Profiles

Poneke Player Profiles

Name: Kenny Anderson

Position: Prop/Hooker

Nick Name: Keef

Former High School: Central Hawkes Bay College

First Poneke Team: Senior First

In my free time: Doing nothing - just chilling 

Favourite Dinner: Anything chicken based

Favourite Movie: Bad Boys

Best piece of rugby advice: tackle the bastard! 

I play for Poneke because: Richard Deck was in my home town. Said it was the place to be - he was right

Name: Tom Anderson

Position: Loose Forward/Lock

Nick Name: Ando

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Senior First

In my free time: Watching telly

Favourite Dinner: BBQ

Favourite Movie: Old School

Best piece of rugby advice: Jump

I play for Poneke because: I like to belong

Name: Kwain Auelua

Position: Outside Centre

Nick Name: Hater

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: 1985 (Under 5s)

In my free time: Spending time with my family

Favourite Dinner: A free one

Favourite Movie: Black Hawk Down

Best piece of rugby advice: Play for yourself and your team mates.

I play for Poneke because: It's where home is for me

Name: Tolly Auva'a

Position: Centre

Nick Name: Tolly

Former High School: Hornby

First Poneke Team: Premiers

In my free time: Watching DVDs

Favourite Dinner: Food

Favourite Movie: 5 Heart Beats

Best piece of rugby advice: Enjoy it!

I play for Poneke because: Poneke has history and tradition

Name: Judd Baker

Position: Prop/Wing

Nick Name: Everyone called me 'Hurry Up' 

Former High School: Wellington High School

First Poneke Team: Under 10s (I was 7)

In my free time: I'm studying or on PS2

Favourite Dinner: Hangi/Chicken Burritos/Pizza/Schnitzel/Lamb Ribs/Pork Buns/Salad all at once

Favourite Movie: Sound of Music

Best piece of rugby advice: You're not a winger

I play for Poneke because: I like the happy hours

Name: Matt Baker

Position: Utility Back

Nick Name: Matty/Bakes

Former High School: GBHS

First Poneke Team: Senior First 2004

In my free time: I'm relaxing

Favourite Dinner: Roast anything - all trimmings

Favourite Movie: The Bourne Ultimatum

Best piece of rugby advice: Keep your head down (when kicking)

I play for Poneke because: History, Brotherhood and Pride

Name: Tuanu'u Setu EVAN Paniani Belford

Position: Outside Back

Nickname: E-Man & E-Licious

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Premiers 1997

In my free time: I love being with my baby girl Briana

Favourite Dinner: Roast Chicken

Favourite Movie: Top Gun & Dirty Dancing

I play for Poneke because: Of the history, brotherhood, family unity and because you belong  

Name: Blair Bradley

Position: Halfback

Nick Name: Paddy

Former High School: Buller High School

First Poneke Team: Premiers

In my free time: I'm an Accountant

Favourite Dinner: Whitebait

Favourite Movie: Top Gun

Best piece of rugby advice: Don't give up your day job.

I play for Poneke because: You belong

Name: Christopher Brightwell

Position: No 8, Blindside

Nick Name: Duck

Former High School: Napier Boys High School

First Poneke Team: Premiers

In my free time: I'm playing chatterings

Favourite Dinner: Boil Up

Favourite Movie: Ghostbusters

Best piece of rugby advice: Use your sprigs

I play for Poneke because: The old man did.

