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RFL Grand Final Activities 9.30 a.m. Under 18's Turvey Park V Leeton/Whitton

Presentation of the McPherson Mathieson Shield and Medallions to the winners at the conclusion of the game by Don Buchanan MVAFA Board

11.45 a.m. Reserve Grade Wagga Tigers V Griffith Swans Presentation of Riverina Australian Football Club Shield and Medallions 10 the winners at the conclusion of the game by Greg Verdon MVAFA Chairman

2.30 p .m. First Grade Coolamon V Ganmaln Grong Grong Matong National Anthem to be sung by Troy Fisher. Haff-Time of First Grade game, Netball presentations to be made. Also, AUSKICK Coolamon V GGGM Then "Kick For Cash" Competition will be conducted.

Presentation of Narrandera Argus/Ex-Services Club Trophy, the Wagga First Aid Supplies Cup and Medallions to the winners at the conclusion of the game by Greg Carroll RFL President Presentation of Ron Hutchins Memorial Trophy to the best player in Grand Final by Garry Buchanan NSW AFL. Miss RFL 1999 Justine Quilty (Wagga Tigers) to assist with presentations.

NETBALL 10.00 a.m. Juniors RFL Shield Coolamon V Turvey Park GAMES: 11 .00 a.m. C Grade Lawrence & Hansen Shield Coolamon V Turvey Park

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FRONT PAGE: Coolamon Captain/Coach Wayne Weidemann pictured on left. Wayne is in his second year at the helm of the Hoppers and is looking to take the next step after finishing as runners-up last year. The Hoppers have been in the top bracket all season and produced a memorable performance in the second semifinal to qualify today. Wayne leads by example and is sure to have a big influence on the result today. Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong Captain/Coach Luke Pumpa (pictured right) . Luke took over the coaching role of the Lions at the beginning of the season and has gradually moulded the team into a very competitive outfit. The Lions have had a consistent year and with a full compliment of players available for the finals Luke has guided the side into the grand final with some stirring victories.

Miss RFL for season 2000 was the Wagga ngers entrant Justine Quilty (centre) who is pictured here with the other place getters - Cassandra Malone representing Griffith on the left and Sue Hatty from Ganmain Grong Grong Matong on the right.

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Special thanks also to all clubs in the AFL League for the way they have conducted themse lves and the exciting competition they produced; I hope you will carry on the good work. To the Media especia lly the Dai ly Advertiser.Area News, lrrigator, Scott Levi and Peter Dickie 2WG, Alan Wallett 2 AG, Prime and WIN for their ongoing support and the Umpires for

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Special thanks to RFL President Greg Carroll and the administrative team of Wayne Gardner, Stewart Fraser and Tony Hackett for their efforts throughout the year. Also a big thank you to our publicity officer Michael Papworth and his colleagues Merk and Tile for their inc1s1ve

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Douglas, Matthew Boots, Peter Sheahan (coach). M ichael Hood. Front: Matthew Hood, Frank lanelli, Brad Lynch, Ben Scroope, Jason Wells, Dallas Stott, Kane

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Simon Maloy. Middle: Barry Rake (manager), Blair Campbell (coach), Lincoln Murdoch, Ben Elliott, Grant Bourne. Sam Collie, Sonny Davis, Dale Cameron, Matty McClure, Travis Richards,

Clive Murphy (runner) . Front: Luke Jeffries, Michael Stearman, Adrian Dowdle, Daniel Butterlield, Rod Shaw, Paul Judge.

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9.30 am - Narrandera Sportsground UMPIRES: Peter Hughes (12), Peter Ross (18). Goals: Dennis Rudd, Les Magrath

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Jarrod McPherson 20 Matthew Flagg

Matt Boots 21 Glen Evans

Troy O'Callaghan 22 James Douglas

Matthew Lang 23 Gary Reilly

Kane Bullock 24 Matthew Hood

Craig Punlll 25 Ross Taylor

Joel Heaslip 26 Raymond Rose

Brad Lynch 27 Paul Hanrahan

Leeton-Whitton Club Notes At the start of the finals series we were probably

looking at Senior premiership success, but four weeks later It is our game Under 1 s·s tnat nave made club history, becoming the first Crows outfit ever lo make the last day of the season.

At Narrandera last Sunday, the Thirds, after giving Wagga Wagga a 3 goal start, played outstanding team football, holding the Tigers goalless for almost 3 quarters to run out 27 point victors.

The •"lin was founded on a d isciplined, attacking backline and a running midfield, while tha forwards although kicking inaccurately worked hard to ensure a winning score was registered.

Best for Leeton/Whitton was Shane Gross who proved unstoppable across half forward, kicking 1 goal and having a hand in many others, while in

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Michael Stearman 20 Grant Bourne

Rod Shaw 21 Luke Jefferies

Dale Cameron 22 Daniel Cummins Sam Collie 23 Sonny Davis

Stuan Anderson 24 Ben Cramp

Steven Knighl 25 Brett Daniher Steven Andrews 26 Chris Cerate David Clout 27 Ben Elliott

Paul Judge 29 Matt McClure Travis Richards 37 Troy Roulston Lincoln Murdoch 57 Brendan Ogden Daniel Butterlield

Turvey Park Club Notes Commiserations to our A Grade netball and our

Reserve Grade on ending their finals run for season 2000, we look forward to a better result next year.

Congratulations to our C Grade who now join the Juniors and B Grade in their respective Grand Finals against Coolamon today, we know if you all play to your ability you will reap the rewards of a Grand Final victory.

Our Under 18's will play Leeton/Whitton today, this is what you have trained for all year. it has been a long time since our last Grand Final victory, 10 years, you have the skills and the talont to win today, we wish you all the best today.

Congratulations to our Junior Club on winning two of the four Premierships that they contested, the Under 1 O's won by 8 points and the Under 1 e·s went through as Undefeated Premiers. a fantastic effort, congratulations to Mark Fraser and his team. The Under 12's went down narrowly to Coolamon by 7 points, who were also undefeated. The Under 14 ·s were bea1en by a better side on the day, the Tigers were too big and too strong.

Good luck to all of the teams playing today and may the best team win.

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Riverina Football League CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

It is with great pleasure that I welcome all players, coaches, team officials, umpires, spectators , supporters and fellow MVAFA Board Members, to the year 2000 Riverina Football League Grand Final.

Well what a great day we have in sto re, with Coolamon, Ganmain Grong Grong Matong, Wagga Tigers, Griffith, Leeton Whitton and Turvey Park all with a team representing their clubs today. Historians are telling me it has been a long time since we have seen a Grand Final day with six different sides playing.

Congratulations to Coolamon Rovers and Ganmain Grong Grong Matong for making their way in the Grand Final, it will be great to see two bush clubs go hammer and tong for the ultimate prize in Football.

As reported early in the week it has taken 60 years for these two sides to meet again in a Grand Final. As we have come to know encounters between these two sides over decades have been some of the most fierce and hotly contested games of football played. And today the game won't be any different. So may the best side win.

To all the other teams playing in Minor Grade Finals today. Best of luck for a successful day.

Congratulations to Coolamon, Turvey Park and Griffith Netball Clubs for having teams in respective Grand Finals, to Leanne Hall croft and her executive for the support and Co-operation throughout the

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Our Miss RFL was taken out by Justine Quilty from Wagga Tigers who I also wish to Congratulate.

I would also like to give special thanks to some people that have helped in different areas throughout the year. Wayne Carroll for coaching the RFL Representative side and his selectors, Russell Durnan (under 18 Coach as well), Graham Doswell, Jim Prentice and Kel Stewart, and their support team Zane Frazer, Luke Ryan and Stewart Winrow as well as all players that made them self available to represent the league.Peter Royle for his efforts during the finals, Garry Buchanan.and his team at AFL ( NSW ACT) for their help during the year.

To Greg Verdon and fellow MVAFA members and administration officers, thank you for your support and guidance in my first year. To Wayne Gardner, all the best with your business.

Once again I wish all teams, coaches, Umpires and clubs an enjoyable and memorable Grand Final day of Football.

Good luck to all involved. GREG CARROLL Riverina Football league President.

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Mercantile Mutual Riverina Football League Season reaches it's climax today as the Narrandera Sportsground hosts another gala Grand Final Day. The finals series has been exceptional with some many memorable games and the odd sprinkling of upsets.

