1967 SWDFL SEASON RESULTS
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PLAYER TRANSFERS
IN: Wayne Bromley (Mentone), Darryl and Les Collis (Darlington Point), Ray Davies (Darlington Point), Brian Fitzpatrick (Leeton), Geoff Martin (Griffith Waratahs, RL), John Scott (Morningside), Roger Thom (Lake Burgooney).
OUT: Malcolm Brauman (Windsor Zillmere), Gordon Browne (umpiring), Vic Hathaway (Weethalle-Rankin Springs), Bob Little (Whitton), George Schlitz (Moama), Len Sexton (umpiring), Bill Tyndall and Jim Wharton (Yenda).
Round 1 - Sunday April 9, 1967 at Ariah Park Recreation Ground High Marks and Fumbles
Ariah Park-Mirrool ... 2.7 .. 5.8 .. 9.10 .. 13.11 (89)
Griffith......................... 3.1 .. 10.4 .. 15.6 .. 19.13 (127)
Goals: AP-M: B Rist 4, R Yandell 3, I Crewes 3, T Noack 2, K O'Dwyer, V Quade
Griffith: M Russell 7, R Robins 5, L Collis 3, D Dreyer 3, A Maloni
Best: AP-M: B Rist, K O'Dwyer, R Murray, R Fairman, I Crewes, N Walker
Griffith: K Kirkpatrick, M Russell, J Higgins, A Maloni, G Martin, M Newman, D Dreyer
Griffith: Fred Gambell, Bob Spears, John Higgins; Brian Fitzpatrick, Sid Robins, Vince O'Dwyer; Bob Munnerley, Angelo Maloni, Mick Newman; Les Collis, Kevin Kirkpatrick (c-c), John Kirkwood; Wayne Bromley*, Ralph Robins, Denny Dreyer; Roger Thom*, Geoff Martin*, Mal Russell; Reg Higgins
Reserves: Griffith 13.15 (93) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 5.6 (36)
Best: Darryl Collis, Les Collis, Max Eldridge, Garry Owen, Ray Smith, Terry O'Connor
Thirds: Griffith 8.8 (56) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 4.3 (27)
Best: Jim Portolesi (6 goals), Wayne Robins, Wally Clark
Round 2 - Sunday April 16, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval High Marks and Fumbles
Griffith .......... 2.1 .. 6.5 .. 10.8 .. 18.12 (120)
Coolamon .... 2.3 .. 5.5 .. 9.9 .. 11.10 (76)
Goals: Griffith: K Kirkpatrick 4, M Russell 4, J Scott 3, A Maloni 2, R Thom 2, J Kirkwood 2, R Robins
Coolamon: K Fruend 5, G Bradley 2, F Fitzpatrick, P Curtis, R Pieper, J Kew
Best: Griffith: K Kirkpatrick, A Maloni, B Fitzpatrick, J Fitzpatrick, R Spears, J Higgins
Coolamon: G Bradley, P Curtis, G Parmenter, J Kew, T Hughes, L Rynehart
Griffith: F Gambell, R Spears, W Bromley; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; R Munnerley, A Maloni, M Newman; J Scott *, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), J Kirkwood; G Martin, R Robins, D Dreyer; J Higgins, R Thom, M Russell; L Hodson*, M Eldridge
Umpire: Kevin Doolan (VFL). Gate: $171.20
Reserves: Griffith 13.16 (94) d Coolamon 3.2 (20)
Goals: A Biron 6, D Collis 3, G Owen 2, J Whyte, P Smith
Best: J Whyte, A Biron, D Collis, J Eley, G Owen
Round 3 - Sunday April 23, 1967 at Ganmain Sportsground High Marks and Fumbles
Ganmain ..... 7.2 .. 10.4 .. 12.8 .. 13.8 (86)
Griffith ....... 2.1 .. 5.4 .. 9.5 .. 11.5 (71)
Goals: Ganmain: F Gumbleton 6, J McCaig 3, T Carroll 2, R Reiher, G Carroll
Griffith: J Scott 4, M Russell 3, R Robins 2, J Higgins, A Maloni
Best: Ganmain: W Kember, G Carroll, J McCaig, G Buchanan, W McCaig, R Reiher
Griffith: S Robins, A Maloni, R Spears, R Thom, J Scott, M Newman
Griffith: F Gambell, R Spears, G Martin; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Collis; J Fitzpatrick, A Maloni, M Newman; J Scott, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), J Kirkwood; R Thom, R Robins, D Dreyer; A Biron, J Higgins, M Russell; P Smith, R Higgins
Umpire: John Doherty (SWUA)
Reports: Denny Dreyer (Griffith) and Jim McCaig (Ganmain) for striking - reprimand.
