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1997 NABBA Australia: Men – Prejudging
Shot in the Melbourne Town Hall on May 25th, 1997. The event turned out to be a titanic struggle between former Mr. Australia and Masters Mr. Universe Graeme Lancefield of Victoria, and newcomers Grant Mayo from New South Wales, and Bill Bryson from South Australia. Graeme had the 20″ arms and huge upper body, Bill was shredded, but Grant Mayo produced the best overall package on the day.
In the Tall Class, Mr. Posing Perfection Mark Trewartha was in his all time best condition to win his first Open Class Australian title. He is a former Teenage Mr. Australia winner.
This video includes the complete men’s prejudging from Round 1 to the Posing in Round 2 to the Comparisons in Round 3.
This was a qualifier for the World Championships in Greece.
Classes include: Teens, Juniors, Novice and Masters classes as well as the awesome four Men’s Open Classes.
CLASS WINNERS:
Class 1: Mark Trewartha – SA
Class 2: George Papadopoulos – VIC
Class 3: Grant Mayo – NSW
Class 4: Colin Murphie – NSW
Masters: Tom Long – WA
Teenage: Tim Tziotas – VIC
Junior: Bob Kocoski – VIC
Men’s Novice: Bryan Bennington – NSW
1997 NABBA AUSTRALIA MEN’S RESULTS
MEN’S CLASS 1
1. Mark Trewartha
2. John Quinlivan
3. John Rizzo
4. Nick Patsolandis
5. Scott Burgess
6. Robert Morando ) Tie
7. Paul Smith ) Tie
8. Craig Reid
MEN’S CLASS 2
1. George Papadopoulos
2. Anthony Bromley
MEN’S CLASS 3
1. Grant Mayo
2. Bill Bryson
3. Graeme Lancefield
4. Paul Monaghan
5. Roy Nicolass
6. Greg Besset
7. Norm Kirsh
MEN’S CLASS 4
1. Colin Murphie
2. Jim Kotantonis
3. Gavin Sapit
4. Godwin Marshall
MEN’S NOVICE
1. Brian Bennington
2. Brett Jansen
3. Mark Patience
4. Gerwin Browers
MEN’S JUNIORS
1. Bob Kocoski
2. Dave Smith
3. Sam Khadour
MEN’S TEENAGE
1. Tim Tziotas
2. Scott Pavlovic
3. Steven Stamoulis
MEN’S MASTERS
1. Tom Long
2. Godwin Abdilla
3. Tony Rizzo
4. Pepe Mercuri
5. Greg Deslanes
6. Phil Crooks
OVERALL MR. AUSTRALIA: Grant Mayo – NSW
Photos by Tina Gallasch.