Match report - April 18: Following up their opening round success, Collingullie-Wagga Demons, won their second match of the Riverina League season on Saturday, when they succeeded in easily downing Griffith Swans at Exies Oval. It was a game where the premier team of the competition for the past two seasons had nothing to do but bombard Griffith's goal, which they did to some purpose, passing the goal line 35 times to Griffith's 15.
The local team took the field without rookie-coach Jack Rowston (laid up with a calf injury). Of last season notable players missing were Ollie Bartter (temporarily laid aside by a minor "hiccup"), Mason Ashcroft (sore finger) while Billy Evans was playing golf at Geelong. The visitors even though they have lost a good number of stars still have got together another good team this season and one looks upon the Demons as possessing an even money chance for final five contenders.
Though both teams showed a little over-eagerness in the first quarter, Griffith even showing promise of a close fight, scored 1.3 to Collingullie 3.2. The superiority of the Demons was proved from the second quarter by a score of 7.2, Griffith, having only three scoring shots, in securing their only goal, had to face the alarming minority of 47 points at half time. In the last two quarters respectively Collingullie added 6.4 to 2.4, and 7.4 to 1.1. The better team unquestionably won by the overwhelming majority of 110 points, 21.12 (150) to 5.10 (40) but Griffith are young and enthusiastic lot, who are likely to improve with increased experience. COYS. 

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Match report - April 25: As neither, Griffith or Leeton-Whitton had won a game, and presumably were playing a similar standard of football, a good game was expected when these local rivals met at Exies Oval for their Anzac Day clash under lights. Griffith made five changes in the team that did battle with Collingullie-Wagga the previous Saturday. Graham Tully, Zavier Mitchell, Jordan Whitworth, Mason Ashcroft and James Forwood replacing Charlie Shepherd, Jonathan Armanini, Jack Collins, Jai Kenny and Ryan Bullus. The only change in the visitors' side was GWS Giants academy's Tallis McMillan for Saranjeet Singh.
The Crows won all the way, skipper Tom Meline, won the toss and kicked to the northern end in the first quarter, piled up a handy lead 3.2 to 0.4, then added 3.3 to 1.2 in the second quarter and thereafter it was a stern chase for Griffith, 31 points down at half-time. In the third quarter the red and whites put up 3 goals 7 behinds to 1.1, and made a better fight of it, attacking strongly at the finish with Charlie Cunial booting two goals entering time-on. On the play, Swans should have bridged the gap but they were still 11 points down at the end of that quarter. The last quarter was a desperate struggle for supremacy which saw both sides looking weary. Griffith made one or two desperate attempt but they gradually fell away before the finish. Within two minutes of time remaining, a goal scored by Jye Doyle increased, Crows winning margin to 21 points, 8.11 (59) to 4.14 (38). Individually, there was very little between the two teams, but the victors did things better together at some time or another. Whether from want of training or otherwise, the Swans have lacked finishing in the last two matches. Time after time, Griffith followers led by Nathan Richards forwarded the ball into good position, on Saturday, but Crows sturdy defence simply brushed aside the feeble opposition. For the winners Jye Doyle was awarded the ANZAC Medal for the best on ground player. COYS.

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Match report - May 2: Although Griffith welcomed back coach Jack Rowston and Ollie Bartter, they were no match for Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong on the Ganmain ground. GGGM started the game with success, which suggested the probability of an exercise gallop at Griffith's expense, two goals been rattled up by Dan Foley before the Swans got on the scoreboard with a goal to Luke DeMamiel. At the first change of ends GGGM led by 26 points, but the second quarter was GGGM best, and in this they succeeded in scoring 7.4 to nil, leaving the Lions 72 points ahead at half time. The Swans best quarter was the third, in which they stove pluckily to reduce their opponents lead, but GGGM, holding a distinct advantage gained 3.5. to nil. The third quarter's effort, however, had settled Griffith, who were unable to offer any further resistance to their forceful opponents. Lions held undisturbed possession of the game all though the last quarter, and, putting on 4.2 to 1.1, they scored an easy victory by 111 points, 19.16 (130) to 3.1 (19). The result emphasised the previously demonstrated fact of the season Ganmain-GGM have come on, while Griffith have not as yet, but in this match the latter, though defeated, were by no means disgraced. COYS

