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President Duncan Helm.
Vice President Tony Kearney.
Sectretary Jenna Weir standing in for Stacey Weir who had a year off.
Treasurer Geraldine Duncan.
Club Captain Paul Dougherty.
Premier Coach Joe Donald.
Premier Manager Matt McSkimming.
Senior Coach Iain Forrester.
Bar manager Malcolm Helm.
Medic Malcolm Hodge.
Committee P.Dowling, P.Dougherty, T.O'Neill, M.Dowling, D.Helm, A.Scott, S.Duncan & L.Dowling..
Our Bar staff. Phil Dowling, Tony Steele & Malcolm Helm
An email I received from John Fitzharris Step son Gregory Nolet.
It is with great regret that I have to tell you that Johnny Fitz had passed away at 9 - 15 on Wednesday the 01/3/2006 on the cavalcade. I must say I thankyou for everything that you have done for Johnny over the years and I know that he did appreciate everything you did for him.
All the Best and kind regards.
Gregory Nolet.
As we remember John Fitzharris.
There were no departures from the 2005 teams but there were lots of returning and new players. Gains include Andrew Tweed, Nick Gee, Ryan Dowling, Duncan Smith, Matt O'Connell, Logan Dowling, Ben Graham and Sean Becker.
Generally Maniototo fielded a Premier and Senior side but this year there was no senior grade so it was a matter of playing "up" a grade or not playing at all.
11/3/2006
Maniototo 12 v Maheno 24 Tries: Andrew Tweed & Mark O'Neill. A very hot day at Gimmerburn.
Maniototo retained the Douglas O'Malley trophy after defeating Eastern.
Mark O'Neill scores against Maheno.
Congratulations to Warren Dobson and Sean Becker who went with the New Zealand curling team to the winter Olympics in Turin Italy. The club was very proud especially watching Sean Becker carrying the New Zealand Flag.
Maniototo Rugby Player Sean Becker is New Zealand's flag bearer.
What an awesome day we had in Queenstown the Seniors had a great game and their Highlight of the season drawing with Wakatipu Wanderers 8 all. In early June we drew our team from the second division because of lack of numbers. Club president Duncan Helm said "The decision was made relunctantly, but was unavoidable given the Club's inability to constantly field a full team.
Mark Pringle scores against Strath Taieri.
Lineout against Wakatipu Wanderers. Tony Kearney, Mark Dowling, Simon Hore, Gareth Evans, Ben Graham, Regan Shea
Ben Graham on the charge with the team supporting. Simon Hore, Duncan Helm, Warren Dobson.
Back Row: P.Baddock, C.Paterson, T.Huddleston.
Middle Row: D.Helm(President) L.Dowling, M.Dowling,J.McAtamney M.O'Neill, M.Hodge(Medic)
Front Row: C.Campbell, S.Jamieson, R.Shea, I.Forrester(Coach) W.Dobson (Captain) T.Kearney, Q.Smith, J.Becker.
Absent: M.Pringle, G.Evans, K.O'Neill, S.Woodhead, S.Hore, N.Lumsden, K.Stringer, B.Graham
The Senior Team 2006
Maniototo v Upper Clutha.
Maniototo 20 v Upper Clutha 5. It was a good team effort by Maniototo in very raw conditions. Tries by Ryan Watson and replacement halfback Paul Dougherty. No. 8 Ryan Dowling played strongly as did flanker Duncan Smith and Thomas Huddleston's accurate kicking proved invaluable. Maniototo had a setback when captain Charles Crutchley injured knee ligaments 15 minutes into the second spell.
Ryan Watson scores against Upper Clutha
White Horse Cup Challenge
27/5/2006
Celebrations were long and loud on the Maniototo on Saturday night after Their team caused an upset in beating Wakatipu and lift the the White Horse Cup. Maniototo beat Wakatipu 34 - 21 to inflict their first loss in seven games this season. Centre James Peddie was one of the stars making several line breaks and scoring two tries. Try scorers: James Peddie 2, Logan Dowling, Nigel A'Court with Thomas Huddleston kicking 4 conversions and two penalty goals.
Logan Dowling Scores.
Nigel A'Court a try.
Logan Dowling giving Thomas Huddleston a pat on the back. Paul Dougherty & Duncan Smith
Coach Joe Donald congratulating Bryce Rishworth.
A very happy lot.
Ryan Dowling holding the Cup aloft to a great cheer from players and supporters.
White Horse Cup Challenges.
3/6/2006
Maniototo 30 v Alexandra 3.
Mark O'Neill was in the heart of the Maniototo pack effort with two tries. He had good support from flanker Richard Harley. Centre James Peddie always a handful while Thomas Huddleston scored a try and kicked four goals for a personal tally of 15 points. Tries: Mark O'Neill 2, Thomas Huddleston, Richard Harley. Thomas Huddleston 2 conversions and 2 penalties.
Thomas Huddleston scores his try against Alexandra.
