Ian Anderson. premiership celebrations. The 300 club will be on Our Club vote count is on tonight at the the 31st of October and the AGM will be on the 9th Crossroads Hotel at 7p.m. At this stage our of November. Presentation Night is Friday Sept 26 at the Gullie

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Twenty rounds of home & away and here we are - finals fever has hit!!

Flashback to last week when we hosted Collingullie, three decisive wins with the Lowry & Howick U18s awards going to

Andrew Dwyer, Jamie Knockolds, George McBride. The Blockbuster Video to Chris Drum. All the best to our 18's today who take on Narrandera.

The Two's had the pressure put right on them( but showed their class in the last 1/2 of the last qtr to book a spot today against old rivals Turvey Park. The award winners against Gullie were Wagga Motors Award - Mark Drum (he got the Mug too), the Walker Chemical Towel to the hard running Stephen Cook and the Birdnest award to Mark Higginbotham.

The Firsts had little trouble in registering a 20 goal win with Robbie Jackson collecting the Mug (1 O goals) and the Mark Anthony award, well done Jacko. Mark Parmenter, a great effort too - the Wagga Auto Parts Towel and Mark Stone the Blockbuster Video. Many thanks to our weekly award sponsors for their very generous continued support.

A big night with the Gender Bender night last Saturday!

Sunday last our vote count was held with Steve Priest taking the 1 sts from Mark Stone, Rowan Wadley, Terry Daniher, Steve Shultz & Warick Brown. The two's big win to Aaron de Jong from Chet

· Hubbard, Vince Rossignolo, Mark McDavitt, Anthony Lyons & Stephen Cook. The 18's went to Jamie Knockholds from Tom Power, George McBride, Damien Hubbard, Ben Fixter & Chris Drum.

Netball B & F: B grade, Angela Drum, from Rebecca Hamilton. C grade - Chelsea Kni9ht, Runner up was a tie between Sara Smallwood & Sara Meyers .. Juniors - Carlie Pieper from Lisa Carroll. A Grade B & F will be decided next week. Today A grade play Narrandera a win today to ke~p our finals hopes alive -go girls. Also the same senar10 for B grade.

Go liges - in all grades. Today Clay Barber plays his 200th game.

Congratulations & well done Clay. Terry Daniher plays his 100th -all in the ones of course!! Well done T.D. hope we see you for many more. .

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Clay Barber

Terry Daniher

Mark Parmenter

Robbie' Jackson

Mark Stone

Paul J Irvine

Andrew Priest

Jamie Grintell

Mitchell Rose

Anthony Roy

Steven Priest

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18. Warick Brown

19. ~ay Colvin

21. Adrian Hamilton

22. Dean Stone

23. Steven Schultz

24. Paul Byrne

26. Corey Pavitt

28. Nigel Brown

31. Simon Murray

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47. Jarrod Twitt

54. Tom Power

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Anthony Carroll

Murray Hamblin

Jason Hamblin

Scott Hamblin

JamesCeely

Luke Cruikshank

Shaun Rava

Stephen Carroll

Jason McPherson

Mark Carroll

Jamie Crozier

Christian McPherson

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16. Brandon Ryan

17. Michael Walsh

18. Scott Crozier

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fired up for a big year in 1998. The Mug this week went to our shooting star, Stacey Dedini. Juniors were unfortunate to go down to a strong team ... some jitters, over anxious. A well contested game by all girls. The socks went to Alana Steele and the hat to Michelle Parham. We wish the girls all the best for the .game on Saturday .... we will be there to support you.

Today we take on the ligers in the football in a bid to advance further in the finals.

A good start gave us the break we needed against Temora to win and hold on to third spot. Anthony Carroll, with a strong game at fullback won the Sports Club Award, Steven Carroll won the Brittons Towel and the Wagga First Aid Mug went to Scott Crozier as well as the Bridge Tavern dinner. Miltons Gear votes were (3) Scott Crozier, (2) Jed Lawton, (1) Steven Carroll.

The Reserves finished the season on a winning note with David Cox winning the Bowling Club award, Jari Nielsen the Ganmain Store Towel and Paul Harris the Webbes Dinner.

