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1936 FOOTBALL SEASON RESULTS
LEETON D.F.A. - SOUTH WESTERN D.F.L. - ARIAH PARK D.F.A.
LEETON & DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - Kinlock Cup
ANNUAL MEETING TO-MORROW
The annual meeting of the Griffith and District Australian Rules Football Club will be held at the Lyceum Supper Room to-morrow (Wednesday) at 8 p.m.
The business of the evening will include the presentation of balance sheet, annual report, and the election of officers, delegates report from Leeton delegates' meeting, presentations of cups to players for 1935 season, and other general business.
In addition to having practically all of last years players to draw from, several new men are available, among them being several players from good clubs, including men who are considered classy forward line, full back and ruck players.
One matter of importance to be discussed is the fielding of B grade and junior teams in the Association fixtures and organising these grades.
The club secretary feels particularly confident of a record season for 1936. The prospects for finance and football were never brighter.
SUN NEWS PICTORIAL CUP
This handsome cup donated by the Melbourne Sun-News Pictorial was won by the Griffith juniors in a challenge game against Leeton juniors late last year.
Griffith juniors will have to defend the cup when challenged and Leeton may challenge for April 26.
B grade and junior teams for this year will be up to 1934 standard again and should do particularly well. An ex-Melbourne League seconds player has offered to coach the juniors and with the excellent material he has to handle a strong junior combination is assured.
The club committee and officers ask all players and supporters to come along on Wednesday night to give the season a one hundred per cent kick off. (The Area News - Tuesday April 7, 1936).
LE BRUN TO COACH AND LEAD GRIFFITH TEAM
The Griffith Australian Rules Club has secured the services of a brilliant Melbourne League player as captain and coach in the person of Norman Le Brun, formerly of Collingwood and Carlton.
Le Brun played with Collingwood in 1934, and for Carlton last year, and he has been training with Carlton this season when he accepted the Griffith club's offer. Collingwood and Carlton are both in the front rank in the Melbourne League competition.
Le Brun is considered one of the best footballers in the code in Victoria. He usually plays rover, and also plays either at centre or wing. His game is spectacular. With plenty of pace, he is brilliant in the air, fast and effective in ground play, and is both a right and left foot kick, with exceptional control of direction when snap kicking in running play.
As coach he is expected to prove of great value to both senior and junior teams, for he learned his football from Australia's greatest coach Jock McHale. And as a captain his brilliant play should prove an inspiration to the team he leads.
The Griffith Club secured Le Brun's services against strong competition from other centres.
The Area News - Tuesday April 28, 1936
LDFA Round 1 - Sunday May 3, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Leeton ...... 0.0 .. 6.3 .. 8.3 .. 8.4 (52)
Griffith .... 3.2 .. 6.9 .. 8.18 .. 12.24 (96)
Other match - Narrandera 17.14 (116) def Fivebough 9.17 (71), Whitton, bye.
Match report: In the first game of the Kinlock Cup competition can be taken as an indication of the standard of football to be looked forward to during the 1936 season, followers the code have a treat in-store for them during the next few months.
At Leeton on Sunday, Leeton fielded very near its strongest side, to be soundly beaten by Griffith. The victorious Griffith side, although the best-balanced side this club has fielded for years, will improve to an extent that promises to surprise heir opposing clubs when all the Griffith players are available.
Playing with dashing, vigorous football so dearly loved by every football fan, Norman Le Brun won the hearts of both Leeton and Griffith supporters, and with their eager response to his brainy leadership his team filled their new coach with rosy hopes of the final resting place of the premiership honours for this season.
Comments on the game by Norman Le Brun: ''It was a great game. The final scores were not indicative of the sterling game played by Leeton. Led by Lionel Hastie, who was among the best on the ground, this team, although short of a run at present will extend Griffith when these two teams met again.
I think our chaps played a little too vigorous football for their opponents, turning what looked like a neck and neck game into a good win. We more than held our own in the forward lines, and the back lines were brilliant. It was in the back line we won the match. The ruck was solid and effective, and the rovers Anstee and Wade, dominated the game.
It was a very even side, the best for Griffith were Alf Anstee and George Wade (roving), Jim Collis (ruck), Les Rouse and Bert Cripps (wing), Jim Parker (very solid at half-back), Bruce Dawes, Dave Evans and Bert Tucker (in the back lines), with Bill Barry playing a heady game at full-forward, which topped off his five goals. Leeton's best: Lionel Hastie, Jack McAuliffe, Cliff Brown, Albert Wiseman (the latter man outstanding)".
LDFA Round 2 - Sunday May 10, 1936
Griffith bye
Other match - Fivebough 7.10 (52) def Leeton 6.14 (50), Whitton 34 def by Narrandera 58.
LDFA Round 3 - Sunday May 17, 1936 at Scenic Hill Oval
Griffith ........ 3.0 .. 8.4 .. 13.9 ..17.15 (117)
Whitton ...... 3.2 .. 5.2 .. 11.2 .. 14.3 (87)
Other match - Leeton 82 def by Narrandera 84, Fivebough bye
Match report: The J. L. Sertori Cup, a really handsome trophy, was donated by well-known Griffith professional man as an award for the best and fairest player for the 1935 season. Alf Anstee, who also won the best and fairest in the Association, was the recipient of this worthy sought honour. The field umpire selects his choice of the teams each game, the player gaining most votes being the winner. Another handsome cup presented by Brown & Co., Cordial Manufacturers of Griffith, for the most gentlemanly and effective player for 1935 was presented to Art. Campbell.
One cannot speak too highly of these two brilliant, gentlemanly sportsmen. Each the idol of the crowd, Alf Anstee so much during last season and this; Art Campbell throughout the nineteen seasons he has played. Cups which were won during the 1935 season were presented to Alf Anstee and Art. Campbell. Alf Anstee was elected vice-captain for 1936.
When Griffith took the field, Jim Collis was a noticeable absentee. Both teams stood in silence for a brief period as a token of their sympathy for Jim Collis, as this so popular club man has lost his father on Saturday. Both players and spectators paid their gesture of silent sympathy.
