1983 RFL SEASON RESULTS
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PLAYER TRANSFERS
IN: Shane Best, Mark Buchanan (Coolamon), Stephen Buchanan (Coolamon), Darrell Collins (Aberfeldie), Paul Hocking (Narre Hallam), Jamie Robinson (East Wagga-Kooringal), Damien Ryan (Casterton), Paul Sparkes (Lake Boga), Neil Thompson, Garry Waters (Echuca East).
OUT: Paul Baldi (Whitton), Grant Luhrs (Turvey Park), Rowen Smith (Essendon DFL), Kelvin Turner (Waratah, NT).
Round 1 - Saturday April 9, 1983 at Robertson Oval
Wagga Tigers ... 8.4 .. 14.6 .. 24.10 .. 30.15 (195)
Griffith ............... 1.0 .. 4.1 .. 8.3 .. 11.7 (73)
Goals: Wagga: G Sheather 9, A Snowden 3, J Willis 3, A Grimmond 2, S Cheney 2, P Hawke 2, P Cox 2, R Colvin 2, C Hackett 2, A Gaynor, M Denton, S Allen
Griffith: N Thompson 4, R Owen 2, D Hicks 2, G Waters, R Agresta, G Toscan
Best: Wagga: P Hawke, G Colvin, M Denton, R Carroll, B Rowe, A Grimmer
Griffith: J Robinson, R Owen, G Toscan
Griffith: J Robinson*, G Waters*, P Hocking*, G Harrison (capt.), D Ryan*, P McGrath, M Turner, P Sparkes*, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, N Thompson, D Taylor, R Owen, Shane Best, D Hicks*, S Buchanan*, D Luhrs
Umpire: R Wright (AUL)
Reports: W Bottcher by boundary umpire P McDonnell for allegedly striking J Willis (Wagga) with an elbow in the final quarter
Reserves: Wagga Tigers 9.9 (63) d Grifffith 6.12 (48)
Under 19: Wagga Tigers 13.8 (86) d Griffith 4.6 (30)
Round 2 - Sunday April 17, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ......................... 3.0 .. 10.5 .. 14.7 .. 18.10 (118)
Ariah Park-Mirrool ... 4.3 .. 8.7 .. 14.12 .. 16.13 (109)
Goals: Griffith: D Hicks 6, R Owen 4, G Waters 3, D Ryan 3, G Toscan, M Turner
AP-M: C Daniher 4, T Haddrill 3, R Mackenzie 3, G O'Brien 2, B Fairman 2, S French, J Gordon
Best: Griffith: G Toscan, D Hicks, R Owen, J Robinson, D Collins, G Hill
AP-M: R Mackenzie, C Daniher, B Walker, T Walker, L Lucas, T Jones
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparkes, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, N Thompson, D Taylor, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, M Tyndall, D Hicks
Umpire: B Morrison (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 27.13 (145) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 6.7 (43)
Under 19: Griffith 23.14 (152) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 6.1 (37)
Round 3 - Sunday April 24, 1983 at Narrandera Sportsground
Narrandera .. 1.5 .. 4.4 .. 9.8 .. 14.19 (103)
Griffith ..,....... 3.1 .. 4.4 .. 9.8 .. 12.11 (83)
Goals: M Horsburgh 4, Graham Ingram 2, P Belford 2, W Evans, I Male, V Hugo, M Quilter, R Page, W Hunt
Griffith: D Ryan 6, G Waters 2, G Harrison, R Owen, P Sparkes, D Hicks
Best: Narrandera: W Evans, I Male, R Donaldson, S Donaldson, R Durnan, G Powell, R Page
Griffith: M O'Donnell, G Harrison, R Owen, D Collins, Shane Best, G Waters
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparkes, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, N Thompson, R Owen, R Berton, M Tyndall, D Hicks, Shane Best, R Crowe, G McLeod*
Umpire: G Gale (VFL)
Reserves: Narrandera 20.13 (133) d Griffith 4.7 (31)
Under 19: Narrandera 17.12 (114) d Griffith 5.8 (38)
VCFL Winfield Championship - Saturday April 30, 1983 at Tocumwal Recreation Reserve
Murray FL ...... 2.1 .. 8.7 .. 10.10 .. 15.11 (101)
Riverina FL ... 6.6 .. 13.10 .. 17.17 .. 23.20 (160)
Goals: Murray: Darren Jackson 8, Wayne Deledio 2, Ross Hillary, Tony Tinkler, Darren Brooks, Adrian Daly, Michael Hawkins
Riverina: Brian Parks 9, Russell Campbell 4, John Gannon 3, Ray O'Connor 3, Wayne Evans 2, David Murphy, Peter Sculley
Best: Murray: Michael Gilmore, Darren Jackson, Darren Brooks, Mark McNamara, Terry Wells, Ross Hillary