In the Preliminary Finals last Sunday we witnessed three tremendous contests with some interesting results. The Wagga Tigers were the minor premiers in both the 1 sts and under 18's but both were defeated and have not made it through to the Premiership decider. The Leeton/ Whitton Crows were certainly an excited bunch after disposing of the Tigers In the Under 18's -their teamwork and positional play was great, they used the ground well and thoroughly deserved the win. The Reserve grade game was a very close one with perennial finalists Turvey Park against the minor premiers - Griffith Swans. The Swans have been the form side all year and needed to make up for an indifferent semi-final disaster. The Swans skipped clear in the second quarter and then had to hold on for dear life as the Bulldogs came charging back in the last quarter - the Swans finally prevailed by six points. The main game had the large crowd roaring from the start as the Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Lions and Wagga Tigers were after a spot in the premiership decider. After an even first half the Lions took the ascendancy compliments of some slick teamwork, a forward line that converted more o f the opportunities on offer and more desperation than the Tigers. Wagga rallied in the last quarter but their inaccuracy was costly and the Lions roared into the Grand Final compliments of an 18 point victory and a committed team effort.

Today we have a classic confrontation to finish the season. The two closest communities in the Riverina Football league will pit their skills against one another In an effort to raise the Premiership Cup aloft at 5.00 pm and savour the moment as the top team for the year 2000 season. The Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Lions and Coolamon Hoppers have not met in a Grand Final since 1940 when the two neighbours clashed in a premiership decider In the old South West League before Ganmain amalgamated. Both clubs are to be commended on their efforts of assembling very competitive teams consisting of mainly local players. The Coolamon side has been a consistent performer all season and under coach Wayne Weidemann have gradually lifted their intensity to peak at the right time. The tremendous tenacity and teamwork displayed in their semi-final blitz against Wagga Tigers will no doubt have them primed for another top-shelf performance today

as they strive to take the premiership cup to Hopperland. The team contains many stars and if they click they will certainly be hard to contain. Lew Roberts and Brendan McKelvie have been in fine form up forward while their defence led by Rod O'Brien and Jarrod Skidmore has been more than adequate in stopping the opposition posting a winning score. They also boast a strong on-ball brigade with Wayne Weidemann leading the charge and capably backed up by Luke Maloney, Matt Hard, Craig Drum, Greg McKelvie and Brett Notte.

The Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Lions have also peaked at the right time and were impressive with the way they out-played the Wagga Tigers last week. Coach Luke Pumpa has been an Integral part of the premiership push and if the Lions roar like last week anything is possible. Scott Hamblin is a key forward who marks and kick accurately, Scott Crozier was back to his brilliant best last woek and Brett Sanson is dangerous up forward. Shaun Rava, Nick Carroll, Doug Bruckner and Chris Kelly lead a fast and skilled following division capable of matching it with anyone in the League and with Luke Pumpa, Christen & Nathan McPherson in dofonce the Lions are worthy grand finalists . The matchups and team tactics, particularly early in the game will be intriguing and the contest right till the final siren is sure to be action packed. Selecting a potential winner is certainly difficult but maybe the Hoppers can win narrowly and make up for the disappointment of last year.

The Reserve grade game is certain to be a tot closer than the contest of a fortnight ago when the Wagga Tigers dominated against the Griffith Swans. Tigers with Gerald Pieper calling the shots on the ground have had a good year and with the Wadley boys Nick Louis and Greg Dea firing are in with a big show of making up for many fruitless attempt at a flag in recent seasons. The Swans bounced back last week and with Michael Duncan, Chris Conlan, Danny Berriman and Simon Speirs showing the way - the Swans are certain to be right in it.

The Under 18 game will kick-start the day on a high note as two very talented young teams play off for the flag. Turvey Park finished the season well and played some top footy to reach the grand final. They have a sprinkling of players back who have played In the senior grades and Grant Bourne, David Clout, Travis Richards, Rod Shaw and Adrian Dowdle have the ability to lead the Bulldogs to another flag. The Leeton/Whitton Crows will contest their first grand final and if they can repeat the excellent efforts of last week they are sure to be well in it. Dallas Stott, Toby Conroy, Shane Gross and Craig Purtill are in top form and the Crows are set to fly high today.

Best of luck to all the teams contesting the Grand Finals today in both football and netball. Well done to the MVAFA Board on another great season of entertainment - I hope everyone has an enjoyable day at the Narrandera Sportsground

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# Grand Final Day again - and a tremendous spread of clubs represented. Good Luck to all the footballers and netballers involved in the various games. Merk reckons we are in for some tremendous entertainment - enjoy your day!!!

# Merk reckons the Farrer League season was an absolute pearler for an eight club competition. The only 'dampener on the whole year was the weather and ground conditions on Grand Final day. We certainly cannot influence '01 Huey but it really rammed home the obvious fact that WAGGA WAGGA THE CITY OF GOOD SPORTS HAS NOT GOT A DECENT GROUND TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF AN MAJOR AUSSIE RULES FIXTURE. Merk reckons that you can have as may surveys & talk fests & buck passing etc as you like but Merk will be pushing up daisies before anything eventuates. It's not use complaining - lord knows no one listens - just hop in the car and slip over to Narrandera and enjoy the ambience of the Sportsground. Besides there are no more bikkies left in the Council's Tin - end of story - or is it? Maybe Wagga Wagga had more rain than Narrandera last week but the d ifference in ground conditions was akin to being in another State.

# THANKYOU to all the club scribes and businesses who advertised in the "Footy Record" and to Gary and the staff at the Oxford Printery. Thanks also to The Daily Advertiser and Rebecca Rudd for the constant supply of photos which were used in the various issues.

# Vale to Association Secretary Wayne Gardner and good luck with the "Burgers on Kincaid" eat up joint. Merk reckons he'll do O K if he only samples the burgers and leaves the chips and sangers alone!!!

# Things have been "Rockin" at The Rock since Saturday night - well done to Steve Woods and both teams • they missed out last year and made up for it with a double dose of premiership celebration which will, no doubt, last for a few more days yet. Well done also to Steve Carroll and the Marrar boys who battled hard In the finals and deserved their spot in the decider.

# All clubs are reminded that they have been issued with survey paper concerning relevant football matters and are asked to consider the various issues carefully. The survey MUST be returned by October 4th and a further meeting will be convened to discuss the issues on October 22nd.

# The "Kick For Cash" is definitely a goer! ! The competition will run at the half-time interval on Grand Final day today. The Kick for Cash is open to anyone who fancies their chances of kicking the Sherrin into a 44 gallon drum from 40 metres. To enter all you have to do is fill in an official entry form from the 'Footy Record' and place it in the barrel at the Secretary's Office by halftime in the reserve grade game. The prize for the first person to kick it into the tin is $1000 so hop to it!!!!!!

Leeton-Whitton Notes (cont. from page 5)

defence James Douglas was outstanding, showing fantastic judgement and discipline throughout.

In the midfield Toby Conroy, Joel Heaslip and Dallas Stott were the architects of the victory, giving the Crows first use of the football out of the centre, while in the forward line Matt Lang worked hard under trying conditions, and Jason Wells bobbed up to kick three important goals.

So now to today and perhaps the most exciting day of our players young careers. Four more quarters of dedicated football to be played before the ecstasy of premiership success. I'm sure a huge Crows contingent will be on hand to cheer on the boys.

Congratulations to Peter Sheehan and his dedicated band of helpers who have helped to get the team this far. It is indeed the most taxing job in the club when you consider the hours U 18's team play at, often leaving Leeton at 7 .30 am. and not returning before the evening equivalent for away games. You definitely deserve any accolades that come your way.

Don't forget the Club has the job of all catering today, so please slip around to one of the outlets and inquire as to how you can help.

The Club's Presentation Night will be held on Friday September 22nd. Bookings to Lena Henman by Wednesday 20th. All players and supporters are urged to attend and help celebrate a reasonably successful season.

Great to see six different teams in Grand Finals today, should be a huge crowd .. .. may the best teams win.

See you all back at the Wade Sports Club this evening for hopefully a celebratory drink. Go the Under 1B's.

