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TOM HADFIELD - LEGEND SPOTLIGHT ON SPONSORS RESULTS & POD’s THIS WEEKS COMPETITION RIP BERNARD THOMAS HADFIELD, A TRUE , AND NEW ZEALAND KIWIS LEGEND.

Northcote Tigers and is mourning the loss of one of its all-time greats following the death of Kiwi #375 Tom Hadfield, aged 83.

Tom Hadfield, a winger in the New Zealand Team of the Century named in 2007 and inducted to the NZRL Legends of League in 2010, passed away peacefully in Birkenhead, Auckland last week.

The Northcote Tigers flyer carved out an outstanding tenure in the black-and-white jersey, scoring a then- record 15 tries in 17 Test appearances from 1956-61. Including tour and non-Test matches, Tom crossed for 30 tries in 40 games for New Zealand.

A national schoolboys rep at just 15, Tom was a 21-year-old Test debutant in 1956 in an 8-2 loss to Australia in Brisbane and became a first-choice winger during the following year’s World Cup.

He bagged his first Test against France at the tournament, kicking off a remarkable run of dotting down in nine consecutive Tests (12 tries in total). In the Kiwis’ clash with a Britain-France combination in Auckland after the World Cup – a match officially regarded as a Test match by NZRL – Tom scored three tries.

Tom featured in the drawn home series against Great Britain in 1958 and was the star of a 2-0 whitewash of the touring French side in 1960. He scored a double in the 9-2 victory in the first Test, while his unforgettable 70-metre solo try with 16 minutes left at a boggy Carlaw Park sealed the second Test 9-3.

After playing in all three of the Kiwis’ 1960 World Cup games, scoring two tries, Hadfield was chosen in the Rest of the World Team to play champions Great Britain – and yet again found his way over the stripe.

Tom switched to centre for the two-Test home series against Australia in 1961, which was tied 1-1 as he and George Turner teamed up against champion centres Reg Gasnier and Brian Carlson. He also played in the Auckland side that defeated the tourists 13-8.

Making his first full-scale tour of Britain at the end of ’61, Hadfield reverted to the flank and scored a try in the Kiwis’ shock 29-11 win in the first Test at Headingley. He missed the second Test before returning for the decider and crossing twice in a 35-19 defeat at Manchester’s Station Road.

Tom’s final Test appearance for the Kiwis came in a 6-all draw against France in Bordeaux on the same tour, but fittingly he scored a try in his final outing for his country in a tour game against Provence.

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Phil Orchard equalled Tom’s New Zealand Test try scoring record in 1975 and Hugh McGahan eventually broke it in 1989, while another six modern Kiwi have eclipsed his long-standing mark of 15 tries: , , , , Manu Vatuvei and Jason Nightingale.

But Tom’s remarkable strike-rate of 0.88 tries per Test has stood the test of time – only Lesley Vainikolo (14 tries from 14 Tests), who had the advantage of playing against minnow nations at a World Cup, has been more potent of Kiwis that have played more than five Tests.

It’s another mark of Tom’s greatness that he snared a New Zealand Team of the Century spot ahead of the likes of Dane O’Hara, who played a record 36 Tests on the wing, Mocky Brereton, Vern Bakalich, Brian Reidy, Hoppe and Vainikolo (Orchard was the other winger chosen). (Supplied by Will Evans)

TOM HADFIELD – INTERNATIONAL RECORD New Zealand (1956-61): 17 Tests – 15 tries (45 points).

We have been privileged to have called him ours and as recently as last season he was on the side line supporting our teams and also at our Juniors end of year Prizegiving presenting awards (some photos with the Juniors below) He will be sadly missed. We are sure our members will share with our Executive Committee in extending our condolences to Tom’s family.

Presenting the Tom Hadfield Cup for Best & Fairest Junior to With Keano Kini (left) and Waiariki Hoani (right) – receiving their 10 year Rhys Brown, with other nominee, Motuhi Ofa (left) Pennants.

