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Riverina League Grand Final Acitivities 9.30 am U18's Grand Final ......................................... Ganmain-GG-M v Leeton-Whitton

Presentation of the Cup and Medallions to the winners at the conclusion of the game. Medal for best player in the grand final.

12 noon Reserve Grade Grand Final... ....................... MCU-E v Eastern Hawks Presentation of Riverina Australian Football Club Shield and Medallions to the winners at the conclusion of the game. Medal for best player in grand final.

2.30 pm First Grade Grand Final ................................ Ganmain-GGM v Leeton-Whitton National Anthem. Presentation of Narrandera Argus/Ex-Services Club Trophy. The Sports Bar Plus Medall ions to the winners at the conclusion of the game. Presentation of Ron Hutchins Memorial Trophy to the best player in the grand final.

Half Time: Auskick game -Ganmain-GGM v Leeton Whitton

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Welcome all supporters, players and visitors to the Riverina Football and Netball League Grand Finals today at Narrandera Sports Ground.

Congratulations to Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Lions, Leeton Whitton Crows, Mangoplah Cookadinia United Eastlakes Goannas and the Eastern Hawks on reaching their respective grand finals.

Congratulations to Ken Vanderfeen (Eastern Hawks), winner of the Jim Quinn Medal and the Narrandera Ex Services Club Award for the best and fairest player in the RFL's first grade competition. Congratulations to Brett Limbrick (Eastern Hawks), winner of the Frank Gaynor Medal in reserve grade and Michael Ness (Turvey Park), winner of the Lou Brown medal in Under 18's. All these players have had a great year and are deserved winners.

Many thanks to our sponsors Narrandera Ex Services Club, Cougar Sportswear and Rogers Ice for supporting the Riverina Football League throughout the year.

Our representative squad was headed up by coach Matthew Hard and selectors Damien Scott and John Chamberlain. Trainers / runners Zane Fraser and Peter Bartholomew and team manager Garry Mattingly all gave great support to the RFL Representative effort. Thanks to all those people for their efforts.

Special thanks to my vice president Don Buchanan, Treasurer Tony Hackett, Operations Manager Bob Hughes and Rebecca McGowan and all the staff at AFL House for their support throughout the year. Congratulations David Oehm for the wonderful work presenting the Record and making it a great book to read throughout the year.

Thanks to all RFL clubs for your efforts throughout the year, you have made the RFL a great competition in 2006.

Finally I hope all supporters have a great day of football and netball as we showcase the best teams in the Riverina Football League in 2006.

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Under 18's Grand Final GANMAIN-GG-MATT0NG v lEO0N-WHITT0N

Back Row: Pat Walsh, Luke Birch, Daniel Gawne, Daniel Carmichael, David Panaho, Josh Eisenhauer, Mark Kelly, David Kahlberg, Tidd Webber, Daniel Hitchens, Matthew Kelly, Zane Fraser (Trainer) 2nd Row: Wayne Bryon, Travis Guy, Luke Bryon, Luke Habel,

Kirk Hamblin (Capt.), Eddie Sullivan (Coach), Lachlan Stewart (VCapt.), Brent Carroll, Todd Riddell, Mithc Fennessy Front Row: Ben Griffiths, Clayton Hamblin, Bradley Hare, James Lawton, Samuel Noble, Damien Walsh

Back Row: Travis Irvin (Coach), Brendan Burley, Keiran Moon, Craig Townsend, Paul Iannelli, Todd Hamilton, Nathan Hunter, Matthew Vogele, Ryan Dunn, Aaron Gordon, Ross Ashton, Kerry Vaughan-Niven(Assistant Coach) Middle Row: Simon Collis,

Evan Lee, Joe Brassil, Nicholas Doolin(vc), Luke Aylett(c), Brady Dunn(c), Ben Elwin(vc). Simon Hillier, Anthony Celi Front Row: Nathan Schubert, Josh Jeffries, Ben Boots, David Lashbrook, Billy Conroy, David Gordon Absent: Josh Maher,

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Lachlan Steward 68. Ben Trevaskis

Luke Habel 69. Todd Riddell

Jarrod Conway 70. Josh Corbett

David Karlberg 71. James Lawton

Pat Walsh 72. Mitch Fennessy

Travis Guy 73. Todd Webber

David Panaho 74. Wayne Bryon

Brent Carroll 75. Bradley Hare

Daniel Carmichael 76. Mathew Kelly

Lachlan Birch 77. Clayton Hamblin

Daniel Gawne 78. Luke Bryon

Joahua Eisenhauel 79. Kirk Hamblin

Daniel Hitchens 80. Sam Noble

Marc Kelly 81 . Damian Walsh

Luke Shillinglaw 82. Ben Griffiths

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Simon Hillier 67. Mathew Vogele

Ryan Dunn 68. Joe Brassil

Brady Dunn 69. Todd Hamilton

Craig Townsend 70. Ben Boots

Nick Doolin 71. Kieran Moon

David Lashbrook 72. Aaron Gordon (U16)

Josh Jeffries (U16) 73. Evan Lee

Billy Conroy 74. Ben Elwin

Simon Collins (U16) 75. Anthony Celin (U16)

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Blast. tram t.he Past.

Once again this year we are running the popular feature Blast from the Past. We will endeavour to cover as vast a cross section as possible across the Riverina and we trust that you find it interesting reading. This week is obviously the last segment for 2006 and we feature a real gentleman of the game. This week we review the career of former Wagga Tigers centreman, Peter Friedlieb

Name: Peter Friedlieb

Details of Playing / Coaching Career: Played Juniors with St. Pat's in Albury. Albury Tigers in the O&M. Western Suburbs in the SFL. Wagga Tigers in the Farrer League.

Awards / Medals Received: Albury Junior League Best & Fairest. Best & Fairest at St. Pat's, Albury. Best & Fairest with Albury ngers. Best & Fairest at Wagga Tigers. Represented Farrer League.

Favourite Playing Position: Centre and Back Pocket

Most Respected Opponents: Neville Hogan (Wangaratta Rovers)

Best Player Seen: Gary Ablett

AFL Club I Follow: Richmond

Current Occupation: Lawyer

Where do you see local AFL heading in the future? Wagga Tigers becoming the local representative team with RFL and FFL Leagues being the feeder clubs.

Peter Friedlieb was certainly one of THE gentleman of the game. He arrived at Wagga Tigers with an envious reputation and he gave the Tigers many years of invaluable service. He was a very gutsy player who was more at home in and under neath packs than he was out in the open. He had very good skills and although was very adapt to a defensive role he was probably more value to his team playing in the centre. He played under some very well credentialed coaches at ngers and two that come readily to mind were Doug Priest and Col Anderson . Tigers had some very good sides during his days there and some of his team mates were Peter "Pebbles" Power, Allan Parr, Allen MacMillan, Phil Osbeiston and Greg Sheather. Peter was one of those players who made many friendships during his football career with team mates as well as his opponents. He was always one of the first players to arrive at the oppositions water hole after the match to have a drink and a chat about the game. Peter is still involved in football and assists in any matters that require independent investigation by the Southern NSW/AFL. He has a passion for race horses now but still gels to the odd game of footy to rekindle those old friendships. So if you see Peter at the races or the footy give him a wave and tell him that you enjoyed his Blast from the Past

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WHAT THE OTHER CAOCH'S PREDICT ANO WHY

The six non participating coaches in the Riverina League, namely Jamie Grintell (Narrandera), Andy Dowdle (Turvey Park), Barry O'Brien (MCU-E), Pat Gribble (Eastern Hawks) and Luke Mclean (Griffith) have been contacted and asked to give their selection and how they arrived at that selection. Here are their

responses.