Riverina: Mark Fraser, Ray O'Connor, Gerald Pieper, Brian Parks, John Gannon, David Johnson, Steve McMahon
Umpires: B J Bullas, O'Donnell (VFL)
Round 4 - Sunday May 8, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Grifffith ................ 8.1 .. 12.3 .. 17.5 .. 20.9 (129)
Ganmain-GGM ... 2.1 .. 7.4 .. 12.6 .. 13.8 (86)
Goals: Griffith: D Ryan 5, R Owen 3, D Collins 2, A Hicks 2, J Robinson 2, W Bottcher, D Luhrs, N Thompson, P Purtill, P Sparks, G Harrison
GGGM: A Corbett 5, M Walsh 5, K Stewart 2, P Turnbull
Best: Griffith: G Toscan, G Owen, Shane Best, D Collins, J Robinson, N Thompson, M O'Donnell
GGGM: M Walsh, A Corbett, P Turner, D Walsh, B Daly
Griffith: J Robinson, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, M Buchanan*, D Luhrs, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, M Tyndall, Shane Best, P Purtill
Umpire: K Khan (VFL)
Reserves: Ganmain-GGM 16.10 (106) d Griffith 12.14 (86)
Under 19: Ganmain-GGM 12.10 (82) d Griffith 10.10 (70)
Round 5 - Sunday May 15, 1983 at Maher Oval
Turvey Park ... 7.2 .. 11.5 .. 12.7 .. 16.10 (106)
Griffith ............ 1.3 .. 4.8 .. 11.11 .. 12.13 (85)
Goals: Turvey Park: M Daniher 4, D Johnson 2, D Murphy 2, D Vogel 2, G Dyde 2, R Scott, M McFadden, G Lawson, M Cox
Griffith: D Hicks 6, G McLeod 2, A Hicks 2, D Collins, D Luhrs
Best: Turvey Park: A Hayes, D Johnson, M Daniher, D McFadden, D Murphy, D Vogel
Griffith: R Owen, D Collins, J Robinson, D Hicks, G McLeod, W Bottcher
Griffith: J Robinson, P Hocking, D Collins, D Ryan, P McGrath, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, D Hicks, Shane Best, P Purtill, G McLeod, G Hall
Umpire: Petrie (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 10.13 (73) d Turvey Park 6.5 (41)
Under 19: Turvey Park 15.20 (110) d Griffith 1.4 (10)
Round 6 - Sunday May 22, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ........ 2.2 .. 5.4 .. 9.6 .. 10.9 (69)
Ardlethan ... 2.2 .. 3.3 .. 5.3 .. 6.5 (41)
Goals: Griffith: P Sparks 6, D Collins, G Toscan, R Owen, P McGrath
Ardlethan: D Morgan 2, P Sculley, K Grose, J Smith, Phil Horan
Best: Griffith: G Hill, D Colins, R Owen, S Buchanan, M Buchanan, P Sparks
Ardlethan: S Quade, D Morgan, P Sculley, A Popple, C Smith, S Hall
Griffith: P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P McGrath, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, D Hicks, Shane Best, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpires: N Livermore, M Hogan (AUL)
Reserves: Griffith 14.12 (96) d Ardlethan 4.5 (29)
Under 19: Griffith 9.9 (63) d Ardlethan 9.11 (65)
VCFL Winfield Championship - Sunday May 29, 1983 at Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo
Bendigo FL .... 4.4 .. 5.8 .. 10.11 .. 12.12 (84)
Riverina FL ... 1.2 .. 2.10 .. 3.11 .. 4.19 (43)
Goals: Bendigo: Ron Best 5, Phil Byrne 2, W Walsh, F Coghlan, Mick Lenaghan, D Slater, Peter Dean
Riverina: Brian Parks 2, Russell Campbell, Ray O'Connor
Best: Bendigo: N Belfar, Alan Patterson, Greg Williams, Gary Evans, Gary Mountjoy, Ron Best
Riverina: Mark Fraser, Neville Lyons, Wayne Evans, Colin Anderson, Russell Durnan, Jamie Gordon
Round 7 - Sunday June 5, 1983 at Leeton Showground
Leeton ..... 2.2 .. 8.8 .. 11.12 .. 13.17 (95)
Griffith .... 4.5 .. 5.5 .. 8.9 .. 12.9 (81)
Goals: Leeton: B Harrison 5, M Baillie 3, G Robson 2, T Lyons 2, P Rocca
Griffith: P Sparks 6, D Collins 2, G Toscan, G Hill, G Waters, G McLeod
Best: Leeton: G Robson, C Anderson, J Gannon, S McMahon, T Elwin, G Piltz, M Baillie
Griffith: P Sparks, R Prest, G McLeod, J Robinson, N Thompson, S Buchanan
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, D Hicks, Shane Best, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpire: P Treacy (AUL)
Reserves: Griffith 17.8 (110) d Leeton 8.12 (60)
Under 19: Griffith 12.11 (83) d Leeton 10.9 (69)