Reserves: Ganmain: 7.11 (53) d Griffith 6.11 (47)
Goals: R Smith 3, G Owen 2, M Eldridge
Best: G Owen, D Collis, T Overs, L Hodson, C Phillis, R Smith
Thirds: Ganmain 8.4 (52) d Griffith 2.7 (19)
Goals: J Portolesi, D Forrester
Best: W Robins, K McCudden, J Robinson, D Forrester, G Reed, I Hamilton
Round 4 - Sunday April 30, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ............ 0.5 .. 5.10 .. 8.13 .. 12.16 (88)
Turvey Park ... 2.5 .. 4.9 .. 8.12 .. 11.14 (80)
Goals: Griffith: M Russell 5, R Thom 3, A Maloni, A Biron, R Robins, K Kirkpatrick
Turvey Park: C Noack 5, L McGill 2, K Lovett, B Conway, F Crawford, R Nolan
Best: Griffith: S Robins, R Thom, M Russell, A Maloni, W Bromley, K Kirkpatrick
Turvey Park: R Nolan, K Lovett, C Harrison, R Burgess, I Carroll, L McGill
Griffith: F Gambell, R Spears, J Higgins; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Collis; R Higgins, A Maloni, M Newman; K Kirkpatrick (c-c), A Biron, J Kirkwood; R Thom, R Robins, D Dreyer; W Bromley, G Martin, M Russell; P Smith, L Hodson
Umpire: McLean (VFL). Gate: $202
Reserves: Griffith 11.13 (79) d Turvey Park 9.7 (61)
Goals: R Smith 3, G Owen 3, D Best 2, D Hall
Best: D Collis, T O'Connor, R Smith, D Best, B Hawkins, M Eldridge
Thirds: Turvey Park 7.5 (47) d Griffith 6.9 (45)
Goals: D Tyndall 2, D Forrester 2, J Portolesi, K McCudden
Best: W Robins, A Hickey, D Forrester, G Reed, J Robinson, K McCudden
Round 5 - Sunday May 7, 1967 at Whitton Recreation Ground
Whitton ... 1.1 .. 2.4 .. 2.4 .. 7.9 (51)
Griffith .... 4.8 .. 11.10 .. 15.15 .. 17.19 (121)
Goals: Whitton: L Morphett 2, R Milne 2, W Aliendi, V Bourke, R Whyman
Griffith: J Scott 5, G Martin 4, R Robins 2, A Biron 2, M Russell 2, D Dreyer, J Higgins
Best: Whitton: J Kenny, R Little, R Milne, B Preston, L Morphett, V Bourke
Griffith: G Martin, K Kirkpatrick, S Robins, J Higgins, J Scott, M Russell
Griffith: F Gambell, R Spears, J Higgins; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; R Higgins, J Scott, M Newman; G Martin, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), P Smith; R Thom, R Robins, D Dreyer; A Biron, W Bromley, M Russell; B Hawkins, D Collis*
Umpire: Williams (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 9.22 (76) d Whitton 2.1 (13)
Goals: T Overs 2, J Kirkwood 2, D Hall 2, T O'Connor, R Smith, D Best
Best: L Hodson, T O'Connor, F Conlan, J Mitchell, M Eldridge, D Best
Round 6 - Sunday May 14, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith .... 4.4 .. 5.5 .. - .. 10.10 (70)
Leeton ..... 1.7 .. 7.6 .. - .. 12.11 (83)
Goals: Griffith: R Robins 4, K Kirkpatrick 2, D Dreyer, M Russell, R Thom, A Biron
Leeton: J Lyons 3, R Dawson 3, D Lyons 2, G Lashbrook, E Rose, J Wirth, P Dunn
Best: Griffith: R Spears, K Kirkpatrick, S Robins, J Higgins, W Bromley, R Thom
Leeton: D Lyons, R Alchin, D Allen, K McGowan, J Kidman, G Scorer
Griffith: F Conlan, R Spears, W Bromley; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Collis; L Hodson, A Maloni, J Kirkwood; J Scott, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), G Martin; R Thom, R Robins, D Dreyer; A Biron, J Higgins, M Russell; F Gambell, B Hawkins
Umpire: -------. Gate: $420
Reserves: Griffith 15.18 (108) d Leeton 4.10 (34)
Goals: D Collis 4, R Smith 3, R Carroll 2, K McCudden, J Mitchell, R Dreyer, 3 short
Best: D Collis, R Smith, P Smith, J Mitchell, M Newman, M Eldridge
Thirds: Griffith 12.5 (77) d Leeton 5.4 (34)
Goals: D Forrester 4, D Knox 2, W Robins 2, J Portolesi 2, W Collis, J Bastianon
Best: W Collis, J Robinson, D Forester, W Robins, A Hickey, R Bortolazzo
Inter League (Neville Nesbitt Trophy) - Sunday May 21, 1967 at Ganmain Sportsground
S.W.D.F.L ... 1.4 .. 3.12 .. 6.15 .. 7.16 (58)
Farrer FL ... 2.5 .. 5.8 .. 11.8 .. 16.17 (113)
Goals: SWDFL: Bob Little 2, Ian Crewes, Frank Hodgkin, Robbie Nolan, Kevin Fruend, Des Lyons
Farrer: Colin Roberson 4, Arthur Cole 3, Tipping 3, Brian Prior 2, Barney McKellar, Ron Birch, Terry Bartel, Peter Weidemann
Best: SWDFL: Eric White, Phillip Wines, Noel Anderson, Ray Dawson, Ken McGowan
Farrer: Athol Webb, Bernie Anderson, Colin Roberson, Terry Bartel, Brian Willis, Allan Tipping
S.W.D.F.L No 2 ... 2.5 .. 3.8 .. 6.14 .. 10.16 (76)
Farrer FL No 2 ... 0.2 .. 2.6 .. 3.6 .. 6.8 (44)
Goals: SWDFL: Kevin Kirkpatrick 3, Bruce Forbes 2, Ron Harvey 2, John Wirth, John Shearer, Lou Alchin
Farrer: Chalmers 2, Howe 2, Absolum, Bert Haynes
SWDFL: Kevin Kirkpatrick, Russ Turner, Bruce Forbes, Pat Carroll, Ron Harvey, Ken Lovett
Farrer: Harry Gardiner, Garry Richardson, Gilchrist, Bert Haynes, J Semmler, Howe