Jamie Grintell (Narrandera) selects GGGM "The Lions have too much ciass all over the ground. If they do get any injuries they always have someone who can step into that position. They have no weak links. The key to Leeton's

chances revolve around Jamie Broadbent. He is a great leader and will be doing everything possible for victory. But Ganmain

will be too strong and will win".

Andy Dowdle (Turvey Park) selects GGGM "Ganmain has been the best side overall this year. They have

had a few injuries but have been able to cover them which shows their great depth. They are very strong all over the park. They will miss Shane Lenon but have the depth to cover that

loss. They are a very complete team and one which would rival all the best sides in the RFL over the last twenty years".

Barry O'Brien (MCU-E) selects GGGM "I believe the biggest thing in Lions favour is that they are unbeatable in their set up at stoppages, they have a very

structured set up. The only chance that Leeton has is for all their players to play one on one. It might not be pretty football but that is their only chance, just like Richmond against Adelaide th is year. The depth of the Lions is such that their interchange

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Matt Hard (Coolamon) selects GGGM "Ganmain does not have a weakness. They have been the form

side all year. They have strength's in every line and are very difficult to match up on. As much as I would like to pick Jamie Broadbent and his boys I think it will be one way traffic. The

Lions have several options up forward which is always a bonus".

Pat Gribble (Eastern Hawks) selects GGGM "Ganmain has lo much strength across the field with potential

winners on all lines. I also think that Leeton will struggle to erase the second semi final result".

Luke McLean (Griffith) selects GGGM " I think Ganmain will win because they are too strong all over the park. They have a terrific work rate and have been there,

done that before. I think their experience wi ll be a telling factor".

So there we have it from the six non participating coaches. It's been a unanimous decision to select the GGGM Lions. But odds on favourites don't always greet the judge as Stephen Bradbury proved when he won gold for Australia at the Olympics. There is no such thing as a sure thing so lets sit down and see what

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PREMIERS 1993 Wagga Gaynor Medal: 1st Grade: 1994 Coolamon 1995 G.HoHman Turvey Park 1982 East Wagga-Kooringal 1995 Wagga 1996 D.Cox G-GG-M 1983 Coolamon 1996 Collingullie-Ash. A.Mayson Leeton 1984 Ganmain-GG-M 1997 Wagga S.Lovell Wagga 1985 Wagga 1998 Wagga 1997 M. Mullen EWK 1986 Narrandera 1999 Griffith 1998 T. Lyons Leeton-W 1987 Turvey Park 2000 Turvey Park 1999 B. Nimmo Turvey Park 1988 Turvey Park 2001 Wagga 2000 Ross Devereux Temora 1989 Turvey Park 2002 Narrandera 2001 Gary Argus Griffith 1990 Turvey Park 2003 Leeton-Whitton 2002 Shane Ruyg Griffith 1991 Ganmain-GG-M 2004 MCU-E 2003 Scott Bradley Coolamon 1992 Ganmain-GG-M 2005 Turvey Park 2004 Matthew Meladonis Leeton/Whit 1993 Wagga 2005 David Cox Ganmain-GG-M 1994 Wagga LEAGUE BEST & FAIREST 2006 Brett Limbrick Eastern Hawks 1985 Wagga 1996 Ganmain-GG-M Jim Quinn Medal (1 sts) : 1997 Wagga 1982 N.Harvey, G-GG-M ..... ................... 23 Petts Trophy (Jrds): 1998 Wagga 1983 W.Evans, Narrandera .... ..... .... .. ....... 28 1982 M.Thompson Ardlethan 1999 Wagga 1984 W.Evans, G-GG-M .............. ............ 19 1993 B.Hickey Wagga 2000 Coolamon 1985 R. Durnan, Narrandera .. .. .... ..... .... 27 1984 B.Gaynor G-GG-M 2001 Wagga 1986 S. McMahon, Leeton ...................... 31 1985 G.Sheppard Truvey Park 2002 Turvey Park 1987 Colin Hounsel, EWK .. . .. .. 20 1986 G.Anders EWK 2003 Griffith 1988 G. Nichols, T.Park ......... ....... ....... 24 A.Quade Turvey Park 2004 Ganmain-GG-M S.McMahon, Leeton ... ... ... .............. 24 1987 D.Lewington Turvey Park 2005 Ganmain-GG-M 1989 Les Parish, Griftith ............... .... .... 23 1988 D.Hofert Wagga

1990 N.Pleming, Coolamon .. .... .... 25 1989 T. Goonan Turvey Park 2nd Grade: 1991 Jed Lawton, G-GG-M ... .. ..... 26 1990 T.Lenon G-GG-M 1982 Turvey Park 1992 Shane Lenon, G-GG-M .. . ...... .... 26 D.Owen GriHith 1983 Coolamon 1993 Gary Argus, Griffith ..... .. .. .. .... .. 23 1991 M.Harrison Narrandera 1984 Ganmain-GG-M 1994 Terry Daniher, Wagga ........... ...... .... 25 1992 N.Carroll G-GG-M 1985 Wagga 1995 Damien Graham, EWK .. .. ..... .... ..... 23 1993 D.Clayton Leeton 1986 Wagga 1996 Luke Carroll, G-GG-M ... ........ 21 1994 M.Burke Griffith 1987 Turvey Park 1997 S. Weidemann, TP .. ... .... ..... ... ........ 33 1988 Turvey Park 1998 Mark Stone, Wagga ........ .. ... .... ..... .. 26 Lou Brown Medal: 1989 Wagga 1999 Darren Atkinson, Leeton-W 1995 D.Millman Wagga 1990 Wagga 2000 Phillip Rowston, GriHith .. .. . ... 17 1996 A.Breust Coolamon 1991 Turvey Park 2001 Christin Macri, EW-K ...... .. .... ..... 26 1997 J. Poulos Turvey Park 1992 Turvey Park 2002 Matt Hard, Coolamon .................. .. 33 1998 A.White Turvey Park 1993 Turvey Park 2003 Shane Lenon, G-GG-M .. . .... ... 23 1999 R. Shaw Turvey Park 1994 Turvey Park 2004 Nigel Scott, Coolarnon .. ..... , ..... . 28 2000 Joshua McKenzie Wagga 1995 Turvey Park 2005 N. Reynoldson, Narrandera ... .... ..... 19 2001 Jarrod Sherman Coolamon 1996 Easl Wagga-K Matthew McDonald, GriHith .. .19 2002 Ben Wade Griffith 1997 Griffith 2006 Ken Vanderfeen, ... .... ....... .. .......... .. 24 2003 Brett Guest Leeton-Whitton 1998 Turvey Park Eastern Hawks 2004 Nathan Flanigan Turvey Park 1999 Turvey Park 2005 C. Downes Narrandera 2000 Wagga Lanham Trophy (2nds): 2006 Michael Ness Turvey Park 2001 Turvey Park 1982 G.Clark Turvey Park 2002 Griffith 1983 G.Clark Turvey Park GOALKICKERS 2003 Coolamon 1994 K.Vaughan-Niven Leeton Keisling Trophy (1 sts) : 2004 Narrandera 1985 P.Bartholomew Coolamon 1982 D.Bruest, Coolamon 118 2005 Narrandera 1986 P. Bartholomew Coolamon 1983 G.Sheather, Wagga 86

