Team Wellington
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Team Wellington are one of the eight franchises in the New Zealand ASB Premiership football (soccer)
competition. They play their home games at Newtown Park
, Wellington.
clubs to compete in the New Zealand Football Championship
. The uniform was yellow with black shorts, utilising the primary sporting colours of the Wellington region.
In the inaugural season (2004/2005) of the NZFC, Team Wellington performed below expectations, finishing sixth. They improved in the next season, ending the season in fourth place.
In 2007 the Australian A-League
placed a franchise in Wellington, knowns as the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix quickly entered a strategic alliance with Team Wellington. The new head coach for Team Wellington, Stu Jacobs, was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix while retaining his NZFC role. Team Wellington also changed their kit to a predominantly black strip similar to that of the Phoenix, using yellow as a highlight colour.
Team Wellington started the 2007/08 season with a five game winning streak, a record for the competition. This was ended by a 1-1 draw against Auckland City FC
on December the 15th. Wellington finished the season in third place, qualifying for the Preliminary Final against second-placed Auckland City. Wellington defeated Auckland 4-3 in overtime. Wellington thus went on to the Grand Final, in which they were defeated by Waitakere United 2-0 at Trusts Stadium
.
Attendances at Newtown Park remain healthy by NZFC standards, averaging about 1000 spectators a game. Crowd numbers have been helped by the central location allowing for traveling away fans, as well as an increase of interest due to the Phoenix and the efforts of Wellington Phoenix fan club "Yellow Fever."
Andrew Barron
- Retired Jeremy Brockie
- Newcastle Jets
Raf de Gregorio
- YoungHeart Manawatu
Sean Douglas
- Retired Greg Draper
- The New Saints F.C.
Daniel Ellensohn
- Macarthur Rams
Jake Gleeson
- Portland Timbers
Dan Keat - Los Angeles Galaxy
Cole Peverley
- Canterbury United
Rupert Ryan
- Retired Cole Tinkler
- APIA Leichhardt Tigers
Senior Squad Coaching and Medical staff
Team Wellington FC have played all home matches at Newtown Park
which has a capacity of 5,000. In 2008, a training pitch was developed next to the playing field which is used by local A-League
franchise, the Wellington Phoenix.
As Newtown Park is the primary athletics stadium in the Wellington region, Team Wellington is occasionally required to relocate home fixtures to allow for track and field events to be hosted there. These matches are typically shifted to the 1,000 capacity Porirua Park
in Porirua
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
competition. They play their home games at Newtown Park
Newtown Park
Newtown Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletic events. The main pitch has a 400 metre, all-weather rubberized athletics track around it, as well as the spectator stands and the corporate loungue...
, Wellington.
History
Team Wellington was formed in 2004 by a consortium of WellingtonWellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
clubs to compete in the New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
. The uniform was yellow with black shorts, utilising the primary sporting colours of the Wellington region.
In the inaugural season (2004/2005) of the NZFC, Team Wellington performed below expectations, finishing sixth. They improved in the next season, ending the season in fourth place.
In 2007 the Australian A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
placed a franchise in Wellington, knowns as the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix quickly entered a strategic alliance with Team Wellington. The new head coach for Team Wellington, Stu Jacobs, was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix while retaining his NZFC role. Team Wellington also changed their kit to a predominantly black strip similar to that of the Phoenix, using yellow as a highlight colour.
Team Wellington started the 2007/08 season with a five game winning streak, a record for the competition. This was ended by a 1-1 draw against Auckland City FC
Auckland City FC
Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country...
on December the 15th. Wellington finished the season in third place, qualifying for the Preliminary Final against second-placed Auckland City. Wellington defeated Auckland 4-3 in overtime. Wellington thus went on to the Grand Final, in which they were defeated by Waitakere United 2-0 at Trusts Stadium
Trusts Stadium
Trusts Stadium is an indoor arena located in Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand. It is a multi-purpose stadium that primarily holds sports events and music concerts...
.