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A.Quade ............ Turvey Park 1987 D.Lew1ngton ....... Turvey Park 1988 D.Hoten ..................... Wagga 1989 T.Goonan ........... Turvey Park 1990 T.Lenon ................... G·GG•M

D.ONen ..................... Grrffrth 1991 M.Harrison .......... Narrandera 1992 N.CarrOII ............. _ ... G·GG-M 1993 D.Clayion ........... -...... Leeton 1994 M.Burke ..................... Grrffnh Lou Brown Medal: 1995 D.M llman ................... Wagga 1998 A.Breusl ................ Coolarnoo 1997 J Poulos ............ Turvey Park 1998 A. White ............. Turvey Park 1999 R. Shaw ............. Turvey Park 2000 Joshua McKenzie ...... Wagga

GOALKICKERS Keisling Trophy (1 sts): 1982 D Bruest, Coolamon ........ t 18 1983 G Sheather. Wagga ........ 86 1984 S.Barber, Gnffilh ........... 69 1985 V.Hugo, Narrandera ........ 72 1986 T.Sunon. EWK .............. 140 1987 T.Sunon. EWK .............. 90 1988 M.Hofert, Wagga ........... 102

B.Buchanan, Coolamon 102 1989 A.Colvin, Wagga ........... 169 1990 M.Walker. Wagga ............ 70 1991 W Carroll. Turvey Pk .... 121 1992 B. Buchanan. Coolamon . 92 1993 D. Brookes, N'dera .... .... 71 1994 Gary Argus, Griffith ......... n 1995 D. llcGowan, Griffith ....... 83 MVAFA Trophy 1996 8. Mclachlan, Col-Ash 105

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HONOUR ROLL - 1982- 2000 Stewa,t Fraser Trophy 1997 V. Dunn, Temora ............ 111 1998 S. Smith, GGGM ............. 96 1999 Antony Ljubic, Narra ....... 86 2000 Michael Fraser, Leeton ... 93 Griggs Trophy /2nds): 1982 M. Crouch, EWK ........... 104 1983 M. Crouch, EWK ............. 92 1984 L Lyons, Lee1on ............. 78 1985 T. Possen, wagga ........... 59 1986 T. Gooden, EWK ........... 128 1987 R. Carrol, Wagga ........... 74 1988 B. Robinson, T. Park ....... 76 1989 R. Carrol, Wagga ........... 88 1990 A. Carrol, Wagga ......... 116 1991 A. Carrol, Wagga ........... 81 1992 A. Carrol, Wagga ......... 102 1993 R. Carrol, Wagga ......... 113 1994 A. Carrol, Wagga ........... 67 1995 D. Lawson, Turvey Pk ..... 67 1996 K. McPherson, EWK ....... 65 1997 B. Harrison. Griffith ......... 96 1998 R. Adams, Turvey Pk ...... 48 1999 Dustin Brown, Turvey ...... 65 2000 Gregory Dea, Wagga ...... 55 Daleo Trophy {3rds): 1982 A. Ayan,Narrandera ..... 116 1983 S. Purcell, Turvey Pk .... 105 1984 P. Russell, Leeton ........... 57 1985 J. Bennett, Griffith ........... 51 1986 J. Morton, Wagga ............ 63 1987 A. Collins, Wagga ........... 37 1988 J. Forbes, Turvey Pk ....... 57 1989 B. Ashcroft, Turvey Pk .... 48 1990 B. Ashcroft, Turvey Pk .... 83 1991 M. Parmenter, G-GG•M ... 71 1992 S. Evans, Wagga ............ 61 1993 A. Wadley, Wagg a .......... 95 1994 B. Harrison, Griffith ......... 52 1995 W. Kendall, Turvey Pk ..... 60 1996 J. Davis. Coll·Ash ........... 63 1997 J. Nocilotds, Wagga ........ 90 1998 D. Brown, Turvey Pk ....... n 1999 Man McClure, Turvey ...... 59 2000 Stephen Connors, Wagga 44

DAN CLARKE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1982 Ariah Park-Mirrool ......... 165 1983 Coolamon .................. 125.5 1984 Ganmain•GG·M ............ 156 1985 Ganmain.GG·M ......... 155.5 1986 Ganmain•GG·M ............ 148 1987 Turvey Park ................... 157 1988 Turvey Park ................... 166 t 989 Turvey Park ................... 153 1990 Turvey Park ................... 155 1991 Griffith ........................... 157 1992 Wagg a ....... ...... ....... ....... 159 1993 Wagga ........................... 171 1994 Wagg a .... .. .. ..... .............. 154 1995 Turvey Park ................... 165 1996 Wagga ........................... t 76 1997 Turvey Park ................... 180 1998 Wagga ........................... 172 1999 Wagg a ......... ........... .... .. t 67 2000 Wagga ........................... t 57

GATE RECEIPTS 1st Semi: 1982 $3579 1983$4600 1984$4200 1986 $5200 1987$3290 1988$3840 1989 $5400 1990$3484 1991 $4071 1992$4649 1993 $5040 1994 $5755

Prelim. Final: 1982 $6083 1983 $6480 1984$6100 1985$6100 1986$4480 1987 $4194 1988$4200 1989$4750 1990$5033 1991 $5653 1992 $5910 1993$6833 1994 $6997

2nd Semi: 1982 $5509 1983$5488 1985 $5200 1986 $5100 1987 $3476 1988 $3670 1989 $4500 1990 $6073 1991 $7120 1992 $5653 1993 $6930 1994$n16

Grand Final: t 982 St 3,078 1983 $13,903 1984 $15,300 1985 $17,100 1986 $15,600 1987 $11 ,116 1988 $14,470 1989 $9,450 1990 $9,540 1991 $19,926 1992 $13,074 1993 $11 ,175 1994 $13,156

Final Five since 1995: Ei1Wl (Aiafy 1srs 2nr1s Prelin G.F. 1995: $6079 $4786 S5203 snsa S6603 s13.412 1996: $6402 $4572 l50n 17995 m64 s12.620 1997: S4602 15343 55249 S6no sa101 s17,505 t998: SSOOO $5799 $5325 S6609 $7243 $14,164 t999: $6668 $6659 S6489 $7375 Sll,069 $21274 2000.· $5792 $7022 $7970 $6230 $9872 $

FINISHING ORDER: 1sts: Wagga ....................................... 64 Ganmain-GG-M ........................ 60 Coolamon .................................. 56 Turvey Park ............................... 52 Leeton-Whitton ......................... 48

Griffith .................................... 28 MCU·E ................ -................ 28 East Wagga-K ....................... 16 Temora .................................... 4 Narrandera .............................. 4

2nds: Griffith ., ............................................. 68 TuNey Part ........................................ 64 Wagga ................................................ 60 Coolamon .. .. .......... 40 Leeton•Whinon .................................. 36

Ganmaln-OG·M ............................. 32 Easl Wagga•K ................................ 24 Temora .......................................... 12 Nanandera ...................................... 8

3rds: Wagga ............................................... 64 TuNey Part ....................................... 56 Leelon•W1>11on ................................. 48 MCU•E .............................................. 48 GRIFFITH ......................................... 44

Coolamon ...................................... 40 Ganmain-GG·M ............................. 28 Narr and era .................................... 20 Eas1 Wagga•K ............................... _ 8 T 8fTIOf3 ~ .......................................... 4

MINOR PREMIERS 2000 Ron Hutchins Shield (1sts): Wagga

Max Croker Shield (2nds): Griffith

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Rowan Wadley 41 Ryan Knight

David Rava 42 Jason Wadley

David Pieper 43 David Schultz

Andrew Dwyer 44 Dean Neil

Tim Pankhurst 47 Terry Dowling

Jordan Simpson 48 Craig Exton

Nick Louis 49 Damien Powell

Vince Rossignolo 50 Howard Brown

Gregory Dea 52 Shane Atkinson

Andrew Powell 54 Andrew Jones

Jason Schultz 55 Scott Lovell

Chris Drum 56 Troy Scott

Tony Weisback 58 James McLeod

Stephen Cook 59 Brett Doswell

Wagga Club Notes Well that day in September has arrived - today

we are represented by our Seconds - they have worked hard for this opportunity so let"s get right behind them in support and encourage and urge them on to victory. Congratulations to all the players in the Two's - including those guys who have missed out on selection today - the Club and supporters are very proud of your efforts this year!

Unfortunately last week the 18's and Firsts bowed out of Premiership contention. Well done to all the boys in both teams - we know you all gave it your best shot on the dayl

Congratulations to Stephen Priest on his 200th game with the club last week. Steve has been a huge contributor to Wagga Tigers - a real stalwart - a 110% clubperson - a role model to the younger Tigers coming through the ranks. Well done Priesty!

the C Grade netballers went down in a thriller last week as well. Congratulations to the Under 14's - Premiers for 2000. The 10"s went down in the Consolation final.

Thank you to all Tiger Sponsors for this year -to all the supporters, President Gerry and his committee, all helpers and Football and Netball Coaches .. .. for being a part of a great club.

Our Presentation Night is on Friday 13th

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Rodney Duncan 36. Jason Magoci

Shane Ruyg 37. Simon Speirs

Michael Duncan 38. Paul Woolnough

Greg Dreyer 40. Ryan Hill

Graham Foley 41. Chris Files

Jeff Inglis 42. Graham Male

Glen Vaccari 43. Gavin Hill

Danny Berriman 44. Grant Lamount

Paul Kite 45. Dale Dridan

Chris Conlan 46, Robert Kelly

Shane Driscoll 47. Peter Hunt

Luke Irons 48. Paul Crowe

Trent Bradley 50. Andrew Carmichael

Glen Collis 52. Adam Sara

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Griffith Club Notes Well it's that one day in September that we all

want to take part in , the Grand Final. After a very long week leading up to the Preliminary Final, the Reserves came out and showed their true colours, over a very determined Turvey side. II was a tough battle and a very exciting finish having our supporters on edge right to the last minute. On the field it was a splash of old & new, with Chris Conlan, Shane Ruyg and Greg Dreyer leading the old erigade, while David Dunn, Rodney & Michael Duncan got the youngsters fired up.