The 18's finished the season on a disappointing note. The consistent players won the awards, Brandon Ryan the Club Towel, Drew Symons the Four Hotels award and the Socks to Chris Kelly. Although not having a successful season, many thanks to the Under 18's who kept turning up week after week and also the Under 1 S's who helped out during the year.

Anyone requiring tickets to the RFL Medal Count, see Jack this week otherwise you will miss out. Our Presentation Night is on Friday 17th October at the Ganmain Sports Club. Silver Circle Draw is (275) Stan Alkemade, (300) Will Kember and B.Logan, (136) Julie Crozier.

Netball News - A Grade: What a great way to finish off the season with a close game with one of the top teams, Temora. The game was goal for goal with every player contributing 100% - Rachael's great rebounding and shooting saw her take out the Mug for the last game. B Grade: It felt like the grand final today as the girls were pumped and ready to turn our loss from the last game into a win and they did!!. ... the score was 26-20. Everyone finally clicked today, I suppose it's better late than never as we have next season to look forward to. The Mug this week went to a top defender Rebecca Ferguson. C Grade: C Grade finally proved what they really can do. The girls had a fantastic win over Temora and are now all


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PLAYER PROFILE

1. GERALD PIEPER, 39, 188cm, 88kg, Ruck/ Rover, Very experienced and nearly a 400 game player for the Club, reliable veteran, cool under pressure.

2. ROWAN WADLEY, 21, 185cm, 84kg, Fullback, Having a great season, League Rep, hard at ball, no nonsense player, kicks long, also handy forward player.

3. GRANT REGAN, 25, 180cm, 78kg, Utility, Skilful and straight running player, often given job of tagger, gives 100%, keen as mustard.

4. CLAY BARBER, 27, 176cm, 78kg, Utility, Handy player in back or forward line, finding form at right end of season, gutsy player.

5. TERRY DANIHER, (C/C), 40, 187cm, 86kg, CHF/FF, fifth year as coach, ever reliable, having a great season, never gives in, need we say more.

6. MARK PARMENTER, 23, 186cm, 80kg, Backman recruited to club this year, has been a consistent player for the club, good running backline player.

7. ROBBIE JACKSON, 21, 192cm, 80kg, Back/ Forward, has played in back and forward line with distinction, set for big games in finals.

8. MARK STONE, (Ass/C), 30, 176cm, 70kg, Rover, Has all the skills, plays with determination, elusive, accurate kick, R/U 1997 Club B&F.

9. PAULJ. IRVINE, 24, 186cm, 86kg, Defender, hard to the ball, straight through player, won it take a backward step.

11. ANDREW PRIEST, 21, 185cm, 88kg, Forward/Ruck, relishes playing in ruck or kicking goals, has had a good steady year, ready to fire in the finals.

13. JAMIE GRINTELL, 18, 176cm, 70kg, Wing/ Defender, First year with club, ex rams player, has given club great service, clever and skilful with ball, loves to run.

14. MITCHELL ROSE, 17, 192cm, 96kg, Ruck/ Forward, First year in Seniors, has improved with each game, had a number of games with Rams, will be a very handy player.

15. ANTHONY ROY, 17, 183cm, 76kg, Wing/ Utility, In second year with Seniors, another who has spent some time with Rams, has pace and skill, bright future ahead.

16. STEVEN PRIEST, 23, 185cm, 81 kg, Centre/ Ruck Rover, has been a great player for club, a real goer, skilful and has good disposal of ball, can be a match winner, 1997 Club B&F winner.

17. DARREN COOK, 20, 185cm, 90kg, CHB, Ex 93/94 Premiership player, has returned to club after a few years in SA. Is regaining top form after being injured, looking forward to a top final series.

18. WARICK BROWN, 20, 192cm, 81 kg, Defender/Forward, plays tight in backline, good ball skills, gives his best each week, lives for football.

19. RAY COLVIN, 32, 175cm, 77kg, Backman, Getting better with age, tough, handles any task given to him, good talker.

21. ADRIAN HAMILTON, 26, 179cm, 75kg, Forward Flank, having another top year, loves finals, pacey and skilful, likes kicking goals.