Attendances at Newtown Park remain healthy by NZFC standards, averaging about 1000 spectators a game. Crowd numbers have been helped by the central location allowing for traveling away fans, as well as an increase of interest due to the Phoenix and the efforts of Wellington Phoenix fan club "Yellow Fever."
Constituent Clubs
Team Wellington represents 20 clubs in the Greater Wellington region.Current squad
Squad announced on 7 October 2011 for the 2011-12 seasonNotable Former Players
Kosta Barbarouses - Alania Vladikavkaz Andrew BarronAndrew Barron
Andrew Barron is a retired New Zealand association football player. Barron, naturally a central midfielder last played for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship and was also an All White who played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making him one of very few amateur All Whites in...
- Retired Jeremy Brockie
Jeremy Brockie
Jeremy Russell Brockie is a New Zealand football player who was recently signed by the Newcastle Jets in the Hyundai A-League...
- Newcastle Jets
Raf de GregorioRaf de Gregorio
Raf de Gregorio is a New Zealand professional association football player, currently playing for ASB Premiership side YoungHeart Manawatu.- Club career :...
- YoungHeart Manawatu
YoungHeart Manawatu
YoungHeart Manawatu is a football club is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It participates in the ASB Premiership and their home ground is Memorial Park.- History :...
Sean DouglasSean Douglas
Sean Douglas is a New Zealand retired association football player, who is currently Technical Director of Football Federation Victoria.- Club career :...
- Retired Greg Draper
Greg Draper
Greg Draper is a New Zealand football player who is currently under contract with The New Saints.-Club career:...
- The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
Daniel EllensohnDaniel Ellensohn
Daniel Ellensohn is an association football striker from New Zealand who currently plays for London, England, based Saturday League side Kiwi, in the Wimbledon and District League. This is amatuer football played in parks around South London.-Club career:His previous teams include Team Wellington...
- Macarthur Rams
Macarthur Rams
Macarthur Rams is an football team based in Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia. They currently compete in the New South Wales Super League, playing home fixtures at Lynwood Park.-History:...
Jake GleesonJake Gleeson
Jacob "Jake" Gleeson is a New Zealander footballer currently playing for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-Club career:Gleeson began his career playing for Western Suburbs of the Central Premier League...
- Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
Dan Keat - Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
Cole PeverleyCole Peverley
Cole Peverley is a New Zealander professional footballer who currently plays for Charleston Battery in USL Professional Division.He has earned national representation honours at Under-20, Under-23 and All Whites level.-Club:...
- Canterbury United
Canterbury United
Canterbury United FC is an association football club from Christchurch, New Zealand. The club plays most of its matches at English Park in Christchurch, though they occasionally play in Nelson...
Rupert RyanRupert Ryan (footballer)
Rupert Ryan is a former football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Ryan played two official A-international matches for the New Zealand in 1998, the first a 8-1 over Vanuatu, on 28 September when he scored two gaols, his second and final appearance a 1-0 win over Fiji on 2...
- Retired Cole Tinkler
Cole Tinkler
Cole Allen Wilson Tinkler is a New Zealand professional footballer, who last played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club in the S-League and is currently contracted to Sydney club APIA Leichhardt Tigers who play in the New South Wales Premier League.-Career:Tinkler played as a right full back for...
- APIA Leichhardt Tigers
Club Officials
Senior Club Officials- Chairman: John Dow
- Chief Executive: Mark Chote
- Director: Mike Wood
- Director: David Meiklejohn
- Director: Dave Wilson
- Director: Ulf Ackeus
- Director: Sam Buckle
Senior Squad Coaching and Medical staff
- Head Coach: Matt Calcott
- Assistant Coach: Charlie Howe
- Goalkeeper coach: Mark Oates
- Team Manager: Andy Steele
- Media Support: David Cross
Stadium
- Main articles: Newtown ParkNewtown ParkNewtown Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletic events. The main pitch has a 400 metre, all-weather rubberized athletics track around it, as well as the spectator stands and the corporate loungue...