Round 8 - Sunday June 12, 1983 at Kindra Park
Coolamon ..... 7.2 .. 9.4 .. 11.10 .. 15.12 (102)
Griffith .......... 3.2 .. 7.9 .. 12.11 .. 12.14 (86)
Goals: Coolamon: R Robinson 3, B Burgess 2, D Breust 2, D Gillett 2, R McKenzie, D Hilton, A Suidgeest, R Campbell, G Buchanan, S Chandler
Griffith: P Sparks 6, D Collins, J Robinson, R Agresta, R Prest, G McLeod, G Toscan
Best: Coolamon: B Allen, N Pleming, R Robinson, S Chandler, R Campbell
Griffith: W Bottcher, G Toscan, D Collins, P Hocking, N Thompson, G McLeod
Griffith: J Robinson, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, P McGrath, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, S Buchanan, N Thompson, G Hill, A Hicks, M Tyndall, Shane Best, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpires: Lonergan, R Lescun (AUL)
Reserves: Coolamon 8.9 (57) d Griffith 5.13 (43)
Under 19: Griffith 12.5 (77) d Coolamon 9.9 (63)
Round 9 - Sunday June 26, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ............................... 3.2 .. 6.8 .. 9.13 .. 14.17 (101)
East Wagga-Kooringal ... 2.7 .. 7.14 .. 10.20 .. 15.23 (113)
Goals: Griffith: P Sparks 5, D Collins 3, G McLeod 2, R Owen 2, G Waters, R Agresta
EWK: B Parks 7, P Cohalan 5, M Gooden, I Geppert, P Butterworth
Best: Griffith: G Toscan, N Thompson, G McLeod, D Collins, G McLeod
EWK: G Galvin, N Lyons, B Parks, P Cohalan, D Galvin
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, Shane Best, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpires: R Bartholomew, A Merilaid (AUL)
Reserves: Griffith 13.7 (85) d East Wagga-Kooringal 9.13 (67)
Under 19: Griffith 11.13 (79) d East Wagga-Kooringal 4.8 (32)
Round 10 - Sunday July 3, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ................. 3.2 .. 7.3 .. 10.5 .. 14.9 (93)
Wagga Tigers ..... 4.7 .. 11.11 .. 19.19 .. 19.24 (138)
Goals: Griffith: P Sparks 3, R Owen 3, G McLeod 2, M Turner, G Waters, D Collins, P Hocking, G Toscan, D Ryan
Wagga: B Hawke 6, G Sheather 4, G Pieper 3, P Osbeiston 2, P Hawke 2, R Pieper 2
Best: Griffith: G McLeod, D Collins, N Thompson, G Toscan, R Owen
Wagga: B Hawke, P Hawke, G Colvin, P Cox, P Osbeiston, A Grimmer
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, Shane Best, G Hall, P Purtill, G McLeod
Umpire: B J Bullas (VFL)
Reports: Garry Waters by field umpire Bullas for allegedly striking Brian Hawke in 2nd quarter
Reserves: Griffith 10.12 (72) d Wagga Tigers 6.12 (48)
Under 19: Griffith 7.11 (53) d Wagga Tigers 1.3 (9)
Round 11 - Sunday July 10, 1983 at Ariah Park Recreation Ground
Ariah Park-Mirrool ... 5.2 .. 9.7 .. 13.9 .. 16.17 (113)
Griffith ........................ 4.6 .. 7.7 .. 10.11 .. 10.13 (73)
Goals: AP-M: M Daniher 3, N Fairman 3, I Gordon 3, T Haddrill 2, G O'Brien 2, I Lucas, C Daniher, M Fisher
Griffith: R Owen 2, G Toscan 2, P Sparks 2, D Ryan, D Hicks, G Hill, W Bottcher
Best: AP-M: C Daniher, L Lucas, M Daniher, T Haddrill, N Fairman, R McKenzie
Griffith: D Collins, W Bottcher, N Thompson, G Harrison
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, D Hicks, Shane Best, G McLeod
Umpires: P Treacy, M Read (AUL)
Reserves: Ariah Park-Mirrool 10.10 (70) d Griffith 6.13 (49)
Under 19: Griffith 8.12 (60) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 8.4 (52)
Round 12 - Sunday July 17, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ............ 5.0 .. 8.6 .. 13.9 .. 16.12 (108)
Narrandera ... 3.6 .. 6.9 .. 9.15 .. 15.18 (108)
Goals: Grifith: R Owen 6, P Sparks 4, M O'Donnell 3, G Waters, D Collins, G Hill
Narrandera: W Evans 3, P Belford 3, M Horsburgh 2, Craig Ingram 2, J Gawne, M Whitby, R Page, G Ingram, V Hugo
Best: Griffith: R Owen, D Collins, N Thompson, G Toscan, M Buchanan
Narrandera: R Page, W Evans, I Male, R Durnan, M Nielsen