LDFA Round 4 - Sunday May 24, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Fivebough ..... 1.2 .. 3.4 .. 4.8 .. 7.12 (54)
Griffith ........... 2.1 .. 2.3 .. 7.6 .. 8.9 (57)
Umpire: Arthur Harding (Leeton)
Reserves: Leeton 42 def Griffith 19
Other match - Whitton 5.8 (38) def by Leeton 5.9 (39), Narrandera bye
Match report: From a clean, open game in the first quarter, the match on the Leeton Cricket Ground on Sunday last, developed to a fast, and furious battle in the final term, when elbowing and other rough tactics were permitted by umpire "Curley" Harding. The coach of the Griffith Club, Norman Le Brun, who played a great game to advert defeat, said he had never taken part in such a rough game before, as he ached from head to toe.
LDFA Round 5 - Sunday May 31, 1936 at Narrandera Sportsground
Narrandera .... 2.2 .. 7.9 .. 8.9 .. 10.13 (73)
Griffith ............. 5.1 .. 6.3 .. 8.8 .. 9.9 (63)
Reserves: Griffith 72 d Narrandera 8
Other match - Fivebough 11.21 (87) def Whitton 6.11 (47), Leeton bye
Match report: In a splendid game of football on the sports ground on Sunday, before a large crowd of spectators, Narrandera defeated Griffith by 10 points. The teams were evenly matched, and much interest was taken in the appearance of the respective captain and coaches, Norman Le Brun, of Collingwood, and Ray McEachen, of South Melbourne, and both acquitted himself admirably. All the Narrandera team played well, but some of them were inclined to wander from their positions, and one or two jostled opponents unnecessarily. Ray McEachen was outstanding and rendered excellent service in defence and attack. George Mackenzie was another who stood out, he is being very nippy. Frank Adams, Alan Headlam, Jack Larkins, Jack Hutchins, Frank Malcolm, and Bill Longmore were prominent, while of the younger players Blue Terry and Quirk shaped well. McEachen kicked six goals. Norman Le Brun proved himself to be a class player and a good general for Griffith. Alf Anstee, Bill Barry, Jim Parker, Pat Cummins, Bruce Dawes, Art. Campbell and Eddie Forestal were among those who also played well. Barry was seen at his best as a forward; he bagged eight goals. "Dood" Osmond was an impartial umpire.
A sporting gesture on the part of three officials of the Griffith Club was to visit Mr. Jack Brown, a former Narrandera captain, at his home to ascertain if he had recovered from injuries sustained recently in an accident on the railway. Prior to the above match, the Narrandera junior team defeated the Griffith juniors by 72 to 8. For Narrandera, W. Babbs, J. Bynon, Cliff McGeady, S. Scott and Norden were best, while Jim Cottle did some good work in the ruck. The best players for Griffith were Neville Daines, Neil Evans, Bobby Hoggard, Bill Blair and Maurie Nolan.
LDFA Round 6 - Sunday June 14, 1936 at Scenic Hill Oval
Griffith .... 3.2 .. 5.2 .. 6.3 .. 7.5 (47)
Leeton .... 0.2 .. 3.2 .. 6.6 .. 10.12 (72)
Reserves: Griffith 24 d Leeton 14 (June 7)
Other match - Fivebough 12.19 (91) def Narrandera 5.12 (42), Whitton bye
LDFA Round 7 - Sunday June 21, 1936 at Scenic Hill Oval
Griffith bye
Other matches - Leeton 13.12 (90) def Fivebough 10.7 (67), Narrandera 17,14 (116) def Whitton 4.3 (27).
Reserves: Griffith 1.2 (8) lost to Leeton 2.7 (19)
Best players: Griffith: J and N Burke, S Webster, J Smith, R Shaw
Leeton: Palmer, Watkins, Neil, Lonnie, Myott, Schier
Cup match: Griffith 149 def Merriwagga FA 22.
Ganmain Knock Out Carnival - Monday June 29, 1936 at Ganmain Sportsground
R1: Ganmain 35 d Ariah Park 22, Oaklands d Ariah Park No. 2, Coolamon 23 d Wagga 8, Mangoplah 39 d Matong 19, Ganmain 2nds 29 d Leeton 2nds 2, Narrandera 34 d Barellan District 33, Berrigan 17 d Leeton 14, Griffith bye.
R2: Ganmain 35 d Oaklands 16, Mangoplah 36 d Coolamon 12, Griffith 32 d Ganmain 2nds 12, Narrandera 37 d Berrigan 14
S-F: Ganmain 39 d Narrandera 35, Mangoplah 50 d Griffith 23
Final: Mangoplah 36 d Ganmain 28. Gate takings: £160
LDFA Round 8 - Sunday July 5, 1936 at Scenic Hill Oval
Griffith ........... 3.2 .. 3.2 .. 6.7 .. 6.7 (43)
Fivebough .... 2.1 .. 3.4 .. 4.5 .. 4.12 (36)
Best players: Griffith: N Le Brun, J Collis, A Anstee, W Barry
Fivebough: E Wilson, J McAuliffe, S Garrett, R Luhrs
Other match - Leeton 8.13 (61) def Whitton 5.6 (36), Narrandera bye
Reserves: Griffith 0 lost to Leeton 17
Match report: Fivebough, without 'Scroggs' Hopley, Roy Poulsen, Jack Lang and their captain, George Sharp, journeyed to Griffith on Sunday last, and although beaten put up a great performance. Buddy Saunders umpired a clean game, making a good job of it, particularly when at times Griffith had as many as ten men on the ball.
LDFA Round 9 - Sunday July 12, 1936 at Scenic Hill Oval
Griffith ............. 4.2 .. 9.5 .. 10.9 .. 17.10 (112)
Narrandera .... 2.5 .. 8.7 .. 11.9 .. 13.10 (88)
Other match - Whitton 1.7 (13) def by Fivebough 9.3 (57), Leeton bye
Match report: The surprise of the day was at Griffith, where the home team defeated Narrandera by 24 points. At half time there was very little between the scores, Griffith having kicked 9 goals 5 behinds (59) to Narrandera's 8 goals 7 behinds (53). At three quarter time Narrandera led by 75 to 69, but in the fourth quarter, when Narrandera had two players on the injured list Griffith got a break, scoring 7 goals 1 behind to 2 goals 1 behind, and ran off easy winners. The Narrandera reserve grade team on Saturday night decided not to make the trip to Griffith, and forfeited to that team.