22. DEAN STONE, 28, 178cm, 72kg, Rover/ Forward, Never shirks an issue, good running player, has good skills, is in top form at right end of season.

23. STEVEN SCHULTZ, 24, 189Cm, 86kg, Ruck/ Utility, has given club top service over the years, 100% goer, good mark, determined player.

24. PAUL BYRNE, 23, 183cm, 74kg, Wing/ Forward, season has been interrupted with injuries and work. Loves open spaces, good disposal of ball. Has plenty of speed.

26. COREY PAVITT, 22, 185cm, 85kg, F/ Forward. First year player with club, had a shocking year with injuries. Only played a handful of games. Fast lead, accurate kick at goals. Capable of anything.

28. NIGEL BROWN, 19, 193cm, 96kg, Ruck/ Forward. Another first year player. Played a number of game sin the Ones this year, young and keen player, improved as the season went on.

31. SIMON MURRAY, 19, 189cm, 73kg, Wing, young player having his first year in the Seniors, promising player, keen and has good future with the club.

35. GLEN MEDAU, 21, 186cm, 75kg, Ruck/ Utility, second year in the Ones, keen, works hard, a real battler.

45. PAUL BRASIER, 24, 183cm, 90kg, Defender, has played early season with Firsts, reliable hard running, loves tight games, handy player.

47. JARROD TWITT, 18, 178cm, 73kg, Rover, having a great season with Rams and is captain of that team. Fast, skilful, good disposal of ball, real goer.

54. TOM POWER, 17, 179cm, 72kg, Rover/ Wing, up and coming first year player. Showed plenty of promise, elusive attacks the ball hard, played a number of games with Rams.


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PLAYER PROFILE

1. STEPHEN SMITH, 24, 187cm, 95kg. CHB. First year coach. Ex-Geelong League. Strong grab, no nonsense player.

2. ANTHONY CARROLL, 22, 190cm, 98kg. Fullback. Solid but not fat defender. Rarely beaten.

3. MURRAY HAMBLIN, 20, 188cm, 84kg; Centre. Young, determined, fit, fast player. RFLrep.

4. JASON HAMBLIN, 26, 184cm, 89kg. Ruck rover. Assistant coach. Shows the way. Strong in the packs. RFL rep.

5. SCOTT HAMBLIN, 25, 198cm, 97kg. Ruck. · Tall player showing good form at the right end of the season.

7. JAMES CEELY, 16, 190cm, 86jg. Halfback. Local junior. Plenty of promise. Rams player.

8. LUKE CRUIKSHANK, 19, 173cm, 75kg. Uitlity. Can play in lots of positions. Good skills both sides of the body.

9. SHAUN RAVA, 16, 178cm, 71kg. Wing. Has handled the step up into seniors well. Rams rep.

10. STEPHEN CARROLL, 27, 186cm, 86kg. Centre half forward. Good long kick, a crowd pleaser with his marking.

11. JASON McPHERSON, 22, 182cm, 80kg. Half forward. Quick, high leaping forward. Rewarded with RFL and State honours.

12. MARK CARROLL, 34, 175cm, 83kg. Forward. Good kick for goals, always determined to win.

13. JAMIE CROZIER, 26, 169cm, 72kg. Forward pocket. A little tough goalsneak. A finals specialist.

.14. CHRISTIAN McPHERSON, 18, 188cm, 86kg. Centre half back. A tall promising player. Good mark. Rams rep.

15. PETER WILSON, 28, 179cm, 80kg. Half back. Ex-Albury player, good mark for his size and goal disposal.

16. BRANDON RYAN, 17, 176cm, 63kg. Rover. A light-weight youngster with good skills.

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20. BRETT LENON, 19, 179cm, 70kg. Back pocket. Another one out of the well known Menangle St stable. Goes hard at the ball.