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparks, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, Shane Best, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpires: P Smith, R Lescun (AUL)
Reserves: Narrandera 10.19 (79) d Griffith 10.10 (70)
Under 19: Narrandera 16.17 (113) d Griffith 2.3 (15)
Round 13 - Sunday July 24, 1983 at Ganmain Sportsground
Ganmain-GGM ... 4.1 .. 5.6 .. 9.10 .. 12.14 (86)
Griffith ................. 4.6 .. 11.12 .. 16.13 .. 20.14 (134)
Goals: GGGM: M Winter 4, M Walsh 3, K Williams 2, L Kerr, B Gawne, L Gibson
Griffith: P Sparks 6, D Ryan 4, G Waters 2, G Toscan 2, M O'Donnell 2, D Collins, R Owen, A Hicks, A Romagnolo
Best: GGGM: D Walsh, M Fraser, M Walsh, M Winter, J Steele, L Gibson
Griffith: G Toscan, D Ryan, G McLeod, D Collins, M O'Donnell, J Robinson
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, M Tyndall, R Prest, G McLeod, A Romagnolo*
Umpires: E Patullock, Lonergan (AUL)
Reserves: Ganmain-GGM 24.14 (158) d Griffith 6.6 (42)
Under 19: Ganmain-GGM 15.11 (101) d Griffith 8.8 (56)
Round 14 - Sunday July 31, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith .............. 5.2 .. 5.3 .. 9.10 .. 12.11 (83)
Turvey Park .... 1.5 .. 8.10 .. 11.11 .. 16.16 (112)
Goals: Griffith: P Sparks 4, M O'Donnell, D Ryan, D Collins, G McLeod, S Buchanan, G Toscan, G Waters, R Owen
Turvey Park: D Murphy 4, R Scott 3, G Dyde 2, T Ness 2, S Byrnes 2, C Carroll, D McFadden, H Crawford
Best: Griffith: D Collins, G McLeod, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, A Hicks
Turvey Park: A Wanganeen, D Vogel, A Hayes, D Johnson, D Murphy, T Ness
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, R Agresta, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, I Wade, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, R Prest, G McLeod, A Romagnolo
Umpires: P Treacy, Harmer (AUL)
Reserves: Turvey Park 11.16 (82) d Griffith 8.11 (59)
Under 19: Turvey Park 13.16 (96) d Griffith 6.3 (39)
Round 15 - Sunday August 7, 1983 at Ardlethan Recreation Ground
Ardlethan .... 3.5 .. 4.7 .. 7.9 .. 10.11 (71)
Griffith ........ 4.4 .. 7.5 .. 12.11 .. 16.12 (108)
Goals: Ardlethan: P Sculley 3, A Popple, D Morgan, D Clarke, K Williams, S Hall, B Ough, Phil Horan
Griffith: R Owen 4, G Waters 4, D Hicks 3, P Sparks 2, W Bottcher, M O'Donnell, A Hicks
Best: Ardlethan: S Litchfield, B Cox, P Sculley, C Smith, K Smith, Phil Horan
Griffith: G Waters, A Hicks, N Thompson, M Buchanan, M O'Donnell, D Collins
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, M Tyndall, D Hicks, R Prest, G McLeod, S Hicks*
Umpire: Brett Upfield (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 14.14 (98) d Ardlethan 10.12 (72)
Under 19: Griffith 6.9 (45) d Ardlethan 4.11 (35)
Round 16 - Sunday August 14, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith ..... 7.2 .. 15.8 .. 21.14 .. 23.20 (158)
Leeton ..... 4.1 .. 7.6 .. 9.7 .. 15.9 (99)
Goals: Griffith: M O'Donnell 4, D Hicks 4, S Buchanan 4, R Owen 2, G Waters 2, A Hicks 2, P Sparks 2, G Toscan, J Robinson, M Turner
Leeton: M Baillie 5, J Gannon 4, B Lang 2, G Robson 2, J O'Donohue, L Williams
Best: Griffith: D Collins, S Buchanan, R Prest, W Bottcher, M O'Donnell, D Hicks
Leeton: C Anderson, M Baillie, J Gannon, P Sheahan, G Robson
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, S Buchanan, R Owen, G Hill, A Hicks, D Hicks, R Prest, G McLeod
Umpire: Langham (VFL)
Reserves: Griffith 17.15 (117) d Leeton 11.10 (76)
Under 19: Griffith 9.15 (69) d Leeton 3.7 (25)
Round 17 - Sunday August 21, 1983 at Ex-Servicemen's Oval
Griffith .......... 4.2 .. 6.7 .. 7.12 .. 12.14 (86)
Coolamon .... 4.6 .. 8.9 .. 15.10 .. 17.14 (116)
Goals: Griffith: M O'Donnell 3, D Collins 2, R Owen 2, P Sparks, G McLeod, G Waters, D Hicks, Unknown
