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GLENFIELD CROWNED GRASSROOTS
CLUB OF THE YEAR.
Photo: Photosportnz/ David Rowland
Glenfield Greyhounds have been named Grassroots “This was not achieved without a lot of very hard work
Club of the Year at the 2015 NZRL Awards held this from a very committed team, with the support of many
month. volunteers,” says secretary Simon Watson.
Glenfield and New Lynn were two of the final three clubs “This hard work has created a club that everyone is proud
from Auckland nominated for the award and they’ve to call their own.
overcome tough challenges to achieve remarkable In 2015, the Greyhounds entered a formal relationship
growth in recent seasons. with Navy Dolphins, which enabled them to field premier
Giving back to the local community is something they all and premier sides under the changes to Phelan and
have in common. Sharman Cup competitions.
Six years ago, the Greyhounds were struggling to field “The 2015 season was tough, but because of the
two junior teams and a senior side in the Auckland foundations of this partnership, they made it through,”
Phelan Shield. says Watson.
One year after celebrating 50 years, Glenfield had 14 “It meant that Glenfield could remain as a premier club,
junior teams, two premier sides and two masters outfits. as could the Navy Dolphins.”
It has become one of the strongest clubs on the North
Shore.
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