THIS WEEKS RESULTS

MINI & MOD TEAMS Saturday, 19 May 2018 TEAM POD B&F Result Under 6 Mataius Sopoaga Shakur Marino W 32-8 Under 7 Cooper Hendry Kiwa Conrad W 28-20 Under 8R Stefan Under 9 Cooper Jones Dallastai Wijohn-Tupou W 24-20 Under 10 TBA Under 11 Peter Drought Dayton Ryan W 64-4 JUNIOR Best Attack Best Defence PLAYED DATE TEAMS Noah Jensen & Liam Under 12/13 Elijah Afoa-Leuluafi L 28-6 HBC Gold 5/05/2018 Campbell-Mauafu

Under 12/13 Elijah Afoa-Leuluafi The Team W 58-0 Glenora 12/05/2018 Under 12/13 Anton Seuseu Noah Jensen D 10-10 ECB 19/05/2018 Under 15 BYE 5/05/2018 Under 15 Keano Kini Vincent Neli L 24-4 Pakuranga 12/05/2018 Under 15 Jaeden Foua Nehemiah Amaroa L 14-26 Ellerslie 19/05/2018

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PREMIERS & RESERVES MATCH REPORT The term ‘home field advantage’ proved right for our Premiers and Premier 1sts last Saturday with both teams winning over the Howick Hornets.

First up were our Premier 1sts who wanted to send their Captain Shylo Albert

off in style with a 20-12 win over the Hornets. With Tigers taking an early lead, the Hornets were unable to get ahead showing the Tigers were the better team on the day. Tries went to Richard Brahne, Tawhiri Heremaia, Thomas Bhana and Jarome Aull, with James Bates kicking 2 goals.

In the Fox Memorial Premier game, the Tigers earned a valuable victory over top-four side the Howick Hornets, dragging them to within a win of the competition’s current play-off contenders. Off-season recruit Dylan Moses changed the game when he entered from the bench, scoring two tries and controlling play well. Northcote 32 Howick 8 UPDATED PREMIERS & PREMIER 1st POD Records

28/04/2018 Played Result Club POD Good Home POD Premier 1st Papakura W 36-6 James Bates Shylo Albert Premiers Papakura W 16-10 Trent Schaumkel Nalu Tuigamala 5/05/2018 Played Result Club POD Good Home POD Premier 1st Pt Chev L 0-72 Ben Forsyth-Jones Thomas Bhana Premiers Pt Chev L 0-46 Brody Tamarua Joe Bywater 3-2-1 LEADERBOARD 12/05/2018 Played Result Club POD Good Home POD Nalu Tuigamala 19 Premier 1st Marist L 22-26 Daniel Fifita Tairelle Parker Premiers Marist W 22-18 Nalu Tuigamala Brody Tamarua Eddie Figota 9 19/05/2018 Played Result Club POD Good Home POD Trent Schaumkel 9 Premier 1st Howick W 20-12 Shylo Albert Ben McIntyre Matt Tafutu 7 Premiers Howick W 32-8 Trent Schaumkel Taylor Daniels

Dylan Moses 7 Xavier Rice 7 Updated 3-2-1 Points for Premier players given by supporters each week Taylor Daniels 6 DATE Played 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point Josiah Afu 6 28-Apr Papakura Taylor Daniels Dylan Moses Amoa Tuli Jordan Te Aho 5 28-Apr Papakura Trent Schaumkel Nalu Tuigamala Amoa Tuli 5-MayPt Chevalier Xavier Rice Dylan Moses Eko Malu Eko Malu 3 5-May Pt Chevalier Trent Schaumkel Nalu Tuigamala Xavier Rice Amoa Tuli 2 12-MayMarist Xavier Rice Nalu Tuigamala Matt Tafutu Caleb Carey 2 12-May Marist Nalu Tuigamala Trent Schaumkel Matt Tafutu Joe Bywater 1 19-MayHowick Eddie Figota Taylor Daniels Nalu Tuigamala Casey Smith 1 19-MayHowick Dylan Moses Caleb Carey Casey Smith WEEKLY COMPETITION

The answer to last week’s competition “Who is the Coach of the Northcote Tigers Netball Team” was LIZ LEES

LAST WEEKS WINNER: SIONE NGALUAFE from our Under 8’s THIS WEEKS COMPETITION

Who is the oldest Tigers Club Member?

