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';c:~fmt;:;;:lt_:i.:j',::\C~COMPLfME~TARY ISSUEOllllllpic Park RecordVol. 3 SATURDAY, 20th - SUNDAY, 21st APRIL, 1968 5cALEX BARR SAYS- '

DON'T WRITE ANY TEAM OFF THIS SEASONNot one of the 12 State League are abysmally ignorant of the finerteams can be written off this season. points of the rule book. And this canSome super pessimists have already often cause the loss of scoringscrubbed Juventus, Footscray, Alex- chances.

ander and Lions, and some even have I would also suggest to the refereesCroatia on the skids. After only two that they make their minds up regard-rounds this reasoning is crazy. ing their ideas of charging the goal-Make no mistake, those at the top keeper, whilst in possession, and alsowill hit the bottom at some stage and what gives with the new "four step"those at the bottom will have their set-up for goalies. I must confess Ishare of the top bracket. I predict have tried to work out both, over theboth the premiership and the relega- last two weeks and although I amtion question will not be resolved quite certain what the "good book"until the very last round. says, it doesn't tie in with what I haveThere was a time when one could seen.predict which side would spend its I know there will always be dis-time struggling down among the dead putes over referees' rulings, but cer-men in the relegation zone. This, I tain things are and should be clearam sure, is a thing of the past. Every cut. For example I have seen Willyclub has improved out of sight, and Schroiff set fairly on his tail and playmost games this year will be won by continue. The same goal-keeper gainsnarrow margins, despite the spate of a free kick from another referee ingoals against Alexander and Juventus the same situation. Even Schroiff hadfirst-up. a smile on his face, for the chargeUnfortunately soccerdoesn'tget the was perfectly legal.b8;llyhoo th.at other weird. game ~e~s Certain linesmen are still a bit flagwith all th~lr wonder recruits and llnl- happy. I don't want to be for"ward"~ent bandits. Ne.vertheless every !e~m in naming anyone, but a lO-poundIn t.he League !S c~nstantly str!vln.g weight OR his flag could be a help.to Improve their lineup, and It ISonly the d.egree o~ improvement whi.ch STATE LEAGUE LADDERmay be slightly different. Every pOintwon this season will be earned the w. D. L. F. A. P.hard way and this adds up to good Hakoah... 2 0 0 7 1 4.' f h bl ' d f George Cross 1 1 0 4 2 3entertainment or t e pu lC, an a ter Slavia 1 1 0 3 2 3all that is what you want, isn't it? Melbourne 1 1 0 3 2 3

I could make one suggestion to all Wilhelmina 1 0 1 7 3 2clubs. Invite the Referees' Association Polonia ~.. 0 2 0 0 0 2. I Hellas 101232to give a ecture to your team as to Lions. . .. .. .. 0 1 1 1 2 1how they are going to interpret the Croatia 0 1 1 1 2 1laws this season because I am quite J.U.S.T 0 1 1 1 3 1. h ' b f I Alexander .. .. .. . 0 1 1 2 6 1certain t at a great num er 0 payers Juventus 0 1 1 1 6 1-.. .~ . -~ - -. . ~'BRIEN CATERING PTY. LTD.

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SATURDAYGEORGE CROSS ALEXANDER1. DOCKERY. 1. AZZOPARDI.2. SACCO. 2. MIHAILmIS.3. MORSON. 3. GLENNIE.4. IRELAND. 4. V AFIADIS.5. CAIRNS. 5. BACKOVIC.6. ROBERTSON. 6. MASTROVALIS.7. ARMOUR. 7. MANGOPOLOUS.8. SANCHEZ. 8. MARGARlTES.9. McCALLUN. 9. MITZIAS.10. HODGSON. 10. PAPACONSTANTINOU.11. KEENAN. 11. ANDRIKIJULAS.12. BROWN. 12. KRIKAS.13. FERGUSON. 13. BROWN.14. HERNANDO. ECONOMmIS, reserve goalkeeper.

KASTNER, reserve goalkeeper.OFFICIALSReferee,CONTINU. Linesmen, RANDALL -LUCAS,", ~'.'\,CROSS IN CLOSE FINISHBy ALEX BARR ,,;Alexander's new players will be im- or goal-keeper Azzopardi if he is fit,proved, but the all-round strength of or Econimides will have a busy time.George Cross should win the day in Newcomer Mitzias will have his~ close finish, but don't be surl?rised work cut out against Cairns, the CrossIf the scores are level at the finIsh. pivot, and he would be well advised to

I like the way winger Andricoulas give the centre of the ground a widemoves and, although he is opposed by berth and direct his moves !)n theEddie Sacco, one of the hardest-hit- wing. Cairns could be puUed-'out ofting backs in the game, I feel Andri- position and his excellent headworkcoulas will prove a thorn in George would be nullified.Cross's side,. and. he could figure on There is no doubt that Georgethe goal-scorIng lIst. Cross is back to its former greatness.Old stager Don Hodgson has had Alexander, gaining one point lasta ball in the last two games. He can- weekend, is on the way for sure. Itnot be left unguarded for a second will be interesting to see if the Tigersand his understandmg with right- can top their rivals, South Melbourne,winger Armour is amazing. Alexander on the League ladder.will have to curb both those players For up-to-the-minute comment o"~THIS WEEKEND AT OrnER we,ekendsoccer une in to 3KZ everyGROUNDS Fnday night at 9.30.

