Tukapa Weekly Newsletter Week 14
Kia Ora Tukapa Whānau,
A quick note from Club Captain Tom Fastier as Scotty is under the pump this week.
The final week of the regular season is upon us, and all of our senior teams deserve our respect and recognition for the commitment they’ve shown to the jersey.
Here’s a quick summary of where things stand this weekend:
B’s & Thirds
It’s been a long season for both teams, digging deep every week despite low numbers. A special nod to the B’s playing and coaching group who’ve fronted up with 16 most weekends, an outstanding effort. They’ll look to finish strong at home against United and put their feet up until next year.
The Thirds have also battled hard in what is at best described as an unbalanced competition. They take on table-topping Bell Block Gladiators at home this weekend. Regardless of the result, they’ll be on the road next weekend for a cup ‘semi’ — and they’ll back themselves against any of the other teams.
Toa (Women’s Premier)
Our Toa have made huge strides this season and are consistent and a formidable team. With 4 wins from 7, they currently sit third on the table and head south to face second-placed Southern. Theres a lot of the line in this game, which will determine who will get the home semi in the same fixture again next week.
Colts
The Colts are away to Coastal, one of the joint top teams. It’s a tight three-way battle at the top, and a win would lock in a home semi-final. They’ve had a few narrow losses to Coastal this season, we’re due one to go our way and the boys are ready to roll up their sleeves in the wet.
Premier Men
All eyes turn to our Premier Men this weekend as they host United at home. In what many are calling the closest season in memory, five teams remain in the hunt for the top four — but our fate is in our hands.
It’s simple:
Win with 5 points (4 tries or more, regardless of score), and we lock in a spot in the top 4.
We’ll also be watching the Old Boys v Clifton clash closely. Odd as it sounds, we’ll be cheering on Old Boys — if both they and Tukapa win (and we secure 5 points), we’ll be back at the Chook House next week for the semi.
King of the Mountain
Get along to the chook house this Saturday from 7:00pm till late for King of the Mountain live and help Scott Mellow celebrate 100 games.
If that’s not enough to get the blood pumping, please get your doctor to check your pulse.
As always, the beers will be cold, the chat marginal, and regardless of the weather — come down and cheer on our teams on.
See you at the club for a beer and a boogie.
Up the Chooks,
Tom Fastier
Club Captain
Tukapa – One Club
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