NUAFC 1968-2018

1983
GEORGE MOIR
Another Army man (not a wonder some call the team "The Battlers". Likes
to have a poke at goal, and anything else that moves!! Got quieter as the
season got older — was it age, or a wooden pin — who knows?
JOSE DIAZ
Sounds like a singer, doesn't it? One of those irrepressible Chilean chaps - a
fiery one, too! Likes to outmanoeuvre everyone, probably how he did in his
back during the season. Has some nice touches. Gets a little verbal now and
then.
BRIAN HOUSTEN
Scored a marvellous goal at Hillcrest this year. He always puts in a lot of effort
and is known for his hard tackling. One sometimes wonders how he gets
away with them! Next to Ralph he is the tallest in the team - likes to do a Jack
Charlton when there is a corner. Brian also likes to have a jaunt up the front too.
A Nominee for Player of the Year.
PAUL PHILLIPS
Into coaching in a big way, is Paul. Doesn't mind the odd beer (funny how many
don't, eh!). Likes to position himself on the field, he is an incessant runner
with a big kick and a gruelling tackle. Really enjoys his football as well as the
social side. Now into refereeing. Nominee for Player of the Year.
"ORCA"
Doesn't actually look like a whale. Another Army lad (thisis getting repetitive).
He looks a little like a larger version of Elliot Cathro. Has heaps of energy and a
real no-nonsense approach to the game. A bit of a Joker though, all the same!
DARRYL MORRISEY
Army fella (again). The teams starts to sound like Ngaruawahia Armed Forces
United, eh? His commanding Officer elected to move him to Matamata, so
he now returns to Narra for the supporting side of things, usually the bar.
Although he has been seen waving little flags on the sideline!
KEVIN DOOLEY
Here he is - the walking advertisement for Gillette. Likes to be a player and a
supporter, usually the latter. Has been plagued with injuries. Was once offered a
role in a nail-walking team, but declined the offer as he had yet to prise out the
one he was currently wearing!!!
LINDSAY BULLIVANT
An Ex-Narra player who decided it was time to give it another go. Likes to play
in sandshoes. Is very reliable and has a good pass. He no doubt practices in
the back of his Firestone van (anyone for cheap tyres?). Seems to have the
same boundless energy as his brother Phil, but differs in that he flourishes a
little more luxuriantly atop the head, in comparison to Phil!
MARK WEBB
Ex-Narra — Ex-Fraser (they couldn't convert him so he returned. Says they
know how to drink! but he must know who are the best now, eh? A much
more composed player — likes to have a Laugh. Has played Waikato 3rd
Division as well as Northern League (Fraser). Only the 1st Division to go now.
(Was that a big hint? Cost you a jug, that will!).
BRIAN MORRIS
Another one that Fraser couldn't convert! Brother of the Frazerite sisters, sorry,
Morris Dancers! Bit of a joker, this chap. Drives that range Mazda (the one with
the elastic band). Plays on the wing and in the clubrooms. Has tasted 3rd
Division, 2nd Division, Northern league, Lion Red and D.B.!
MARIO YANEZ
Old 'sticky—boots' himself. Now plays with a very social CERS team. Another of
these Chilean chaps who has some nice touches. Likes to play in the middle but
tends to hear whistles from all directions — especially when playing at
Galloway Park!
MALCOLM BURT
A long—standing Narra man, though he doesn't do much of that on the
turf. Likes the odd drop, too! Got an eagerly awaited transfer to the
Green Machine's Carbody Specials midseason and hasn't looked back...Well,
only to see if Bernie's watching!
GEOFF WEBB
Joined the Club at the start of the season where he commenced coaching the
local achies, er, this team. Even plays when he's in the mood. Constantly lead
astray by certain Army chaps (or should that be the other way round?). Great
lad for the nags, especially fillies. Even tries to get fit, and is constantly
exercising — particularly on Saturdays, and wonders why he's sore in the
elbow!!!
BREWERIES CUP P W D L GF GA Pts
Claudelands White 8 7 1 0 38 8 15
Taupiri Tornados 8 6 2 0 33 10 14
Hillcrest 8 5 1 2 21 14 11
Marist 8 3 4 1 17 13 10
Putaruru 8 4 1 3 34 16 9
Ngaruawahia 8 2 1 5 16 24 5
Tokoroa 8 1 3 4 20 34 5
Hamilton City 8 1 0 7 13 22 2
Huntly Thistle Blue 8 0 1 7 11 64 1
COMPETITION RESULTS
Waikato Breweries Cup
v Marist 0-2 -
v Claudelands 0-5 -
v Tokoroa 1-1 P Bullivant
v Huntly Blue 8-1 Duffull, B Webb, N Gorman, Moir,
Magee, Dooley, P Bullivant
v Hillcrest 2-4 Buchanan, Houston
v Putaruru 1-5 P Bullivant
v Hamilton City 3-1 P Bullivant, Wallace 2
v Taupiri 1-5 Phillips
Waitemata Cup
v Te Aroha 1-6 P Bullivant
v Marist 2-3 P Bullivant 2
v Putaruru 1-1 P Bullivant
v Unicol 2-5 P Bullivant, L Bullivant
v Te Kuiti Win by default
v Te Aroha 0-2 -
v Marist 3-4 L Bullivant, Mohn, Whatford
v Putaruru 1-5 M Webb
v Unicol 1-1 Phillips
v Te Kuiti 1-1 M Webb
FRIENDLIES
v Taumaranui 1-2 Sunnex
v AHI Plastics 1-3 Morris
WAITEMATA CUP P W D L GF GA Pts
BITS & PIECES
The Borough Council started work on the "Tomato
Patch" to turn it into our new No. 1 pitch while Keith
Mackrell and Elliot Cathro were draughted into the Waikato
Rep side.
Regan MacDonald attended a Soccer Clinic in
Calgary (Canada) and sponsorship was gained from AFFCo,
Radio Waikato and Hertz.
Putaruru 10 6 2 2 30 13 14
Te Aroha 10 6 1 3 25 17 13
Unicol 10 5 2 3 18 20 12
Ngaruawahia 10 3 3 4 13 25 9
Te Kuiti 10 2 3 5 13 18 7
Marist 10 3 1 6 17 23 7
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