LDFA Round 10 - Sunday July 19, 1936 at Whitton Recreation Ground
Whitton .... 2.0 .. 4.1 .. 5.1 .. 6.6 (42)
Griffith ..... 1.3 .. 3.3 .. 5.3 .. 5.4 (34)
Other match - Narrandera 10.9 (69) def Leeton 6.12 (48), Fivebough bye
Challenge Match - Sunday August 2, 1936 at Goolgowi
Merriwagga Association vs Griffith
Club report: Friend and previous club mates of Jim Nash, who was the coach during 1934 of Griffith's Australian Rules team will be sorry to hear of his having sustained torn leg muscles and a broken finger whilst playing in Melbourne League for Geelong. The mishap occurred some weeks back and Nash is again in action, having had his first run with the Geelong second eighteen last Saturday. Jim Nash sends a cheerio to all his Griffith friends, hearty congratulations to the Griffith team for their success this season and wishes the team the best of luck in the finals.
Griffith will journey to Goolgowi on Sunday to meet the combined Merriwagga team in a return match. The coach, Norman Le Brun, who has been confined to his bed as a result of the last game at Whitton, is on the mend and able to get along better. Team list will be posted at Hugh Johnson's, 24 Banna Avenue or Jack Wood's, Hotel Griffith Buildings. The team will leave the Hotel Victoria at one o'clock.
The Griffith seconds will travel to Leeton, where they will meet the Narrandera reserves in the first semi-final of the reserve's competition. This game will form a curtain-raiser for the first semi-final of the Kinlock Cup competition, in which Leeton and Fivebough, the third and fourth teams, will measure swords. The winner of this match will then have to meet the loser of Sunday week's second semi-final, when Narrandera and Griffith are to meet at Leeton, the special train leaving at 12.10.
The Griffith second eighteen in an early match at 1.30 pm. will be selected from the following: N. Evans, R. Shaw, J. Smith, H. McLean, W. Blair, L. McCreddan, J. Daines, N. Burke, K. McKenzie, M. Nolan, J. Forrestal, R. Tasker, W. Tuddenham, J. Fuller, R. Bloomfield, C. Hamilton, C. Cameron, S. Webster, R. Hughes.
The chances of all four teams in the finals of the Kinlock Cup competition are particularly even. The general opinion is that Griffith should possibly prove the hardest team to beat. Narrandera is considered Griffith's toughest rival. But with the ringcraft and position play of Leeton, and Fivebough's fast, rugged play to consider, there really seem little to choose between the four.
One fact is definite, however, with the rivalry so keen, and the chances as even as they certainly are, the premiership honours of the 1936 season would seem likely to be carried off by the best-trained side.
Fivebough were beaten in the grand final last year through lack of training during a three weeks' rest before the grand final. Fivebough men were quicker to the ball than Leeton, but fumbled and lost through not handling cleanly - through being that shade out of touch that loses so many close games.
On paper, Griffith has definitely the fastest and most resourceful team in the Association. There is not one team that Griffith need fear providing Griffith is at its top but a half-trained Griffith side risks meeting defeat.
LDFA First Semi Final - Sunday August 2, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Fivebough .... 7.4 .. 9.6 .. 13.15 .. 13.18 (96)
Leeton .......... 1.0 .. 4.7 .. 5.10 .. 7.14 (56)
Goals: Fivebough: E Wilson 5, J O'Callaghan 3, R Luhrs 2, R Poulsen, J Gladman, L Byrnes
Leeton: J Colman 3, L Hastie 2, W Barry 2
Best players: Fivebough: G Sharp, E Wilson, R Poulsen, C Hopley, J McAuliffe
Leeton: J Colman, C Brown, A Wiseman, L Hastie
Leeton:— Lionel Hastie (capt.), J. Fulton, Richie Younger, Cliff Brown, C. Taylor, R. Petts, Albert Wiseman, Alan Borger, W. O'Brien, W. Barry, J. Madden, L. Madden, Jack Curtis, Jack Colman, J. A. McAuliffe, R. Smith, R. Hayes, J. Malcolm, Bob Monfries, Bert Roberts, G. Wardman and A. Malcolm
Fivebough:— George Sharp (capt), Roy Fuller (vice-capt), 'Pat' E. Wilson, Len Byrnes, K. Reberger, Roy Poulsen, Stan Carrett, Jack Gladman, E. Gladman, Jack Geltch, Alf Geltch, Jim O'Callaghan, M. Traynor, Harold Lonnie, Ron Luhrs, Cec 'Scroggs' Hopley, Wattie Fuller, George O'Sullivan, Jack Lang, Dave Lang, Alan. McCormack, Jack McAuliffe
Match report: Although the weather was fine, a strong gusty wind blowing down the field, marred the attractiveness of what was expected to be a brilliant semi-final, instead of which the play for the greater part hung around the goal posts, at the southern end. Fivebough took full advantage of the wind by scoring 7 goals 4 behinds in the opening term to one goal and Leeton was beaten. Mr. F. H. Matson, of Melbourne, umpired the game splendidly.
Reserves: Owning to the train being overcrowded, half the Griffith reserve grade team were left behind on Sunday and Narrandera had an easy win in the first semi-final of the Cabaret Cup competition. The final score were 7 goals 8 to 2 goals.
