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Mad Butcher Club at MT SMART STADIUM, HOME of the MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS Sir Peter Leitch’s Mad Butcher Club AT MT SMART STADIUM, HOME OF THE MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS 17 June 2015 Newsletter #77 To subscribe or unsubscribe email: [email protected] Kiwis Long Luncheon Special A shot of the room where the Auctioneer – Darren Brady working Former Kiwis present. Luncheon was held. his magic. One of the best in the business. From left: Mocky Brereton, John Kiwi Legend Mark Graham receiving NRL – CEO Mr Dave Smith. He flew O’Sullivan, Michael Knowles (Former his special jersey from Peter Rakich over from Sydney just for the day. NZRL Boss), Colin O’Neil and Roy of BLK. Christian. On stage with Gordon Gibbons; Sir Peter Leitch asking Simon Man- members of the 2005 Kiwis from L to Radio Sport funnyman – Martin nering what went wrong during the R Ruben Wiki, Nigel Vagana, Da- Devlin. loss to the Bunnies in Perth. vid Solomona, Paul Rauhihi, Henry Fa’afili. Photos courtesy of www.photosport.co.nz Missed out on the Kiwis Luncheon? You can still get a piece of the action. Keep scrolling down. Photos courtesy of www.photosport.co.nz Sir Peter Leitch hands Tawera Nikau The host and ringmaster for the day Vodafone Warriors GM – Jim Doyle copy of his book and a Lion Red tee Sir Peter Leitch. in full flight. shirt as a spot prize. Sir Peter Leitch congratulating Mark Andrew McFadden and Richard Awen Guttenbeil talks to Phill the Graham. Becht on stage for the interview. massage man from the 2005 Kiwis tour. Current Kiwi & Warriors Captain Concrete Logistics and their guests. Brian Buey McClennan. Simon Mannering being interviewed by Martin Devlin. Lyndsay Proctor on stage Former All Black great Josh Kronfeld Former Kiwi hardmen; L to R Howie on stage acknowledging the recent Tamati, Mark Graham, Kurt So- death of Jerry Collins. rensen, Kevin Tamati, Dane O’Hara. Missed out on the Kiwis Luncheon? You can still get a piece of the action. Keep scrolling down. Page 2 Photos courtesy of www.photosport.co.nz Former Kiwis, John O’Sullivan, Gordon Gibbons doing an outstand- Kiwi Coaching great – Graham Lowe. Murray Eade and Richard Bolton ing job of keeping the butcher in line. catching up on old times. Kiwi Rugby League Legend – Mark Kiwis – Craig Smith, David Legend of League from L to R; Mark Graham. Solomona, Bluey McClennan. Graham, Hugh McGahan, Graham Lowe, Dane O’Hara with Gary Prohm. Lyndsay Proctor blowing out the More Kiwi greats from L to R; Shane NZRL – CEO Phil Holden gave an birthday candles. Varley, Francis Leota, Clayton Friend, overview of where the NZRL is and Tawera Nikau. where they are heading. NZRL President – Howie Tamati does Original artwork – painting of Carlaw Simon Manering – Vodafone the opening. Park painted by former Kiwi Wayne Warriors and Kiwi Captain. Robertson. Missed out on the Kiwis Luncheon? You can still get a piece of the action. Keep scrolling down. Page 3 Photos courtesy of www.photosport.co.nz Sir Peter Leitch and Andrew Sir Peter Leitch laying down the law Sir Peter Leitch thanks one of the McFadden on stage. with Dexter Trail. generous people who bid during the auctions. Vodafone Warriors Coach Andrew Vodafone’s Fun Fridays Deputy CEO Tony Feasey did an outstanding job McFadden being interviewed by for a day winner on stage with Sir introducing the 1950’s Kiwi greats. Richard Becht. Peter Leitch. OW! WHAT a week it's been – the Kiwis & Dave Smith interview each other on stage and it WLong Luncheon on Friday was a smash hit!! worked well with some humorous moments put out Over 70 former and current kiwis in attendance and there by both men. They were followed after lunch rugby league fans from all over NZ and even 10 from in the hard spot - by Richard Becht who interviewed Aussie. Special thanks must go to Dave Smith the big Vodafone Warriors Coach Andrew (Cappy to his boss of the NRL who flew in at midnight Thursday mates) McFadden who gave us his score on how the night to attend our luncheon and then flew out back boys are tracking this year. to Aussie at 5pm Friday - bloody great effort!! Gordon Gibbons then interviewed Brian "Bluey" We had a great line up of speakers from Howie McClennan the Coach of the 2005 Kiwis who beat Tamati the president of NZRL opening the day; then Australia 24 -nil in Leeds reliving some of the great Tony Feasey welcomed our oldest Kiwis who were at moments. the luncheon: Ray Cranch, Roy Moore, Jimmy