Peter "B 1" Hunt and Luke "82" Irons never stopped tackling all day, while Trent "Grumpy· Bradley ran all day. Everyone worked hard and this week they will all have to work even harder again to overcome the Tigers, who no doubt will have the weight of Wagga on them after GGGM eliminating their First Grade. Goodluck to Adrian and his team, let's bring that cup home!II

Also don't forget our A Grade netballer's will be in for a real "ding dong" of a game against Coolamon. Goodluck girls let's win and enjoy the celebrations.

Congratulations to Philip Rowston on winning the Jim Quinn Medal against some much fancied opponents, well done Rowd.

Everyone is invited back to the Exies for a drink. GOODLUCK ALL, Let's bring it home!!! GO

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WAGGA TIGERS Back: G. Pieper (coach), G. Dea, S. Cook, T. Pankhurst, C. Drum, R. Wadley, J . Simpson, T.

Weisback, T. Beaver, C. Exton, J. McLeod. Middle: A. Priest (trainer), D. Schultz, V. Rossignolo, H . Brown, N. Louis, S . Lovell, D. Pieper, D . Powell, J. Schultz, L. Cornish (team manager), A.

Snowden (assist coach) , N. Taber (trainer). Front: D. Smith (mascot) , A.Pratt, D. Rava, T. Dowling, J. Wadley, A. Dwyer, A. Knight, S. Atkinson, A . Powell, D. Neil.

Mascots: Reagan and Kieran Sheahan.

GRIFFITH SWANS Back: S. Driscoll, S. Spiers (c). A. Carmichael, A. Sara, D. Berriman, R. Hill, G. Lamont, P. Hunt,

S. Ruyg, A. Pavese (coach) . Middle: P. Kite, P. Woolnough, G. Male, G. Collis. G. Vaccarri, A. Duncan, J. Inglish, C. Conlan, D. Dunn, G. Hill. Front: G. Dreyer, L. Irons, T. Bradley, G. Foley, P.

Crowe, M. Duncan, C. Files. Absent: R. Kelly, D. Driadan, J . Magoci.

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COOLAMON f, ll1ISS II f) ,, ,, I~ IlS Hoppers' Club Notes

The pumping heart of country towns is the football team

The game provides a pressure valve, a chance to yell and scream

The golden gifts it grants our youth can set them up for life

An outlet for their youthful zest, that keeps them free from strife

And crucial too for older folk. for there they can unwind

And join the battle on the field , (if only in the mind)

It is our one uniting link, our common sense of worth

And epic victories make us feel like Emperors of the earth

But finals are our special days, and if the flag is won

The memories last forever as our one day in the sun

A premiership decider is a huge, demanding test

So grit the teeth and fight like hell and play like men possessed

And remember who you're playing for as you take the field

Your coach and family and your mates, so fight and never yield

And also, as you face the foe for glory and renown

You're playing too for Coolamon, our place, our home, our town

Yes , it's a great day for the town of Coolamon. The Junior and B Grade netballers joined the A's and C's in the Grand Final with resounding wins last week. It's a mighty effort to have all four teams In the Grand Finals and we wish them all the best.

Commiserations to the Under t O's who were pipped by Turvey Park last week and hearty congratulations to Moonie and his talented bunch of unbeaten Under 12's who sealed the town's first premiership this century on Sunday.

To Weed and his boys who represent the town today: It's the one we've been waiting for - not just for twelve months but for seventeen unfulfilled years.

It's time to fill the pages with your glorious youth.

It's time for a Coolamon PREMIERSHIP

President's Message Congratulations to the all the teams

representing Coolamon in both netball and football today. The netballers have certainly had a great year and will contest each of the four divisions to be decided on this Grand Final day.

Thankyou to the Ladies Auxiliary and the Committee for once again making the season 2000 another successful one. Special thanks to Tom Goss, Peter Bartholomew, Pam Parr, Robbie and Colleen Garrett for services rendered throughout the year.

Well done to Wayne Weidemann on another excellent coaching job and achieving the goal of playing in a Grand Final. Last year we were in the same position and came home empty handed - Good Luck to all the players today -we must go t n and take the next step - go out and make it happen! Go the Mighty Hoppers!II

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Firstly I would like to thank the MVAFA Board and congratulate them on another successful year of football in the RFL culminating in the Grand Finals at the home of football in the Riverina the Narrandera Sportsground.

Congratulations to Phillip Rowsten on winning the Jim Quinn Medal and to all the other various award winners at our League Presentation night and in particular our own Susan Hatty who was Runner Up in the Miss RFL.

I would like to thank all our various sponsors, committees, Ladies Auxiliary, netballers, players and supporters, for their continued support and dedication shown not only to me but the Club.2000 has been tremendous, hopefully you will be rewarded today.

To Luke and Jamie, players and the Match Committee representing the Club today I wish you all the very best. What you have planned for and worked hard fo r s ince January culminates today so together let's dig deep and give your all to succeed in what so many strive for but only so few achieve, the Premiership Flag.

I would like to wish all teams participating in both netball and football Grand Finals today the best of luck. Finally after a drink or 2 at Grongy and Matong I would like to invite our very loyal army of supporters back to the Ganmain Sports Club to finish the season in the best way possible, all together. Thanks again.

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Lions' Club Notes

After a slow start we gradually put it together to have a good win over the Wagga Tigers. In a great team effort, Scott Crozier had a top game to win the Sports Club Award, Troy Lenon did likewise to win the Webbers Baker Towel Award, with David Logan winning the Wagga First Aird Mug and Christen McPherson earning himself the Wagga Mutual Credit Union award. Miltons Gear Voting 3 Scott Crozier, 2 Troy Lenon and 1 David Logan. The hard work done by Nathan McPherson, Nick Carroll , Ben Sullivan and Chris Kelly is worthy of a mention.

Congratulations to Scott Hamblin and Scott Crozier for polling well in the Quinn Medal Count and also to Sue Hatty for being Runnerup in the Miss RFL. Congratulations to Jason and Usa Linsell on the arrival of a little footballer.

The Clubs' Best & Fairest Count is on next Friday night at the Sports Club at 7.30 p.m. The DA's editorial last Monday was spot on and a pat on the back for a top article.

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Coolamon Coach's Message FIRST GRADE Absent: Scott Crozier, Nathan Irvine.

1. Matt Hard 22. Lew Roberts FIRST GRADE Ganmain-GG-M Coach's Message Well done to the Senior football team and 3. Ryan Bartholomew 23. Craig Drum 1. Luke Pumpa 15. Ben Sullivan Congratulations boys on your fine

the four Netball teams from Coolamon that will 4. Brett Garrett 24. Brad Mattingly p

3. Brett Sanson 16. Nathan McPherson efforts for the Lions. It's times like this contest the Grand Finals today • a fantastic 6. Alex Manley 25. Luke Maloney 4. Jason Hamblin 17. Adam Bensch where I only ask for 130% from each

7. Shane McAuley 26. Sam Roberts 5. Scott Hamblin 18. Scott Crozier player for one more game. effort. , , We have a special group at the Lions To the players wearing the green and white 8. Brendon McPherson 29. Joel Collins 6. Doug Bruckner 19. David Logan

which will not be broken. For every player guernseys today . well done· remember what 9. Rod O'Brien 30. Jarrod Skidmore 7. Eddie Sullivan 20. Brendon Kearney reading this note, hopefully it sends a happened last year. We have been training and 10. Leigh Drum 31 . Pat Edmunds 8. Nick Carroll 23. Drew Symons shiver down your spine. It comes down to preparing for this day for twelve months • let's 13. Greg McKelvie 32. Keith Hanna 9. Shaun Rava 24. Troy Lenon we are all locals striving for the elite prize. take the next step and win the premiership!!