LDFA Second Semi Final - Sunday August 9, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Narrandera .... 3.4 .. 5.7 .. 12.9 .. 16.11 (107)
Griffith ............. 2.5 .. 3.6 .. 3.13 .. 4.20 (44)
Goals: Narrandera: G Mackenzie 3, Reg Hutchins 3, J Hutchins 3, R McEachen, Ron Hutchins, J Bynon, J Larkins, B Terry
Griffith: W Barry 2, A Anstee, M Hickey
Best players: Narrandera: Hutchins Brothers, S Day, J Larkins, R McEachen
Griffith: N Le Brun
Narrandera: Ray McEachen (capt.), Jack Larkins, Ron, Reg, Jack and Bob Hutchins, Les Mulcahy, Bill Woolnough, Frank Malcolm, Toby Black, Athol Charlesworth, Stan Day, George MacKenzie, Beres Turner, Jack Askwith, Jack Bynon, Blue Terry, Dave Grimmond
Griffith: Norm Le Brun (capt.), Alf Anstee, Mick Cummins, Jim Collis, Art. Campbell, Martin Hickey, Bill Barry, Doug Briggs, Eddie Forrestal, George Wade, Joe Cosgriff, John Smith, K. Gardiner, Pat Cummins, W. H. Smith, Bruce Briggs, Bruce Dawes, Bert Cripps
Umpire: F. H. Matson (VFL)
Reports: Les Mulcahy, fullback of the Narrandera was reported by umpire Matson, for intentionally striking Norm Le Brun, captain of Griffith with his elbow - suspended for 1 game and fined 10/-.
Reserves (1 v S-F loser): Leeton 2.11 (23) def Griffith 2.1 (13)
Match report: Beautiful weather favoured the second semi-final of the Kinlock Cup competition, and a big crowd assembled at the Leeton Cricket Ground on Sunday to witness a fast moving game between Griffith and Narrandera. The latter team had a easy win 63 points. The game, however, was not as one-sided as indicated. For the four 25-minute quarters the pressure and speed were maintained, and the public were treated to some daring aerial work by the high flyers in both team. Griffith sharp-shooters were off the mark and must accept the blame for the severity of their team's defeat. The outstanding player on the field was the Griffith coach, Norman Le Brun. A ball of muscle, he appeared to be every where the ball bounced. Playing smart football, he was too quick with his stab kicks for a number of his teammates, particularly the goal sneak, Bill Barry.
LDFA Preliminary Final - Sunday August 16, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Griffith ........... 3.6 .. 6.10 .. 9.17 .. 10.20 (80)
Fivebough .... 5.1 .. 8.7 .. 11.10 .. 17.13 (115)
Goals: Griffith: W Barry 4, N Le Brun 4, A Anstee, J Smith
Fivebough: E Wilson 7, J O'Callaghan 3, R Poulsen 3, A McCormack 2, J Geltch, J Lang
Best players: Griffith: N Le Brun, A Anstee, M Hickey, K Gardiner, G Wade, B Briggs
Fivebough: G Sharp, E Wilson, R Poulsen, C Hopley, J Lang
Griffith: Norm Le Brun (capt.), Alf Anstee (v-c), Mick Cummins, Jim Collis, Art. Campbell, Martin Hickey, Bill Barry, Doug Briggs, Eddie Forrestal, George Wade, Joe Cosgriff, John Smith, K. Gardiner, Pat Cummins, W. V. Smith, Bruce Briggs, Bruce Dawes, Bert Cripps
Fivebough: George Sharp (capt.), Roy Fuller (v-c), 'Pat' Wilson, Len Byrnes, Roy Poulsen, Stan Carrett, Alan McCormack, Jack Geltch, Jack Gladman, Cec 'Scroggs' Hopley, Jim O'Callaghan, Dave Lang, J McAliece, Wattie Fuller, Ron Luhrs, George O'Sullivan, Jack Lang, K. Reberger, Harold Lonnie
Umpire: F. H. Matson (VFL)
Reserves (loser 2nd s-f v winner 1st s-f): Narrandera 5.8 (38) def Griffith 2.2 (14)
Match report: All the brilliance of the Australian football game was seen in the fast-moving and rapid-scoring, final, played on the Leeton Cricket Ground on Sunday last, when Fivebough defeated Griffith 17.13 — 115 points to 10.20—80 points. The teams were equally matched and the result was in doubt until the start of the last quarter, when some of the Griffith players commenced to show tiredness, giving 'Boughs an opportunity to increase their lead by five goals. Even then the final figures reveal that each side had 30 scoring shots. The victors, however, registered 17 majors to 10, each of which counted six points, as against one point for behind. The umpire, Mr. F. H. Matson, of Melbourne, controlled the game splendidly and gave general satisfaction. The players, too, gave of their best and treated the large attendance of the public, to some wonderful high marking, clean passing and long kicking. The ground was in perfect, condition and the weather beautiful. We take our hats off to the Fivebough boys, particularly as they are all locals, for the victory which came their way through playing good football. To the losers: 'You were brilliant in defeat.'
LDFA Grand Final Sunday August 23, 1936 at Leeton Cricket Ground
Narrandera ... 0.6 .. 5.9 .. 7.10 .. 10.14 (74)
Fivebough ..... 3.4 .. 5.5 .. 9.9 .. 12.12 (84)
Goals: Narrandera: J Hutchins 2, Ron Hutchins 2, M Johnson 2, J Bynon, G MacKenzie, J Larkins, R McEachen
Fivebough: J O'Callaghan 4, R Poulsen 3, R Luhrs 2, E Wilson, J Geltch, J Lang
Best: Narrandera: R McEachen, Ron Hutchins, T Black
Fivebough: G Sharp, R Poulsen, J Geltch, J Gladman, J Lang
Narrandera: Ray McEachen (capt.), Jack Larkins, Ron, Reg, Jack and Bob Hutchins, Les Mulcahy, Bill Woolnough, Frank Malcolm, Toby Black, Athol Charlesworth, Stan Day, George MacKenzie, Martin Johnson, Jack Askwith, Jack Bynon, Alan Headlam, Dave Grimmond; W Leighton
Fivebough: George Sharp (capt.), Keith Reberger, Jack Geltch, 'Pat' Wilson, Harold Lonnie, Ron Luhrs, Jack Gladman, Len Byrnes, Jack McAuliffe, Roy Poulsen, Stan Carrett, Alan McCormack, Cec 'Scroggs' Hopley, Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Lang, Dave Lang, Wattie Fuller, George O'Sullivan; M Traynor
Umpire: F. H. Matson (VFL). Gate: £44/-/- @ 1/-
Reserves: Narrandera 10.2 (62) d Leeton 5.19 (49)
As premiers Dave Barnett (capt.) received the Caberet Cup
Umpire: Arthur Harding (Leeton)
1936 GRIFFITH PLAYERS LIST
Alf Anstee, Bill Barry, Bruce Briggs, Doug Briggs, Bill Brown, Jack Burke, Col. Cameron, Art. Campbell, Jim Collis, Joe Cosgriff, Bert Cripps, Mick 'Ike' Cummins, Pat Cummins, Bruce Dawes, Dave H. Evans, Eddie Forrestal, K. Gardiner, Harold Goring, Colin Hamilton, Martin Hickey, Bobby Hoggard, Robert Hughes, Tom Kelly, Norm Le Brun, L. McCreddan, Jim Parker, Les Rouse,, Cecil V. Smith, John Z. Smith, W. H. Smith, Bert Tucker, Wally Tuddenham, George Wade, Les Wardle.