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Match report - May 9: Despite the admitted improvement in the Griffith team, they cannot win a game, and on Saturday at Narrandera Sportsground another defeat was added to their long and dispiriting record of adversity. The Swans started off well, kicking 3.2 to 2.1 in the first quarter, but were badly beaten in the second, in which Narrandera pressing them hard and unceasingly, added 4.2, while Griffith scored 1.3. In the third quarter Narrandera showed to further advantage, adding 6 points to their lead, and although Griffith made a gallant effort to change the fortunes of the day in the last quarter, Narrandera never looked in danger of defeat, and won their second game of the season by 13 points, 9.10 (64) to 7.9 (51). Both sides missed lots of chances, but on the whole the winners played the more consistent game, and deserved to win. COYS

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Match report - May 16: Although Griffith, at Exies Oval on Saturday sustained their fifth consecutive defeat, they put up one of their best games they have played this season. The Swans trailed Mangoplah by 12 points in the first quarter, and although at half time they were 40 points behind, they came again in the third quarter, added 2.0 to 2.6, and at the last change of ends were 46 points behind on the scoreboard. The last quarter simply astounded the onlookers, Mangoplah playing an irresistible game, running rings round Griffith, who were only able to add 1.1 to 9.4. In every part of the field the home side were outplayed, and as the Goannas successfully sustained the attack and piled on the goals, local enthusiasm became uninterested. Final scores at full-time were MCUE 21.18 (144); Griffith 7.5 (47). COYS. 

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Match report - May 23: The vast disparity between the two teams was evidenced by the play from first quarter to last, Griffith never having the glimpse of a look in. They played up a bit in the first quarter but Turvey Park playing well together and showing superiority in running and kicking, had a commanding lead of 40 points at halftime. It was in the third quarter that proved fatal for Griffith, who in vain attempted to hold in check the locals, who added 8.4 to 3.4. Contrary, however, to their experience of the previous Saturday the visitors finished well, putting on 3.3 to 4.3 in the last quarter, which gave Turvey Park a win by 76 points, 20.14 (134) to 8.10 (58) were a fair indication of the merits of the respective sides. COYS

 

Match report - May 31: The opening quarter indicated the probability of a good match, when the visitors caused something like a sensation  - and not a pleasant one from the Kindra Park locals point of view, the Swans holding the Hoppers goalless for 15 minutes of play. A quarter gone found Coolamon only gaining a lead of two goals, 2.1 to 0.1. The home side, however, left no doubt about their real ability in the second quarter, in which they scored 10.3 to 1.1. and played a game as superior as the figures indicate. It was very evident that Griffith never had a chance, and though Coolamon eased a bit after half time, they continued to score additional goals, and wound up with an impressive victory of 125 points, 21.10 (136) to 1.5 (11). COYS

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Match report - June 13: Wagga Tigers won as expected, but Griffith stunned the crowd with a spirited performance, especially surprising after been hopelessly beaten at Coolamon the week before the general bye. The opening quarter was encouraging to Swans supporters, as with the fair breeze behind them they scored 3.2 to 2.0. Tigers, when similarly favored, made slightly better use of their opportunities, adding 2.6 to 1.1., and they led by 3 points at half time. All through the third quarter both teams played amazingly good football and the scores at the last change of ends were dead level, 40 points each.  
The last quarter told the final story. Griffith were swept aside as the Tigers seized complete control, adding 5.5 to 2.1 and finishing 22-point winners, 10.15 (75) to 8.5 (53). Luke McKay booted five goals for the winning side, who commenced the game undermanned after losing nine players to non-unavailability. Griffith were not strong up forward, but showed to advantage in defence where 'Slamming' Sam Foley shone out conspicuously. COYS