14. Greg Rudd 33. Wayne 10. Brad Smith 27. Warwick Smith Today we 21 team mates will bring home Thankyou to "Patto,' the committee and all 16. Brendan McKelvie Weidemann 11. Brandon Ryan 36. Mitchell Carroll what we came to Narrandera for. who have helped the club during the year 2000 18. Brett Nolte 36. Jacob O'Neill 12. Christen McPherson 38. Nathan Irvine All the best boys and may the crowd season.Go the Hoppers!! 19. Paul McKelvie 37. Anthony Breust 13. Jamie Crozier 39. Craig Lenon be on our side. Wayne Weidemann. 21 . Andrew McCaig 39. lim Hilton 14. Chris Kelly 44. Gavin Lenon Luke Pumpa

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COOLAMON PLAYER PROFILES 1. Matt Hard 25, 77kg, 178cm. Brilliant goal

kicking rover with precise ball handling skills and impeccable delivery.

3. Ryan Bartholomew 20, 75kg, 180cm. Improved young player who could see finals action. A delightful kick on both sides of the body.

4. Brett Garrett 18, 75kg, 181 cm. Talented wingman who is looking forward to reverse the disappointment of last year. Has had a huge year.

6. Alex Manley 23, 78kg, 190cm. Recovering from injury a fanatical player who contests with ·all the ferocity of a cornered hellcat. 7. Shane McAuley 24, 90kg, 188cm. Strong contesting forward who is looking to make a big impact in finals footy.

8. Brendan McPherson 21 , 70kg, 182cm. Pacy wingman who is hoping his recent great Seconds form will earn him a 1st Grade recall.

9. RodO'Brien27,80kg, 183cm.Tremendous clubman and an underrated defender. Had a great finals series last year and looking to go one better this time.

10. Leigh Drum 21 , 90kg, 186cm. Looks like he was put together with a blow torch. A strong, tough and committed defender.

13. Greg McKelvie 27, 73kg. 178cm. Beautifully balanced rover whose skills are as smooth as Belgian chocolate.

14. Greg Rudd 20, 85kg, 185cm. Another of the hugely talented young brigade. A straight ahead long kicking backman.

16. Brendan McKelvie 21, 88kg, 188cm. Gravity defying high marking forward who has added more bite than a sabre toothed piranha to the forward line this year.

18. Brett Nolte 23, 86kg, 186cm. Another top season for this brilliant utility player. Great attacking defender who is often used up forward.

19. Paul McKelvie 26, 75kg, 174cm. Diminutive goal kicking forward who is looking to top off a great season with a flag.

21. Andrew McCaig 23, 85kg, 192cm. A superbly coordinated ruckman who has had more taps than a morse code operator.

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22. Lew Roberts 17, 85kg, 190cm. TAC Cup star who has returned to the club for the finals campaign. A young colossus.

23. Craig Drum 20, 90kg, 196cm. Tough as nails ruckman/lorward who has matured into a top class consistent performer.

24. Brad Mattingly 20, 70kg, 170cm. Has cemented his First Grade spot with a number of outstanding games recently. Has pace to burn.

25. Luke Maloney 2-, 74kg. 178cm. A dazzling wingman whose speed is as electrifying as the San Quentin Execution chamber.

26. Sam Roberts 21, 85kg, 180cm. Has added a robust presence to his pace and skill this year. A huge finals series looms.

29. Joel Collins 20, 88kg 184cm. A blockbusting half back powerhouse who has regained his position after an injury plagued second half of the season.

30. Jarrod Skidmore 23, 78kg, 183cm. Superbly talented player who is tough, skilled and relentless. A big game performer.

31. Pat Edmunds 23, 73kg, 176cm. First year player who is starting to reveal his undoubted class and skill.

32. Keith Hanna 29 1 /2. 84kg, 180cm. Ageing gladiator who is returning for one last crack at an RFL flag. A pinch hitting storm trouper.

33. Wayne Weidemann 30, 95kg. 187cm. Inspirational coach who dominates like a whale in a goldfish pond.

36. Jacob O'Neill 18, 74kg, 186cm. Superbly disciplined backman who smothers opponents like a Dutch oven.

37. Anthony Breust 22, 88kg, 176cm. Incredibly strong midfielder who is at his best when the traffic is at its most frantic.

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3. Brett Sanson 21, 185cm, 88kg. Half Forward. Medium size player. Enjoys kicking goals, taking screamers and winning. Always talking.

4. Jason Hamblin 29, 184cm, 88kg. Back Flank. Very experienced. Recently played his 200th match for the club. Strong and determined player.

5. Soon Hamblin 28, 194cm, 95kg. Ruck/FF. Leading goal-kicker for the club. Takes a strong mark, kicks long and s traight. Important player.

6. Doug Bruckner 24, 184cm, 84kg. Ruck Rover. Dangerous player, damaging midfielder with the ability to move forward and kick goals.

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10. Brad Smith 26, 195cm, 95kg. Half forward. Important forward in this line up. Takes a strong mark and provides a mobile target.

11 . Brandon Ryan 20, 177cm, 75kg. Rover/HFF. Ball getter. Always in the right spot. Young, quick and fit player.

12. Christan McPherson 21 , 189cm 85kg. CBH.Standout player this season. Attacks the footy hard and sets up play from halfback. Rarely beaten.

13. Jamie Crozier 29, 152cm·, 70kg. Forward Pocket. Loves to kick goals and take marks against bigger opponents. A finals specialist.

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15. Ben Sullivan 18, 180cm, 88kg. Forward flank . Hard working player. Strong in physical contests. Finds a lot of the ball.

16. Nathan McPherson 18, 176cm, 76kg. Back Flank. Tough, young defender. Consistently playing well this year. Tackling machine.

17. Adam Bensch 17, 189cm, 84kg. Back Flank. Tall, young player. Runs hard and straight. Exciting to watch.

18. Scott Crozier 21 , 164cm, 67kg. Rover. Hard at the ball. Young player with experience. Loves kicking goals.

19. David Logan 26, 186cm, 95kg. Defence. Been playing since BC. Strong mark would love to kick a goal.

20. Brendan Kearney 29, 174cm, 65kg. Half forward . Hard working player with silky skills. Been known to kick miracle goals.

23. Drew Symons 20, 180cm, 82kg. Back Pocket. A player that can run all day. A defender with polished skills.

24. Troy Lenon 27, 180cm, 73kg. Half back flank. Solid defender. Very good in one on one contests. Great competitor.

27. Warwick Smith 22, 184cm, 85kg. Back Pocket. Tough as nails. Loves to dish out shirtfronts. Won't back out.

36. Mitchell Carroll, 15, 17 4cm, 70kg. Utility. A promising young player. Represented NSW U16s schoolboys at Darwin.

38. Nathan Irvine 18, 178cm, 70kg. Wing. Another classy wingman who sets up his forwards. Been kicking goals regularly.

39. Craig Lenon 24, 170cm, 69kg. Wing/Half Back. Attacks the ball with no regard for his own safety. Uses the ball every time.

44. Gavin Lenon 19, 177cm, 86kg. Back Pocket. Hard and straight at the ball. His love for physical contests is unmatched.

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Gerry McCormick, senior coach Mark Stone and U 18 co

coach Andrew Priest were on hand to accept the shields.

This bevy of beauties were all smiles. They represented RFL

Netball Assoc. in the State League and were successful in

Div 2. Left to right: Melissa Elliott. Michelle Burden

(manager), Rebecca Rudd, Sarah Roberts. Emma Burden,

Kathryn Fox. Amanda Donohue. Angela Drum and

Melanie English proudly display their medallions.

Captain Simon Speirs and coach Adrian Pevese of the Griffith Swans aro all smiles as they display

the trophy for minor premiers in Reserves.

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Coolamon Players to Watch No 22. Lew Roberts has enjoyed a tremendous year of football.

He was an important part of the NSW/ACT Rams team and was part of the State Under 18 team. He is a strong mark and very accurate kick. He thrives on a challenge and quickly cemented his place in the Hoppers senior team with some sterling performances in attack.

No 25. Luke Maloney started the year in fine form and after some mid-year problems is now back to his best form. He has tremendous pace and exceptional ball skills and creates many chances for the forwards with his dashes around the wing.

No16. Brendan McKelvie is one of the young Hopper brigade who has developed into a key forward during the current season. He is a spectacular mark and can convert his chances into a bag full of goals if given the chance. a potential matchwinner.

No 13. Greg McKelvie is back with the Hoppers after a stint of coaching at Ariah Park-Mirrool. He has added a lot of b ite and experience to the on- ball brigade with his deft skills and is hell bent on pinning a premiership pennant on the wall.

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Ganmain-GG-M Players to Watch Scott Crozier is a busy rover/forward who has struck top form at

the right time. He polled 12 votes in the Quinn medal. His tenacity and goalkicking skills have been a major part of the Lions surge in the finals. Fast and elusive he is well suited to the expanses of Narrandera.

No 12. Christan Mc Pherson is a brilliant defender who has enjoyed a great season. He usually picks up a key forward and has the ability to shut them out of the game. He has excellent skills, is a strong mark and creates many attacking moves with his penetrating kicks. If he fires the Lions will be right in the hunt for a flag today.

