NUAFC 1968-2018

1983
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.
Results
v Southwell B 2-0, 7-0, win
v Marist White 1-2. 2-1, 2-0
v Huntly Tigers 3-2, 3-2, win
v Morrinsville Flyers 5 - 1
v Melville Red 1-7, 2-5
v Maeroa White 7-1
v Marist White 2-1, 3-0
v Morrinsville Rockets 4-2. 5-0
v Ngaruawahia B 1-4, 2-1
Goals
24 Brian Cathro
16 Callum McBurney
5 Robert McLean
1 Stuart Inglis
1 Darryl Vickers
1 Andrew Wray
Table
18 Melville Red
14 Ngaruawahia A
9 Ngaruawahia B
5 Huntly Tigers
4 Morrinsville
4 Marist White
ROBERT JEFFCOTE
A fast and skilfull right half. He always gave of his best and was a very
effective link between the defenders and strikers. The team owes much
of their scoring situations to him.
CALLUM McBURNEY
Tremendously determined, pacey centre-forward. His determination and
follow-up resulted in his 16 goals. His aggression was a constant source of
worry to opposition goalkeepers.
ROBERT McLEAN
Captain for the season who possesses the skill and ability to go right to
the top. He has a tremendous work-rate and occasionally tended to do a
little too much on his own, but for sheer skill and ability to read a game
he has few peers at junior level.
MICHAEL MERCEP
Youngest player in the team, but in a straight one-to-one situation was
hardly ever bested. Exceptionally courageous and played some valuable
games at the back although he is better suited to midfield or forward
play.
REBECCA PATTERSON
Solid fullback who always made an effective contribution and, next to
Robert McLean, had the strongest kick in the team. Likes nothing
better than to beat male opponents! Took all decisions and never
argued -thoroughly deserved her Sportsperson award.
STEPHEN PUNCHEON
"Punchie" was one of the team characters. A dependable defender who
was hard to push off the ball, or to get past.
DARRYL VICKERS
Another solid character. A versatile player in several positions as well as being an
excellent ball distributor.
TAWA WHITE
One of the finds of the season, being a natural player with an instinctive
ability to be in the right place at the right time. Nicknamed "The Foot" from the
number of times he cleared off the line when an opposition goal seemed
inevitable.
ANDREW WRAY
A slightly built boy who showed improvement throughout the season. A
natural "lefty" whose crosses often found Callum or Brian. Keen sense of
humour not often found in ex-Rugby wingers! Deserving winner of Most
Improved Player, as he got better each week.
BRIAN CATHRO
A very fast and skilfull right wing as demonstrated by his 24 goals. He is often
closely marked by the opposition but always came through with the goods.
TONY CROOKSTON
The smallest player in the squad with a lot of pace and a bottomless well of
stamina.
MATTHEW GURNELL
The tallest player in the team. He continued growing throughout the season
(as did his determination on tackling, even if a few of them were a fraction
late!!!). Valuable player.
VANESSA HEAD
Goalkeeper and probably the toughest "bloke" in the squad. She always
defended with great determination and courage. We wouldn't have
swapped her for Jim Barry under any circumstances.
STUART INGLIS
Our right back who improved all season and by the end of it he was
playing with a lot of commitment and ability.
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