Team Wellington FC have played all home matches at Newtown Park
Newtown Park
Newtown Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletic events. The main pitch has a 400 metre, all-weather rubberized athletics track around it, as well as the spectator stands and the corporate loungue...
which has a capacity of 5,000. In 2008, a training pitch was developed next to the playing field which is used by local A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
franchise, the Wellington Phoenix.
As Newtown Park is the primary athletics stadium in the Wellington region, Team Wellington is occasionally required to relocate home fixtures to allow for track and field events to be hosted there. These matches are typically shifted to the 1,000 capacity Porirua Park
Porirua Park
Porirua Park is a multi-purpose sporting complex in Porirua, New Zealand. It currently serves as the home ground of rugby union club Northern United RFC and the Wellington Rugby League representative team, as well as the second home for Team Wellington of the New Zealand Football...
in Porirua
Porirua
Porirua is a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand, immediately north of the city of Wellington, with their central business districts 20 km apart. A large proportion of the population commutes to Wellington, so it may be considered a satellite city. It almost completely surrounds...
.
Seasons
All-time Leading Goals and Appearances
- correct as of the conclusion of the 2009-10 season
Name Position Appearances Avg. goals/game Graham Little FW 76 41 0.54 Luis Corrales FW 33 22 0.66 Bryan Little Bryan Little (footballer)Bryan Little is a Scottish football player who currently plays in New Zealand for Team Wellington.-Club career:He began his career in Scotland with Berwick Rangers, before spending time in New Zealand with Miramar Rangers, Team Wellington and Auckland City.-External links:** - NZFC* - Team...MF 65 21 0.32 Peter Halstead FW 67 16 0.24 Andy Barron Andy BarronAndy Barron is a photographer best known for his work with the band Switchfoot, with whom he has worked since 2002 and now tours regularly with. He currently is in charge of video content and photography for the band, and is behind their periodic video podcasts and films, such as...MF 33 11 0.33 Greg Draper Greg DraperGreg Draper is a New Zealand football player who is currently under contract with The New Saints.-Club career:...FW 15 9 0.60 Raf de Gregorio Raf de GregorioRaf de Gregorio is a New Zealand professional association football player, currently playing for ASB Premiership side YoungHeart Manawatu.- Club career :...MF 37 9 0.24 David Johnston MF/FW 33 8 0.24 Daniel Ellensohn Daniel EllensohnDaniel Ellensohn is an association football striker from New Zealand who currently plays for London, England, based Saturday League side Kiwi, in the Wimbledon and District League. This is amatuer football played in parks around South London.-Club career:His previous teams include Team Wellington...FW 13 6 0.46 Wiremu Patrick MF 55 5 0.09 Dan Keat Dan KeatDaniel Keat is a New Zealand association football player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer .-Amateur career:...MF 33 5 0.15 Mike Wilson Michael Wilson (soccer)Michael David Wilson is a retired New Zealand soccer midfielder who most recently played for the Ecuadorian club Aucas. Wilson played college soccer at Stanford University and represented New Zealand at the international level....MF 38 4 0.11 Karl Whalen DF 92 4 0.13 Adam Birch DF/MF 71 3 0.04 Steve Gulley FW 46 3 0.07 Dylan Hall GK 44 0 0 Jamie Duncan DF 43 0 0 Michael Eager MF 43 0 0 Matt Adams DF 40 2 0.05 James Bannatyne James BannatyneJames Bannatyne is an association football goalkeeper who plays for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship...GK 34 1 0.03
Year-by-year History
| Season | Teams | League Ladder Position | Finals Qualification | Finals Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 New Zealand Football Championship 2004-05 -Season summary:The league kicked off on 15 October 2004, with a 3-1 victory for Auckland City at Napier City Rovers and it soon became clear that Auckland City, along with Waitakere United, were the class teams in the championship. Auckland lost only three games all year en route to be the first... |
8 | 6th | Did not qualify | |
| 2005–06 New Zealand Football Championship 2005-06 - Final league table :* Auckland win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs* Manawautu, Canterbury, Wellington and Otago all qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs-Round 1:... |
8 | 4th | Qualified for Playoffs | 3rd |
| 2006–07 New Zealand Football Championship 2006-07 - Season 2006/2007 league table :* The regular stage winners win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs.* The teams finished 2nd to 3rd qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs.... |