No 14. Chris Kelly is a young local ruckman who has burst into senior football with some tremendous games this year. He was part of the NSW/ACT Rams squad last year and is quickly developing into one of the League's top followers. Expect a big game from 'Kel' today.

No 8. Nick Carroll is a classy centreman who adds a lot of experience to the Lions team. He is a very talented player with good skills and can adapt to many playing positions. Nick will be primed to give 1 00% today as the side strive for the ultimate prize.

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RFL Best & Fairest voting for 2000 1ST GRADE

QUINN MEDAL

GRIFFITH SWANS *Phillip Rowsto n .. 17 Dave Curran .......... 1 O Jeff Mickam ........ .... 5 John O'Dwyer ........ 4 Michael Johns ........ 4 Shane Russell ........ 2 Myles Bunn ..... ....... 2 Damian Scott ... . ..... 2 Dean Jamieson ..... . Jason Malone ........ .

LEETON/WHITTON Tye McGregor ....... 1 O Don Moran ............. 8 Michael Fraser ....... Matthew Smhh ....... Jamie Broadbent .... Darren Atkinson ..... Matt Sharman ........ Peter Bloomfield ..... Matt Robertson ...... Travis Doyle ........... Jamie Tubb ............ Ben Lee ..................

GANMAIN GRONG GRONG MATONG

8 8 5 5 4 4 4 3 3

Scott Hamblin ........ 14 Scott Crozier ......... 12 Nick Carroll ........... 1 O Doug Bruckner ... .... 8 Christen McPherson 5 Shanu Rava .. ..... .... 4 Eddie Sullivan ........ 4 Jason Hamblin ....... 4 Brett Sanson ..... .. ... 4 Chris Kelly .......... .... 4 Nathan Irvine.......... 3 Luke Pumpa ........... 3 Jamie Crozier ......... 2 Troy Lenon ............. 2

MANGOPLAH COOKARDINIA UNITED EASTLAKE$

Neil Lawson ... .. ..... 12 Ben Perkins............ 6 Andrew Ueschke .... 5 Grant Regan ... . ...... 4 Glen Cole ............... 4 Chris Higgins ........ .. 4 Brendan Roberson . 2

David Pocock .......... 2

Jamie Keenan ........ 1 Matt Creasy ........... . Colin San brook ..... .

EASTWAGGA KOOAINGAL Shaun Baxter .......... 7 Michael McPherson 5 Nathan McDonald ... 3 Jarrod Gornell ......... 3 Ryan MIiier .............. 3 Ben Murnane .......... 3 James Geale ........... 3

Col O'Loughlin ........ 2 Clint Campbell ......... 2 Joel Grieve .............. 2

Rob Stevenson ....... 2 Anthony Eddie ......... 1 Ryan McMillan ........ 1

Mark Poulter ............ 1 Geoff Hopkins ......... 1

NARRANDERA Shane Flynn ............ 6 Chris Smith ............. 6 Geoff Longmire ....... 4 Brett Powell ............. 1

Anthony Ryan ......... 1

WAGGA TIGERS Darren Cook . . . .... 8

Chris Jackson ......... B Tim Newton ............. B Paul Irvine ............... 8 Andrew Priest .......... 7 Simon Murray .......... 6 Jason Morton .......... 6 Robbie Jackson .. . . . . 5 Aaron Dejong .......... 5

Patrick Hicks ........... 3 Peter Morath ........... 3 Wayne Morley ......... 3 Mark Stone .............. 2 Steven Schultz ........ 2 David Rava ............. 2 Warick Brown .......... 1 Steven Priest ........... 1

COOLAMON Luke Maloney ........ 14 Wayne Weidemann 11 Paul McKelvie ....... 10

Alex Manley ........... 7 Greg McKelvie ....... 6 Matthew Hard ......... 6

Jarrod Skidmore ... .. 5 Brendan McKelvie .. 4

Andrew McCaig ... .. . 4 Brad Mattingly ... ..... 3 Craig Drum ............. 2

Anthony Breust ..... . Greg Rudd ............ . Tim Hilton .............. .

TURVEY PARK Craig McGough ..... 15 Adrian Hill ............ ... 9 Warren Sykes ......... 9

Shane Weidemann 7

Andrew Donaldson . 4

Blair Campbell ........ 4

Scott Bourne .......... 4

Guy Weidemann .... 3 Gavin Graetz .......... 3 Jarrod Hillier ........... 3 Troy Malden ........... 3 Matthew Carroll ...... 2 Ben Harper ............. 2 Russell Thomas ..... 2 Scott Aalnblrd ........ Dane Campbell ......

TEMORA Darrell Bowden ....... 9 Leith Mills ................ 5 Robbie Harper ......... 3 Matt Derrick ............. 3 Mark Whyte ............. 2 Andrew Derrick ....... 1

2nd GRADE GAYNOR MEDAL

TEMORA Ross Devereux (winner) ................ 19 C Kahlefeldt ..... ...... 5 B Kotzur ................. 5 M Gilchrist .............. 3 R Jefferies ..... .. ... .... 2 K Kalms ................. . G Duffy ................. .. S McCormack ....... .

TURVEY PARK J Nimmo .................. 9 C Grentell ................ 8 N Francis ................. 8 D lverach ................. 8 R Kelly ..................... 7 M Carroll ................. 7 J HIiiier .................... 5

J Dixon .................... 4 A Donaldson ............ 3 J Bramich ................ 3 J Poulos .................. 3 A Meyers ................. 3 B Brown .................. 3 S Heine ................... 2 D Campbell ............. 2 C Barker .................. 2 CMills ..................... 2 B Byrnes ................. 1 D Wallett .................. 1 J Bowyer ................. 1

LEETON/WHITTON G Looby .................. 6 A Mayben ................ 6 N McCallum ............ 5 M Jackson ............... 4 G Haase .................. 3 B Scroope ............... 3 B Lee ........................ . 2 G Longford .............. 2 J Longford . ... . . . . .. . ... . 2 B Lang ..................... 2 K Bullock ................. 1 W Jackson .............. 1 J O 'Connell ............. 1 E Hillman ................. 1 T Henman .............. 1

COOLAMON Scott Bradley ......... 13 P Edmunds ........... 10 M McKinley ... ......... 9 M Goss ................... 4 D Croker .. 4

S Roberts ............... 3 R Bartholomew ...... 3 K Hanna ................. 3 A Breust ..... ............ 2 B Mattingly ............. 2 HDyce ...... ............. 2 Shaun Bradley ....... 2 J Mattingly ............. . C Parr .................... . J Moncrieff ............ .

GANMAIN GG-M B Dahl ..................... 9 T Lenon ................... 9 K Brown .................. 7 B Smith ................... 5 S Bloomfield ............ 4 D Brand ................... 3 P Harris ................... 2 G Lenon .................. 2 B Sullivan ................ 2

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J Lawton .................. 2 S Dahl ..................... 2 J Hamblin .......... ..... . M Burns .......... ........ .

WAGGA TIGERS N Louis .................... 9 G Dea ...................... 6 S Lovell ............... .... 5 S Atkinson ............... 5 J Rynehart ............... 5 J Wadley ................. 4 V Rossignolo ........... 4 TDowling ................ 4 D Schultz ................. 3 W Morley ................. 3 R Knight .................. 3 A Dejong ................. 3 R Wadley ................. 3 R Collins .................. 2 T Pankhurst ............. 2 SCook .................... 2 P Hicks .................... 2 A Powell .................. 1 C Drum........... .. 1 C Exton .................. 1

NARRANDERA P Sullivan ................ 5 W Hutchins .............. 4 M Clarke .................. 4 S Clarke .................. 2 D Matthews ............. 2 N Donaldson ........... 2 T Ryan .................... 1 D Morton ..... .......... .. 1 M Harrison .............. 1

MCU·E J Mattheyson ........... 7 J Tutty ..................... 6 C Bourne ................. 6

DUoyd ..... ............... 4 M Creasy ................. 3 S Lawrence ......... .... 3 Matt Byrne ............... 3 LSimpson ............... 2 D Hubbard ............... 2

D Dickson ................ 2 BWalsh .................. 2 D Cole ..................... 2 C Underwood ......... . D Atkinson .............. . P Byrne .................. .

EASTWAGGA· KOORINGAL D Hillier ................. 14 C O'Loughlin ..... .. ... 8 R Jones .................. 3 D Bramham .. ..... ..... 3 B Limbrick .. . . . ... . .. . .. 3

S Taylor .................. 3 S Brendan .............. 3 J Keys .................... 2 D Leach .................. 2 CWendt ................. 2 D Piltz .................... . A Morrison ............. . PBoume ............... . B Schumack .......... . T Terry .... ............... . PWillis .................. . M Fabre ................. .