Send your answers to the club [email protected] or reply on facebook and be in to win a prize!

Entries are open to all Tigers Registered Junior/Schoolboy Players.

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Spotlight on SPONSORS

Jersey No. 1 – Sponsored by THE GOOD HOME, BIRKENHEAD Not only have they sponsored the Number 1 jersey this year, they have once again sponsored POD's for both Premier Teams.

The Good Home is situated in the Birkenhead Village and is a great spot to relax with friends and family, whether it's for a leisurely lunch or dinner, after work socialising or watching the Warriors. The Good Home has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with great kai.

Jersey No. 2 – Sponsored by BARFOOT & THOMPSON, BIRKENHEAD - ANN LEPPER Ann has long been a supporter of the club and has sold and assisted in the purchase of many a home for Tiger members. So, if you are thinking of selling or buying a property give Ann a call and benefit from her years of experience in the industry.

Jersey No. 3 – Sponsored by HEATON ELECTRICAL Craig (a Tigers “old boy”) established his company in 2006. It is a small electrical contracting business. They specialise in domestic and small commercial electrical work, service and maintenance, data installations and alarm systems. So, if you are requiring any of these services give them a ring and you will be well looked after.

We would once again like to thank all our sponsors without their help it would be near impossible to have our Premier and Premier 1st teams competing in the Fox Memorial Competition. We encourage our members to support our sponsors whenever they can.

This year Dizzy (Mike Phillips) came up with a new initiative that consisted of companies sponsoring a jersey. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting these Sponsors.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE A big thanks to all those that have got behind our membership drive so far. We are still working to grow our membership numbers, with the goal of having the largest club at BWM. This would ensure our voices are heard when it comes to deciding the future of the park and its facilities.

This year we will be having a weekly membership draw for all financial Senior members of the club (Social and Players). The winner will be able to enjoy a free drink and burger at the next Premier home game. It was great to see so many supporters down at the park last weekend and thanks to all those who became members. Remember it is only $10.00 to join the club as a social member. Membership forms are available online, see a committee member or email: [email protected]

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ROUND AND ABOUT AT BWM!

Good to see, probably our oldest member Harold (Bub) Pike and wife Val down at the park on Saturday watching their grandson, Thomas Bhana who was playing for the Premier 1st team. Bub has had a long involvement with the club as a player, a coach and committee member.

He first played for the Under 23 team back in 1948 - he cannot remember winning many games that year but had “lots of fun with his mates”. He was part of the crew that built the clubrooms at Stafford Park, he shared the disappointment of not being able to build our home at BWM then celebrated the move to Highbury club rooms. He feels sad to see the iconic grandstand go but if it means we finally get a home at BWM it will be a good outcome.

After his playing days were over he coached and managed his sons John and Alan in several teams. He was able to catch up with some of those old boys at the park on Saturday.

Both Val and Bub were active on the committee over the years and have enjoyed being part of the Tiger whanau and the lasting friendships that have been made.

Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are involved today - on committee, sponsoring, coaching and playing. A wonderful Tigers family!

Photos: (right) Bub and Val with old boys Willie Eriwata and Ben Koroi (left) Bub and Val with grandson Tom, great grandson Beau Kamareira (Under 10's and Premier ball boy) Willie and Tumai Cook both were coached by Bub during their schoolboy years. (below) A “winning” team photo from 1958 which includes Bub.

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THI THIS WEEKS DRAW

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Good luck to all our teams that are playing this weekend. GO THE TIGERS! 2018 PREMIER SPONSORS

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Or our Website: www.northcotetigers.sportingpulse.net

Thanks to John & Sharon Pike from Northcity Reinforcing Ltd, proud SSponsors of our Premier Squad