21. PETER WALSH, 29, 190cm, 89kg. Back pocket. Enjoys the competition of football. Good talker till it breaks.

22. BRAD SMITH, 23, 196cm, 93kg. Ruck. A developing ruckman capable of a screamer.

26. GREG MENZIES, 34, 188cm, 88kg. Halfback. A small but reliable defender. Kicks well either foot.

41. JED LAWTON, 34, 188cm, 88kg. Halfback. Seems to have more energy since starting work on the council.

44. WAYNE COX, 23, 172cm, 80kg. Back pocket. A very underated player. Good tackler for his size.

46. DAVID HARRIS, 26, 182cm, 82kg. Halfforward. No frills player, who gets the job done.

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'lilll MERCANTILE MUTUAL RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

U18s Qualifying Final

■ Black, Gold sash

1. David Schultz

2. Damien Kain

3. Tim Pankhurst

4. Tom Power

5. Jordan Simpson

6. Tony Weisback

8. Paul Wallace

9. Clinton Verity

10. Jamie Nockolds

11. Scott Robertson

12. David Sharpe

13. Bill Kaye

14. Shawn Lowry

15. Brent Rynehart

16. Peter McKenzie

17. Christopher Drum

Wagga TIGERS

18. Mitchell Rose

19. Luke Sydenham

20. George McBride

21. Ben Fixter

22. Mathew Colvin

23. Brendan Smith

24. Tyrone Morgan

25. Damon Hubbard

26. Andrew Dwyer

27. Andrew Brown

28. David Rava

29. David Pieper

30. Anthony Roy

31. Jarrod Twitt

32. David Neil

33. Mathew Papworth

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Narrandera EAGLES

David Sheather 14.

Tim Pearson 15.

Hayden Hutchins 16.

Steve Walsh 17.

Tony Powell 18.

Brett Powell 19.

Adam Norden 20.

Ben McLean 21.

Dean Hopwood 22.

Scott English 23.

Courtney Sullivan 25.

Luke Cameron 26.

Chris Terlich 28.

Tim Zak

TonyTerlich

Mark Hugo

Matt Hardy

Brent Durnan

Neil Donaldson

Craig Foster

Jason Tindale

John Botten

Aaron Whillans

Michael Irons

Pat Sullivan

Brad Male

NARRANDERA CLUB NOTES The Eagles have four of their seven RFL teams in

the finals with the Under 18's footballers finishing in third place while the A,B and C Grade netballers also play in the finals. The First grade footballers finished second last and look forward to a far better season in 1998, while the Reserves won their last three games of the season to finish ninth. All the Under 1 S's netballers are eligible to play in their competition for the next two years so they should be more competitive next year. . . ,

The Seniors couldn't match Coolamon last week but Matt Harrison kicked the goal of the year with a 70 metre kick after the final siren. Last weeks award winners were Justin Male (tracksuit), Tim Pearson (boxer shorts), Damien Prentice (socks) and Chris Terlich (dinner at the Bidgee).

The Reserve Grade continued their late season winning streak to climb further up the ladder. Award winners against Coolamon were Mark Clark ($20), Troy Parry ($15), Mark Whitby ($10) and Victor Hugo (Beaurepaires). The Under 18's had a confidence boosting win with the award winners being Aaron Whillans, Courtney Sullivan, Tim Zak, Dean Hopwood, Dave Sheather and Tony Powell.

Three netball teams had two wins and two losses against Coolamon, The best players were Charlie Male, Yvette O'Donohue and Amy Hugo in A Grade, Caren Hugo, Melanie English and Shannon Hutchins in B Grade and Brook~ Christie, Cathy Sullivan and Alicia Irons in C Grade while Cathy Sullivan; Prue McCallum and Bree Burden were the best in the Under 1 S's.

Congratulations to the Eagles Best & Fairest winners in both football and netball. The winners in the football were Justin Male from Chris Smith in Seniors, Richard Dolan from Damien Hyde in Reserves and Adam Norden from Chris Terlich in the Under 1 B's. The winners in the netball were Kim Hugo from Andrea Hemphill in A Grade, Melanie English from Toni Osmond in B Grade, Cheree Bloomfield from Nicole Irons in B Grade and Lauren Powell from Cathy Sullivan in the Under 15's.

This week the Under 1 B's play the Wagga Tigers in the Qualifying Semi Final in what should be a great game as both teams have many talented footballers. The game will be won by teamwork rather than by individual players. All players and supporters are reminded that the Blue and Gold presentation night is on 10th October so book early.


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