GRIFFITH G Dreyer ............... 12 D Berriman .. . ...... .... 8 S Ruyg ................... 7 A Hill ....................... 5 G Lamont ............... 5 M Bunn ................... 4 R Duncan ............... 4 J Magoci ................. 3 P Hunt ........ ............ 3 R Hill ...................... 3 C Conlan .... ............ 3 C Files ............ ........ 3 K McGregor............ 2 G Collis .................. 2 J Inglis ..... 2 M Duncan .......... ..... 2 S Driscoll ............... . G Vaccari .............. . J Inglis .......... ......... . G Male ......... ......... .

UNDER 18's LOU BROWN MEDAL

WAGGA TIGERS Josh McKenzie (winner) ................ 21 J Parmenter .......... 17 S Connors .... .......... 6 J Kaye .................... 4 D Papworth ............ 3 M Noonan .............. 3 D Roose ..... ....... ..... 3 S Cook ................... 2 S Faneco ................ 2 M Rava .................. . B Gaynor ........ ....... .

TURVEY PARK R Shaw ................. 19 G Bourne ............... 13 S Collie ................... 7 D Butterfield ......... .. 6 AOowdle ................ 5 DCIOUl ................... 3 T Richards ....... .. . .. .. 3

MRake ................... 2 S Davis ................... 2 T Rouls1on . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2 DCameron .. .......... . S Knight ................ . M Stearman .......... .

LEETON/WHITTON C Purtell ................ 14 M Lang ... ............... 10 D Lumsden ............. 9 T Conroy ....... ......... 8 J Heaslip ................ 6 K Bullock ....... ......... 5 F lanelli .................. 3 DStott .................... 3 D Lang .... . D Harrison ............. . G Evans ................ . J McPherson ......... .

NARRANDERA BEvans .................. 11 D Clark ............ ....... 5 B Eldridge .............. 5 C Ingram ................ 5 WMcHalc ............. 3 G Hair .................... . 3 K Quince ................ 3 B Richens .......... ..... 2 S James ............ .... . I Donaldson ........... . T Davison .............. . WAnnetts ..... ......... .

TEMORA A Jefferies .............. . 5 D Reid .. ................... 5

S Coleman .............. 3 J Krause .................. 2 I Jordan ................... 2 B Krause ................. 1 LLowes ................... 1

M Dehlsen ..............• 1 M Wallace ............... 1 J Maxwell ................ 1

MCU·E E Atkinson .............. 11 C Willis ............... .... 6 J Fletcher ... ... . ... ..... 4 A Kain ................. .... 4 B San brook . .. ......... 4 S Killalea .. ... ........... 3 M Deacon .... ........... 3 F Harvey .. .......... .... 3 G Bruce .................. 3 J Halls ................. ... 2 A Lieschke ..... .. . ...... 2 S Galvin ................. 2 JWard ................... . L Kendall ............ .. .

GRIFFITH N Creevy ............... 13 L Condon ..... ....... ... 1, C Blanchard . .. ........ 8 P McCormack .... ... . 5 DBest .............. ...... 4

J Maguire .......... ..... 4 B Owen ................. 3

PReed ··················· 3 D Giorgi .................. 2 ABoag .......... ......... 2 S Rawle 2 KBannam ..... ......... 2 B Ford ....... ............ . A Gardner .............. .

EASTWAGGA· KOORINGAL AWillis .................... 7 D Bramham .... ......... 6 J Pearce ................. . 4

D Barnes ................. 3 J Geale ... ................. 2 B MIiier .................... 2 N Shaw ................... 2 L Stanford ... . .... .... .. .. 1 WFields .................• 1 A Pearce ................. 1

GANMAIN GG-M S Kelly ............... .... 13 D Kelly .......... .......... 11 M Carroll .... ............ 7 A Ferguson . .... ........ 5 MWilliams .............. 4 A Bensch ................ 3 R Deaner ................ 3 B Maher ................. 2 P Hamblin .............. 2 J Noble ................... 2 J Smith .................. . R McGowan .......... .

COOLAMON ............ . J Hard ............ ........ 11 A Tonacia ............... B B Garrett ................ 4 B Platt .......... .......... 4

M Suidgeest . .. ... .. . . . 4 AHallcroft .............. . 4 A Green . 4 J McKenzie .. .. .. 4 G Hallcroft ........ 3 K Knox .......... .... 2 M Bradley .... 2 J Sherman ... . J Crocker ...... .

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Wagg~ Tiger forward Simon Murray punches from behind In this marking duel with Ganmam-Grong Grong-Matong opponents Chris Kelly (left) and Christen McPherson. The Tigers were behin~ on the sco:eboard by 18 points at the finish of the Preliminary

Fmal last week as the Lions roared mto the grand final with a great team display of finals footy. Photo by Daily Advertiser.

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RFL LADIES NETBALL REPORTS AFL NETBALL PRESIDENT

The 2000 season is almost over. We have had a very successful season both on and off the netball couns. A huge thankyou must go to the other executives, without the help and suppon of these ladies my job would not have been nearly as easy to deal with. So to Angela Drum, Kate Carroll, Belinda McKinley and Sheree Rudd I thank you very much.

Congratulations to Griffith and EWK for their huge effons to become a pan of our league once again. To all the girls who took out our respective Best & Fairest awards, well done. Special thanks and congratulations to Michelle Burden and the 12 girls who represented the RFL in the State League competition. Excellent work by all involved, the girls took out the series in Division 2 defeating Hume League in quite convincing form. RFL was also successful in defeating Farrer League in both Under 17's and Seniors in the annual Gala Day which was hosted by the MVAFA.

Good luck to a ll teams, both football and netball who are playing in the Grand Finals this week and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

Leanne Hallcroft RFL Netball President

COOL.AMON NETBALL

What a year! Every person associated with the Coolamon Netball Club would have to be proud of themselves, wilh the Club having its mots successful year since it began in the RFL.

Finishing minor premiers in C Grade was definitely a highlight, as well as the other three grades, A, B and Juniors all being placed second on the ladder at the conclusion of the season.

The Hoppers have gone from strength to strength over the past two years and at the serious end of the season (finals) everything seems to be shaping up well. Congratulations to the club's Best and Fairest winners, Rebecca Rudd (A Grade). Alex Moses (B Grade, Lycinda Dean (C Grade) and Jess Roberts (Juniors).

Cootamon always has a strong representation at the annual League Netball Vote count night and this year the club was rewarded with three best and fairest winners. First ii was Kristen McKenzie taking out the junior title. followed by Kylie Parr in C Grade and Alex Moses in B Grade, Amanda Donohue was also a stand out in A Grade finishing with the Runner-up Trophy.

Also a special mention to Sarah Roberts. Amanda Donohue and Rebecca Rudd on representing Coolamon in the RFL netball State League team which took out the division two title.

The trio played imponant roles in the State League team and should be congratulated on their efforts. Now ij is time to take out the prize in every grade, and no doubt all netballers tied up in the grand finals will endeavour to put in 1 00 percent to see the Green and White flags flying high.

EAST WAGGA NETBALL

Firstly I would like to congratulate all the teams that made the finals in both football and netball. Well we made it back into the competition after going into remission late last year. I would sincerely like to thank all the girls who pulled together and made two teams that took the court every week, losing isn't much fun but we hung in there right up to the completion of the season. so thank you very much girls and a big pat on the back.

Thanks also goes to the people who help make the game go ahead, that is scorers and umpires, my heartfelt thanks goes to Karen Wild, Naomi Louttit and Debbie Hillier. Our President of both the football and netball, Mark "Mully" Mullen deserves a big thanks also.

Not much else can be said except that every girl who stepped on the coun was sure to have a good time and confidently saying it happened more times than not.

Congratulations on hanging in there and let's look to a bigger brighter season in 2001 .

Cheers Nicole McPherson EWK Football/Netball Club

GANMAIN NETBALL

Season 2000 was a very successful and productive year for Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Netball Club, both on and off the coun.

On the field, three out of the four grades were involved in finals, wi th Juniors and B Grade finishing the regular season in fifth place, and C Grade ending up in fourth place. A Grade finished just out of the five, but improved significantly on their pertormance from the previous year to notch up six wins for the season.

The Club also had two girls involved in the successful State League side. Congr ats to Rachael Hamblin and Tania Lennon.

Another positive for the C lub was the incorporation of Notta under the GGGM banner. With over 40 young netballers registered, the future looks promising for the club.

