N.Z. Underhand Trials Comeback

Nelson axeman Alan Rose made light of being a diabetic, to gain a place in the New Zealand Underhand Chopping team for the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Eight trialists competed for the three berths. Rose was third behind Jock Bentley (Wairarapa) and Mike Carran (Southland).

Alan Rose in action. He last chopped at the Easter Show in 1967

The eight trialists slam into their blocks during one of the chops

There's a wealth of chopping talent here. From left, Tom Donnelly (West Coast), Les Gilsenan (Nelson), Tom Mason (Riverton), and Mike Carran (Riverton)