Name: Dane Coles

Position: Hooker

Nick Name: Colesy

Former High School: Paraparaumu, Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Premiers

In my free time: Reading books

Favourite Dinner: Tomato soup

Favourite Movie: 300

Best piece of rugby advice: If you're winning, fight like you're losing

I play for Poneke because: I wanna play with Duckass

Name: Brad Faulkner

Position: Halfback

Nick Name: Focker

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Under 10s

In my free time: I'm playing with my little boys

Favourite Dinner: Rockin' Ribeye

Favourite Movie: Meet the Fockers

Best piece of rugby advice: Keep practicing

I play for Poneke because: My family have all played for the club

Name: Gus Ferguson

Position: 9/10

Nick Name: Gus

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Senior First 2006

In my free time: I'm sleeping

Favourite Dinner: BBQ

Favourite Movie: In The Name Of The Father

Best piece of rugby advice: Everyone has advice

I play for Poneke because: It is cool

Name: Cam Garvie

Position: 6

Nick Name: Cam

Former High School: St Pats Town

First Poneke Team: Under 5s

In my free time: building and surfing

Favourite Dinner: Lamb shanks

Favourite Movie: When We Were Kings

Best piece of rugby advice: Go Hard

I play for Poneke because: I love the club 

Name: Scott Garvie

Position: Lock/Loosie

Nick Name: Garvie

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Under 5s

In my free time: @ work, @ the pub, @ the gym, eating or working my magic

Favourite Dinner: Crazy Horse

Favourite Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Best piece of rugby advice: Don't play for anyone, play for yourself

I play for Poneke because: It's in my blood - it's my family

Name: Mike Hartley

Position: Flanker

Nick Name: Harty

Former High School: Rongotai College

First Poneke Team: Under 6s

In my free time: I'm dreaming about rugby

Favourite Dinner: Lasagna

Favourite Movie: Sin City

Best piece of rugby advice: Hunt for the ball

I play for Poneke because: I belong

Name: Hamish Hiroki

Position: Prop

Nick Name: Roids

Former High School: Wellington High School

First Poneke Team: Colts

In my free time: I'm working

Favourite Dinner: KFC

Favourite Movie: Black Knight

Best piece of rugby advice: Get fit

I play for Poneke because: I wouldn't play for anyone else

Name: Ben Huntley

Position: Fullback/Wing

Nick Name: Huntdeez

Former High School: Rongotai College

First Poneke Team: Under 13

In my free time: I'm getting amongst it or on Bebo

Favourite Dinner: Butter Chicken

Favourite Movie: Emmanuelle - Queen of the Galaxy

Best piece of rugby advice: Tackle low

I play for Poneke because: That's where I belong

Name: Rhys Jackson

Position: Utility Back

Nick Name: Rhys'o

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Senior 7s 2001

In my free time: I'm building things

Favourite Dinner: Roast chicken with roast veges, apple sponge for dessert

Favourite Movie: Remember The Titans

Best piece of rugby advice: Run spaces, not faces

I play for Poneke because: You don't just play - you belong

Name:  Masefau Leulunui

Position: Flanker

Nick Name: Mase

Former High School: Samoa College

First Poneke Team: Colts

In my free time: I'm meditating and thinking about existentialism

Favourite Dinner: Vegetarian Pita Pockets

Favourite Movie: The Princess Diaries

Best piece of rugby advice: Always wear your No 1s when meeting the Judiciary

I play for Poneke because: I belong

Name: Benji Marshall

Position: Front Row

Nick Name: Benji/Motz

Former High School: Gisborne Boys High School (Red & Black)

First Poneke Team: Senior First/Premiers (2005)

In my free time: I'm working (Cranes)

Favourite Dinner: Boil Up/Hangi

Favourite Movie: Once Were Warriors

Best piece of rugby advice: Harden up boy (dad) You only succeed if you wish to achieve

I play for Poneke because: Red & Black is in my blood

Name: Alex McIntyre

Position: No 8

Nick Name: Big Dog Player

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Colts in 2001

In my free time: Thinking about playing rugby

Favourite Dinner: Lasagna

Favourite Movie: Pulp Fiction

Best piece of rugby advice: Run low 'n' hard

I play for Poneke because: The Garvies made me

Name: Josep Mestres

Position: No 8

Nick Name: Pepe

Former High School: Sek

First Poneke Team: Senior First

In my free time: I'm playing music

Favourite Dinner: Macaroni Bolognese

Favourite Movie: Trainspotting

Best piece of rugby advice: Rugby is life

I play for Poneke because: I like the colour red

Name: Misipalauni Moananu

Position: Midfield

Nick Name: P

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: U18s (1996)

In my free time: I'm sleeping

Favourite Dinner: Fried Haggis

Favourite Movie: Transformers

Best piece of rugby advice: Don't stuff up

I play for Poneke because: It's a family club and the people within it.