8 | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 2007–08 New Zealand Football Championship 2007-08 The 2007-08 New Zealand Football Championship season began on 3 November 2007 and ended on 20 April 2008. Waitakere United won both the premiership and the grand final.-Team locations:-2007-08 Season Standings:-Round 1:-----------------Round 2:... |
8 | 3rd | Qualified for Playoffs | Runners-up |
| 2008–09 New Zealand Football Championship 2008-09 The NZFC 2008-09 season is the fifth season of the New Zealand Football Championship competition.The previous seasons champion, Waitakere United, and second-ranked club Auckland City FC will also be competing in the 2008-09 O-League which will run alongside the NZFC season.-Changes for 2008/09:*The... |
8 | 4th | Qualified for Playoffs | 4th |
| 2009–10 New Zealand Football Championship 2009-10 -Participating clubs:Canterbury United had initially announced in mid June they would not be competing. However they revoked their decision within two weeks and re-entered the competition. There was also hope from some parties to have a youth/reserve team for Wellington Phoenix FC to participate in... |
8 | 3rd | Qualified for Playoffs | 3rd |
| 2010–11 | 8 |
Season Summaries
| Season | Pos | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |||
| 2004-05 New Zealand Football Championship 2004-05 -Season summary:The league kicked off on 15 October 2004, with a 3-1 victory for Auckland City at Napier City Rovers and it soon became clear that Auckland City, along with Waitakere United, were the class teams in the championship. Auckland lost only three games all year en route to be the first... |
6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 23 | |||
| 2005-06 New Zealand Football Championship 2005-06 - Final league table :* Auckland win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs* Manawautu, Canterbury, Wellington and Otago all qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs-Round 1:... |
4 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 43 | 53 | -10 | 28 | |||
| 2006-07 New Zealand Football Championship 2006-07 - Season 2006/2007 league table :* The regular stage winners win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs.* The teams finished 2nd to 3rd qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs.... |
5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 27 | |||
| 2007-08 New Zealand Football Championship 2007-08 The 2007-08 New Zealand Football Championship season began on 3 November 2007 and ended on 20 April 2008. Waitakere United won both the premiership and the grand final.-Team locations:-2007-08 Season Standings:-Round 1:-----------------Round 2:... |
3 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 51 | 21 | +30 | 27 | |||
| 2008-09 New Zealand Football Championship 2008-09 The NZFC 2008-09 season is the fifth season of the New Zealand Football Championship competition.The previous seasons champion, Waitakere United, and second-ranked club Auckland City FC will also be competing in the 2008-09 O-League which will run alongside the NZFC season.-Changes for 2008/09:*The... |
4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 23 | |||
| 2009-10 New Zealand Football Championship 2009-10 -Participating clubs:Canterbury United had initially announced in mid June they would not be competing. However they revoked their decision within two weeks and re-entered the competition. There was also hope from some parties to have a youth/reserve team for Wellington Phoenix FC to participate in... |
3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 21 | |||
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| Season | Largest Win | Largest Loss | Playoffs | ||||||||
| 2004-05 New Zealand Football Championship 2004-05 -Season summary:The league kicked off on 15 October 2004, with a 3-1 victory for Auckland City at Napier City Rovers and it soon became clear that Auckland City, along with Waitakere United, were the class teams in the championship. Auckland lost only three games all year en route to be the first... |
5-0 v Otago United Otago United Otago United is a soccer club based in Dunedin, New Zealand.It participates in the ASB Premiership. Their previous home stadium is Carisbrook in the South Dunedin suburb of Caversham which is the soon the replaced home of Otago Rugby... |
1-5 v Auckland City FC Auckland City FC Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2005-06 New Zealand Football Championship 2005-06 - Final league table :* Auckland win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs* Manawautu, Canterbury, Wellington and Otago all qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs-Round 1:... |
4-1 v Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... |
