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1983 13th Grade A
1983

Standing: Dave Blackett (Coach), Michael Mercep, Stuart Inglis, Rebecca Patterson, Darryl Vickers, Matthew Gurnell,
Stephen Puncheon, Brian Cathro, ___#9?___, Robert McLean, Bruce Inglis (Manager).
Kneeling: (#12?), (#13?), Vanessa Head, Callum McBurney, Robert Jeffcote.

Goals Table
v Maeroa White 7-1
24 Brian Cathro 18 Melville Red
v Marist White 1-2. 2-1, 2-0 v Marist White 2-1, 3-0 16 Callum McBurney 14 Ngaruawahia A
v Huntly Tigers 3-2, 3-2, win v Morrinsville Rockets 4-2. 5-0 5 Robert McLean 9 Ngaruawahia B
v Morrinsville Flyers v Ngaruawahia B 1-4, 2-1 1 Stuart Inglis 5 Huntly Tigers
v Melville Red 1-7, 2-5 1 Darryl Vickers 4 Morrinsville
1 Andrew Wray 4 Marist White
ROBERT JEFFCOTE TAWA WHITE
A fast and skilful right half. He always gave of his best and One of the finds of the season, being a natural player with an
was a very effective link between the defenders and strikers. instinctive ability to be in the right place at the right time.
The team owes much of their scoring situations to him. Nicknamed "The Foot" from the number of times he cleared off
CALLUM McBURNEY the line when an opposition goal seemed inevitable.
Tremendously determined, pacey centre-forward. His ANDREW WRAY
determination and follow-up resulted in his 16 goals. His A slightly built boy who showed improvement throughout the
aggression was a constant source of worry to opposition season. A natural "lefty" whose crosses often found Callum or
goalkeepers. Brian. Keen sense of humour not often found in ex-Rugby wingers!
ROBERT McLEAN Deserving winner of Most Improved Player, as he got better each
Captain for the season who possesses the skill and ability to go week.
right to the top. He has a tremendous work-rate and BRIAN CATHRO
occasionally tended to do a little too much on his own, but for A very fast and skilful right wing as demonstrated by his 24 goals.
sheer skill and ability to read a game he has few peers at He is often closely marked by the opposition but always came
junior level. through with the goods.
MICHAEL MERCEP TONY CROOKSTON
Youngest player in the team, but in a straight one-to-one The smallest player in the squad with a lot of pace and a bottomless
situation was hardly ever bested. Exceptionally courageous and well of stamina.
played some valuable games at the back although he is better MATTHEW GURNELL
suited to midfield or forward play. The tallest player in the team. He continued growing throughout the
REBECCA PATTERSON season (as did his determination on tackling, even if a few of them
Solid fullback who always made an effective contribution and, were a fraction late!!!). Valuable player.
next to Robert McLean, had the strongest kick in the team. VANESSA HEAD
Likes nothing better than to beat male opponents! Took all Goalkeeper and probably the toughest "bloke" in the squad. She
decisions and never argued -thoroughly deserved her always defended with great determination and courage. We
Sportsperson award. wouldn't have swapped her for Jim Barry under any circumstances.
STEPHEN PUNCHEON STUART INGLIS
"Punchie" was one of the team characters. A dependable Our right back who improved all season and by the end of it he
defender who was hard to push off the ball, or to get past. was playing with a lot of commitment and ability.
DARRYL VICKERS
Another solid character. A versatile player in several positions as
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