Schoolboys: SWDFL 14.15 (99) d Farrer FL 5.4 (34)
Round 7 - Sunday May 28, 1967 at Ardlethan Recreation Ground
Ardlethan ... 1.3 .. 1.3 .. 2.3 .. 4.3 (27)
Griffith ........ 4.4 .. 11.10 .. 16.20 .. 21.28 (154)
Goals: Ardlethan: W Connors 2, R Henry, B Stewart
Griffith: J Scott 7, R Robins 3, L Collis 3, A Biron 2, D Dreyer 2, K Kirkpatrick 2, J Mitchell, D Collis
Best: Ardlethan: F Thompson, B Carroll, W Thripp, M Kelly, B Barry, M Bradley
Griffith: J Scott, A Maloni, B Fitzpatrick, L Collis, J Higgins, R Spears, D Dreyer, M Newman
Griffith: F Conlan, R Spears, W Bromley; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Hodson; J Kirkwood, A Maloni, M Newman; L Collis, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), G Martin; J Mitchell, R Robins, D Dreyer; J Higgins, A Biron, J Scott; D Collis, P Smith
Umpire: Paddy O'Connell (SWUA)
Reserves: Griffith 25.27 (171) d Ardlethan 2.2 (14)
Best: R Prenzel, M Eldridge, G Owen, R Smith, J Whyte, B Hawkins, D Best (6 goals)
Round 8 - Sunday June 4, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ............ 2.2 .. 5.3 .. 8.5 .. 9.10 (64)
Narrandera ... 4.0 .. 8.4 .. 11.8 .. 12.9 (81)
Goals: Griffith: R Robins 2, J Scott 2, A Biron 2, R Thom, M Russell, K Kirkpatrick
Narrandera: G Sharp 5, R Stevens 3, R Forbes, B Forbes, R Wilson, T Powell
Best: Griffith: M Newman, B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, J Higgins, R Spears, G Martin
Narrandera: R Stevens, P Wines, A Jackson, B Royal, N Anderson, B Forbes
Griffith: F Conlan, R Spears, W Bromley; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Hodson; G Martin, A Maloni, M Newman; L Collis, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), M Russell; R Thom, R Robins, D Dreyer; A Biron, J Higgins, J Scott; J Mitchell, J Whyte
Umpire: Johnson (VFL). Gate: $318.40
Reserves: Griffith 10.14 (74) d Narrandera 9.13 (67)
Best: J Fitzpatrick, R Smith, R Munnerley, R Savage, R Dreyer, J Kirkwood, J Browne, R Prenzel
Thirds: Narrandera 10.8 (68) d Griffith 4.10 (34)
Best: G Reed, A Hickey, J Crump, T Overs
Round 9 - Sunday June 11, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ......................... 5.10 .. 7.19 .. 11.26 .. 14.32 (116)
Ariah Park-Mirrool ... 1.2 .. 2.7 .. 7.8 .. 10.11 (71)
Goals: Griffith: R Thom 5, M Russell 3, K Kirkpatrick 2, D Dreyer, R Robins, W Bromley, A Maloni
AP-M: B Rist 4, J Prentice 2, G Seymour 2, I Crewes, E Noack
Best: Griffith: K Kirkpatrick, R Thom, J Fitzpatrick, S Robins, B Fitzpatrick, J Scott
AP-M: R Murray, I Crewes, R Quade, R Johnston, B Rist, G Breust
Griffith: F Conlan, R Spears, W Bromley; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; G Martin, A Maloni, L Collis; J Scott, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Prenzel*; A Biron, R Robins, D Dreyer; R Thom, J Higgins, M Russell; G Owen*, D Collis
Umpire: Keith Savage (forced to retire at three quarter time, replaced by Gordon Browne). Gate: $140.40
Reserves: Griffith 10.15 (75) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 1.2 (8)
Goals: C Pannan 3, P Smith 3, R Davies 2, D Collis, T O'Connor
Best: R Davies, J Whyte, D Best, D Collis, M Eldridge, J Kirkwood
Thirds: Griffith 1.11 (17) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 1.2 (8)
Best: W Robins, G Reed, D Knox, J Candusso, D Forrester, J Portolesi (1goal).
Round 10 - Sunday June 18, 1967 at Matong Sportsground
Grong Grong-Matong ... 2.4 .. 6.5 .. 7.6 .. 15.11 (101)
Griffith ............................ 4.4 .. 9.10 .. 16.12 .. 16.15 (111)
Goals: GG-M: M Sellars 5, G Smith 2, B Price 2, B Rava 2, G Sheather, A Jones, F Mundy, K Evans
Griffith: J Scott 4, M Russell 3, R Robins 2, G Martin 2, D Dreyer 2, R Thom, W Bromley, K Kirkpatrick
Best: GG-M: P Walsh, G Sheather, M Sellars, B Price, K Ceely, T Le Poidevin
Griffith: S Robins, K Kirkpatrick, J Fitzpatrick, R Davies, R Spears, J Scott
Griffith: J Whyte, R Spears, A Biron; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), M Newman; J Scott, R Thom, R Prenzel; G Martin, R Robins, D Dreyer; W Bromley, J Higgins, M Russell; M Eldridge, D Collis
Umpire: John Gambetta (VFL)
Reports: Fred Mundy (GG-M) for striking Kevin Kirkpatrick, third quarter
Reserves: Griffith 16.17 (113) d Grong Grong-Matong 0.1 (1)
Goals: P Smith 6, G Owen 3, D Collis, R Smith, R Savage, R Higgins, J Mitchell, D Hall, J Whyte
Best: R Higgins, D Collis, G Owen, P Smith, R Smith, D Best
Round 1 VCFL Country Championship - Sunday June 25, 1967 at Narrandera Sportsground
S.W.D.F.L. ...... 4.0 .. 6.7 .. 11.10 .. 14.16 (100)