0-6 v Waikato FC Waikato FC Waikato Football Club, currently known as Yardhouse Waikato Football Club due to sponsorship agreements, is a football club based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The club was founded in 2004 and currently play in the ASB Premiership... |
Round 1: Bet Otago United Otago United Otago United is a soccer club based in Dunedin, New Zealand.It participates in the ASB Premiership. Their previous home stadium is Carisbrook in the South Dunedin suburb of Caversham which is the soon the replaced home of Otago Rugby... 2-2 (a.e.t., 4-1 on penalties Penalty shootout (football) A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game... ) Round 2: Bet YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu is a football club is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It participates in the ASB Premiership and their home ground is Memorial Park.- History :... 3-2 Round 3: Lost to Canterbury United Canterbury United Canterbury United FC is an association football club from Christchurch, New Zealand. The club plays most of its matches at English Park in Christchurch, though they occasionally play in Nelson... 1-2 |
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| 2006-07 New Zealand Football Championship 2006-07 - Season 2006/2007 league table :* The regular stage winners win "Premiership" and qualify for Round 2 of the playoffs.* The teams finished 2nd to 3rd qualify for Round 1 of the playoffs.... |
7-0 v Hawke's Bay United Hawke's Bay United Hawke's Bay United is an association football club based in Napier, New Zealand. HB United play in the ASB Premiership - a semi-professional franchise based league, which runs independently of the winter club season. Local winter clubs provide the player pool for each franchise... |
0-5 v YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu is a football club is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It participates in the ASB Premiership and their home ground is Memorial Park.- History :... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2007-08 New Zealand Football Championship 2007-08 The 2007-08 New Zealand Football Championship season began on 3 November 2007 and ended on 20 April 2008. Waitakere United won both the premiership and the grand final.-Team locations:-2007-08 Season Standings:-Round 1:-----------------Round 2:... |
8-0 v YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu is a football club is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It participates in the ASB Premiership and their home ground is Memorial Park.- History :... |
1-5 v Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... |
Semifinal: Bet Auckland City FC Auckland City FC Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country... 4-3 (a.e.t.) Grand Final: Lost to Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... 0-2 |
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| 2008-09 New Zealand Football Championship 2008-09 The NZFC 2008-09 season is the fifth season of the New Zealand Football Championship competition.The previous seasons champion, Waitakere United, and second-ranked club Auckland City FC will also be competing in the 2008-09 O-League which will run alongside the NZFC season.-Changes for 2008/09:*The... |
4-1 v Waikato FC Waikato FC Waikato Football Club, currently known as Yardhouse Waikato Football Club due to sponsorship agreements, is a football club based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The club was founded in 2004 and currently play in the ASB Premiership... |
2-5 v Hawke's Bay United Hawke's Bay United Hawke's Bay United is an association football club based in Napier, New Zealand. HB United play in the ASB Premiership - a semi-professional franchise based league, which runs independently of the winter club season. Local winter clubs provide the player pool for each franchise... |
Semifinal: Lost to Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... 0-6 (agg) |
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| 2009-10 New Zealand Football Championship 2009-10 -Participating clubs:Canterbury United had initially announced in mid June they would not be competing. However they revoked their decision within two weeks and re-entered the competition. There was also hope from some parties to have a youth/reserve team for Wellington Phoenix FC to participate in... |
4-1 v Canterbury United Canterbury United Canterbury United FC is an association football club from Christchurch, New Zealand. The club plays most of its matches at English Park in Christchurch, though they occasionally play in Nelson... |
0-4 v YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu YoungHeart Manawatu is a football club is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It participates in the ASB Premiership and their home ground is Memorial Park.- History :... |
Semifinal: Lost to Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... 4-4 (agg) |
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