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One Minute At… Seddon Fields

One Minute At… Seddon Fields


Posted By on Jul 10, 2013

Every time I visit a match I’ll take a minute long movie so readers can get a feel for the venue. In the latest in our One Minute At… series we’re at Western Springs AFC’s Seddon Fields for their NRFL Division 2 match against Warkworth played on July 6, 2013. The game finished 3-1 to Western Springs. Here’s a match report of the game.

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One Minute At… Shepherds Park

One Minute At… Shepherds Park


Posted By on Jul 9, 2013

Every time I visit a match I’ll take a minute long movie so readers can get a feel for the venue. In the latest in our One Minute At… series we’re at Birkenhead United’s Shepherds Park for their NRFL Premier League match against Onehunga Sports played on July 6, 2013. The game finished 4-0 to Birkenhead. Here’s a match report of the game.

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Better late than never

Better late than never


Posted By on Jul 7, 2013

I covered a few miles yesterday and didn’t always get to where I wanted to go when I wanted to get there. But it all worked out okay in the end. After finishing up with my mini-kickers group in the morning it was time to hop in the Matamata Bus and head to Auckland. Whangaparaoa, actually. After a quick stop to unload the family, clothes, bikes and dog I shot back down the motorway, knowing I was going to miss the kick-off at my...

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Lazy day

Lazy day


Posted By on Jun 29, 2013

There wasn’t too much on offer around the Waikato Bay of Plenty region this weekend, with all the top local NRFL sides in Chatham Cup action up in Auckland (I’m not scheduled to head back up that way until next weekend). So I decided to trick my family into heading to the beach for the afternoon…with a stand-out ulterior motive – popping in ‘quickly’ for a look at Tauranga reserves versus Matamata...

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New Zealand football stereotypes

New Zealand football stereotypes


Posted By on Jun 27, 2013

Guest Blog – by Corey Rosser. They exist in our offices, supermarkets and almost anywhere else that involves large groups of people. From ‘dumb blondes’ to ‘white boys who can’t jump’ stereotypes are present in abundance, whether you like them or not. Football is not exempt from this rule, stereotypical characters live in its ranks from the professional level right down to social teams. You will...

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