ONE YEAR AGO
SWANS SET TO HOST GRAND FINAL
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Griffith were set to host the rescheduled grand final of the Southern NSW AFL Women's competition on this day in 2019.
A heavy thunderstorm had forced the postponement of the grand final in Wagga the weekend prior.
BRUMBIES WATCH ON AT OPENING WEEKEND
The Griffith Junior Rugby Union Club travelled to Wagga for the opening round of the Southern Inland Rugby Union competition on this day in 2019.
The entire Brumies Super Rugby squad were among the crowd, signing autographs for the eager junior players after the match.
HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR CONLAN
Jessica Conlan was readying herself for the NSW Netball Championships in Brisbane on this day in 2019.
The Griffith star began her career at 8-years-old playing grass roots netball with the Swans, receiving countless awards along her journey.
FIVE YEARS AGO
TALENT TALKS FOR QUIET ACHIEVER
Griffith footballer Torren Blanch was invited to train with the Australian under 16 squad on this day in 2015.
Blanch joined players from across the country in Canberra for a three-day training camp ahead of the AFF Youth Championships and AFC Under 16 Championship qualifiers.
GRIFFITH KETTLEBELL COMPETITORS SHINE
Griffith's Sharyn Millis and Greg Borger began readying themselves for the Australian kettlebell team on this day in 2015.
The duo had previously won their respective divisions at the Arnold Classic in Melbourne, and were committed to a rigorous training regime for the months leading up to their next event.
TEN YEARS AGO
BLACKWELL PACKS FOR WEST INDIES
One of the Riverina's greatest cricketing exports, Alex Blackwell, began preparing to lead the Australian women's team to the West Indies for the Twenty20 World Cup on this day in 2010.
26-year-old Blackwell came back to the Riverina to catch up with her former coach and Wagga cricket legend Warren Smith.
STANLEY WINS AND BESTS LAP RECORD
Riverina's own world champion Slade Stanley defied the odds in Griffith to claim the overall win in the Unlimited Superboats class on this day in 2010.
Stanley left spectators in awe, smashing the old lap record by 1.7 seconds.
GRIFFITH ARE LEFT OUT-GUNNED
Waratah Tigers retained the Doug Alpen Memorial Shield against an overwhelmed Griffith Black and Whites outfit on this day in 2010.
The 48 to 6 victory helped Waratahs secure first place in the pre-season pile.
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