G.V.F.L........ ... 9.6 .. 11.9 .. 11.16 .. 14.20 (104)
Goals: SWDFL: T Carroll 3, R Harvey 2, E White 2, K Kirkpatrick 2, R Little 2, F Hodgkin, M Sellars, R Nolan
GVL: M Kick 6, B Guy 3, I McDonald 2, B McCarty, G Wilson, S Florence
Best: SWDFL: M Sellars, R Harvey, E White, B Rist, F Hodgkin, K Kirkpatrick, R Dawson
GLV: B Guy, C Stewart, W Coady, G Betson, R Willett, M Kick, B Sleeth
South Western DFL: Geoff Nye, Pat Carroll, Max Kruse; Allan Waters, Noel Anderson, Will Kember; Ray Dawson, Phillip Wines, Richard "Lou" Alchin; Roger Thom, Frank Hodgkin, Barry Rist; Eric White, Tom Carroll, Robbie Nolan; Ron Harvey, Merv Sellars, Kevin Kirkpatrick; Garry Carroll, Bob Little; emerg; Ross Elwin, George McKelvie;
Goulburn Valley FL: G Howard, G Beton, F Peck; B Sleeth, K Rowe, D Alexander; W Coady, Cliff Stewart, K Maples; S Florence, Ian McDonald, B McCarty; P Doolan, Murray Kick, George Wilson; Ray Willett, W Harrington, B Guy; K Yeates, G Haslem, L Wickham, Roland Crosby
Umpire: Stan Fisher (VFL) Gate: $1,268
Northern Riverina 11.15 (81) d SWDFL Reserves 6.5 (41)
Goals: SWDFL: R Smith 2, B Reid 2, Terrance Carroll, N McLennan
NRFL: R Goodsell 4, Tyack 2, B Noll 2, Vic Hathaway, Harry Sanson, Noel Noll
Best: SWDFL: P Brill, R Iverach, L Hodson, R Brett, R Smith, N McLennan
NRFL: N Noll, V Hathaway, R Goodsell, H Sanson, C Groch, I King
SWDFL Reserves: Ray Smith, Jack Cedelland, R Murphy; Les Hodson, Robert Brett, Bob Robertson; R Lashbroook, John Nolan (capt), Joey Whyte; Peter Brill, Terrence Carroll, Darryl Collis; Bruce Reid, Kevin Guthrie, Don Best; Robert Iverach, Lance Dunbar, L Johnson; Terry Walsh, L Johnson; Brian Weaven, Ted Clarke, Norm McLennan, Gil Botten
Round 11 - Sunday July 2, 1967 at Kindra Park
Coolamon ..... 1.4 .. 2.7 .. 5.9 .. 7.12 (54)
Griffith .......... 4.2 .. 8.10 .. 14.12 .. 20.13 (133)
Goals: Coolamon: K Fruend 3, P Curtis 2, R Harvey, F Fitzpatrick
Griffith: M Russell 5, R Robins 3, A Maloni 3, D Dreyer 2, W Bromley 2, G Martin 2, K Kirkpatrick, J Scott, R Smith
Best: Coolamon: T Hughes, P Curtis, R Harvey, G Bradley, B Lucas, J Robertson
Griffith: K Kirkpatrick, J Scott, W Bromley, G Martin, S Robins, M Russell
Griffith: F Conlan, R Spears, A Biron; B Fitzpatrick, S Robins, L Hodson; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Prenzel; J Scott, R Thom, A Maloni; G Martin, R Robins, D Dreyer; J Higgins, W Bromley, M Russell; J Foley, R Smith
Umpire: Stan Tomlins (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 25.27 (177) d Coolamon 2.1 (13)
Goals: D Collis 8, P Smith 5, L Collis 3, J Foley 3, G Owen 2, M Eldridge 2, D Hall, R Carroll
Best: D Collis, M Eldridge, J Foley, L Collis, R Savage, M Newman. * Wally Clark fractures jaw
Round 12 - Sunday July 9, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ..... 2.2 .. 7.9 .. 10.10 .. 10.16 (76)
Whitton ... 2.1 .. 3.4 .. 5.6 .. 6.8 (44)
Goals: Griffith: M Russell 4, G Martin 3, J Scott, D Dreyer, R Robins
Whitton: R Little 4, B Preston, B Kelly
Best: Griffith: G Martin, M Russell, R Prenzel, J Scott, K Kirkpatrick, A Biron
Whitton: R Little, E Reynolds, W Aliendi, J Kenny, V Bourke, B Preston
Griffith: J Foley, F Conlan, A Biron; L Hodson, R Spears, J Fitzpatrick; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Prenzel; J Scott, R Thom, A Maloni; G Martin, R Robins, D Dreyer; J Higgins, W Bromley, M Russell; D Collis
Umpire: -------. Gate: $116
Reserves: Griffith 8.18 (66) d Whitton 2.6 (18)
Goals: R Smith 2, J Kirkwood, C Pannan, P Smith, D Best, J Whyte
Best: M Newman, R Carroll, J Whyte, P Smith, J Kirkwood, G Owen
Round 13 - Sunday July 16, 1967 at Gissing Oval
Turvey Park ... 4.3 .. 7.5 .. 11.9 .. 14.10 (94)
Griffith ............ 0.3 .. 7.9 .. 8.13 .. 12.17 (89)
Goals: Turvey Park: B Dowling 3, R Nolan 3, B Conway 2, E White 2, Grenway, F Crawford, K Lovett, L McGill
Griffith: J Scott 3, K Kirkpatrick 3, J Foley 2, R Thom 2, M Russell, D Dreyer
Best: Turvey Park: E White, B Dowling, G Nye, L McGill, B Conway, R Nolan
Griffith: R Spears, J Foley, K Kirkpatrick, R Prenzel, J Fitzpatrick, A Biron
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, A Biron; R Prenzel, R Spears, J Fitzpatrick; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Robins; J Scott, J Foley, A Maloni; G Martin, R Thom, D Dreyer; W Bromley, J Higgins, M Russell; J Whyte, D Collis
Reserves: Griffith 11.6 (72) d Turvey Park 9.11 (65)
Goals: G Owen 4, P Smith 3, D Hall 2, D Collis, J Mitchell
Best: L Hodson, G Owen, D Collis, P Smith, R Higgins, M Newman
Thirds: Turvey Park 8.9 (57) d Griffith 2.4 (16)