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Match report - June 27: Collingullie-Wagga produced a strong second-half performance at Crossroads Oval to defeat Griffith by 39 points, 13.11 (89) to 7.8 (50). Although Griffith supporters agreed their side had played its best game of the season—a compliment to both the players and coach Jack Rowston—they were ultimately overrun after halftime.
The opening two quarters were tightly contested, with Collingullie holding a narrow six-point lead at the main break. After halftime, however, the home side gradually asserted control, outscoring Griffith 6.7 to 1.4 to secure a hard-earned victory.
One of the standout features of the match was the dominant display from Marty Boyer, whose eight goals proved decisive. For Griffith, ruckman Nathan Richards was their best performer, well supported by Jack Rowston, Kahlan Spencer, and Taine Moraschi. The umpiring was up to standard required, though a few of the decisions was questionable. Two unfortunate accidents disrupted the early stages of the game. Charlie Shepherd, a Griffith player who tried to stop the ball was struck "between the eyes" and had to leave the game. At the opposite end of the ground, the "poor old" goal umpire pulled a leg muscle and needed to be replaced. COYS

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Match report - July 4: Griffith Swans suffered their tenth consecutive defeat of the season on Saturday, well beaten by Wagga Tigers on Wagga's Robertson Oval. The Griffith team, who admittedly, as yet, are not strong enough to "knock off" any of the Riverina League competition top six sides, are a plucky lot, and in the first and second quarters held the boys in black and yellow well, being just 8-points down at halftime. The match turned decisively in the third quarter, Wagga Tigers, responding to a halftime "pep-talk" by coach Adrian Pavese, took control of play and increased their lead to 37 points when ends were changed for the last time. It was too big a lead to recover by Griffith, who, put up two goals at the start of the last quarter, but Tigers hit back with three goals of their own which gave them victory by 47 points, 10.16 (76) to 4.5 (29). The game could be described as a "grim and earnest battle", with a small crowd watching in a cutting wind, wet, slippery playing conditions. The Swans went into the game without Taine Moraschi who was having a run with GWS Giants VFL side against Coburg the next day at Narrandera. COYS.

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Match report - July 11: Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong, in the presence of a very meagre crowd at Exies Oval on Saturday, never gave Griffith a look in or a moment's rest from the first ball-up of the game until the final siren had sounded. The play of the Lions was quite a treat to watch, while the Swans' Nathan Richards defence against GGGM's attack was as superb as anything the season has so far produced. After gaining 34 points lead in the first quarter GGGM never looked back. The visitors maintained their advantage in a well contested second quarter, adding 2.4 to 1.3, which gave them a handy lead of 41 points at half time. The third quarter produced a good battle, but though the scoring was light, GGGM increased their lead by scoring 2.0 to 1.1, which put them 46 points ahead at the last change. The last quarter simply provided GGGM with useful practice, as they were nearly always attacking, and had the home team so completely at their mercy that they put on 5.4 to 1.5 and ran out winners by 69 points - 14.14 (98) to 3.11 (29). COYS.

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Match report - July 18: Griffith travelled to Mangoplah on Saturday with what on paper looked like their strongest senior team for the season, and players and a few ardent supporters felt confident of a close, even game. How far these anticipations were realised can be seen at a glance at the final score, 21.12 (138) to 5.8 (38). The Griffith team, after been "blown out of the water" in the first quarter by the Goannas, crumpled up and went to pieces. It was possibly the sorriest exhibition of football given by Griffith this year, and the beating they received was the 13th consecutive defeat - setting a new club record of any Griffith first grade side ever. About one third of the team proved their worth, while the other two-thirds either had a day they wished to forget or found the bus journey very trying, and were a little on the tired side by the time, they reached the journey's end. The plain fact is that Griffith were outclassed in just about all facet of play, and were never in the hunt. Another black day all round for the Swans, with all sides going down in both football and netball. COYS