Name: David Orme

Position: Prop

Nick Name: Barrel Body

Former High School: Bedford School, England

First Poneke Team: Senior First 2004

In my free time: Long walks on the beach

Favourite Dinner: Roast chicken

Favourite Movie: Snatch

Best piece of rugby advice: Think deep

I play for Poneke because: My hero Judd does

Name: Ally Paine

Position: Utility Loose Forward

Nick Name: Paine Train or A.P

Former High School: Napier Mens High School

First Poneke Team: Poneke Colts 2003

In my free time: Relaxing, hanging out with friends

Favourite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favourite Dinner: Roast pork, mint sauce and crackling

Best piece of rugby advice: Cheek to cheek

I play for Poneke because: Good times, hard case and proven record

Name: Ambrose Plaister

Position: Wing

Nick Name: Brose

Former High School: Napier Boys High School

First Poneke Team: 80/80s Poneke Penetrators

In my free time: I'm at the beach

Favourite Dinner: Whatever Judd Baker is cooking

Favourite Movie: The Matrix

Best piece of rugby advice: Just play your game and enjoy it

I play for Poneke because: I always have, I know nothing else

Name: Lance Purdie

Position: Lock

Nick Name: Lorrie

Former High School: Wellington College

First Poneke Team: Senior 2nds 2007

In my free time: I'm studying astrology

Favourite Dinner: McChicken Hunger Buster

Favourite Movie: Old School

Best piece of rugby advice: Jump high

I play for Poneke because: I belong

Name: Daniel Rodden

Position: Fullback

Nick Name: Diesel

Former High School: New Plymouth/Hamilton Boys High School

First Poneke Team: Colts/Senior 2nds

In my free time: I'm chilling with mates

Favourite Dinner: BBQ

Favourite Movie: Remember The Titans

Best piece of rugby advice: Run hard

I play for Poneke because: I'm the token white boy

Name: Peter Shand

Position: Fullback/Wing

Nick Name: Shandy/Shoeshine

Former High School: Paraparaumu High School

First Poneke Team: Colts

In my free time: At physio

Favourite Dinner: Steak/Pork Ribs

Favourite Movie: Invincible

Best piece of rugby advice: Walk it off

I play for Poneke because: Judd's my idol

Name: Tyrin Topia

Position: Lock

Nick Name: T-Bag

Former High School: Horowhenua College

First Poneke Team: Senior First

In my free time: I'm raging

Favourite Dinner: Burgers

Favourite Movie: Green Street Hooligans

Best piece of rugby advice: Harden Up

I play for Poneke because: It's choice as bro

Name: Dwayne Waterman

Position: Midfield

Nick Name: Sack

Former High School: Wanganui High School

First Poneke Team: Colts

In my free time: With my little man Nikora and my mumsy Crystal

Favourite Dinner: Fish & Chips

Favourite Movie: Armageddon

Best piece of rugby advice: To have fun

I play for Poneke because: It is the master of all rugby clubs.

Name: Richard Watt

Position: Assistant Coach

Nick Name: Watty

Former High School: Rongotai College (Coutts Street Academy)

First Poneke Team: Colts

In my free time: I'm spending time with my family

Favourite Dinner: Roast lamb with mint sauce

Favourite Movie: The Godfather I & II

Favourite Song: Paradise City (Guns 'n' Roses)

If I won a million dollars: I'd probably move with my family to Mt Maunganui

Best piece of rugby advice: 'Don't use your fists 'til your feet are bleeding' K W Millar

I coach for Poneke because: It's a part of my life