1936 SENIOR DEBUTS & FINAL SENIOR GAMES
Debuts: Bill Brown, Jack Burke, Joe Cosgriff, Eddie Forrestal, K. Gardiner, Colin Hamilton, Bobby Hoggard, Robert Hughes, Norm Le Brun, Cecil V. Smith, John Z. Smith, W. H. Smith, Bert Tucker, Wally Tuddenham, Les Wardle.
Final Games: Doug Briggs, Joe Cosgriff, Bert Cripps, K. Gardiner, Harold Goring, Colin Hamilton, Martin Hickey, Bobby Hoggard, Robert Hughes, Tom Kelly, Norm Le Brun, L. McCreddan, Les Rouse, Bert Tucker, Wally Tuddenham.
1936 SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Round 1 - Saturday, May 16: Leeton 6.2 (38) def by Ganmain 12.19 (91), Matong 12.10 (82) def Coolamon 4.6 (30), Narandera, bye
R2 - May 23: Coolamon 7.9 (51) def by Leeton 7.14 (56), Ganmain 13.25 (103) def Narandera 4.9 (33), Matong, bye.
R3 - May 30: Leeton 7.10 (52) def by Matong 7.13 (65), Narandera 5.15 (45) def Coolamon 4.12 (36), Ganmain, bye.
R4 - June 6: Ganmain 15.7 (97) def Matong 10.9 (69), Narandera 6.10 (46) def by Leeton 10.8 (68), Coolamon, bye.
R5 - June 13: Coolamon 2.13 (25) def by Ganmain 13.9 (87), Matong 8.11 (59) def Narandera 5.10 (40), Leeton, bye.
Inter league - June 20: SWDFL 10.17 (77) def Faithful DFL 8. 7 (55) at Narandera
R6 - June 27: Coolamon 7.11 (53) def Matong 5.9 (39), Ganmain 9.12 (66) def Leeton 8.12 (60), Narandera, bye.
R7 - July 11: Leeton 10.14 (74) def Coolamon 10.9 (69), Narandera 11.10 (76) def by Ganmain 14.9 (93), Matong, bye
R8 - July 18: Coolamon 9.11 (65) def Narandera 8.10 (58), Matong 14.8 (92) def Leeton 7.6 (48), Ganmain, bye.
R9 - Aug 1: Leeton 10.9 (69) def by Narandera 11.8 (74), Matong 11.6 (72) def Ganmain 9.5 (59), Coolamon, bye.
R10 - Aug 8: Ganmain 13.14 (92) def Coolamon 5.8 (38), Narandera 6.5 (41) def by Matong 9.9 (63), Leeton, bye.
Ladder: Ganmain 7 1 0 2 36, Matong 6 2 0 2 32, Leeton 3 5 0 2 20, Coolamon2 6 0 2 16, Narandera 2 6 0 2 16.
Play odd 4th place - Saturday August 15, 1936 at Matong
Coolamon .... 1.1 .. 4.7 .. 6.10 .. 8.13 (61)
Narandera .... 7.2 .. 7.4 .. 11.6 .. 12.11 (83)
Umpire: R. Rooney, of V.F.L.
Goals - Coolamon: C Davis 6, M Hurst, T Bent
Narandera: R McEachern 5, Reg Hutchins 2, G Mackenzie 2, D Grimmond, J Hutckhins, H Denny
Coolamon: Mervyn Hurst (capt), Ormond Iverach, Toby Bent, Errol and Dudley Barker, Herb Robertson, Alf Black, Ashley Johnston, E McDermott, Pat Hogan, Reg Lucas, Bill Pieper, A Lewis, Ron Turner, Stan Griggs, Charlie Davis, J Whybro, Mick Curtis
Narandera: Ray McEachen (capt-coach), Ron Hutchins, Stan Day, Jack Larkins, George Mackenzie, Reg, Jack and Bob Hutchins, Athol Charlesworth, H. Bynon, H Denny, Martin Johnson, Blue Terry, Frank Malcolm, Les Mulcahy, Dave Grimmond, W. Leighton, Audley Hunt; Keith Mulholland
First Semi Final - Saturday August 22, 1936 at Narandera Sportsground
Ganmain ...... 0.3 .. 1.4 .. 1.7 .. 1.9 (15)
Matong ....... 0.2 .. 2.4 .. 2.6 .. 4.7 (31)
Umpire: Johnson, of V.F.L.
Goals - Ganmain: L Yandell
Matong: A Jones 2, V Jones, J Doherty.
Ganmain: Lance Pyke (capt.-coach), Ron Sims, Alf and Maurice Bean, Martin and Frank Carroll, Jack and Frank Crozier, Clonnie Heath, Les Yandell, Garney Logan, David Allamby, Jack Green, Bill McPherson R Affleck, J. Murphy, Aub Lenon, E. Coleman; Roy McPherson.
Matong: Jim Ceely (capt), Reg Symes, Vic Woolnough, Alex and Victor Jones, Jack McInnes, Cliff Hoskin, Jack Donkin, Ray and Tom Davis, Ken Brill, Keith and Mick Ceely, Jim Rava, Harry Ledger, Jack Doherty, Herb Fearne, Fred Newman; J. Reed.
First Semi Final - Saturday August 29, 1936 at Ganmain
Leeton ........... 3.1 .. 9.4 .. 15.8 .. 23.12 (150)
Narandera ..... 2.1 .. 4.6 .. 6.9 .. 10.12 (72)
Umpire: R. Rodwell, of V.F.L.
