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YMP V GMC
PREMIER RUGBY FINAL
GMC ended Pinto YMP's 3 year run as winners of Premier grade rugby in Poverty Bay. It was 80 minutes of full-on rugby, played in good spirit with plenty of noise from the large crowd. For a proud GMC coach Jim Maxwell, it was an emotional moment. For Pinto YMP, it was the end of an era. The final score GMC 22 - YMP 17
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It's hugs and kisses all round for a delighted GMC coach Jim Maxwell as the final whistle blows.
The look says it all. YMP coach Jimmy Whaitiri as full time approaches & his winning streak comes to an end
Only Api Rangihuna stands in the way of GMCs Barry Franklin with the ball.
GMC Captain Walter Maxwell with the Lee Brothers Shield for the district's premier rugby team after one of the best grand finals for years. It was the first time for 9 years GMC had won the PB Premier championship.