Goals: J Portolesi, T Higgins
Best: M Brill, R Bortolazzo, J Candusso, W Robins, J Crump, W Collis
Round 14 - Sunday July 23, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ....... 3.2 .. 7.5 .. 10.8 .. 15.13 (103)
Ganmain .... 1.2 .. 2.2 .. 3.6 .. 5.6 (36)
Goals: Griffith: M Russell 4, J Scott 3, J Foley 2, R Thom 2, K Kirkpatrick, S Robins, A Maloni, R Robins
Ganmain: F Gumbleton 4, T Lenon
Best: Griffith: K Kirkpatrick, J Scott, A Biron, R Spears, W Bromley, R Davies
Ganmain: W McCaig, W Kember, B Cedelland, P Carroll, F Gumbleton, B Angrove
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, W Bromley; R Prenzel, R Spears, J Fitzpatrick; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), G Martin; J Scott, J Foley, A Maloni; A Biron, S Robins, D Dreyer; J Higgins, R Thom, M Russell; R Robins, M Eldridge
Umpire: Brian Pratt (VFL). Gate: $258
Reserves: Ganmain 13.7 (85) d Griffith 8.16 (64)
Goals: M Eldridge 2, P Smith 2, R Smith 2, J Whyte, R Higgins
Best: J Whyte, R Higgins, D Best, D Collis, J Kirkwood, R Smith
Thirds: Griffith 7.10 (52) d Ganmain 5.1 (31)
Goals: J Portolesi 2, C Baker, J Crump, G Ford, W Robins
Round 15 - Sunday July 30, 1967 at Leeton Showground
Leeton ...... 5.3 .. 8.5 .. 9.11 .. 10.13 (73)
Griffith .... 2.1 .. 4.7 .. 8.6 .. 9.9 (63)
Goals: Leeton: D Allen 4, J Kidman 2, J Wirth, R Dawson, E Rose, D Lyons
Griffith: J Scott 4, M Russell 2, R Thom, K Kirkpatrick, J Foley
Best: Leeton: D Allen, G Scorer, R Alchin, G Tuckett, B Reid, P Dunn
Griffith: R Thom, J Scott, R Prenzel, K Kirkpatrick, B Fitzpatrick, A Biron
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, S Robins; R Prenzel, R Spears, J Fitzpatrick; J Whyte, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), G Martin; J Scott, J Foley, A Maloni; A Biron, R Robins, D Dreyer; W Bromley, R Thom, M Russell; R Higgins, D Collis
Umpire: Jack Hayes (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 20.21 (141) d Leeton 8.13 (61)
Goals: P Smith 9, R Smith 4, T Overs 2, D Collis 2, J Kirkwood, G Owen, W Robins
Best: P Smith, D Collis, R Smith, L Hodson, J Mitchell, J Kirkwood, M Newman, D Best
Thirds: Leeton 4.8 (32) drew Griffith 5.2 (32)
Goals: G Gardner 2, D Forrester 2, J Portolesi
Best: D Forrester, W Robins, G Gardner, M Brill, C Baker, G Reed
Round 16 - Sunday August 6, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith .............................. 6.3 .. 6.6 .. 13.10 .. 22.13 (145)
Grong Grong -Matong ... 1.1 .. 5.2 .. 6.2 .. 7.3 (45)
Goals: Griffith: P Smith 7, R Thom 4, J Foley 3, K Kirkpatrick 2, J Scott 2, A Maloni, M Russell, R Davies, A Biron
GG-M: M Sellars 2, R Evans 2, I Ferguson, G Sheather, T Le Poidevin
Best: Griffith: S Robins, R Prenzel, K Kirkpatrick, A Biron, P Smith, R Davies
GG-M: P Walsh, M Sellars, K Ceely, I Ferguson, G Sheather
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, W Bromley; R Prenzel, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; J Whyte, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Davies; J Scott, J Foley, A Maloni; R Thom, P Smith, D Dreyer; A Biron, G Martin, M Russell; R Robins, G Owen
Umpire: -------. Gate: $101.20
Reserves: Griffith 21.18 (144) d Grong Grong-Matong 1.1 (7)
Goals: R Smith 5, R Higgins 4, J Kirkwood 3, D Hall 2, M Eldridge 2, L Collis 2, C Pannan 2, R Dreyer
Best: M Eldridge, R Higgins, R Smith, J Mitchell, L Collis, D Hall, D Collis, M Newman
Round 17 - Sunday August 13, 1967 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ........ 6.11 .. 12.15 .. 20.25 .. 27.35 (197)
Ardlethan ... 2.0 .. 3.0 .. 3.1 .. 4.4 (28)
Goals: Griffith: M Russell 7, P Smith 5, A Maloni 3, K Kirkpatrick 3, D Dreyer 2, R Thom 2, J Foley 2, J Scott, A Biron, R Dreyer
Ardlethan: W Connors 2, B Stewart, B Carroll
Best: Griffith: M Russell, J Foley, K Kirkpatrick, A Maloni, A Biron, R Prenzel
Ardlethan: W Connors, F Thompson, B Carroll, M Bradley, B Stout, B Barry
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, W Bromley; R Prenzel, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; J Whyte, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), R Davies; J Scott, J Foley, A Maloni; R Thom, P Smith, D Dreyer; A Biron, G Martin, M Russell; R Dreyer, R Robins
Umpire: -------. Gate: $112
Reserves: Griffith 34.27 (231) d Ardlethan 0.0 (0)
Goals: R Smith 14, L Collis 5, G Owen 4, D Collis 4, J Kirkwood 3, M Eldridge 2, J Higgins, F Gambell
Best: R Smith, M Eldridge, D Collis, L Collis, G Owen, J Higgins
Round 18 - Sunday August 20, 1967 at Narrandera Sportsground
Narrandera ... 3.4 .. 10.4 .. 13.6 .. 18.12 (120)
