ONE YEAR AGO
EXIES TAKE BACK-TO-BACK TITLES
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Exies defended their fourth-grade title after a strong performance against Leagues on this day in 2019.
The side won the toss and elected to bat, sealing their back-to-back title with a 44 run victory in front of a home crowd at Exies Oval.
REPRESENTATIVE SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Southern Inland named their extended squad for the first representative hit-out of the season on this day in 2019.
The 34-strong squad was told they would be taking on Uni Norths in a trial match at Jarrah Oval.
FIRST WIN FOR BUSHRANGERS
A couple of Riverina girls played a big part in the Murray Bushrangers' opening win of the under 18 season on this day in 2019.
Griffith's Abby Favell was named the Bushrangers' best in their 6.3 (39) to 2.3 (15) win against Western Jets at Yarrawonga, with Wagga pair Ally Morphett and Mindy Quade also playing starring roles in the victory.
FIVE YEARS AGO
LEAGUES CLUB PROCEED TO FINAL
Leagues Club Panthers qualified for the GDCA grand final after edging Hanwood in a tense clash on this day in 2015.
The Panthers progressed to the season decider on first innings points after scoring 168 in their opening dig and restricting minor premiers Hanwood to 137.
LUKE RISES TO SWIMMING CHALLENGE
Luke Woodward booked himself a spot at the swimming state titles on this day in 2015.
The 14-year-old suffers from cerebral palsy, but that did not hold him back as he competed in backstroke at multiple carnivals.
TEN YEARS AGO
CITY LOOK PROMISING IN DEBUT HIT-OUT
Griffith City Football made their official on-field debut on this day in 2010.
The scoreless tie against Wests SC at Henderson Oval served as a historic occasion, and signalled that City might be a force to be reckoned with later in the season.
DEMONS SCORE PERFECT START TO SEASON
The Griffith Demons scored the dream start to their new season on this day in 2010, besting Moss Vale 82 to 74.
The tough first game in the State League season saw Demons put the Magic away late in the fourth quarter to snatch victory.
PRELIMINARY FINAL WIN FOR COLTS
Hanwood held bragging rights on this day in 2010, after Colts cantered over the line by an amazing nine wickets in their Griffith and District B grade preliminary final.
The game was shaped up to be a grudge match between the two Hanwood sides at West End Oval.
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