1987 A. Suidgeest Coolamon 1984 S.Barber, Griffith 69 3rd Grade: 1988 A.Bartholomew Turvey Park 1985 V.Hugo, Narrandera 72 1982 Ganmain-GG-M 1989 T.Gibbons Turvey Park 1986 T.Sutton, EWK 140 1983 Ganmain-GG-M M.McFadden Turvey Park 1987 T. Sutton, EWK 90 1984 Leeton 1990 P.Cox Wagga 1988 M.Hofert, Wagga 102 1985 Ganmain-GG-M 1991 a.McFadden Turvey Park B.Buchanan, Coolamon 102 1986 Turvey Park Mal Irvine Griffith 1989 A.Colvin, Wagga 169 1987 Turvey Park 1992 S. Marks Turvey Park 1990 M.Walker, Wagga 70 1988 Waga 1993 S.Marks Turvey Park 1991 W. Carroll , Turvey Pk 121 1989 Griffith 1994 Scott Lovell Wagga 1992 B. Buchanan, Coolamon 92 1990 Turvey Park 1993 D. Brookes, N'dera 71 1991 Griffith 1994 Gary Argus, Griffith 77 1992 Wagga 1995 D. McGowan, Griffith 83

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MVAFA Trophy 1996 B. Mclachlan, Coll-Ash 105

Stewart Fraser Trophy 1997 V. Dunn, Temora ........ ... .. 111 1998 S. Smith, GGGM 96 1999 Antony Ljubic, Narra 86 2000 Michael Fraser, Leeton ....... 93 2001 nm McLean, EW-K 72 2002 Danny Berriman, GriHith 83 2003 Warren Sykes, Turvey .... .. 83 2004 Anthony Carroll, GGGM 69

Clinton Renner, GGGM 69 2005 Ben Perkins, EWK 102 2006 Ben Perkins, EWK .. . . . .. 104

Griggs Trophy (2nds): 1982 M. Crouch, EWK .... ......... 104 1983 M. Crouch, EWK 92 1984 L. Lyons, Leeton 78 1985 T. Posselt, Wagg a ............ 59 1986 T. Gooden, EWK 128 1987 R. Carroll, Wagga 74 198B B. Robinson, T. Park 76 1989 R. Carroll, Wagga ........ .. . 88 1990 R. Carroll, Wagga 116 1991 R. Carroll, Wagga 81 1992 R. Carroll , Wagga ... .. ...... . 102 1993 R. Carrol l, Wagga 113 1994 R. Carroll, Wagga 67 1995 D. Lawson, Turvey Pk ........ 67 1996 K. McPherson, EWK 65 1997 B. Harrison, GriHith 96 1998 R. Adams, Turvey Pk 48 1999 Dustin Brown, Turvey ...... . 65 2000 Gregory Dea, Wagga 55 2001 Dustin Brown, T-Park 69 2002 Shayne Ruyg, Griffith ....... 130 2003 Cecil Parr, Coolamon 77 2004 David Pike, MCUE 63 2005 Gary Argus, GriHith .......... 102 2006 Gary Argus, Griffith 87

Daleo Trophy (Jrds): 1982 A. Ryan. Narrandera .. ...... 116 1983 S. Purcell, Turvey Pk 105 1984 P. Russell , Leeton 57 1985 J. Bennett, Griffith ............ 51 1986 J. Morton, Wagga 63 1987 R. 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 R. Wadley, Wagga 95 1994 B. Harrison, Griffith 52 1995 W. Kendall, Turvey Pk ......... 60 1996 J. Davis, Coll-Ash 63 1997 J. Nockolds, Wagga 90 1998 D. Brown, Turvey Pk .......... 77 1999 Matt McClure, Turvey 59 2000 Stephen Connors, Wagga 44 2001 Kane Grace, Wagga 65 2002 Ashley Gardener, Griffith .... . 67 2003 James Elliot, Turvey Pk 83 2004 Michael Cattell , Turvey Pk 83 2005 Jarrad Conway, G-GG-M .... . 63

2006 Nathan Schubert, Leel/Vv'hitt 77

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 Ganmaln-GG-M ...... ... .. .. . 148 1987 Turvey Park 157 1988 Turvey Park 166 1989 Turvey Park.. . .. ... 153 1990 Turvey Park 155 1991 Griffith 157 1992 Wagga ............................ 159 1993 Wagga 171 1994 Wagga 154 1995 Turvey Park 165 1996 Wagga ...................... .. .... 176 1997 Turvey Park 180 1998 Wagga 172 1999 Wagga 167 2000 Wagga 15 7 2001 Wagga 166 2002 Griffith ... .... . .. .. . .. ...... . 163 2003 Turvey Park 141 2004 Coolamon 144 2005 Ganmain-GG-M 143-5 2006 Ganmain-GG-M ........... .... 131

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Prelim. Final: 1982 $6083 1983 $6480 1984 $6100 1985$6100 1986 $4480 1987 $4 194 1988 $4200 1989 $4750 1990 $5033 1991 $5653 1992 $5910 1993 $6833 1994 $6997

Grand Final: 1982 $13,078 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 $1 3,074 1993 $11,175 1994$13,156

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MINOR PREMIERS 2003 Ron Hutchins Shield (lsts):

Turvey Park Max Croker Shield (2nds):

Coolamon Phillip Wines Memorial Trophy (Jrds):Turvey Park

MINOR PREMIERS 2004 Ron Hutchins Shield (tsts):

GGGM Max Croker Shield (2nds):

Coolamon Phillip Wines Memorial Trophy (3rds)

Narrandera

MINOR PREMIERS 2005 Ron Hutchins Shield (1 sts):

GGGM Max Croker Shield (2nds):

Narrandera Phillip Wines Memorial Trophy (3rds}:

GGGM

MINOR PREMIERS 2006 Ron Hutchins Shield (tsts):

GGGM Max Croker Shield (2nds):

MCU-E Phillip Wines Memorial Trophy (U18's):

Leeton-Whitton

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RFL EDITORIAL

Tremendous weather conditions have been experienced in all finals matches and last week was no exception. At three quarter time last week Griffith looked all set to parcel up a spot in their third grand final in four years. But the Leeton boys had other ideas and put in a sensational last quarter to race away to a 28 point win. Seven goals to one in the final stanza was the ideal way to round off a preliminary final and the Crows deservedly get another crack at the Lions today. In the Reserves the Eastern Hawks continue to be represented in this year's finals series after a gritty 26 point win over Narrandera. The Hawks had a big last quarter also and they will go into match with plenty of confidence. In the U18's the young Leeton-Whitton boys had a battle on their hands all day and it took the full four quarters to shake off a very determined MCU-E outfit.