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Match report - July 25: One of the most exciting and evenly contested games was witnessed on the Exies Oval took place on Saturday, when Griffith Swans met the visiting Narrandera Eagles team for the second time this season. Their was a slight breeze blowing towards the Northern end goal, and Narrandera, winning the toss, took first advantage of it. They attacked right from the start and at the end of the first quarter had scored 4.4 to Griffith's 3 behinds. In the second quarter Griffith dominated the play and rattled up 7 unanswered goals before Narrandera pulled back two late goals, the half time score giving the 'red and white' an advantage of three points. In the third quarter, Kahlan Spencer drifted forward and booted three classy goals; in-between a second goal to Hugh Crockett, and the home team had increased the margin out to 29 points at the last change. Narrandera, who appeared well-beaten, played their best football in the last quarter, and reversed the order of the game. The Eagles set off with a rush, and it was not long before Felix Warren-Porteous had raised two flags. Ten minutes later Barry O'Connor got a goal scoring opportunity and made full use of it. Narrandera came on the attack again and at the 16th and 21st minute's Cooper Irons added two goals to get within three points of victory. During the last few minutes, the 'blue and gold' hammered away valiantly, but could not do anything except score one behind, and the local team supporters were relieved when the siren sounded, showing the final scores; Griffith 11.8 (74) to Narrandera 10.12 (72). COYS.

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Match report - August 2: Griffith Swans visited Leeton, on Saturday to play their neighbouring rival, Leeton-Whitton Crows and were defeated after a spirited display. The ground which is surrounded by a trotting track was in good condition, and the weather was specially ordered for a good game of footy. The Swans skipper Sam Foley, winning the toss, decided to kick to the southern goal, plus having the advantage of the slight wind blowing. The first quarter was very fast and good to watch, each team playing on the offensive, adding to the excitement. The home birds (Crows) had a flutter, and with good play mingled with a bit of good fortune, they registered 5 goals and a couple of behinds. Griffith had not been idle in this quarter either, for they attacked with purpose on many occasions and with Kahlan Spencer being "on fire," succeeded in adding four goals and one behinds to their tally. 
The second quarter was a hard-fought battle from the time the ball was thrown up. Griffith again was not by any means idle in this quarter, as through superior play by Nath Richards in the ruck, they passed the ball to the forward line on many occasions, which resulted in 4 goals 3 behinds being scored against the wind. Leeton, also put in some good work, and during the quarter secured 3 goals 2 behinds. At half-time, the Crows held a slender one-point lead, 53-52.
After the interval Griffith were hard at it, and inside a minute or two, a beautiful goal was kicked by Charlie Cunial, which put Griffith into the lead. They continued to attack with determination, but the Leeton backs easily beat them off, and they only succeeded in getting two more behinds. The Crows went hot and strong from the beginning of the 18th minute mark, raising their supporters enthusiasm to a high pitch. Lucas Meline (star man of the game) kicked a goal and then Jye Doyle and Cooper Jones, followed up with one each.
The last quarter opened well for Leeton, who scored two goals in almost as many minutes, by Tallis McMillan and Lucas Meline's fifth for the day. Not at any period of quarter onward did the visitors look like winning; they got two more behinds and finally the '"death bell" rung with the scoreboard reading; Leeton-Whitton 13.7 (85) to Griffith 9.8 (62). The game that was a good clean one, and of the two umpires; Peter Carey (who used to play for the Swans way back in the mid to late 1970's) handled the game quite well, while Ryan Dedini, was a fair umpire, but at times some his decisions were hard to follow. COYS

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Match report - August 8: Griffith Swans, whom are safely parked at the bottom position of the Riverina League ladder, sits rather uncomfortable with much of their players and supporters, proved truly awful opposition on Saturday at Exies Oval.