10/6/2006
Maniototo will play Arrowtown in the Central Otago club final after it won a dramatic extra-time semi-final against Wakatipu in Ranfurly. Maniototo won 11- 8 when Thomas Huddleston kicked a penalty from 30 metres in the first half of extra time after prop Nick Gee had crashed over to level the scores 8 - 8. two minutes from the end. There was jubilation for Maniototo and desolation for Wakatipu, the winner of the Central Otago and Otago Country-wide title last year. It was tense throughout in Ranfurly before Maniototo pipped Wakatipu to earn itself a final. Huddleston missed the conversion of Gee's try which would have won the game, but he made no mistake with a penalty from 30 metres four minutes into extra time. No. 8 and captain Ryan Dowling was again inspirational and James Becker played well.
Captain Ryan Dowling Tossing for extra time.
17/6/2006
Maniototo 18 v Arrowtown 11.
Fullback Reece Winter gave Arrowtown a 6 - 0 lead after as many minutes with two penalties, but winger Thomas Huddleston with two penalties and a dropped goal had Maniototo ahead at halftime 9 - 6.. The third quarter was decisive as first five-eighth Hamish Wilson dropped a goal and Huddleston added two long range penalties to give Maniototo an 18 - 6 buffer with 25 minutes to play. Arrowtown attacked for most of the remainder of the game but Maniototo defended heroically. Its defence cracked only once, when midfielder Craig Woodcock scored 15 minutes from the end.It seemed Arrowtown must score as it battered away in the closing minutes, but there was no way through a well organized defence and referee Roger Hills' final whistle was greeted with jubilation by the Maniototo players and supporters. Captain Ryan Dowling was outstanding as a player and leader from the blindside flank, Richard Harley was in everything from the openside, lock Johnny Duncan impressed with his line-out work and around the park. but this was a commited effort from the entire pack. Halfback James Pyle and Hamish Wilson were effective inside back combination, Wilson big boot relieving pressure on many occasions.
Some of the Maniototo Supporters that travelled to Arrowtown for the final.
Maniototo boys raise their arms in jubilation after the final whistle.
A happy looking coach Joe Donald with Logan Dowling.
Ryan Dowling with the Central Otago National mutual trophy.
The Central Otago Champions after defeating Arrowtown 18 - 22.
Vaughan Dowling Paul Doughety & Johnny Duncan with the trophy.
Otago Country-Wide Semi Final.
24/6/2006
Maniototo 17 - Lawrence 22
Lawrence led 10 - 3 at halftime and 17 -3 soon after. Maniototo clawed its way back to 14 - 17 through the boot of Thomas Huddleston and a try to hooker Nigel A'Court. Flanker Richard Harley and captain Ryan Dowling were prominent in the Maniototo Pack. While Bryce Rishworth was an enterprising fullback. It was a desered win by Lawrence which played with a lot of commitment.
Nigel A'Court scores a good try.
Forry's Bar window.
Maniototo maintained its standards during a difficult season, and thoroughly deserved its title of champion Central Otago club for 2006. While the competition format caused wide-spread discontent, Maniototo went quietly about its work under coach Joe Donald and Captain Ryan Dowling to end the season with the White Horse Cup and Central Otago Championship. It played percentage, accurate rugby, never more so than in the final when, as underdog, it beat Arrowtown 18 - 11 in Arrowtown. It lost only three games during the season - a shock loss to Cromwell, a 6 - 11 loss to Arrowtown in the round robin, and 17 - 22 to Lawrence in the Country - wide semifinals. But for the most part it maintained a high standard and its depth was emphasised by the fact it had 23 try - scorers.
Thomas Huddleston reached his century
Maniototo Premier Squad 2006
Back Row: T.Huddleston, C.Paterson, S.Scarlett, H.Wilson, R.Harley, Q.Smith
Middle Row: M.Hodge (Medic), M.McSkimming (Manager), S.Paterson, R.Shea, V.Dowling, M.O'Neill, J.Donald (Coach), D.Helm (President).
Front Row: J.Becker,L.Dowling, J.Duncan, D.Smith, C.Crutchley (Captain), R.Dowling, P.Dougherty, T.Kearney, B.Rishworth.
Absent: J.Pyle, J.Peddie, A.Hore, S.Becker, N.A'Court, Scotty Becker, M.O'Connell
Winners of White Horse Cup, Central Otago Premier Competition, The Central Otago second Round, and the Doug O'Malley Memorial Trophy.
2006 Maniototo Premier Squad.
Otago Country
R.Dowling, V.Dowling, R.Harley, J.Peddie, M.O'Neill & M.O'Connell
Country Developement
L.Dowling, Q.Smith & T.Huddleston.(J.Duncan unavailable) on standby for both teams J.Pyle.
Otago Country defeated Canterbury Country 30 points to 17 the first time since 1987.
Vaughan Dowling earned his Otago Country blazer joining Brother Ryan and Paul Dougherty... CONGRATULATIONS...
Premier Player of the Year: Ryan Dowling
Premier most improved: Nigel A'Court
Senior most improved: Josh McAtamney
Senior Player of the Year: Gareth Evans
Derek Stumbles Memorial: Malcolm Hodge
Ryan Dowling Premier player of the year.
Gareth Evans Senior player of the Year.
A very successful end of year Beer Festival and Awards was held in Forrys Bar
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