Goals - Leeton: L Hastie 11, J Curtis 4, E Wilson 4, W Barry 2, J Geltch, C Taylor
Narandera: D Weir 4, J Hutchins 2, Ron Huchins 2, R McEachen, H. Bynon
Leeton: Lionel Hastie (capt), E. Wilson, Len Byrnes, George Sharpe, Stan Carrett, Bob Monfries, Jack Geltch, Cecil Hopley, Albert Wiseman, Jack McAuliffe, Wattie Fuller, Jack Colman, Cliff Brown, Ritchie Younger, Jack Curtis, Charlie Taylor; K Reberger.
Narandera: Ray McEachen (capt.-coach). Jack Larkins, George Mackenzie, Athol Charlesworth, Stan Day, Ron, Reg, Jack and Bob Hutchins, W Leghton, Toby Black, Audley Hunt, Frank Malcolm, Beres Turner, H Bynon, Alan Headlam, Keith Mulholland, Doug Weir.
Final - Saturday September 5, 1936 at Matong
Ganmain ......1.3 .. 5.7 .. 11.9 .. 15.11 (101)
Leeton ......... 0.9 .. 5.11 .. 10.15 .. 15.17 (107)
Umpire: J Quinn, of V.F.L.
Goals - Ganmain: C Heath 5, F Carroll 4, E Coleman 2, R McPherson, A Bean, R Sims, W McPherson
Leeton: J Curtis 5, R Monfres 3, A Wiseman 2, J Colman 2, L Hastie 2, E Wilson
Ganmain: Lance Pyke (capt.-coach), Ron Sims, Alf and Maurice Bean, Martin and Frank Carroll, Frank Crozier, Clonnie Heath, Les Yandell, Garney Logan, David Allamby, Jack Green, Bill McPherson, J. Murphy, Aub Lenon, E. Coleman, Keith Cox, Roy McPherson; Jack Crozier
Leeton: Lionel Hastie (capt), E. "Pat" Wilson, Len Byrnes, George Sharpe, Stan Carrett, Bob Monfries, Jack Geltch, Cecil Hopley, Albert Wiseman, Jack McAuliffe, Wattie Fuller, Jack Colman, Cliff Brown, Ritchie Younger, Jack Curtis, Roy Poulsen; Charlie Taylor.
Grand Final - Saturday September 12, 1936 at Narandera Sportsground
Matong .... 4.0 .. 4.0 .. 8.8 .. 8.11 (59)
Leeton ..... 1.1 .. 5.6 .. 7.7 .. 11.7 (73)
Umpire: R. R. Allen, of V.F.L.
Goals - Matong: J Doherty 2, J Rava 2, H Fearne, J McInnes, H Ledger, A Jones
Leeton: L Hastie 4, E Wilson 3, C Taylor 2, J Colman, W Barry
Matong: Jim Ceely (capt), Reg Symes, Fred Newman, Keith and Mick Ceely, Jim Rava, Alex and Victor Jones, Vic Woolnough, Ray and Tom Davis, Cliff Hoskin, Ken Brill, Harry Ledger, Jack Donkin, Herb Fearne, Jack Doherty, Jack McInnes; J. Reed.
Leeton: Lionel Hastie (capt), E. "Pat" Wilson, Len Byrnes, Roy Poulsen, W. O'Brien, Bob Monfries, Jack Geltch, George Sharpe, Cecil Hopley, Cliff Brown, W. Barry, Jack McAuliffe, Wattie Fuller, Alan Borger, Albert Wiseman, Ritchie Younger, Jack Colman, Charlie Taylor; Keith Reberger
1936 SWDFL CLUB PLAYERS LIST
Coolamon: Merv Hurst (capt), Errol and Dudley Barker, Toby Bent, Alf Black, Alf Bliss, J. Brown, Jim and Mick Curtis, Charlie Davis, Neil and Griggs, Pat Hogan, C. and Ormond Iverach, Ashley Johnston, Jack and T. Kennedy, A Lewis, Andy Longmore, Reg Lucas, J Maloney, E McDermott, George McNabb, K O'Brien, Bill Pieper, Herb Robertson, H Skinner, Ted and F. Smith, Ron Turner, J Whybro.
Ganmain: Lance Pyke (capt-coach), Ron Sims, R. Affleck, David Allamby, Alf and Maurice Bean, Harold Brown, Jack Buchanan, Frank and Martin Carroll, E. Coleman, Keith Cox, Frank and Jack Crozier, H. Cullen, J. Day, Jack Green, Clon Heath, Aub Lenon, Garney Logan, Roy and Bill McPherson, Jim Murphy, Les Yandell
Leeton: Lionel Hastie (capt), W Barry, Alan Borger, Cliff Brown, Len Byrnes, Stan Carrett, Jack Colman, Jack Curtis, A Douglas, Roy and Wattie Fuller, Jack Geltch, Cecil "Scroggs" Hopley, J. Malcolm, L Mills, Bob Monfries, W O'Brien, Roy Poulsen, Keith Reberger, Ralph Smith, Charlie Taylor, E. "Pat" Wilson, Albert Wiseman, Ritchie Younger.
Matong: Jim Ceely (capt), Charlie Baker, Ken Brill, Ken, Keith and Mick Ceely, Ray and Tom Davis, Jack Doherty, Jack Donkin, Herb Fearne, Cliff Hoskin, Alex and Victor Jones, Harry Ledger, Jack McInnes, Harry McKinnon, Fred Newman, Jim Rava, J. Reed, Alan Stenhouse, Reg Symes, Vic Woolnough.
Narandera: Ray McEachen (capt-coach), Frank Adams, Jack Askwith, Toby Black, H Bynon, Athol Charlesworth, W Clarke, Stan Day, H Denny, Bates Flood, Dick Grimmond, Allan Headlam, Audley "Chooda" Hunt, Ron, Reg, Bob and Jack Hutchins, Martin Johnson, Jack Larkins, W Leighton, George Mackenzie, Frank Malcolm, Les Mulcahy, Keth Mulholland, Bob "Blue" Terry, Beres Turner, Bill Woolnough.
1936 ARIAH PARK & DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Ariah Park, Mandamah, Mahda, Methul, Mirrool, Tara, Wallaroobie
May 23: Mahda 81 def Ariah Park 56, Mirrool 40 def by Methul 61, Wallaroobie 23 def by Mandamah 55, Tara, bye.