Griffith ........... 3.3 .. 5.4 .. 5.6 .. 7.9 (51)
Goals: Narrandera: N Anderson 9, B Waters 3, B Lipscombe, H Stephens, R Forbes, J Bloomfield, F Quilter, B Forbes
Griffith: M Russell 2, A Biron 2, J Foley, D Dreyer, P Smith
Best: Narrandera: G Sharp, N Anderson, K Lyons, D Ingram, A Jackson, S Hutchins
Griffith: J Foley, B Fitzpatrick, A Biron, R Thom, J Fitzpatrick, G Martin
Griffith: B Fitzpatrick, F Conlan, W Bromley; R Prenzel, S Robins, J Fitzpatrick; R Davies, K Kirkpatrick (c-c), J Whyte; J Scott, J Foley, G Martin; A Biron, P Smith, D Dreyer; R Thom, J Higgins, M Russell; R Higgins, M Eldridge
Umpire: Len Sexton (SWUA). Gate: $495
Reports: Bruce Forbes (Narrandera) for striking Sid Robins (Griffith)
Reserves: Griffith 7.17 (54) d Narrandera 6.5 (41)
Goals: R Smith 3, T Overs, L Collis, R Carroll, J Mitchell
Best: R Smith, J Mitchell, L Hodson, G Owen, R Carroll
Thirds: Narrandera 9.10 (64) d Griffith 5.1 (31)
Goals: D Forrester 2, W Robins, G Gardner, J Portolesi
Best: W Robins, M Brill, D Forrester, C Baker, J Crump
First Semi Final - Sunday August 27, 1967 at Ariah Park Recreation Ground
Ganmain ... 3.2 .. 6.6 .. 8.9 .. 12.10 (82)
Griffith ...... 2.3 .. 5.6 .. 8.8 .. 10.10 (70)
Goals: Ganmain: F Gumbleton 4, R Turner 3, J McCaig 3, B Parmenter, Tom Carroll, F Hodgkin
Griffith: J Foley 2, J Scott 2, A Biron, R Robins, P Smith, R Thom, R Spears, D Dreyer
Best: Ganmain: W Kember, J McCaig, B Angrove, P Carroll, R Turner, F Hodgkin, W McCaig
Griffith: S Robins, A Biron, J Foley, G Martin, J Scott, R Prenzel, B Fitzpatrick
Ganmain: Eric McCaig, Pat Carroll, Des Carroll; Bill McCaig, Will Kember, Terrence Carroll; Barry Angrove, Russ Turner, Terry Lenon; Rex Holgate, Frank Hodgkin (c-c), Ross Reiher; Ben Cedelland, Frank Gumbleton, Brian Parmenter; Tom Carroll, Graham Buchanan, Jim McCaig; Dan Carroll, Robert Tonacia
Griffith: Brian Fitzpatrick, Frank Conlan, Wayne Bromley; Robert Prenzel, Sid Robins, John Fitzpatrick; Joe Whyte, Angelo Maloni, Geoff Martin; John Foley, Roger Thom, John Scott; Bob Spears, Phillip Smith, Denny Dreyer; Bill Biron, John Higgins, Mal Russell (capt); Ralph Robins, Bob Carroll
Umpire: John Gambetta (VFL). Gate: $648.20
Reserves: Turvey Park 7.13 (55) d Griffith 7.8 (50)
Goals: Ray Smith 2, Darryl Collis, John Kirkwood, Garry Owen, Bob Carroll, Max Eldridge
Best: John Mitchell, Don Best, Les Hodson, Les Collis, Ray Smith
Umpire: Jim Voss (VFL)
Griffith: Col Phillis, Fred Gambell, John Hall; John Kirkwood, Don Best (c-c), Les Hodson; Reg Higgins, Mick Newman, Ron Dreyer; Brian Hawkins, Les Collis, Darryl Collis; Terry Overs, Max Eldridge, Garry Owen; John Mitchell, Bob Carroll, Ray Smith; Denis Tyndall
Thirds: Griffith 3.5 (23) d Leeton 3.4 (22)
Goals: Wayne Robins 2, Garry Gardner
Best: John Candusso, Wayne Robins, Warwick Collis, Geoff Reed, Paul O'Brien
Second Semi-Final - Sunday September 3, 1967 at Ganmain Sportsground
Narrandera ...... 2.6 .. 4.6 .. 10.12 .. 12.14 (86)
Leeton .............. 2.1 .. 7.2 .. 10.2 .. 12.7 (79)
Goals: Narrandera: N Anderson 3, R Wilson 3, R Forbes 2, P Wines 2, B Waters, R Stevens
Leeton: D Lyons 4, B Reid 3, A Poulsen, V Howe, J Wirth, J Kidman, G Lashbrook
Best: Narrandera: P Pledger, G Sharp, D Ingram, K Lyons, S Hutchins, J Bloomfield, B Waters
Leeton: R Alchin, E Rose, R Elwin, J Wirth, B Reid, P Dunn, G Tuckett
Narrandera: Paddy Pledger, Athol Jackson, Kelly Lyons; Tony Irons, Gil Botten, Barry Royal; Dennis Ingram, Phillip Wines, Tom Powell; Jim Bloomfield, Stewart Hutchins, Ron Wilson; Ross Forbes, Noel Anderson (c-c), Bruce Waters; Geoff Sharp, Barry Lipscombe, Ray Stevens; Frank Quilter,
Leeton: Alan Waters, Geoff Tuckett, Max Kruse; Ken McGowan, Ross Elwin, Garry Scorer; Richard "Lou" Alchin, Alan Poulsen, Greg Lashbrook; Jim Kidman, Ray Dawson (c-c), Jim Lyons; Eric Rose, Des Lyons, Bruce Reid; John Wirth, Jim Lyons, Don Allen; Vince Howe, Ray Rielly
Umpire: Jack Hayes (VFL). Gate: $1559.55
Reserves: Ganmain 12.7 (79) d Narrandera 10.12 (72)
Thirds: Narrandera 11.13 (79) d Turvey Park 5.3 (33)
Preliminary Final - Sunday September 10, 1967 at Whitton Recreation Ground
Leeton ........... 2.7 .. 5.8 .. 8.11 .. 10.14 (74)
Ganmain ....... 4.2 .. 6.6 .. 7.7 .. 8.7 (55)
Goals: Leeton: E Rose 2, R Dawson 2, J Lyons 2, J Kidman, A Waters, D Lyons, B Reid
Ganmain: F Gumbleton 3, B Cedelland 2, Tom Carroll, J McCaig, B Parmenter
Best: Leeton: R Elwin, A Waters, E Rose, A Poulsen, K McGowan, R Alchin
Ganmain: W Kember, Pat Carroll, Des Carroll, E McCaig, Dan Carroll, Tom Carroll
