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TOP 10 CLUB PLAYERS IN AUCKLAND
With the 2016 Fox Memorial Premiership underway, Caird featured for the old Auckland Vulcans in the NSW
some of New Zealand’s best domestic talent – young Cup for a number of years. Has a strong work ethic on
and not so young – are on display. Kiwi League Central both sides of the ball.
rank Auckland’s top 10 club players here. #8 Misi Ma’u
#10 Jeremiah Pai An uncompromising defender who shares the ferocious
Boasts experience at higher levels, having been part of competitive nature which has made brother, Manu, a
the Warriors’ NRL squad in the early 2000’s, Pai has been force on the NRL scene with Parramatta.
around for a long time and defies his age on the field. Misi is frequently among the best players on the field for
His passing and kicking game are among the best in the Marist, and last year represented Auckland against the
competition and he’s a big part of the Pt Chevalier game New Zealand Maori Residents.
plan on any given weekend. #7 Herman Retzlaff
#9 Tulson Caird For a man of his size Retzlaff possesses an impressive
A strong communicator in defence and a leading reason engine, which at times has seen him play big minutes for
why Mt Albert have been so strong in the middle of the the Pirates.
park in recent times. An intimidating player with the ball in hand, he has good
leg drive which maximises post-contact metres.
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