After 18 rounds of home and away matches and 5 finals games we are down to the last, and most important game of the year. The two combatants are the GGGM Lions and the Leeton-Whitton Crows. It is fitting that these sides are the contestants that are playing off as they fin ished off first and second on the ladder. The Lions finished the season as minor premiers and go into the grand final as raging favourites after their ultra impressive display in the 2"' semi final. They were awesome in that match but I know that coach, Christin Macri, would have kept a lid on things over the last fortnight and be concentrating solely on the confrontation that they will get today. The strength of their side has been well documented by all media outlets but they will be taking nothing for granted this afternoon. Their defence is superbly lead by Christen McPherson and Adam Symons with tremendous support from Luke Walsh, Brett Lenon and Drew Symons. Their midfield is their key with Christin Macri, Nathan McPherson, Chad Hamblin and Eddie Sullivan expected to gain plenty of possession. The on ball brigade of Marc Braybon, Scott Hamblin, Brandon Ryan and Matt Rava have been sensational all year. Their forward line boasts several scoring alternatives with George Carroll , Marc Geppert and Daniel Underwood being focal points. So you can see from a quick run through their side they have strengths all over the field with no visible weaknesses. But you cannot go into a grand final and just expect it to happen. We are forgetting that they have a very formidable opponent in the Leeton-Whitton Crows. They have had a very good season and defeating the Lions is nothing that they haven't already done this year - they did so in round 5 and to the tune of 30 points at Ganmain. They have a band of very

committed players who have lifted Leeton from the doldrums back onto the main stage of the RFL. Jamie Broadbent is the general of their defence and he will get great support from Greg Looby, Ben Dryburgh, Travis Irvin and Daniel Sullivan. Matt Sharman gives plenty of experience to the midfield and he will receive great support from young Bradley Boots and David Elwin. They also have a very effective on ball trio and Kurt Bullock, Simon Piltz and Drew Dunscombe can match ii with the best of them. They have comparable potency up forward with Damian Lang being their main focal point. You don't kick a hundred goals in a season without being able to play a bit and they will be pinning the bulk of their scoring on his shoulders. Daryl Clayton, Danny Baxter, Matt Lang and Graeme Dale will provide alternate options if he is restricted. Grand Finals are completely different to any other game during the year and nothing can be taken for granted. All the experts are tipping a one sided affair with the Lions prevailing . I think it will be a lot closer than most expect and I'm tipping the Crows to put in a big effort. The most unexpected is quite capable of happening when most unexpected and that is a possibi lity today. All the very best to both sides.

The Reserves should be real battle between the MCU-E Goannas and the Eastern Hawks. Mango won through after a decisive win in the second semi and they will start slight favourites. Key players for them will be Craig Websdale, Peter Treloar, Tim Smeeth, Jeff Millar and Peter Byrne. The Hawks have finished the season off very well and will be quietly confident of victory. Brett Limbrick has lead the side very well all year and Craig DePiazza, Dean Spencer, Marl< Adams and Damien Cheney will be leading players also. This could go either way both sides capable of victory.

The day kicks off with what promises to be a great game of football between the GGGM and Leeton-Whitton Under 18's. Th is could quite easily be the closest game of the day. The Lions lowered the Crows colours for the first time this year in the 2"" semi but the Crows will be out for revenge today. Some tremendous talent will be on display in this match and a winner cannot be decided upon with any certainty.

So at 5pm the curtain falls on another successful season of football in the RFL. I hope that all players and supporters enjoy the days activities and the season finishes the way you want it to. Thought for the Year: Self trust is the first secret of success.

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l11VERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 2006 • 11

Narrandera Sportsground - 12 noon Sunday 24th September, 2006

Second Grade Grand Final MANGOPLAH-C-U-EASTLAKES

GOANNAS

l. Brad Carroll 36. Casey Goode

2. Luke Kendall 42. Liam Hanigan

5. Shaun Bennett 43. James Corrie

9. Brad Roberson 44. Matthew Deacon

16. Shaun Neiberding 46. John Tutty

17. Wayne Smith 47. Tim Smeeth

18. Zeke Creasy 48. Guy McAlister

19. Jeff Millar 49. Jason Kendall

20. Peter Byrne 51. Daniel Roberts

21. Mick Byrne 52. Trent Giltrap

23. Stephen Wheeler 53. Troy Mullins

24. Damien Martin 55. Dylan Wright

28. Craig Websdale 56. Josh Gillies

29. Brad Pattison 59. Michael Gooke

34. Peter Treloar 60. Jai Warden

MANGOPLAH-C-U-EASTLAKES NOTES

Last weekend our U 1 B's and C Graders did battle for a place in the grand final. The U1 B's went down fighting in a relatively close game against the Crows and C Grade had an even closer game going down by 2 goals against Griffith.

But today it's all about our Ressies who take on Eastern Hawks for the Reserve Grade Premiership. Good luck today boys and we guarantee the Mango Army will be out in force cheering you on. Up the plah!

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Craig DePiazza 45.

James Richards 46.

Ryan Girling 47.

Brendan Cattell 48.

Josh Hack 50.

Michael McPherson 52.

Patrick O'Brien 55.

Dean Spencer 59.

Michael Whitehead 61.

Brett Limbrick 79.

Julian Amos 80.

Troy Barrett 81.

Mark Adams 82.

Jamie Nockolds 98.

Mick Reid 99.

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Jim Middleton

James Macauslan

Wayne Rolla

Justin Coughlan

Ben McFarlane

Jeremy Solway

Damien Cheney

Stuart Jones

Tom Green

Evan Bell

Joel Grieve

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Building the Future with the Paul Bourne Homes Eastern Hawt<s Wow - what a day a win and into the Grand Final for our Reserves. It

doesn't get much better except perhaps the Grand Final win and that is in the lap of the Gods and no doubt the Mango boys want to have a say as well.

With nothing to lose and our season on the line the Ressies stepped up lo the plate and played a superb game of committed and disciplined Footy. Limo and Al certainly had the boys switched right on and they delivered the goods. It's not easy to play the Eagles on their own ground during the home and away season let alone in a cutthroat final but the challenge was met with the commitment required to win the game. For 3 quarters there was no more than a goal between the two teams in a high quality game and it looked like it would go right down to the wire for a result. However we were able to break the shackles mid way through the last quarter and retain our discipline to run out comfortable winners.

We had good players right across the field with all contributing at various stages. Our better players on the day were Paul Hull - was the Players choice and showed the skill that has had him among the Hawks better players over the years. Craig DePiazza gave his opponent a good run around and consistently found space to give us a great avenue forward . Josh Hack put in a superb effort to win many kicks and repel a number of attacks as did Mark Adams, Joel Grieve, Brett Limbrick and Tom Green. Overall a good team effort that augers well for the big one this week.

Best of luck to all Grand Final teams today, may the reward that you achieve be what you have earnt. Commiserations to all sides not playing today and thanks for the competition throughout the year.