Leeton: Pat Dunn, Geoff Tuckett, Max Kruse; Ken McGowan, Ross Elwin, Garry Scorer; Richard "Lou" Alchin, Alan Poulsen, Greg Lashbrook; Jim Kidman, Ray Dawson (c-c), Don Allen; Eric Rose, Des Lyons, Bruce Reid; John Wirth, Jim Lyons, Alan Waters; Vince Howe, Ray Rielly
Ganmain: Eric McCaig, Pat Carroll, Des Carroll; Dan Carroll, Will Kember, Terrance Carroll; Barry Angrove, Russ Turner, Terry Lenon; Rex Holgate, Frank Hodgkin (c-c), Ross Reiher; Ben Cedelland, Frank Gumbleton, Brian Parmenter; Tom Carroll, Graham Buchanan, Jim McCaig; Roylance Hatty, Robert Tonacia
Umpire: Don Jolley (VFL). Gate: $1226
Reserves: Turvey Park 9.5 (59) d Ganmain 6.7 (43)
Thirds: Turvey Park 6.7 (43) d Griffith 3.5 (23)
Goals: John Crump, John Robinson, David Forrester
Best: John Candusso, Wayne Robins, David Forrester, John Crump, John Robinson, Mervyn Brill
Grand Final Sunday September 17, 1967 at Narrandera Sportsground
Narrandera ....... 3.9 .. 8.10 .. 11.12 .. 17.15 (117)
Leeton ............... 1.3 .. 4.8 .. 8.14 .. 10.21 (81)
Goals: Narrandera: N Anderson 3, R Forbes 3, B Forbes 2, P Wines 2, G Sharp 2, J Boomfield 2, K Lyons, R Stevens, D Ingram, B Waters
Leeton: J Wirth 4, R Dawson 2, E Rose 2, D Allen, B Rielly
Best: Narrandera: G Sharp, N Anderson, A Jackson, K Lyons, T Powell, B Waters, P Pledger
Leeton: R Elwin, G Lashbrook, P Dunn, A Poulsen, R Dawson, J Wirth, D Lyons
Narrandera: Paddy Pledger, Athol Jackson, Kelly Lyons; Tony Irons, Gil Botten, Barry Royal; Dennis Ingram, Phillip Wines, Tom Powell; Jim Bloomfield, Bruce Forbes, Stewart Hutchins; Ross Forbes, Noel Anderson (c-c), Bruce Waters; Geoff Sharp, Barry Lipscombe, Ray Stevens; Ron Wilson, Frank Quilter
Leeton: Pat Dunn, Geoff Tuckett, Vince Howe; Ken McGowan, Ross Elwin, Garry Scorer; Richard "Lou" Alchin, Alan Poulsen, Greg Lashbrook; Jim Kidman, Ray Dawson (c-c), Don Allen; Eric Rose, Des Lyons, Bruce Reid; John Wirth, Jim Lyons, Alan Waters; Ray Rielly, David Waters
Umpire: Jim McMaster (VFL). Gate: $3,622
Reserves: Turvey Park 12.12 (84) d Narrandera 9.12 (60)
Umpire: John Deaton (SWUL)
Thirds: Narrandera 17.14 (116) d Turvey Park 5.3 (33)
Umpire: Len Sexton (SWUL)
1967 SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE AWARDS
First Grade: Best & Fairest - Gammage Medal
17 - Robbie Nolan (Turvey Park); 16 - Lou Alchin (Leeton); 15 - Mal Russell (Griffith), Merv Sellars (Grong Grong-Matong), Phillip Wines (Narrandera); 14 - Bob Little (Whitton); 13 - Jim Kidman (Leeton); 12 - John Kew (Coolamon), Ross Elwin (Leeton); 11 - Ian Crewes (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Frank Fitzpatrick (Coolamon), Frank Hodgkin (Ganmain), Will Kember (Ganmain), Noel Anderson (Narrandera); 10 - Bob Thompson (Whitton); 9 - Jim Dunn, Barry Rist (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Bob Spears (Griffith), Jim Lyons (Leeton), Geoff Sharp (Narrandera), Bernie Dowling (Turvey Park); 8 - Fred Thompson (Ardlethan), Bill McCaig (Ganmain), John Scott (Griffith), Greg Sheather (Grong Grong-Matong); 7 - Mick Bradley (Ardlethan), Kevin Kirkpatrick (Griffith), Bruce Bryon (Grong Grong-Matong), John Shearer (Turvey Park); 6 - W B Carroll (Ardlethan), Ray McKelvie (Coolamon), John Foley (Griffith), Ray Dawson, Allan Poulsen (Leeton), Eric White (Turvey Park), Ted Reynolds (Whitton); 5 - Bill Connors (Ardlethan), Ricky Quade (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Ron Harvey (Coolamon), Pat Carroll (Ganmain), Sid Robins, Roger Thom (Griffith), W Johnstone, Fred Mundy (Grong Grong-Matong), Don Allen (Leeton), Jim Bloomfield, Ray Stevens (Narrandera); 4 - Terrance Kelly (Ardlethan), Gerald Bradley (Coolamon), Ken Evans, Dennis Heathcote (Grong Grong-Matong), Pat Dunn (Leeton); 3 - Bruce Barry (Ardlethan), David Bamford, Terry Noack, Ross Yandell (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Lance Crocker, Phillip Curtis, Tom Hughes, Charlie Moses (Coolamon), Barry Angrove, Tom Carroll, Ben Cedelland (Ganmain), Brian Fitzpatrick, Geoff Martin (Griffith), Eric Rose (Leeton), Gil Botten (Narrandera), Barry Conway, Ken Lovett, Geoff Nye (Turvey Park), Greg Boots, Joey De Mamiel, Gerry Gavel (Whitton); 2 - B M Carroll (Ardlethan), J Catterson, John Lewis (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Vince Maloney (Coolamon), Des Carroll, Garry Carroll (Ganmain), Wayne Bromley (Griffith), Trevor Le Poidevin (Grong Grong-Matong), Max Kruse, Geoff Tuckett, Allan Waters, John Wirth (Leeton), Barry Lipscombe, Hamish Stephens (Narrandera), Ferg Crawford (Turvey Park), T Doyle, John Gavel, Jock Kenny (Whitton); 1 votes unavailable.