Coolamon: D Breust 5, R Robinson 3, R McKenzie 3, B Burgess 2, G Buchanan, J Chamberlain, A Pleming, J Keogh
Best: Griffith: G McLeod, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Owen, R Prest, G Toscan
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, M Turner, P Sparks, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, M Buchanan, D Luhrs, S Buchanan, N Thompson, R Prest, R Owen, A Hicks, D Hicks, G McLeod
Umpires: K Gogoli, A Merilaid (AUL)
Reserves: Coolamon 21.10 (136) d Griffith 6.11 (47)
Under 19: Griffith 10.12 (72) d Coolamon 5.18 (48)
Round 18 - Sunday August 28, 1983 at Gumly Oval
East Wagga-Kooringal ... 2.4 .. 6.9 .. 14.10 .. 23.14 (152)
Griffith ............................... 3.1 .. 4.3 .. 8.5 .. 9.5 (59)
Goals: EWK: B Parks 7, P Cohalan 7, T Turner 3, G Galvin 2, N Lyons 2, B Suckling, S Absolum
Griffith: R Owen 3, M Turner 2, D Collins, G Toscan, J Alpen, G Waters
Best: EWK: B Suckling, S Smith, M Gooden, G Galvin, D Galvin, B Parks, P Cohalan
Griffith: G Toscan, R Owen, G Harrison, N Thompson, G McLeod
Griffith: J Robinson, G Waters, P Hocking, G Harrison, D Collins, D Ryan, P Purtill, M Turner, W Bottcher, G Toscan, M O'Donnell, P Casey*, M Buchanan, N Thompson, J Alpen*, R Owen, A Hicks, D Hicks, G Lyons,G McLeod
Umpires: P Andriske, R Lescun (AUL)
Reserves: East Wagga-Kooringal 14.17 (101) d Griffith 3.14 (32)
Under 19: East Wagga-Kooringal 11.9 (75) d Griffith 6.5 (41)
First Semi Final - Sunday September 4, 1983 at Narrandera Spotsground
Wagga Tigers .... 7.1 .. 11.4 .. 17.9 .. 22.9 (141)
Turvey Park ....... 1.2 .. 6.6 .. 8.7 .. 15.8 (98)
Goals: Wagga: Greg Sheather 7, Steve Cheney 3, Allan Parr 3, Phil Armstrong 2, Phil Cox, Craig Allen, Brian Hawke, David Loutitt, Gerard Pieper, Paul Hawke, Tony Grimmer
Turvey Park: David Murphy 6, Alan Wanganeen 3, David Johnson, Ray Scott, Hugh Crawford, Danny McFadden, Scott Byrnes, Peter Daniher
Best: Wagga: Gerard Pieper, Phil Cox, Phil Osbeiston, Paul Hawke, David Larwood, Phil Armstrong, Brian Hawke, Bevan Rowe, Greg Sheather
Turvey Park: Greg Dyde, John Daniher, David Murphy, Gary Harris, Greg Toose
Umpire: P J Brady (VFL). Gate: $4600
Reserves: Narrandera 18.16 (124) d East Wagga-Kooringal 12.5 (77)
Under 19: Narrandera 12.10 (82) d Leeton 11.9 (75)
Second Semi Final - Sunday September 11, 1983 at Narrandera Sportsground
Coolamon ........... 2.1 .. 3.5 .. 4.5 .. 7.8 (50)
East Wagga-K. ... 6.3 .. 7.5 .. 14.5 .. 16.9 (105)
Goals: Coolamon: Daryl Breust 4, Albert Suidgeest, Ricky Robinson, Ross McKenzie
EW-K: Phil Cohalan 4, Brian Parks 2, George Galvin 2, Paul Butterworth 2, Ian Mattingly 2, Steve Absolum, Neville Lyons, Darryl Preston, Barry Suckling
Best: Coolamon: Albert Suidgeest, Daryl Breust, Shaun Chandler, Pat Daniher, David Gillett
EWK: Barry Suckling, George Galvin, Mark Gooden, Paul Butterworth, Tim Pledger, Phil Cohalan, Danny Galvin
Umpire: R A Castle (VFL). Gate: $5488
Reserves: Coolamon 17.12 (114) d Ganmain-GGM 10.16 (76)
Under 19: Ganmain-GGM 17.11 (113) d Turvey Park 10.7 (67)
Preliminary Final - Sunday September 18, 1983 at Narrandera Sportsground
Coolamon .......... 3.4 .. 15.8 .. 17.11 .. 26.14 (170)
Wagga Tigers ... 4.4 .. 5.8 .. 11.14 .. 14.16 (100)
Goals: Coolamon: Russell Campbell 5, John Chamberlain 4, Daryl Breust 3, Ross McKenzie 3, Bill Burgess 2, Brett Allen 2, Ricky Robinson 2, Stephen Bredin 2, Albert Suidgeest, Pat Daniher, Steve Buchanan
Wagga: Ray Colvin 3, Murray Denton 2, Chris Hackett 2, Allan Parr 2, Phil Cox, Tony Grimmer, Brian Hawke, Phil Armstrong, David Loutitt
Best: Coolamon: John Chamberlain, Daryl Breust, Neil Pleming, Garry Buchanan, Russell Campbell, Andrew Pattison, Ian Buchanan, Bill Burgess
Wagga: Paul Hawke, Gerald Pieper, Garry Colvin, Bevan Rowe, Terry Posselt
Umpire: M S Sneddon (VFL) Gate: $6480
Reports made in the first quarter.
