Manurewa Marlins

The Manurewa Marlins are a rugby league club based in Manurewa, New Zealand. In 2018 the Marlins will compete in Auckland Rugby League's Sharman Cup competition.

Manurewa Marlins
Club information
Full nameManurewa Rugby League Football & Sports Club (Marlins)
Nickname(s)Marlins
ColoursGold, Red & Black
Founded1960
Websitehttp://www.sporty.co.nz/manurewamarlins
Current details
Ground(s)
  • Mountfort Park (Jack Shelly Field)
  • Leabank Park
ChairmanDarrell Woodhouse
CoachJames Hema & Neecrom Areaiiti
ManagerDan Pinn
CaptainMariota Mariota
CompetitionAuckland Rugby League
Records
PremiershipsFox Memorial 2005 & 2007. Sharman Cup 1996 & 2006. Inaugural 9's Champions 2007
Runners-upSharman Cup 2008
Minor premiershipKiwi Shield 2005
Roope Rooster1996

Between 2000 and 2003 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup competition.

Notable players

Notable Former Players include Henry Fa'afili, Joe Galuvao, Greg Eastwood, Neccrom Areaiiti, Rusty Bristow, Jesse Bromwich, Kenny Bromwich, Peta Hiku, Ligi Sao and Sitaleki Akauola.

Lance Hohaia and Mark Tookey also spent time at Manurewa whilst playing for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

Another former NRL, Super League and Kiwi test representative who spent time at Manurewa was Richard Blackmore, who acted as a player/coach before moving to Otahuhu, where he coached the Premier team from 2006–2010.

Bartercard Cup

The Marlins played four season in the Bartercard cup, making the playoffs just once. They did however win in their first finals appearance, beating the Otahuhu Leopards, before going down against eventual runners up, the Eastern Tornadoes. In 2004 their place was taken by the Counties Manukau Jetz.

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams) Finals
2000 22112963352111224Seven (Twelve)N/A
2001 22131865751314427Fifth (Twelve)Lost Elimination Semifinal
2002 165110377511-13411Eighth (Twelve)N/A
2003 16619480544-6413Seventh (Twelve)N/A
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