Second Grade - Lanham Trophy
18 - Ray Smith (Griffith); 16 - Richard 'Coke' Ryan (Grong Grong-Matong; 13 - Robert Brett (Narrandera), John Nolan (Turvey Park); 11 - Neville Williams (Narrandera); 10 - Darryl Collis (Griffith); 9 - Vince Guthrie, Rex Holgate (Ganmain); 8 - Don Best (Griffith), Allan Jones (Grong Grong-Matong). Other Griffith players to receive votes were 8 - Joe Whyte, 4 - Max Eldridge, 3 - Bob Carroll, Ray Davies, David Hall, Mick Newman, Garry Owen, Phillip Smith, 1 and 2 votes unavailable.
Third Grade - Petts Trophy
10 - Colin Pitt (Leeton); 9 - Bruce Yandell (Ariah Park-Mirrool), John Sloan (Narrandera); 8 - Greg Allen (Turvey Park); 7 - John Crump (Griffith); 6 - Peter Evans (Ganmain, Brian Waller (Narrandera); 5 - Neville White (Turvey Park), R Harper (Ariah Park-Mirrool); 4 - S Holz (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Warwick Collis, Wayne Robins (Griffith), Ken Forbes (Narrandera), P McCullough (Turvey Park).
First Grade: Top Goalkickers (h/a) - Keisling Trophy
67 - Des Lyons (Leeton), 62 - Kevin Fruend (Coolamon), 60 - Robbie Nolan (Turvey Park), 55 - Frank Gumbleton (Ganmain), 55 - Mal Russell (Griffith), 49 - Ricky Quade (Ariah Park-Mirrool), 45 - Geoff Sharp (Narrandera), 41 - Jim Dunn (Ariah Park-Mirrool), 40 - John Scott (Griffith), 38 - Terry Noack (Ariah Park-Mirrool), 37 - Bob Little (Whitton), 33 - Barry Conway (Turvey Park), 32 - Barry Rist (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Jim Lyons (Leeton), 31 - Cecil Noack (Turvey Park), 28 - Ralph Robins (Griffith), 27 - Tom Carroll (Ganmain), Eric Rose (Leeton), 26 - Noel Anderson (Narrandera), 25 - Bruce Yandell (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Phillip Curtis, Frank Fitzpatrick (Coolamon), Merv Sellars, Greg Sheather (Grong Grong-Matong), Ray Dawson (Leeton), 24 - Jim McCaig (Ganmain), Kevin Kirkpatrick, Roger Thom (Griffith), 23 - Ian Crewes (Ariah Park-Mirrool, Ben Cedelland (Ganmain), 22 - Ross Reiher (Ganmain), Bernie Dowling (Tuvey Park), 21 - John Shearer (Turvey Park), 20 - Ken Forbes (Narrandera).
54 - Kerry Guthrie (Ganmain), 51 - Ray Smith (Griffith), 39 - Neville Williams (Narrandera), 35 - Bob Mathieson (Narrandera), 33 - Phillip Smith (Griffith), Des Royal (Narrandera), 27 - Darryl Collis, Garry Owen (Griffith), Ian Birch (Turvey Park).
Third Grade - Quinn Trophy
31 - Daryl Meagher (Narrandera), 18 - Jim Portolesi (Griffith), 15 - Barry Smith (Ganmain), 14 - Michael O'Mara (Leeton), 12 - David Forrester (Griffith).
1967 FIRST GRADE DEBUTS & FINAL FIRST GRADE GAMES / GOALS
Debuts: April 8 - Wayne Bromley, Geoff Martin, Roger Thom; April 16 - Les Hodson, John Scott; May 7 - Darryl Collis; June 11 - Garry Owen, Robert Prenzel.
Final Games / Goals: Wayne Bromley (18 / 4), Ray Davies (87 / 54), Brian Fitzpatrick (39 / 0), John Fitzpatrick (33 / 0), Fred Gambell (71 / 6), Brian Hawkins (3 / 0), Robert Munnerley (35 / 2), Vince O'Dwyer (30 / 1), Malcolm Russell (37 / 109).
ALSO PLAYED FOR GRIFFITH IN 1967
Reserves: James Browne, Wally Clark, John Crump, David Hall, Harry Moses, Barry Noonan, Terry O'Connor, Terry Overs, John Peters, Colin Phillis, Ralph Savage. Playing-coach: Don Best
Thirds: Colin Baker, Ray Bortolazzo, Mervyn Brill, John Candusso, Warwick Collis, Geoff Ford, David Forrester, Garry Gardner, Alan Hickey, Ken McCudden, Paul O'Brien, Jim Portolesi, Geoff Reed, Pat Richardson, Wayne Robins. Coach: Robert Spears.
1967 GRIFFITH AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL CLUB AWARDS
Saturday 14th October, 1967 at R.S.L. Hall
First Grade
Best & Fairest: Kevin Kirkpatrick
Runner-up: Sid Robins
Most Consistent: John Scott
Most Improved: Geoff Martin
Best Utility: Roger Thom
Second Grade
Best & Fairest: Max Eldridge
Runner-up: Ray Smith
Most Consistent: Darryl Collis
Most Improved: David Hall
Best Utility: Les Hodson
Third Grade
Best & Fairest: Wayne Robins
Runner-up: John Candusso
Most Consistent: Warwick Collis
Most Improved: Alan Hickey
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Club Man: Robert Spears
Griffith Co-op / Ernest Hillier Point Score
First grade: Won by Kevin Kirkpatrick
Col Longobardi Point Score
First grade: Won by Kevin Kirkpatrick
Runner-up: Sid Robins
Second grade: Won by Darryl Collis
Runner-up: Max Eldridge