By central umpire Sneddon (VFL): Paul Hawke (Wagga) for striking an unknown player. Steve Bredin (Coolamon) for striking Garry Colvin with left and right clenched fists to the head. Brian Hawke (Wagga) for striking David Hilton. David Hilton (Coolamon) for striking Brian Hawke. Ross McKenzie (Coolamon) for striking Paul Hawke with a left clenched fist.
By boundary umpire Pat Quinn: Brian Hawke (Wagga) for striking David Hilton. David Hilton (Coolamon) for striking B Hawke.
By boundary umpire Roach: Brett Allen (Coolamon) for striking Phil Cox with a right clenched fist to the right side of face.
Reserves: Ganmain-GGM 21.12 (138) d Narrandera
Under 19: Turvey Park 9.19 (73) d Narrandera
Grand Final - Sunday September 25, 1983 at Narrandera Sportsground
East Wagga-K. ... 7.1 .. 13.1 .. 14.8 .. 18.9 (117)
Coolamon .......... 5.6 .. 10.11 .. 13.13 .. 17.15 (117)
Goals: EWK: Brian Parks 7, Phil Cohalan 2, Tony Turner 2, George Galvin 2, Steve Absolum, Mark Gooden, Darryl Preston, Ian Mattingly, Paul Butterworth
Coolamon: Bill Burgess 6, Garry Buchanan 4, Ricky Robinson 3, Stephen Bredin, Brett Allen, John Chamberlain, Albert Suidgeest
Best: EWK: Phil Cohalan, Barry Suckling, Neville Lyons, George Galvin, Brian Parks, Stephen Smith, Richie Robinson
Coolamon: Bill Burgess, John Chamberlain, Andrew Pattison, Brett Allen, Neil Pleming, Garry Buchanan, Ricky Robinson, David Buchanan, Stephen Pattison
East Wagga-Kooringal: Gavin Doubleday, Stephen Smith, Blair Maginness; Tim Pledger, Neville Lyons (c-c), Chris Chamberlain; Danny Galvin, Barry Suckling, Darryl Preston; Darren McGee, Phil Cohalan, Paul Butterworth; Richie Robinson, Brian Parks, Tony Turner; Mark Gooden, Steve Absolum, George Galvin; Ian Mattingly
Coolamon: Andrew Pattison, Ian Buchanan, Pat Daniher; David Buchanan, David Gillett, Anthony Pleming; Ricky Robinson, Neil Pleming, Shaun Chandler; Brett Allen, Russell Campbell (c-c), Bill Burgess; Stephen Pattison, Stephen Bredin, Albert Suidgeest; Daryl Breust, Garry Buchanan, John Chamberlain; Steve Buchanan, Glenn Carroll
Umpires: B Woodhead, B Hood (VFL). Gate: $13,903
Reserves: Coolamon 24.10 (154) d Ganmain-GGM 14.10 (94)
Under 19: Ganmain-GGM 15.8 (98) d Turvey Park 13.11 (89)
Grand Final Replay - Sunday October 2, 1983 at Narrandera Sportsground
East Wagga-K. ... 3.3 .. 8.3 .. 14.8 .. 16.12 (108)
Coolamon ......... 4.4 .. 10.5 .. 15.8 .. 23.11 (149)
Goals: EWK: Brian Parks 5, Darren McGee 3, Paul Butterworth 3, Phil Cohalan 2, George Galvin, Tony Turner, Ian Mattingly
Coolamon: Garry Buchanan 4, Ricky Robinson 4, Bill Burgess 3, Russell Campbell 3, Albert Suidgeest 3, Darryl Breust 2, David Gillett 2, Stephen Bredin, Anthony Pleming
Best: EWK: Brian Parks, Chris Chamberlain, Mark Gooden, George Galvin, Barry Suckling, Tony Turner, Danny Galvin
Coolamon: Garry Buchanan, Ricky Robinson, Andrew Pattison, Daryl Breust, John Chamberlain, Russell Campbell, Neil Pleming, Anthony Pleming
East Wagga-Kooringal: Gavin Doubleday, Stephen Smith, Russell Thompson; Tim Pledger, Blair Maginness, Chris Chamberlain; Danny Galvin, Barry Suckling, Darryl Preston; Darren McGee, Phil Cohalan, Paul Butterworth; Richie Robinson, Brian Parks, Tony Turner; Mark Gooden, Neville Lyons (c-c), George Galvin; Steve Absolum, Ian Mattingly
Coolamon: Andrew Pattison, Ian Buchanan, Pat Daniher; David Buchanan, David Gillett, Anthony Pleming; Ricky Robinson, Neil Pleming, Shaun Chandler; Brett Allen, Russell Campbell (c-c), Bill Burgess; Stephen Pattison, Stephen Bredin, Albert Suidgeest; Daryl Breust, Garry Buchanan, John Chamberlain; Steve Buchanan, Robbie Garrett
Umpires: S R Carbines and Dennis Rich (VFL). Gate: $6300
Reports: Robbie Garrett (Coolamon) by field umpire Rich for deliberately striking Phil Cohalan with a right clenched fist to the face in the second quarter. John Chamberlain (Coolamon) by field umpire Rich for deliberately striking Richie Robinson with a right clenched fist to the face in the second quarter.