Today there is no tomorrow as the winner takes all. We have the side to take the title as long as we play as we did in the Preliminary Final, so the ball is in your court boys, go to it and bring home the bacon. After the game it's back to the Kooringal Hotel for drinks and Dinner then out to Gumly for the start of a long celebration. Good luck. Hawker.

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Second Grade Grand Final MANGOPlAH-COOKARDINUA-U-E v EASTERN HAWKS

Back Row: Roger Gillies (assistant team manager) Jeff Millar, Josh Gillies, Jai Warden, Shaun Neibrding, Brad Roberson, Damien Martin, Peter Byrne,Tim Smeeth,Daniel Roberts.Michael Cooke, Jason Kendall, Peter Treloar, Brad Carroll, Boyd Kendall (Team umpire),

Zeke Creasy, Mich Byrne, Lew Sanbrook (Coach), Don Heydon (team manager), MarkBarclay (physic) Front Row: Darryl Cooke (runner), Craig Websdale, Luke Kendall, Wayne Smith, Stephen Wheeler, Shaun Bennett,

Brad Pattison, Trent Giltrap, James Gorrie.

Back Row: Jim Middleton, Justin Coughlan, Dean Spencer, Jamie Nockolds, Wayne Rolla, Ben McFarlane, Pat O'Brien, Ryan Girling, Michael McPherson, Mick Reid, Damien Cheney, Michael Whitehead.

Centre: Mark Adams, Joel Grieve, Brett Limbrick, Julian Amos, Paul Hull, Peter Irish, Stuart Jones, J ames Richards, Troy Barrett, Nick Reid Front: Kieran Lewis, Josh Hack, Ryan Campbell, Tom Green, James Macauslan, Jeremy Solway, Brendan Cattell.

RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAOUE ORAND FINAL 2006 • 13

GANMAIN-GRONG GRONG-MATONG '-ZONS

President's Message

That special day in September is upon us again, and congratulations must firstly go to Christin and the entire senior squad on making the 2006 Grand Final, it has taken a lot of hard work and detication, so good luck today.

Congratulations also to Eddie and the U/18 squad on earning the right to play today it is a tremendous achievement

and everybody wishes you all the best today. A big thankyou to Warick Smith for coaching the reserve grade

this year, winning a final was very special to the players, it is a thankless job but you handled it with dedication and enthusiasm.

I would also like to thank all the players, members and supporters of the club, especially the ladies committee , for their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year. It would be impossible to run a club without theeir support.

To all our sponsors, large and small, thank you for your support throughout the year it is very important to the success of our club.

Congratulations to all the football and netball sides playing today and all the best.

Finally thank you to the RFL Board and the RUA on making the 2006 season such a success.

The only thing left to say is good luck to Christin, Eddie and their players. Go The Lions.

Reiner Meier President

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A good team effort from the 1st bounce gave us a great win over the Crows. Award winners were Sports Club Brandon Ryan , Webbers Bakery Matt Rava, Riverina Fuel Supplies Marc Braybon, Sportsbar Plus mug Christen McPherson.

At Griffith on Saturday the reserves put a tremendous effort just going down to the Eastern Hawks. Award winners were Bowling Club Jason Hamblin with nine goals, Ganmain Hotel David Cox, The Old Bakehouse Mathew Woolnough, Ganmain Crop Centre mug Matt Hatty.

In a high standard Under 1 S's game we finished just in front of the Crows after a close match all day. Award winners were 3 Hotels Wayne Bryon, The Old Bakehouse David Panaho, Wagga Mutual David Karlburg, Matong Mongrel Pizza Luke Habel.

This column extends sympathy to the Lenon family on the loss of Lorna.

Silver Circle winners were: Draw 13: 238 Greg Graham; 171 P & H Quinn; 388 Bruce Hamilton: Draw 14: 340 Laurel Symons; 112 Simon Pemberton; 45 Terry Roach: Draw 15: 121 Daniel Hitchens; 161 Ned & Lee Ferguson; 68 Mary Quinn: Draw 16: 201 Dennis Brill; 313 Bugsy Hare; 4 Jason Hamblin:

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LEETON-WHITTON CRONS

President's Message

The drought has finally broken after 28 years. The last time the first grade made the grand final was in 1978, then the Leeton Red Legs. Since the formation of the Leeton Whitton Crows in 1995 The U18s and 2nd grade were the only sides to make the Grands finals. The U18's winning the flag in 2003.

Congratulation to the Fist Grade side for making it to the 2006 Grand final.Your hard work and loyalty to club has finally paid off. Congratulations also to the U18,s minor premiers for 2006 and making it through to the Grand final. I would like to congratulate the first grand co-coaches Jamie Broadbent and Damien Lang and the U18,s Coach Travis Irvin and his assistant coach Kerry Vaughan-niven and our selectors for putting in the hard work for this special day I should also mention the Strappers and Carl for looking after the players.

It has been a very successful year for not only making the Grand final but having players polling well in the RFL vote count at the league presentation night EQQll2a!l 1st Grade Jamie Broadbent and Drew Dunscombe, U18's Nick Doolin and Leading Goal kicker Nathan Schubert. Netball A Grade Kelly Harrison.

The Committee, Supporter and Sponsors are very proud of your achievements this season.

I would like to also thank our loyal sponsors, hard working committee and volunteers for making the 2006 season a very successful one. Today is your reward.

Congratulation to all Clubs participating in football and netball today.

John Jackson President

Leeton-Whitton Football Club

Leeton-Whitton Club Notes

What a fantastic way to finish the season. The U18,s and 1st grade advancing into the grand final.The1 st Grade game was one of the best played all year. To Griffiths credit they kept coming back at us. The Lead changed several times keeping the supporters on the edge of their seats. Its is what finals are all about. You made history last week being the first 1st Grade side to make ii to the grand final since the Leeton Whitton Crows were formed in 1995. Congratulations to you all. Damien Lang played his so~ 1st grade game last week I thought I may have put him of by announcing it in last weeks report. Today's game against defending premier's GGGM will be a huge challenge. As Jamie said someone did finally climb Mt Everest. Go out and give it all you have anything is possible.

The U18 They have also finished of a perfect seasons by getting over a very determined Mango side.The supporters who managed to get to the game were treated to some very entertaining and high standard football from both sides. Today game against GGGM should be at the same level Finish ii of by bringing home the flag.

Netball - Unfortunately both A grade and Juniors lost last week in very close matches. A grade came out firing and continued on but Coolaman scored the last goal of the match to eventual wining by one goal. The girls should be justifiably proud of their year, they worked very hard but just fell short in a close and hart stopping match.

Narrandera defeated the Juniors by 3 goals, 26-23. This match was a very high standard junior game, and also exciting. The Juniors did everything they could and played their best game for the season. They were leading by 2 at 3-quarter time, but were over run by Narrandera. Again the girls should be very proud of their efforts.

Congratulations to all the netball sides for making it to the finals. This will be a valuable experience for all players for the 2007 season.

Congratulations and good luck to the Grand final teams today. You have all worked very hard for the ultimate glory.