May 30: Ariah Park def Wallaroobie, Methul def by Mahda, Mandamah def Tara, Mirrool, bye.
June 6: Methul 79 def Ariah Park 55, Mirrool 31 def by Mahda 37, Wallaroobie 51 def by Tara 58, Mandamah, bye.
June 13: Mahda 49 def Wallaroobie 31, Mandamah 26 def by Methul 31, Tara 31 def by Mirrool 36, Ariah Park, bye.
June 20: Ariah Park 80 def Mirrool 61, Mahda def Mandamah, Methul def Tara 4 pts, Wallaroobie, bye.
June 27: Ariah Park def Mandumah, Mirrool def Wallaroobie, Tara def by Mahda, Methul, bye.
July 4: Ariah Park 45 def Tara 26, Mandamah 32 draw Mirrool 32, Wallaroobie 34 def by Methul 52, Mahda, bye.
July 11: Ariah Park 77 def Mahda 54, Mandamah def by Wallaroobie, Methul def Mirrool 31 pts, Tara, bye.
July 18: Mahda def Methul, Tara 29 def by Mandamah 98, Wallaroobie def Ariah Park 22 pts, Mirrool, bye
August 1: Ariah Park def by Methul, Mahda def Mirrool, Tara def Wallaroobie, Mandamah, bye
August 8: Methul 73 def Mandumah 63, Mirrool 85 def Tara 39, Wallaroobie def by Mahda, Ariah Park, bye.
August 15: Mandamah 64 def by Mahda 89, Mirrool def Ariah Park, Tara 43 def by Methul 86, Wallaroobie, bye
August 22: Mahda def Tara, Mandumah def by Ariah Park, Wallaroobie def by Mirrool, Methul, bye.
August 29: Mirrool def Mandumah, Methul def Wallaroobie, Tara def Ariah Park, Mahda, bye.
Ladder: Mahda 11 1 0 44, Methul 10 2 0 40, Mirrool 6 5 1 26, Ariah Park 6 6 0 24, Mandamah 3 8 1 14, Tara 3 9 0 12, Wallaroobie 0 10 0 8.
First Semi Final - Saturday September 5, 1936, at Mandamah
Ariah Park defeated Mirrool (final scores unavailable)
Ariah Park:- Arthur Murdock (capt), Ron Walker, Bob Webster, Alf, Les and Stan Schmetzer, Jack Crouch, Herb, Lloyd and Ron Harrison, H McMaster, Bert Rollason, Richard Keen, A and C Collins, Ted Bennett, Arthur Phillis, Fred Davey: Harvey Kook, 19th.
Match report - (By "Richmond."): The Black and Golds have done it again. Not only did it come straight from a trouncing by the weakest team in the comp. and turn the table on the well-favored Mirrool team, but they did it with such ease and in such a manner that they must have given more than a fair chance of emulating the success of the town teams of the last few years.
Ariah Park fielded their full team, but Jack Lucas was absent for Mirrool. The Mandamah Club had the ground in fine order and a 31 gate cheered the heart of the Association treasure, Mr. Archie Chalmers. A better day could not have been picked.
Park started off with a rush and to the surprise of everyone had 14 points on the board before Mirrool scored. The Maroons then took a hand and right up till half-time the scores see-sawed with first one team and then the other on top. At half-time, Park were four points in front and then they put in one of those sensational bursts that have made them a team to be feared in any final. Combining beautiful and playing some superb football, they completely overrun their opponents. Allowing for their aptitude to strike their best form at a crisis, the best that was hoped for the Park, that they would make a close finish of it but form half-time the game was never in doubt. In the third quarter they scored 10.4 to 4.1 and the game was as good as over. The crowd was too surprised to barrack, and the game finished almost tamely.
For the losers, Bub Tyndall, Alex Gemmell, Allan Fong, Walter Higgins, Roy Johnstone and Len Slattery played well. It would be hardly fair to pick out the individuals from Park's team. Every man was at his peak and did all that was expected of him.
Perhaps Bert Rollason's spectacular ruck work and Lloyd Harrison's 10 goals remained longest in the minds of the spectators, but it was the co-ordination of the whole team which made their display so effective. Umpire S Rees controlled the game very well.
Next Saturday at Ariah Park, Mahda plays Methul. Both teams are very confident, but the southerners may prove too big and strong for the nippy Purple and Golds, who, however, have beaten them twice already this year and say they can do it again. It should be a great game. Source - Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review, Fri 11 Sep 1936.
Second Semi Final - Saturday September 12, 1936 at Ariah Park
Madha ...... 16.9 (105)
Methul ...... 13. 9 (87)
Match report - (By "Richmond."): A £30 gate at Ariah Park watched Mahda inflict yet another defeat on the Greens. The wind made conditions difficult in the early stages of the game, and the ground was very hard, otherwise everything was set for a splendid day. The game, however, lacked the dash and sparkle of the first semi final, probable because the situation as not so desperate for either team. Mahda was at full strength, but Methul were without the services of Eddie and Reg Mangelsdolf and Rupert Parmenter, three of their stalwarts, who make a tremendous difference.
In the first quarter, the Greens made a ten-point lead, mainly though the accurate kicking on the forward line. In the second quarter, Mahda threw themselves right into it and scored 41 to 19, giving them a commanding lead which they never lost.
Methul pulled up five points in the third session, but in the last Mahda were comfortably in front and going well. Final scores were Mahda 105, Methul 87.
For the winners, Hillyer, Dave Rees, Jack McKenzie, Don McPherson, Alex Prentice and Tom Britton were most prominent, and for the Greens, Sid Hubbard, Allan Tonacia, Jack and Don Irvine, Viv McCaig and Vic Mangelsdolf. were about the pick.
Next Saturday's game between the Greens and Ariah Park should be a battle royal, with the odds a shade on the town team, if it can reproduce the sensational form it showed in the first semi-final. However, Methul expect to have full list next Saturday, and give Ariah Park a third licking to finish the season. Source - Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review, Fri 18 Sep 1936.