1983 RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE AWARDS
Seniors: Best & Fairest - Jim Quinn Medal
28 - Wayne Evans (Narrandera); 20 - Tom Jones (Ariah Park-Mirrool); 19 - David Vogel (Turvey Park); 16 - David Johnson (Turvey Park); 15 - Neville Lyons (East Wagga-Kooringal); 14 - Russell Campbell (Coolamon), Laurie Gibson (Ganmain-GGM); 12 - Robbie Owen (Griffith), John Gannon (Leeton), Phillip Cox (Wagga Tigers); 11 – Leo Lucas (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Paul Hawke (Wagga Tigers); 10 – Barry Ough (Ardlethan), Albert Suidgeest (Coolamon), Mike Horsburgh (Narrandera), David Murphy (Turvey Park); 9 – Colin Anderson, Glen Robson (Leeton); 8 – Neil Pleming (Coolamon), Tony Turner (East Wagga-Kooringal), Russell Durnan (Narrandera); 7 – Terry Haddrill (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Brian Parks, Barry Suckling (East Wagga-Kooringal), Kevin Williams (Ganmain-GGM), Phil Armstrong (Wagga Tigers: 6 – Stewart Litchfield (Ardlethan), Daryl Breust (Coolamon), Paul Butterworth (East Wagga-Kooringal), Hugh Crawford (Turvey Park); 5 – Jeff Edwards (Ardlethan), Glen O’Brien (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Garry Buchanan, Ross McKenzie (Coolamon), Michael Walsh (Ganmain-GGM), Steve McMahon, Pas. Rocca (Leeton); 4 – Michael Davies (Ardlethan), Chris Chamberlain (East Wagga-Kooringal), John Carroll, Mark Fraser, Ray O’Connor, Dennis Walsh (Ganmain-GGM), Darrell Collins, Damien Ryan (Griffith), Graham Ingram, Rod Page (Narrandera), Phil Osbieston (Wagga Tigers); 3 – Brian Cox, Shaun Quade (Ardlethan), Chris Daniher, Jamie Gordon, John Lyons, Peter Manning (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Shaun Chandler, Ricky Robinson (Coolamon), David Carroll (Ganmain-GGM), Stephen Buchanan, Glen Macleod, Gerard Toscan, Gary Waters (Griffith), Peter Belford, Robert Donaldson, John Gawne (Narrandera), John Daniher, Danny McFadden (Turvey Park), Garry Colvin, Anthony Grimmer, David Loutitt, Gerald Pieper (Wagga Tigers); 2 – Kevin Grose, David Morgan, Darryl Smith (Ardlethan), Alan Bell, Noel Fairman, Ian Gordon, Tom Murdock (Ariah Park-Mirrool), John Chamberlain, David Hilton (Coolamon), Phil Cohalan, Danny Galvin, Ritchie Robinson (East Wagga-Kooringal), Greg Hill, Peter McGrath, Martin O’Donnell, Neil Thompson (Griffith), Craig Brambley, Garry Piltz (Leeton), Ray Scott, Greg Toose (Turvey Park), Murray Denton, Alan Snowden, Russell Pieper (Wagga Tigers); 1 – Peter Sculley, Kevin Williams (Ardlethan), Ross Mackenzie (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Pat Daniher, Andrew Pattison (Coolamon), Andrew Corbett, Phillip Turner (Ganmain-GGM), Robert Prest, Jamie Robinson (Griffith), Dennis Irvine (Leeton), Victor Hugo, Murray Nielsen (Narrandera), Alan Hayes, Grant Luhrs, Marty McFadden (Turvey Park), Ray Carroll, Ray Colvin, Grahame Doswell (Wagga Tigers).
Reserves - Lanham Trophy
14 - Geoff Clark (Turvey Park); 10 – Peter Campbell (East Wagga-Kooringal), Wayne Norton (Ganmain-GGM), Terry Posselt (Turvey Park); Griffith players to receive votes were 8 - Robert Crowe; 6 - Ian Wade, Max Turner; 4 - Garry Owen, Robert Berton, Richard Turner; 2 - Mick Thompson, Stephen Crack, Peter Casey, Brett McAlister; 1 - Roy Agresta, Greg Hill.
