Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Football clubs are often the social and sporting pulse of country communities. The Northern Riverina Football and Netball League held its grand finals at West Wyalong on Saturday. It was a fantastic finish to a memorable season, Barellan winning the senior footy with the last kick of the game and its netball girls coming from behind to pip Ungarie in the A grade decider. Peter McFadyen, in his first year as president, deserves praise for his leadership, as does Chris Daniher, whose marvellous encouragement of his young charges resulted in Ungarie winning the under-14 title. There is no country footballing name better known than 'Daniher' and Chris's commitment to his beloved Ungarie helps keep the game alive in that district.

On preliminary final day the first grade footballers were forced to change in what can only be described as makeshift tents at Hillston. I commit myself to doing what I can to find some source of funding so Hillston can have decent facilities. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

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