Off the field. saw a number of changes in the club executive and coaching staff. With last years three members of the executive standing down. Kyhe Lander, Kerrilee Logan and Wendy Wood took up the vacant positions. A fourth positiOn on

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Netball Reports (cont.)

the executive was also created and successfully filled by Tracey Steele to help share the workload.

Season 2000 also saw new coaches for each grade. Natasha Hare and Emma Carroll took on the A Grade, whilst Lisa Linsell and Natasha Hare took on B Grade. Other A Grades to take up the coaching challenge were Carlie Wood and Shanna Brill in C Grade and Rachael Hamblin in Juniors. It seems ii you wanted to coach A or B Grade you had to be pregnant!

In July we had 16 netballers take part in an un:ipiring clinic. It was encouraging to see the level of interest on the night and in the weeks following. The evening served to clarify numerous rules and boost everyone's confidence.

lf'.!e finished the season on a successful note, hosting the l eague Vote Count.

LEETON NETBALL

Firstly, a huge thank you to the new RFL Netball Executive for their efforts throughout the season 2000. The AV Jennings netball competition was once again a huge success . It was also very p lea~ing to see that Griffith and East Wagga Koonngal re-entered the competition.

The 2000 season has once again been a successful one for both the Netball and Football clubs. In netball, C Grade and Juniors made the finals, whilst the football Club was well represented by all grades.

This season a new committee was elected and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them personally for all their hard work during the season. A special mention must go to Angela Wakeman for her tireless fundraising efforts and Rachal Harrison for once again publicising our results in the local paper. All o f the committee's help throughout the season was greatly appreciated by myself.

1'.d also like to tha~k the girls who were will ing to give up thetr own time and expertise to coach and train our netballers. B Grade Kim Brown C Grade Amy Connellan and Juniors Rachal Harrison. These teams were very competitive during the season and learnt a lot from their respective coaches.

Our new all weather netball court was in use for the first time and proved to be a success. I'm sure all teams enjoyed playing on this surface and will continue to do so for many years to come.

To our generous sponsors, thank you for your support throughout the year. Sponsorship included our major sponsors and the sponsors of our weekly

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awards. Without your generosity our netball club would find it hard to operate from week to week.

Finally to all those teams that are playing in the finals congratulations and good luck for the rest of the season. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the year and next year can be just as successful.

Kathryn Fox (President)

NARRANDERA NETBALL

This season has proven a difficult one for our Club as_we struggled for numbers to fill our A,B,C and Junior teams. However we made it only having to forfeit one game in C Grade.

Whilst we were competitive in all grades only our Juniors were successful in being Minor Premiers. Unfortunately we were eliminated in the Preliminary Final by Coolamon in a well deserved win. We wish all clubs in the Grand Final great games and look forward to a high standard of competition next season.

TIGERS NETBALL

Congratulations to all people involved in our club for a wonderful season of netball.

This year we managed to field 3 teams In the finals which is a great effort. Although we didn't manage to make it to the Grand Final we did put 1n a huge effort. at this time special thanks must go to our team coaches for their dedication and commitment. Nothing would be achieved without their hard work, so thank you to Bernadette Priest, Justine Quilty, Karen Oke and Melissa Kelhear.

Another thankyou must go to all the people who support our netball club throughout the year. You know who you are, and we say thanks. Thankyou also to the Pankhurst family and Cashies for their kind donation to Wagga Tigers Netball.

Congratulations must go to our own Miss RFL 2000, Justine Quilty. Well done Justine, you have done our whole club proud.

Congratulations to all our Best and Fairest winners, especially Karen Oke, who was awarded joint runner up B Grade B&F in the League. Well done to all the girls on a great year. See you all again in 2001 !

TURVEY PARK NETBALL

It's been another successful year at the Turvey Park Netball Club. We've once again had fantastic numbers all year which is what keeps a club as successful as ours.

For the fifth consecutive we have taken out the Club Championship which shows the strength and depth of all four Grades. We have all four teams in finals once again so let's hope we can bring home as many Premierships to the Club.

Thanks again to Debbie Flanigan for taking on the coaching role for both A and B Grade this year, with both teams finishing on top to show what a great job she has done. A great job also was done by Michelle Kelly and Kylie & Courtney O'Connor for coaching C Grade and Juniors respectively.

Good luck to all teams in finals this year and let's hope for another strong and successful competition in 2001 .

RFL NETBALL GRAND FINALISTS

A GRADE • Coolamon. Back: Kate Fixter, Jenna Collins, Amanda Donohue, Sarah Roberts. Front: Rebecca Rudd, Lisa Frow, Deanne Rudd. Absent:

Amanda Nixon.

B GRADE • Coolamon. Back: Tamara Hamilton, Carolyn Moses, Alex Moses, Kylie Hamiton. Front:

Donna Bradbury, Heidi Bartholomew, Katrina Tokley. Racquel! Farrell.

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C GRADE • Coolamon. Back: Lycinda Dean, Karina Rudd, Danielle Mutton, Sally Goss. Front: Renee

Druitt, Rachael Furner, Kylie Parr. Absent Meredith Furner, Kathenne McKinley. Nerolie Whllbread,

Letitia Hilton, Alicia Jarrett.

JUNIORS · Coolamon. Back: Karly Mattingly. Jessica Nolte, Jess Roberts, Erin Frew, Gemma Manglesdorf,

Geogia Hutcheon. Front: Natalie Halsell, Kristen McKenzie, Sonya Furner, Sarah Roberts (Coach)

Griffith A Grade team not available at time of printing.

B GRADE • Turvey Park. Back: Carlie Robertson, Ashlee Mitchell, Kerrie McNamara, Renae Joyce.

Front: Jo Thomas, Allison Menz, Louise Tori. Absent: Debbie Flanigan (coach), Stacey O'Brien. Megan Weidemann.

C GRADE · Turvey Park. Back: Sarah Wentworth· Perry, Brooke Daniher, Fiona Baggio, Courtney Cerate, Michelle Kelly (coach). Front: Angela

Verdon, Lisa Bryce, Lucy Flanigan, Naomi Burkinshaw. Absent: Tania Winterton, Ancrea Carroll

JUNIORS · Turvey Park. Back: Courtney O'Connor (coach), Emma Coombe, Kree Jeffries, Whitney 9owdle, Carrie Friedleib, Jackie Michel, Kylie

0 Connor (coach). Front Alexandra Hill, Brooke Taylor, Kate Ogden, Racheal Cummins, Chelsea

Dowdle. Absent Tianna Hill, Ka1r1na Langley.

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RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION {~port) This weekend sees the culmination of the 2000

season for football in the Riverina, with the RFL grand finals being played at Narrandera today. From the RUA, congratulations to all six teams competing today in their respective grades. Congratulations to the following umpires for their appointments:

First Grade: Centrals: Andrew Crook (1), Graeme Cox (8)

and Pat O'Donoghue (1 1) . Emergency is Tim Beard (17).

Boundary: Andrew McDiarmid , Peter Woodgate, Luke Goonan and Wayne Tilyard. Goa/ umpires: Peter Wild and Peter Evans.

2nd Grade: Centrals: Scott Crowley (2) and Craig

Heathcote (20). Boundary. Paul Smith, Michael Robb. Adam

Ross and Cameron Maggs. Goal umpires: Rick Firman and Mal Leconte.

U18s: Centrals: Peter Hughes (12) and Peter Ross

(18). Boundary: Stewar1 Menzies, Sara Menzies,

Steve Styles and Tom McDonald. Goal umpires: Dennis Rudd and Les Magrath.

2nds and U1 es reserve umpire is Robert Anderson (4)

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From the President of the RUA Norm Webb, he passes on his personal congratulations to all grand final umpires, and to all umpires that have run in the 2000 season ... well done. You have shown that the RUA is a professional organisation that can produce quality umpires for both the RFL and FFL. Nex1 year we are looking forward to an exciting year with a few new initiatives that will continue to maintain our standing as the best umpiring body in NSW. Thank you to Don and Gary Buchanan for their support throughout the year, your help was valued by all umpires and the committee.

Don't forget the Presentation Night on Saturday, September 29 at the Rules Club. Bring the family and have a great night. The trip away to Mulwala is on October 28-29. so if you haven't seen Dave Farrelly, catch up with him today at Narrandera and put your name down.

The AGM is scheduled for November 1 at the Rules Club. we would like to see all umpires there so the new Committee can be formed for nex1 year.

I would like to thank all the umpires that hvae contributed to the Umpires Profile this year and for the ideas on the "Rule of the Week". Not only

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umpires, but also the football public have a better idea on how we interpret the rules of football.

Good luck today, enjoy the day and let's hope the sun continues to shine to round off a great season of football in the Riverina.

Graeme Cox Publicity Officer, RUA.

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