New Brighton Rugby Club Annual Report 2013 (Volume 1) | Page 26

Please keep our children safe over the summer and I look forward to another year of success next season! Kia Kaha Riki Bolton JUNIOR CLUB CAPTAIN JUNIOR TEAM REPORTS Under 13 We started the year with lots of forwards but not many backs. However we managed to convert some forwards into backs. Our grading games didn’t go to well having some people playing in new positions and the games very short. So we ended up in Section 3. We started the competition with six wins in a row. However the sections were revamped and 3 teams came down from section 2 and we struggled to keep the momentum going. Losing our next couple of games meant we were unable to make the finals of our section which was disappointing considering our start to the season. However there were some outstanding performances. Shaun Berryman was our player of the year and was rewarded with selection in the Under 13 Metro Black side. Ben Nicholls was our best back and was selected in the Under 13 Canterbury under 65kg side. Excellent effort from these guys. Our best forward went to Bailey Counihan and most improved went to Reuben Mulipola. Jayden Stokes received the most promising halfback. Top try scorer went to Isaac Humphrey with 15 tries. Most conversions went to Kalani Fogalele with 30 conversions. Well done to all who put the hard work in and were rewarded with some personal achievement. Many thanks to our fantastic manager Kevin Brennan. He does an awesome job and Damien and I and the team thank you. Also thanks to the committee and to Lance Stephenson for their help. Damien and I enjoyed coaching a great bunch of lads and wish you all the best for the future, but remember our club will still be here for you next year if you wish to stay at the club. Kia Kaha Coach Hans Fogalele Damien Peterson Manager: Kevin Brennan Under 12 Played - 12 games Won - 1 Game Lost- 11 Games Points for -117 Points Against -319 Top Points Scored Points – James Mc Culloch (40points) Top Try Scorer No. –James McCulloch – (6 Tries) This season has been both exciting and challenging.