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Highs and Lows 1999

Office Bearers.

President  Alistair Scott
Secretary Ros McPike Club
Captain Mark Harris
Premier coach is Philip Dowling
Manager Peter Mathias
Senior Coaches Mark Dowling & Geoff Blakely
Tony O'Neill is Maniototo's delegate to the Central Otago Subunion.



According to comments around the club circuit, Maniototo and Alexandra loom as leading contenders for top honours. However most club officials are cautious about numbers at practice and playing positions. let alone prospects in the future.

Maniototo delegate to the Central Otago Subunions Tony O'Neill.

First Challenge

Maniototo retained the White Horse Cup defeating Upper Clutha 34 - 3. Tim Greer had an impressive game at prop as did Gavin Crossan at No 8 and Paul Dougherty at first five eighth. Lock Johnny Duncan ensured control was maintained in the lineout.
Maniototo's Gavin Crossan gives full protection to Geoff McAtamney as he scores Maniototo's first try of the game at Gimmerburn.

Wakatipu Lift Cup

A competative forward pack and Steve Ridley's kicking were the key ingredients in Wakatipu's win. It was a disapointing result for Maniototo who out-scored the challenges two tries to one.
Maniototo started the game through a Dean McAuley penalty goal, plus a try on the blindside by fullback Iain Forrester.
Maniototo went out to an 18 - 16 lead when Dale Palmer landed from a Wakatipu infringement and Geoff McAtamney drove from a lineout to cross in a handy position during the 70th minute. Rifley had the last say when he slotted a further goal in the dying minutes .  Wakatipu taking the White Horse Cup..
Catain Tony Kearney and coach Phil Dowling.

Seniors.

Maniototo Senior Reserves defeated Matakanui  35 - 5. Tries to Maniototo J.Hooper, C.Paterson, B.Herlihy,K.O'Neill. V.Dowling,  N.McAuley 2.conversioins 2 penalty goals.

Maniototo 37 Roxburgh 12.  Tries: J.Heckler 3,W.Howell, H.Cameron 2.  

On 19 - 6 - 1999 The Maniototo Seniors overwhelmed a Matakanui Combined team by defeating them 41 - 0 try scorers were D.O'Neill 2 J.Heckler 2 M.Dowling D.Helm G.Blakely and J.Heckler 3 conv.



White Horse Cup Challenge v Wakatipu.

Wakatipu defeated Maniototo 18 - 10 and retained the White Horse Cup. Wakatipu Fullback Ridley opened the scoring with a penalty goal in the 25th minute. Then when he was taken ball and all hard on defence, a quick follow through by Johnny Duncan saw the ball flipped to Willy Scurr for a try in the left hand corner soon after.  Maniototo then went to the break up 10 - 3, after fullback Heckler worked the blindside to score in the right hand corner.  Wakatipu closed the gap to just two points when a try was scored by Matt Strange.  Maniototo's first five-eighth Hamish Wilson impressed with his tactical kicking all day, especially late in the game on a sodden ground.
Ref Roger Hill.

Maniototo Captain Tony Kearney runs the ball out from his goal line.

Semi - Final

 Maniototo tipped Alexandra 22 - 17 in a marathon at Alexandra. A Paul Dougherty try his third of the match, in the 103rd minute gave the game to Maniototo in sudden death time , after scores were tied at 17 - 17 at full time and had not altered following an extra five minutes each way.  Building on the play of prop Tim Greer the Maniototo forwards came to life after halftime to completely outplay Alexandra.  Gavin Crossan scored the other Maniototo try converted by Blair Stewart.

Central Otago Final.

12/6/1999
A large group of Maniototo rugby Supporters rose to their feet at Molyneux Park to salute their team after it beat Wakatipu 13 - 3 and clinched the National Mutual Trophy.
Ground conditions were greasy beacause of steady drizzle.Under this environment Maniototo led 7 nil at the break and based around the ball controll took home the trophy. Hamish Wilson scored a try with Blair Stewart kicking a conversion and two penalty goals.  Front Row of Matt Kreft, Tony Kearney & Geoff McAtamney with Locks Johnny Duncan & Ben Crutchley proved more formidable as the game progressed. Duncan Helm on the open side, Gavin Crossan on the blind, and Paul Dougherty No. 8 were an outstanding loose trio always in control of the ball.  Dean McAuley at halfback Hamish Wilson, Murray Becker, Sean Becker,Willy Scurr and Craig Paterson with Blair Stewart at Fullback had good games.  
Maniototo Players with their coach Phil Dowling celebrate winning the Central Otago Sub-Union premier rugby final at Molyneux Park Alexandra

Otago Country-wide Final.

Maniototo defeated Lawrence 44 - 12 at Gimmerburn to take out the Otago Country-wide championship.
 The powerful weapon of the Maniototo team was its tight five The front row of Matt Kreft, captain Tony Kearney and Geoff McAtamney backed by locks Johnny Duncan and Ben Crutchley provided the core that constantly put pressure on Lawrence and frequently drove its scrum back. Loose forwards Mark Inder and Gavin Crossan and No. 8 Paul Dougherty had strong games. Hamish Wilson directed play with his lenghty tactical kicking had the opposition looking ragged. Tries:  Paul Dougherty 2   Geoff McAtamney 2  Mark McAuley. James Heckler. Craig Paterson.

Maniototo the Top Team in Otago Country Club Rugby.

Representatives.

Central Otago Reps:
Tony Kearney, Mark Inder, Johnny Duncan, Paul Dougherty & Sean Becker

Otago Country:
Paul Dougherty & Charles Hore

Club Awards.

Players of the Year.. Gavin Crossan & Willy Scurr

Most Improved Premier.. Logan Dowling

Derek Stumbles Memorial.. Mark Dowling

Senior Player of the Year.. Vaughan Dowling

Most Improved Senior.. Hamish Cameron

Central Otago Senior Player of the Year:  Vaughan Dowling

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