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Mitch Steele, Paul Hamblin, Eddie Sullivan, Matt Rava, Chr Front Row: Lachlan Steward, Absent Marc Braybon, Bran

GGGM 1st Grade 2. Anthony Carroll 19. David Logan

4. Matt Rava 20. Shane Lenon

5. Scott Hamblin 22. Marc Braybon

6. Paul Hamblin 24. Paul Lucas

7. Mitchell Steele 26. Chad Hamblin

8. Brandon Ryan 27. Warwick Smith

9. Eddie Sullivan 30. Marc Geppert

11. Lachlan Steward 33. Jarrod Conway

12. Christen McPherson 35. Brett Lenon

13. Luke Habel 37. Justin Evans

14. Adam Symons 40. Daniel Underwood

15. Christian Macri 58. Brent Carroll

16. Luke Walsh 65. Daniel Hitchens

17. Drew Symons 66. Marc Kelly

18. Nathan McPherson 70. Joshua Corbett

72. Mitchell Fennessy

Ill■ CIICll's ■ns• First of all I would like to thank the GGGM football Club for giving me

the honor of coaching a great football dub. From day one I have felt right at home and hopefully today will culminate in both the senior.; and U18's winning premierships.

I would like to congratulate Eddie on getting the U 18's into todays grand final, a fantastic achievement in your first year of coaching. I wish them well and I am sure that you will go extremely dose to winning the flag today. To Fatso, Feno, Boof, Scooter and Rav, thank you very much for all the hard work you guys have put in throughout the season. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you. To the players, I am extremely proud to lead a great group of mates loday. Thank you for all the hard work you have put in this season and let's put the icing on the cake today. Premierships are extremely tough to win and I guarantee you that today will be a tough, willing contest. Teams win grand finals lads, all the best.

Finally to my Fiancee Rachel, my little bud Bailey and the rest of my family and friends thank you for the love and support you provide me. Without it I would not be the person I am today.

Christian Macri - GGGM Coach

Firstly we would like to thank the commitlee,players,netballers,sponso rs and supporters for the year.We would like to thank David,Neit,David and Daryl for there work duriog the season.To Travis and the Under 18's congratulations on reaching the grand final, do yourselves and the dub proud.To the senior side we've worked hard to get were we are today so lets enjoy the moment and give it everything for the club and ourselves. GO THE CROWS

Damian Lang - Jamie Broadbent Co Coaches Leeton Whitton

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Leeton-Whitton 1st Grade 1. Danny Baxter 17. Travis Doyle

2. David Harrison 18. Aaron Nettlebeck

3. David Elwin 20. Daryl Clayton

4. Drew Dunscombe 21 . Jamie Broadbent

5. Travis Irvin 25. Simon Piltz

6. Craig Nettlebeck 29. Steve Iannelli

7. Ben Dryburgh 32. Brendon Greatz

8. Matt Lang 33. Matt Melidonis

9. Damian Lang 38. Graeme Dale

10. Justin Davidson 39. Greg Looby

13. Matt Flagg 41 . Kurt Bullock

14. Daniel Sullivan 42. Nick Patten

15. Matt Sharman 48. Bradley Boots

16. Bruce Gilmour 59. Brenton Brown

GAN MAI N-GG-MATONG PLAYER PROFILES

2. ANTHONY CARROLL, 31 , 192cm, 10st. Full Forward. Has proved his ability after late start. Big and strong. Hard to stop. Got a big future .

4. MATT RAVA, 22, 190cm, 83kg. On-baller. One of the best players in the comp. A dominant force in the centre. New addition to club.

5. SCOTT HAMBLIN, 34, 195cm, 94kg. Ruckman/ forward. Big strong ruckman. Can go forward. Consistent year and in terrific form. Should retire every year.

6. PAUL HAMBLIN, 23, 190cm, 88kg. Utility. Gradually got back into the game after bad run with injuries. Has pace and good skills. Long kick.

7. MITCHELL STEELE, 20, 188cm, 76kg. Wing. Having a great season. Top mark, dangerous player who ~as worked hard on his game. Set for great finals senes.

8. BRANDON RYAN, 26, 175cm, 73. On-baller. Recently returned from overseas. Has lost nothing from last year. One of the leaders of the club.

9. ED SULLIVAN, 26, 178cm, 80kg. Centre. Consistent performer. Excellent role model as he is always hard at it.

11. LACH STEWARD, 17, 172cm, 72kg. Halfback/wing. First year player. Quick and contests all the time. Great work ethic and takes on all challengers.

12. CHRISTEN McPHERSON, 26, 194cm, 90kg. CHB. Very versatile player. Brill iant mark and very mobile for tall player. Excells when pressure is on. NSW rep 2006.

13. LUKE HABEL, 18, 174cm, 65kg. Rover/forward. Big future in game. Skilful both sides of body. Step up from 18s. Will be crucial part of senior side.

14. ADAM SYMONS, 22, 193cm, 90kg. Fullback. Big Moose the Scrooge of the backline. Will not give a goal away. Having a good season.

15. CHRISTIAN MACRI, 31 , 189cm, 90kg. Centre. Captain coach. Great skills in heavy traffic. Can set play up brilliantly. A true leader. NSW rep 2006.

16. LUKE WALSH, 19, 188cm, 85kg. Back/midfield. Hard running midfielder. Good skills. Works as hard as anybody. Has good pace and is a good mark.

17. DREW SYMONS, 27, 180cm, 75kg. Back pocket. Consistent defender who has good skills. Accepts any challenge.

18. NATHAN McPHERSON, 24, 178cm, 83kg. Midfield/ forward . Tough, hard midfielder. Leads by example and is dangerous around goals. NSW rep 2006.

19. DAVID LOGAN, 38, 186cm, 90kg. Ruck/forward. 300-gamer. Extremely hardworking who inspires others by his work rate. Dangerous up forward .

20. SHANE LENON, 36, 180cm, 83kg. Midfield/forward. Experienced old-timer. Uses his pace and smarts to great effect. Has achieved nearly everything. Big time player. One to watch.

22. MARC BRAYBON, 23, 195cm, 100kg. Ruck/forward. Big ruckman who is aggressive and takes a big mark. Can run and spring like a small man. Been taking lessons off Butch.

24. PAUL LUCAS, 20, 182cm, 82kg. Backman. Consistent defender with good pace. Rebounds well and is a good mark.

26. CHAD HAMBLIN, 20, 172cm, 75kg. Halfback/ midfield. Hard working, strong defender. Always gives 100% and has ability to match it with any player.

27. WARWICK SMITH, 28, 182cm, 78kg. Utility. Good defender with excellent discipline. Works hard and is super fit.

30. MARC GEPPERT, 20, 190cm, 92kg. Half forward . Accurate kick and presents well up forward. Has good skills and accepts any challenge.

33. JARROD CONWAY, 17, 187cm, 98kg. Forward. Young player with plenty of ability. Has good mark and can kick a long goal.

35. BRETT LENON, 28cm, 182cm, 82kg. Halfback/ midfield . Interrupted season due to injury. Has returned to form after Matong game. Always gives 100%. Can play, just ask Goody.