Under 19 - Petts Trophy
24 - Brendan Hickey (Wagga Tigers); 23 – Geoff Harrison (Turvey Park), 21 – Tyrone Stanley (Narrandera), 19 - Graeme Lyons (Griffith), 18 – Brian Smith (Leeton), 16 – Trevor Gibbons (Turvey Park); Other Griffith players to receive votes were: 6 - Simon Hicks, John Garzoli; 4 - Andrew Romagnolo, Jamie Alpen; 3 - Peter Kupsch, Barry Spry, Paul Romagnolo; 1 - Drew Hicks.
Seniors: Top Goalkickers (h/a) - Kiesling Trophy
86 - Greg Sheather (Wagga Tigers), 80 - Brian Parks (East Wagga-Kooringal), 69 - David Murphy (Turvey Park), 61 - Peter Belford (Narrandera), 59 - Daryl Breust (Coolamon), 48 - Paul Sparkes (Griffith).
Reserves (Griggs Trophy): 93 - Mark Crouch (East Wagga-Kooringal); Under 19 (Dalco Trophy): 105 - Stephen Purcell (Turvey Park).
Club Championships: Coolamon Rovers
1983 SENIOR DEBUTS & FINAL SENIOR GAMES / GOALS
Debuts: April 9 - Stephen Buchanan, Drew Hicks, Paul Hocking, Jamie Robinson, Damien Ryan, Paul Sparkes, Garry Waters; April 24 - Glenn McLeod; May 8 - Mark Buchanan; July 24 - Andrew Romagnolo; August 7 - Simon Hicks; August 28 - Jamie Alpen, Peter Casey.
Final Games / Goals: Jamie Alpen (1 / 1), Robert Crowe (6 / 3), Glen Hall (27 / 6), Glenn Harrison (157 / 30), Paul Hocking (15 / 1), Drew Luhrs (44 / 6), Phillip Purtill (11 / 3), Jamie Robinson (17 / 4), Neil Thompson (47 / 64), Ian Wade (169 / 0).
1983 APPEARANCES / GOALS - RESERVES & UNDER 19's GRADES
Reserves: Roy Agresta, Brendan Barratt, Bob Berton (30), Shane Best, John Bordignon, Craig Brand, Robert Brauman, Mark Buchanan, Stephen Buchanan, Peter Casey, Tony Catanzariti, Greg Collins, Stephen Crack, Robert Crowe, Brendan Cudmore, Warren Foy, John Garzoli, Glen Hall, Trevor Harrison, Simon Henderson, Les Hercus, Anthony Herrick, Tony Hicks, Bill Higgins, Greg Hill, Rowan Johnstone, Jim Kain, Michael Keenan, Drew Luhrs, Peter Madden, Frank Marando, Brett McAlister, Glenn McLeod, Alan McGann, Peter McGrath, Robert Muir, Gregg Payne, Phillip Purtill, Chris O'Dwyer, Garry Owen, Bryan Salmon, David Taylor, Michael Thompson, John Toscan, Max Turner, Richard Turner, Mark Tyndall, Robert Underwood, Greg Wade, Ian Wade. Coach: Ian Wade
Under 19: Michael Agnew, Jamie Alpen, Robert Andreatta, Renzo Barone, Brian Bellincanta, Anthony Blackshaw, Wayne Brauman, Brendan Browne, Len Brown, Darren Clayden, Scott Grinly, Drew Hicks, Simon Hicks, Darrell Johnstone, Paul Keenan, Peter Kupsch, Graeme Lyons, Brett Mahoney, Graham Marshallsea, Rod McDermott, Paul McLeod, Craig Murray, Scott Murray, Peter Prince, Andrew Romagnolo (45), Paul Romagnolo, Barry Spry, Peter Turnell, Neil Virago, Wayne Wade, Mark Whalan, Kevin Zuccato. Coach: John Bordignon.
1983 GRIFFITH AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOOTBALL CLUB AWARDS
Major Sponsor: Baldi & Fletcher Earthmoving
Senior grade
Best & Fairest: Gerard Toscan
Most Consistent: Neil Thompson
Most Improved: Wayne Bottcher
Best Utility (Ferg King Memorial): Darrell Collins
Coach’s Award: Neil Thompson - (Bob Greenwood)
Special Award: Darrell Collins
Reserve grade
Best & Fairest: Glen Hall
Most Consistent: Phillip Purtill
Most Improved: Gregg Payne
Best Utility: Peter Casey
Coach’s Award: Warren Foy - (Ian Wade)
Special Award: Phillip Purtill
Under 19's
Best & Fairest: Simon Hicks - (Charlie Forscutt Memorial)
Most Consistent: Peter Kupsch
Most Improved: Michael Agnew
Best Utility: Jamie Alpen
Coach’s Award: Andrew Romagnolo - (John Bordignon)
Special Award: Andrew Romagnolo
Encouragement Award (Owen Family): Michael Agnew
SPECIAL AWARD
Outstanding Service and Contribution (Wayne Robins Memorial Shield): Drew Hicks