Final - Saturday September 19, 1936 at Tara
Methul ............ 12.9 (81)
Ariah Park ..... 12.11 (83)
Match report - (By "Richmond."): A glorious spring day enticed quite a crowd at Tara to see Methul and Ariah Park meet in the final. Tara officials had the ground in good order, except for a couple of gravely patches which left the black fellow's plaster on any player unlucky enough to make a forced landing on them. The most remarkable feature of the day was the manner in which John Tyndall disposed of a swag of hot dogs. We have seen the peas slipped under the thimble and rabbits brought out of the hat, but the way those "snarlers" disappeared into the local and beauty, would have staggered Mandrake. The Tara Football Club got three pounds out of it, and every lad in Tara got an earful of tomato sauce, so the idea must be pronounced a success. Ariah Park fielded their full team, but the Greens were without Eddie and Reg Mangelsdolf and Rupert Parmenter, all of whom were sadly missed.
Methul won the toss and elected to kick towards the Ariah Park Hotel. However, it does not make much difference which way Methul kick - they aim for height, not distance. The spectators had stiff necks looking to see where Alan Tonacia was bringing the marks from. The Park team pointed their grubbers towards the South Pole, but generally their geography was astray. The Greens had the better of the first quarter, being 28 to 19 when the timekeepers rang the bell.
The second spasm saw the Greens further to the fore and their supporters had the Dullah Midgets almost engaged to provide the music at the banquet. However, the loss of three good men and injuries to three of their players proved Methul's downfall.
The Tigers came out for third quarter with their safety valves tied down and their ears pinned back. The game, which had been rough and tough, but rather disjointed, began to show signs of cohesion. Methul fought back gallantly, but Park's forwards broke through, and the term ended with the Black and Golds two points in front.
On resuming, Park took control and gradually forged ahead. With ten minutes to go, the Greens were 12 points behind, and here they put in the best finishing effort that Methul has shown for years. They threw themselves into packs and scores two goals in quick time, amidst tremendous excitement. Park proved equal to the occasion and snapped a couple of points right on the knocker. Final scores 83 to 81.
Although defeated, Methul took the honors of the day for their stout-hearted effort in the face of repeated disappointments. Sid Hubbard, Allan Tonacia, Don and Jack Irvine, Vic McCaig and Mick Guthrie played splendidly, and they were ably supported by the rest of the team. It's an even bet that there was a rush for the sticking plaster when the Irvines' go home. Jack pancaked and left several feet of skin on the gravel and Don had the misfortune to damage his shoulder just when he was showing his best form to date.
The success of the Tigers is hard to analyse. As in previous years, their efforts before the finals have made them rather joke. They refuse to play seriously until the occasion absolutely demands it, and then they put in the fireworks with a vengeance. The morale of the team is one hundred per cent., and when the whips are cracking, they rise to unsuspecting heights, refusing to be beaten.
The stars we have seen on many a former final were once again doing their stuff, but some of the lads deserve special mention. Stan Schmetzer did not make a mistake on the wing all day. He marked well and his position play was an object lesson for some of the older players. The same may be said of Fatty Collins and Ted Bennett, both of whom excelled themselves on the backline. Lloyd and Ron Harrison were on the spot whenever there were any goals to be kicked. Dick Keen improves with every match on the backline. Park's rucks again played a big part in their victory, being ably supported by the centre men. Arthur Murdock gave his best exhibition to date for the season, and we will be surprised if he does not provide some thrills next Saturday.
The game was umpired by R Thomson, of the Wagga League. He was consistent, bu a little quick with the whistle for most of the players. Source - Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review, Fri 25 Sep 1936.
Grand Final - Saturday September 26, 1936 at Ariah Park
Madha.............. 0.2 .. 3.4 .. 3.9 .. 8.11 (59)
Ariah Park ..... 3.1 .. 5.4 .. 10.4 .. 11.5 (71)
Goals - Mahda: J Prentice 2, T Britton 2, J McKenzie, M Rees, M Tyndall, T Connors
Ariah Park: J Crouch 5, L Harrison 2, R Harrison 2, H Harrison, B Rollason
Mahda:- Alex and Jim Prentice, Dave and Mick Rees, Tom Dunn, Tom Connors, Jack and Paul McKenzie, Tom Britton, Hillyer, George Vearing, Mick Tyndall, Zacher, Boneham, Don McPherson, Keith "Friday" Warren.
Ariah Park:- Arthur Murdock (capt), Ron Walker, Bob Webster, Alf, Les and Stan Schmetzer, Jack Crouch, Herb, Lloyd and Ron "Ginger" Harrison, H McMaster, Bert Rollason, Dick Keen, A and C Collins, Ted Bennett, Arthur Phillis, Fred Davey.
Match report - (By "Richmond."): Despite an unpleasant wind, a crowd of over 500 rolled up to see Ariah Park win yet another premiership from Methul, after a grand last quarter burst by the Purple and Golds. The ground was very hard, but some solid work by Archie Chalmers and Arthur Murdock resulted in the appointments being in perfect order.
Umpire Lowe had in charge of the whistle and did a good job. G Ferguson and Andy Minchin swung the flags, and two more impartial umpires it would be impossible to find. Nace and Mat Ryan, M Crouch and J Dunn boundary umpired, and A Chalmers, J Tyndall, A Murdock and G Harrison collected the two bobs. President Stan Bryce and representatives of different teams were on hand when required. The gate takings £44 were the best for many years.
Mahda were a shade ahead in favoritism as the teams ran out, but the Black and Golds have won so many premierships that even their own supporters would have not begrudged the country boys a victory.
Mahda deserves great praise for their splendid effort against a team which has the reputation of being the team and a half when the whips are cracking. Park have been rather lucky, but nevertheless the fighting rise from a hopeless chance to premiers was not all luck. Mirrool were nor easily overwhelmed and Methul fought to the bitter end, as did Mahda in the last game.
The Tigers owe their victory to a great team spirit and the fact that their stars cannot be matched in any other team.
It was hardly fair to pick out players for special mention in the game, as every man did all that was expected of him, and some did a lot more. Only one team can win, and while it is unfortunate that none of the country teams can down the Tigers in a final, they deserve the victory they have won, and the losing team were the first to congratulate them.
Source - Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review, Fri 2 Oct 1936.