37. JUSTIN EVANS, 18, 176cm, 71kg. Utility. Rising young player. Has great judgement and work as hard as anyone. Good skills. Good future.

40. DANIEL UNDERWOOD, 29, 172cm, 76kg. Forward. Reliable forward with great skills. Strong mark and presents well. Can go into midfield.

58. BRENT CARROLL, 18, 178cm, 88kg. Centre. Another youngster promoted from 18s. Is hard at it with good skills. Will accept any challenge. Bright future.

65. DANIEL HITCHENS, 17, 176cm, 66kg. Wing. First year player promoted from 18s. Excellent ball­handling skills and plenty of pace. Bright future.

66. MARC KELLY, 17, 191cm, 85kg. Utility. Young utility with the skills and ability to play both forward and back.

72. MITCH FENNESSY, 16, 172cm, 68kg. Forward. Another youngster in first year of senior footy. Has good skills and ability. A consistent contributor.

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LEETON-WHITTON PLAYER PROFILES

1. DANNY BAXTER, 34, 183cm, 84kg. Half Forward . Come back to the club this year. Stil l a dangerous half forward .

2. DAVID HARRISON, 24, 178cm, 72kg. Utility. Left footed utility with plenty of pace.

3. DAVID ELWIN, 25, 181cm, 78kg. Wing. Having a good season. Loves winning.

4. DREW DUNSCOMBE, 21 , 180cm, 80kg. Rover. One of the hardest blokes to contain in the R.F.L.

5. TRAVIS IRVIN, 30, 188cm, 95kg. Utility. Utilty player that brings lots of experience.

6. CRAIG NETTLEBECK, CHF. Former AFL player, come back to his grass roots.

7. BEN DAYBUREH, 19, 187cm, 90kg. Back Flank. One of the best players in the competition.

8. MATT LANG, 23, 182cm, 90kg. Forward Pocket. Forward pocket that gives his all in contest.

9. DAMIAN LANG, 30, 190cm, 95kg. Full Forward. Co­coaching this year. A real focal point up front.

10. JUSTIN DAVIDSON, 22, 187cm, 85kg. Utility. Utility player with a big engine.

13. MATT FLAGG, 23, 178cm, 70kg. Back Pocket. Hard back pocket player having a consistant year.

14. DANIEL SULLIVAN, 20, 176cm, 76kg. Back Flank. Having a fantastic season , rarely beaten .

15. MATT SHARMON, 32, 189cm, 90kg. Centre. Injury plagued season, but can still turn it on.

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17. TRAVIS DOYLE, 35, 175cm, 75kg. Utility. Experienced player with plenty of pace.

18. AARON NETTLEBECK, 25, 196cm, 93kg. Ruck. Gives plenty to team at centre half forward and in the ruck.

20. DARYL CLAYTON, 30, 180cm, 82kg. Forward Pocket. Dangerous goal sneak, looking at a music career after footy.

21. JAMIE BROADBENT, 29, 184cm, 81kg. CHB. Second year as coach. Try's hard all day.

25. SIMON PILTZ, 26, 175cm, 72kg. Ruck Rover. Back after a season overseas and playing good footy.

29. STEVE IANNELLI , 20, 185cm, 78kg. Half Forward. Illusive half forward .

32. BRENDON GREATZ, 22, 189cm, 87kg. Half Forward. Left footed half forward with plenty of pace.

33. MATT MELADONIS, 24, 181cm, 92kg. Centre. Centreman with a booming left foot.

36. GRAEME DALE, 27, 178cm, 80kg. Forward Pocket. Moved from back pocket to forward pocket with great success.

39. GREG LOOBY, 32, 190cm, 79kg. Back Pocket. Like red wine, gel's better with age.

41. KURT BULLOCK, 26, 190cm, 85kg. Ruck. Captain courages, gives 110% all day.

42. NICK PATTEN, 20, 175cm, 70kg. Forward Pocket. Fleet footed forward pocket.

48. BRADLEY BOOTS, 17, 186cm, 81kg. Wing. 2nd year of seniors playing with heaps of maturity.

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Ken Vanderfeen from the Eastern Hawks, accepts the Quinn Medal from RFL President Graham Buchanan. Polling 24 votes.

Brett Limbrick, Eastern Hawks, is congratulated by Graham Buchanan after winning the Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Medal.

GGGM President Reiner Meier accepts the Club Championship Trophy from Southern NSW/AFL Manager Paul Habel.

Eastern Hawks full forward kicked 104 goals and won the goal kicking award for the 2nd year running. He receives his trophy

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Brodie O'Connor, Turvey Park, accepts the A Grade netball Best & Fairest from RFL Netball President Alison Ward.

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~ tJ,«,w; tJ,«,w; ~ Nathan McPherson (18) Part of the Lions very talented midfield who is relentless in his attack on the footy. Can be as dangerous up forward and if given a sniff of the goals he wil l make the opposition pay. His efforts this year have been rewarded with selection in the NSW state side. Watch out for this damaging left footer.

Mitchell Steele (7) Has played wing nearly all year and gives the Lions tremendous drive from that position. Has plenty of pace and very good skills either side of the body. Loves to run the ball into the forward line and delivers to the Lions forwards with great accuracy. Doesn't mind having a shot himself.

Adam Symons (1 4) Plays in the key defensive roll of fullback. Will have the job of restricting Damian Lang. They call him the Scrooge of the backline because of his dislike to the opposition scoring. He is a very close checking player who will be giving his all today. Has had a very consistent season.

Christen McPherson (12) Needs no introduction to finals footy or Narrandera Sportsground. One of the most complete players in the competition who knows exactly what is expected today. Has all the skills to make it extremely difficult for the Crows forwards to get on lop. Expect a big one from th is leading Lion.

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Drew Dunscombe (4) A very skillful rover who can create plenty of headaches for the opposition. Has had a tremendous season as his voting in the Quinn Medal indicates. Loves to run with the footy and you can be sure that he will be doing his bit to make sure that the Crows are in with a show.

Bradley Boots (48) At only seventeen years old he plays with the maturity of a much more seasoned player. He has had a very good season from the wing and he wi ll continue that form in today's big decider. Has tremendous pace and he will be constantly lobbing the footy into the Crows forward line.

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Damian Lang (9) Has been the Crows main focal point up forward this year and he is capable of kicking a winning score off his own boot. A very experienced player who has plenty of finals experience. Co­coach of the Crows and is a local junior. If he starts off well it is a good sign and anything could happen.

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RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION REPORT

The Three Successful Umpires Chosen For The Riverina League Grand Final

Brett Webb Age 31 Height 182 cm Weight 89 kg

Occupation Advertising Executive at Riverina Media Group Town Where I Reside Wagga Wagga

Years Umpired 18

Number of Grand Finals Officiated At - Senior 12 Junior 4

Other Notable Umpiring Achievements 1992 NSW Stale Umpire U 15's Slate Team. 1992 Golden Whistle Award . 2001 RUA Life Member. 2003 RUA Clubman of the Year. 2005 Southern NSW v Sydney AFL- Sydney. 2005 Umpired RFL First Grade Grand Final for lhe firsl lime. 2006 Achieved 300 games of umpiring.