Hakoah v. Lions. Sports Cavalcade, presented by R?dRingwood City v. P.M.-Slavia. McLeod, will, from now on, includePolonia v. Melbourne. a soccer segment presented by AlexIuventus v. South Melbourne. Barr.~


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HELP FOR NEW SETTLERSIN AUSTRALIAYou'll be welcome at-Bank of New South Wales - Wales Corner BranchCnr. Collins & Swanston Sts., Melbourne

Bring this programmewith youSUNDAYCROATIA FOOTSCRAY.J.U.S.T.1. KQVACEK. 1. MILISAVLJEZIC.2. FttIGANOVIC. 2. FEARN.3. GUNN. 3. RUSMIR.

4. McARTHUR. 4. HANDRICK.5. BOT. 5. RICE.6. RAU. 6. CIRKOVIC.7. ADLAM. 7. BARBAZZA.8. McMEECHAN. 8. ZLAnC.9. YOJTEK. 9. HUGHES.10. McKAY. 10. TOMIC.11. GLASER. 11. ADAMOVIC.12. SYMINGTON. 12. EVANS.13. McINTYRE. LASLETT, reserve goalkeeper.14. BALIC, reserve goalkeeper.OFFICIALSReferee, MAITLAND. Linesmen, KEELER - BAKENS.

BITTER RIVALS - CROAnA TO WINBy ALEX BARRCroatia should win the points after their fitness and this could be thea tough, relentless struggle, but make deciding factor. Footscray was con-

no mistake, it will be a gruelling game vincingly beaten by Hakoah in thewith Footscray having possibly the last round, and this would not do thebest of the midfield play, but Croatia's team's morale much good.fleet-footed forwards could break . . ..clear often enough to clinch the Fearn IS m good form for ~h.e VISI-points. tors .and reports are. that K.azi IS alsoSparring tactics early seem likely as movIng well. Rusmlr, too, IS a steauythe teams who have not met for some defend~r, b?t may lack the pace totime assess the opposition potential. stay with his opponent.Billy Rice is in. great for~ for Foot- All in all Croatia's speed will takescray,. but he will. have h!s hands full its toll as the game wears on, butguardIng the elus!ve VotJek and M.c- whoever does take the decision theyMeechan, both lI~~ly to bob up m will earn it the hard way. Thesethe spea!~ead position.. . . sides always put on a crowd-pleaserCroatia s greatness IS the mobility and this will be no exception.of the team. There is no doubt of

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CLUB CORNERCROATIA SLAVIA

Club management apologises for Soccer News took Slavia to taskthe fiasco over the game against in a backhanded way over the errorsJuventus Adelaide scheduled for last in this programme in the first issue,Wednesday. Another sheemozle at regarding the team lineup. Fairthe door of the administration. If enough, but don't blame the club asever there has been a botch-up of a whole. Mr. Oliphant, Slavia's main-a tournament this year's National spring, promised me it wouldn't hap-Club Championship takes the biscuit. pen again. Result, only a last-minuteCroatia has lodged a protest with change last weekend prevented 100%the Australian Federation, and have accuracy.claimed the match. Knowing the Interesting pojpt: The attendancebungling and double-dealing that goes at the George Cross-Port Melbourneon between the States, I don't like Slavia game last weekend was uptheir chances. It seems to me that 100%. Could it be that some peopleVictorian teams are the Easter bunnies are getting the message that Slavia isall the time, and if South Australia almost an all-British side, and playhappens to be in favor with the the game the way Britishers like it?moguls in Sydney, Croatia's protest Hard, tight, tough and terrific. Whywill get the "royal order". not all you Slavia fans bring a friendIt is incredible that so many people next weekend?can be inconvenienced at the drop of Full-back Sjo has won most people.a hat. Police, gate staff, tramwa:ymen, He is a steady player, but let's beplayers, committeemen and public. fair. Look at the class of the playersThat game was set down and arranged all around him. He could use hisfive weeks ago, then at less than 24 goalie a bit more. I don't think any-hours' notice is blithely called off by one would argue that Schroiff is thethe interstate team. This is sheer gar- best disposer of the ball, especiallybage in my book. under pressure.

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GEORGE CROSS ALEXANDERTwo new signings or Cross. Inside For the benefit of those who can'tforward D!lvid Is~erwood and full- read Greek, those pamphletsyou sawback Martm Davies. Both .are 20 last weekend' were i~sued by Alex-years old and come rom Enghshclub . bhrewsbury Town, where they were ander to tell thelf supporters a outengaged as full-time professionals. the four new players. Talk aboutRecommended by former Cross enterprise, they were even given awayplayer Bobby Mayle, both have signed at churches. Anyway, what betterbut to date clearanc.es have not place to carry out a good idea. Creditarrived from the Enghsh F .A. The G I . d.problem is how to fit them in the to secretary Mr. eorge onma IS.

team. Isherwood in particular has . .shone at practice, but both Morson A grea.t pity that t.he dally news-and Saccoare in good touch. papers ailed once agaIn to report theThis will be a headache for the arrival of top sportsmen rom over-selectors, and it could be that their seas. Their only crime, of course, isfirst appe~rancemay be as repla~e- that they were soccerplayers. t seemsmen!s durIng a.game. I wouldn t hke it might be an idea to bring soccerthe Job of leavIng any of the present I . bll d th "R d H tteam in the sideline, nor would I like payers,!n I e as. e. e ~to see two obviously accomplished Rockers complete with guitars. Thisplayers sitting on the sideline. This way they would at least get theiris a luxury Victorian soccer cannot picture in the papers.afford. , -Progress Press Pty. Ltd., 66 High St., Glen Iris ,," c:c

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