Jamie Briggs (Mayo, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to talk this morning about the important community events that occur every September, which we excitedly watch on our televisions most weekends. We watch events like the Cowboys in the NRL being beaten on the weekend in the footy finals, and we focused on the AFL—the Adelaide Crows this weekend is a big focus in South Australia—

Honourable Members:

Honourable members interjecting—

Jamie Briggs (Mayo, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Of course, Fremantle lost last weekend to the Adelaide Crows. We remember that we should focus on the importance of local football and local sports, and being September, those grand finals are also taking place—which are so important to so many people. Two weekends ago I was lucky enough to be invited to the Hills netball grand final, to help present some of the trophies, and I congratulate the Hills Netball Association on another successful season.

Last Saturday I was at the Hills country footy league grand final between Kersbrook and Echunga, and Brett James led Kersbrook yet again to beat Echunga in the grand final.

Ewen Jones (Herbert, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I tipped Echunga.

Jamie Briggs (Mayo, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Echunga won the grand final last year, member for Herbert, but this year, unfortunately for them they were not able to beat Kersbrook in what was a terrific game. This Saturday we will have the Hills Central League grand final. Malcolm Williams, the president of the Mount Barker Barkeroos in my home town, is very excited this week and wants the whole town to be blue and white in preparation for their grand final against Uraidla, who are going for their fourth premiership in a row. So the township of Uraidla is used to this grand final preparation, and I am sure Willy's Barkeroos are ready for the game. In the Great Southern Football League, the grand final is between Langhorne Creek, going for their second in a row, and Yankalilla. That will be also a great game. Langhorne Creek, I would imagine, start very warm favourites for that, given they are going for two in a row and they won the second semi quite well.

Over on KI, we have Parndana versus Dudley United, so it is a big weekend for local football. It is a great time to remember the importance of these local football clubs and local sporting clubs to their communities.

Ewen Jones (Herbert, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Who is going to win on Kangaroo Island?

Jamie Briggs (Mayo, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Kangaroo Island grand final will be a very close and hard-fought affair, Member for Herbert, I am sure. I will not be able to get to that one, of course; I will be at the central league grand final between Mount Barker and Uraidla on Saturday, presenting the cup to the victor. I am sure the best side on the day will win. It will be a wonderful day; the weather looks terrific for it—

An honourable member: Where are the tips?

I remind them that they are all God's children, and we wish them well. It is just that some will be a little closer than others to God on Saturday. I hope everyone goes well and it is a successful weekend. I congratulate the Hills footy league and all the football leagues on another great year.