Turvey Park were the visiting team, and it was generally conceded that they would not have too much trouble in dismantling the red and white side; but such a one-sided game as that which transpired was not expected. It was difficult to give a detailed account of the game, but it was evident from the start that the away team had the measure of their opponents. 
Turvey Park skipper Luke Fellows won the toss, and decided to make full use of the breeze which was blowing towards the Wakaden Street goal. Immediately after the opening ball-up, the Bulldogs took charge and kept the play on their forward half of the ground for almost all of the first quarter, scoring 9 goals 3 behinds to Griffith's 3 behinds.
At the change over Griffith made a plucky endeavour to score a goal, but all in vain; the visitors proved too fast and smart for them, and the score at the end of the second quarter was: Turvey Park 14.8 to Griffith's 0.4.
So when the teams came out for the third quarter, the red, white and blue guernsey of Turvey Park, looking very satisfied with their 88-point lead but one could imagine Griffith are not, perhaps, a couple of valid reasons for their unhappiness. Turvey continued on their merry way and for this quarter, the Bulldogs scored 5.3 to a solitary behind scored by Griffith.
Now, Griffith seemed too far behind to have any chance, but still tried, and kept a good heart. Towards the finish a little diversion was caused when Swans coach Jack Rowston received a handball 50 out and managed to kick their first goal of the game. Kahlan Spencer, followed up from close range with a snapped goal. With the time being up no further scores were added, and the game resulted in a big win for the Bulldogs by 127 points, 22.13 (145) to 2.6 (18). COYS

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Match report - August 15:  Last Saturday saw the Griffith Swans playing its last competition game of this season, when they met the undefeated, minor premiers, Coolamon Rovers, on the Exies Oval.
The day was a perfect one for football, but that there was only a moderate  attendance of spectators, a good percentage of whom came from the visitors. It was expected that the game would be rather one-sided; this the scores seem to indicate, but in spite being outclassed Griffith put up a good fight.
After their heavy defeat by Turvey Park, Griffith made several changes to their team, with the availability of the speedy Taine Moraschi and the three Bennett brothers. Coolamon were without two of their Sydney based recruits, Tim Coenen and Nik Dale, while Haiden Schloithe, with finals in mind, was again rested and acted as team runner. 
Coolamon won the toss and decided to kick towards the dressing shed goal. The ball was tossed up, and the home side forced the play, and a quick behind by Hugh Crockett opened activities. Five minutes into the game, big Nathan Richards, after a good bit of play scored the first goal of the match, and Griffith's only goal for the quarter. At this stage the Coolamon backs were hard set to repel repeated attacks, but they eventually settled down and wrestled back control of play. Aiden Macauley scored a goal, which was followed by 3 more Hoppers goals shortly after, and the quarter ended with Coolamon having a 16-point lead.
The second quarter was entirely in favor of Coolamon, whom were at their very best, Griffith failed to score, while Coolamon added 6 goals and 3 behinds to their lead, which gave Coolamon a 55-point lead at half-time.
Entering the third term, the Hoppers appeared to take complete charge of the game, and very quickly put on three goals. Two further goals came from Jade Curtis and Nick Buchanan before siren time, which arrived to find Coolamon's tally increased to 15.6 while Griffith had the modest figures of 1.4.
The final term opened badly for the Swans, Luke Redfern (star man on show) scored an easy goal at the start, a few minutes later Kahlan Spencer snapped Griffith second and the last goal of the game. Coolamon added a few behinds to their lead, and all through the last ten minutes of play could not add to their winning score. The timekeepers at this stage had their say and put a finish to a game, which, supporters on both sides were very pleased to see. The final scores were Coolamon Rovers 16.9 (105) to Griffith 2.5 (17). 
Well now, a few closing words on our Griffith Swans team, who, unfortunately touched rock bottom in season 2026 when for the first time since 2010 they finished bottom of Riverina Football League. Supporters must always be prepared for ups and downs. Their team cannot always win, but Griffith has a reputation for always trying. It is not whether a team wins or loses that matters particularly, but whether they play the game, and a team that does that deserves to be supported. However, that was 2026, a season we hope will be forgotten in the admiration of the team's performance in the season to come. COYS! Last Post.