Family Status Married to Mandy, and Dad to April , Campbell and Noah.

AFL Club I Support Sydney Swans.

Duncan Potts Age 43 Height 6 ft Weigh! 90 kg Occupation Radio Announcer Town Where I Reside Wagga Wagga

Years Umpired 30 Number of Grand Finals Officiated At- Senior 14 As a Boundary Unmpire - 5 Junior 3

Other Notable Umpiring Achievements 1986, 1987, 1988 VFL U 19's. 1988 1st Australian Country Championships - Shepparton, Vic. Life Member of Warrnambool & District Football Umpires Association. Development Officer - South Auslralian National Football League. 1986 Golden Whistle Award. 2004, 2005, 2006 Coach of the RUA.

Family Status Married lo Narelle, and Dad lo Callum, Haylee and Aleasha.

AFL Club I Support Geelong.

Gregory Walsh Age 46 Height 5' 4 " Weight 75 kgs Occupation Employment Consultant Town Where I Reside Wagga Wagga

Years Umpired 10 ( 4th wilh the RUA) Number of Grand Finals Officiated At - Senior 3 Junior 4

Other Notable Umpiring Achievements VFL U 19's umpire. 2004 RUA Most Improved. 2005 RUA Training Award .

Family Status Married to Susan, and Dad to Isabelle and Lydia .

AFL Club I Support Essendon

RFL Grand Final Day Umpires

Under 18's Sam Graham, John Hilton, Greg Smith, Ed Scully, Ashley Boland, Sarah Menzies, Chris Bode\, Michael Taylor, John Pattison and Darren Smyth.

Reserve Grade Scott Crowley, Brian Robinson , Rob Wilson, Paul Smith , Patrick Woods, Glenn McGrath, Macca O'Malley, Tom Hines, Pat Quinn and Rob Absolom.

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RIVERINA UMPIRES ASSOCIATION REPORT

Whistleblowers

Congratulations to Ken Vanderfeen on his success in the RFL medal counl last week - well done Ken on a great year.

Good luck to everyone playing in Grand Final Teams today - enjoy your footy, and have a great day.

Don't forget to RSVP to your invitation to the RUA Presentation Night on Friday October 6- all seating is allocated, and it is a very popular night, so RSVP lo Narelle as soon as your invite arrives.

Hearty congratulations on a job well done last week to all lhe umpires who officiated in lhe FFL Grand Finals - lhank you for your professionalism - Peler Ross, Adrian Weir, Paul Smith, Jason Kelly, John Pattison, Neil Edyvean, Brad Kapp, Shaun Kapp, Rhiannon Hitchens, Michael Taylor, Tim Beard, Gene Hodgins, Pat O'Donoghue, John Hilton, Bob Hitchens, Denis Rudd, Dylan Hughes, Ryan Dean, Chris Bode\, and Tim Paltison.

My personal !hanks to Nicole Langley and David Oehm for all their help and encouragement in contributing to the Fooly Record this year - I couldn't have done it without the help of you two - champagne here we come, Nicole !!

Thank you also to all lhe RUA members who welcomed me inlo their homes and allowed me lo ask " probing • questions, and take photos to use in lhe weekly contributions. Thanks to Duncan for allowing me to roam around at training and take photos, and also for providing me with little bils of information throughout the year.

Besl wishes to Shane Lenon at AFL House, from all at the RUA, for a speedy recovery from your injuries.

Thanks also to Paul Habel at AFL House, for his kind words of support and appreciation of the RUA, at last weeks RFL Presenlalion Night - in fact, thank you to all at AFL House, especially Bob Hughes, for your support of lhe umpires throughout lhe year.

RUA Presidents Report

Today sees the culmination of the foolball season wilh the RFL Grand Finals being played in all grades. I would like to take this opportunily lo congratulate all teams competing today and we wish you good luck in your endeavours.

On behalf of the RUA Executive Committee I would like lo congratulate all lhe Umpires who are officialing in todays games. These appoinlments are in recognition of the dedication, hard work, leamwork and commilmenl that has been evident throughout lhe season. All the best and well done to you all. Special menlion must be made of the efforts and contribulion made this season by lhe club umpires. We appreciate your involvement and I hope that you have enjoyed the experience. I would like to express my thanks, on behalf of the RUA members, lo lhe Southern AFL Board (MVAFA) for their continued support, particularly the Chairman of the Board Mr Greg Verdon , the Operations Manager Mr Bob Hughes and the President of the RFL Mr Graham Buchanan .

To lhe Presidenls, Committee members, Coaches, support staff and spectators of all Riverina Foolball League clubs I thank you for lhe support shown to us throughout the season.

Also, we could nol continue lhroughout the year wilhout the tremendous support of our families and particularly our wives, partners and girlfriends. Thank you all very much.

To the RUA executive, Committee members, Coaches, Director of Umpiring and members thank you all for your lireless commitmenl over the past season.

As lhis is the \asl Football Record for the year I would like to lake this opportunity to lhank our Publicity Officer, Karyn Ross, for her great efforts this year in preparing her reports each week. The individual Umpire profiles, Whistleblower and lhe photos that have appeared lhroughout the season have made excellent reading and presented lhe RUA in a very positive light. Many commenls have been received from the football community indicating that they now buy a record to read about the RUA. So that thank you Karyn for your hard work this year and for raising our profile within the foolball community.

Peter Ross RUA President

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On behalf of the Riverina Netball League executive, I would like to thank all teams and players for their participation and patience this 2006 season. It has been a fantastic year of netball for all grades as I'm sure you would all agree, aside from some minor hiccups along our journey.

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A Grade • Griffith v Coolamon Griffith go into the A grade game as hot favourites, having beaten Coolamon on every occasion during the home and away series. However the Coolamon team turned ii around last week in the preliminary final against Leeton-Whitton to win by a goal and have their spirits lifted going into the grand final. The Swans are dominant over the court with their height and the Hoppers will need to play a full four quarters of netball if they are to get over the line.

B grade - Griffith v Coolamon Griffith booked a spot in the grand final two weeks ago and waited for the result of the preliminary final which Coolamon took out by the narrowest of margins - one goal over Turvey Park. The Hoppers are the only team to upset the Swans during the season with a win over at Griffith in Round 17. With this in mind the Hoppers can upset the favourites in the B grade competition but will need to be on their game with accurate shooting and very tight defence to claim victory.

C grade • Turvey Park v Griffith Griffith finished the home and away season undefeated, but have a big task ahead of them this weekend against Turvey Park. The Bulldogs were the first in to the grand final after defeating the Swans in the Major Semi-final and will be keen to see the same result on Sunday. The Swans will need to be on their game at Narrandera as the Bulldogs have fired at the right end of the season. Will certainly be a hard fought contest.

Juniors - Griffith v Narrandera Griffith have been the form side in the junior competition all year and will go in as favourites in the Grand Final on Sunday. Narrandera has fought hard during the finals series to have the chance to upset the top team. The Eagles had a three-goal win over Leeton-Whitton in the Preliminary final and will need every played on the court to lift and be counted in the big game on Sunday.

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