Ed- wards, Tommy Hadfield, and Don Hammond who all Then it was on to the main event where Martin played in the 1950's. He was followed by Phil Holden Devlin interviewed Mark Graham who was named the CEO of NZRL who gave an over view of were the greatest Kiwi Rugby League Player that New NZRL is and were they are heading. Zealand has produced in the century from 1907 to 2006. MARTIN DONE A FANTASTIC JOB EVEN Our good mate from Radio Sport Martin Devlin MANAGING TO BRING IN ANOTHER RUGBY then kicked off the interviews with Kiwis and Voda- LEAGUE LEGEND INTO THE INTERVIEW GRA- fone Warriors Captain Simon Mannering. HAM LOWE. When the interview was over so too was the luncheon bringing the day to a close bang Auctioneer and good league man Darren Brady was on 4pm - but I might add many of the former Kiwis up next and held a short auction followed by a cou- were still at the Ellerslie Event Centre till 6pm enjoy- ple of videos from players from the 2005 Kiwis. This ing the company of their mates and the guests. was followed by a short break for lunch - a fantastic buffet and every one raved how great it was. Continued on next page... Then we tried something different; we had Jim Doyle Missed out on the Kiwis Luncheon? You can still get a piece of the action. Keep scrolling down. Page 4 Continued from previous page... love rugby league TUESDAY a bit more shopping for Janice while I carried the bags and catching up with The feedback from the luncheon has been fantastic Daniel Anderson and lounge member Ian for dinner so a special thanks to all concerned from sponsors and then Wednesday State of Origin as a guest of the our team of mates that made it happen and the team NRL over 90,000 fans are excepted on the night and from Ellerslie job well done. over 2000 kiwis have flown over that we know about Saturday was game day -not the result we wanted what a night it will be. Friday it’s up to the Gold but no one died so life goes on. Then Sunday morn- Coast for the Vodafone Warriors game against the ing it was up early for me and my lovely wife Janice Titans and catching up with our Vodafone Warriors to catch our Air NZ flight to Melbourne. Monday fans on the Gold Coast there was bit of shopping and Monday night I was Stay safe – be kind to one another and remember… guest of the Melbourne Storm at their game against "the greatest gift you can give anyone is your time" the Eels. And catching up with plenty of mates god I Wonderful Feedback Wot a day Hi, From all who I spoke with and all those present, Congratulations on another fantastic event on you’re a bloody ripper! Friday. To be able to rub shoulders with so many League people and fans is an incredible experience. Thankyou just doesn’t cut the mustad How you manage it is beyond me and I sincerely You’re a good bastard , thank you for the time and effort involved. Ian and Marcia….. Regards and Go the WARRIORS Ray Haffenden Hi Peter, Good morning Sir Peter! Just wanted to say to you what an amazing lunch Thank you for a wonderful luncheon yesterday. that was and how special All of our guests really enjoyed themselves. We that was to so many people. There was everything will be back next year for sure. And The food was for everyone! The best fantastic as well ever!! Kind Regards Bob and Marg ......and the Waiheke crew!! xox- Tanya - Concrete Logistics Ltd oxxxxxx Morning Peter What another great luncheon you put on in honour of the Kiwis and in particular, Mark Graham, Kiwi player of the century. And mate the commemorative plate and booklet you organised for the event are ‘rugby league treas- ures’ all fans should have, I hope you are able to provide more of them, because they are special. Again Peter, on behalf of the game, thank you for putting on such a wonderful occasion. It was the best ever sporting function in my memory, which goes back a long way. Cheers Graham Lowe ONZM, QSM Missed out on the Kiwis Luncheon? You can still get a piece of the action. Keep scrolling down. Page 5 More Wonderful Feedback Gidday Butch, I thought I would drop you a note to say how bloody awe- some the Kiwis Long Luncheon was on Friday, one of the best I have been to. As you know I try to go to all of your lunches, but this one had a really great feel to it, with the speakers emphasising the great shape NZ League is in right now. The ability to casually mingle with a cold beer in hand, and have the opportunity to meet and chat to genuine legends of the game, is a rare but really enjoyable experience.
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