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Organiser Solves Space Crisis

March 2, 2008 by woodleynz Leave a Comment

2006 Tournament organiser Dean Blackwell answered his critics today when he managed to find alternative accommodation for the Swans in response to the record numbers that will be attending his event. "The phone's been running red hot, I've had to take it off the hook such has been the demand for places in JWMGC 06. "I had originally sorted a caravan for The Swans but it looks … [Read more...]

The Greatest Team Ever?

March 2, 2008 by woodleynz Leave a Comment

Hawks captain Alan Hucks has said his side will have to overcome probably the best team that has ever played if they are to defeat the Falcons and win the Johnny Woodpecker Memorial Golf Classic teams event. "You can play against a number of teams and win but the question you get asked the most is 'how are you going to do against the Falcons? That question is going to be … [Read more...]

Falcons Under Review

March 2, 2006 by woodleynz Leave a Comment

Like the V-neck Warriors there looks likely to be a salary (handi) cap review of the defending champion Falcons. The tall man Don Shaw looks like a ring-in in the best tradition of Fine Cotton. The stipendiary stewards will be checking his leg markings for paint and team captain Hayden Haitana (le hand) Hunt has been asked to surrender his passport. Don Shaw is an elegant … [Read more...]

Bonning Sacked from Falcons

March 2, 2006 by woodleynz Leave a Comment

Harry Bonning was once a glittering jewel in the Falcon's crown. He was chosen by the Woodley Times to be its New Zealander of the Year, Person of the Year by the The Truth and by Gay Man as their Man of the Year in 2003. Team Captain Lord Hunt was a staunch supporter, and blemishes in his record were ignored as the team groomed the man many were picking as the first … [Read more...]

Players Mourn loss of Tane Mahuta

March 1, 2006 by woodleynz Leave a Comment

Being a memorial tournament, the players are fully aware of loss but it doesn't make it any easier when another of our great men is taken away from us so early. It is envisaged that some form of memorial trophy will be played for on Day one of the 2006 Woodpecker. To our great friend Fraser Moors . . . you are gone but not forgotten. We'll keep the faith. … [Read more...]

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