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GRIFFITH NOTES: "The Aussie Ruler" September 8, 1968 - No. 21
To start off - congratulations to our Third 18 on their splendid effort last Sunday, that took them on to the Preliminary Final. The most interest and enthusiasm of these lads is most gratifying, and we expect some valuable recruits from this team within the next two or three years.
Today we have two teams (first and seconds) engaged and as all players have trained on solidly, we expect them to do well - in fact we think they can both win.
Bob Spears and Bill Biron were pretty popular with their teammate's mates during last Friday's strenuous training session when a series of two man sprints the length of the oval, everyone got some extra breathing time when Spears-Biron were on.
Congratulations to Kevin Kirkpatrick (firsts) and Gary Owen (seconds) on winning the club's best and fairest awards.
Congrats go to John Foley on winning the Griffith Co-op-Ernest Hillier suit award for the First 18.
Our Club President, Pat Cudmore has asked that his thanks be conveyed to all the fans, who were at the Ex-Servicemen's Oval last Sunday, their patronage and co-operation was much appreciated.
We hope our teams can contribute their share to make today's games just as interesting and pleasing as were the good games last week.
GRIFFITH NOTES: "The Aussie Ruler" September 15, 1968 - No. 22
There was no heart cases reported amongst Griffith supporters and officials who were at Ardlethan last Sunday but there were certainly many "shaky" fans of both teams around when the final siren sounded ended the tough struggle.
It was bad enough having to suffer out the Seconds one point win but when the Firsts put on a repeat performance it really was a "double bunger" test on the nerves.
With all due respects to our First 18, the Seconds effort was a better achievement. Conceded very little chance against Ganmain their will-to-win and strong tackling gained them a notable victory and also 54 gallons of that amber fluid from some unbelieving local fans.
The First 18 game although nothing spectacular was very hard fought and not one for the weak of heart and frame.
Although they like a little more room in which to move our team generally, with a couple of puzzling exceptions played well and with a spell today and full attendance at training everyone should come up fit and well for the "big one" at Narrandera next Sunday.
Our Thirds are representing us today and although they may not have a lot of support, we know they will give of their best and win, lose or draw they had a good and enjoyable season.