@zedsdeadbaby He returned from injury to play for the North Sydney Bears in the NSW Cup in the weekend. Was named in the Storm's extended bench against the Knights but he was cut before kickoff.
@Canes4life Jacob Pierce
The new jersey has been revealed, and it's the same one that we've been wearing for the past 11 years except it's got a good old collar to mark our 40th anniversary.
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All our merch this year is a nod to our history, with the 96/97 and 98-00 jerseys being the inspiration behind the gym tees, the 30th anniversary jersey for the training jersey, and the use of the old wordmark logo as well. I was hoping either one of the first two would be our jersey for the year.
Full range available here: Paladin Sport online store
I was wondering if Zinzan Hansen would make the squad. I had noticed he had returned to play for Massey. He never really got many opportunities for Waikato.
And just like that, our squad has been announced.
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2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC Squad | 40 Years of North Harbour
Lots of fresh faces in the squad this year, here's my predicted 23 to take on the Turbos in round 1.
- James Lay
- Bryn Gordon
- Sione Mafile'o
- Tom Savage
- Jack Lee
- Tristyn Cook
- Jed Melvin
- Murphy Taramai
- Manu Paea
- Patrick Pellegrini
- Sofai Maka
- Tom Barham
- Tima Fainga'anuku
- Mark Tele'a
- Kade Banks
- Penaia Cakobau
- Leka Tu'ungafasi
- Riley Tofilau
- Felix Kalapu
- Karl Ruzich
- Siaosi Nginingini
- Oscar Koller
- Tika Lelenga
@brodean said in North Harbour 2025:
Interesting Suafoa was named in the squad. I thought his days would be done.
He's got a star against his name which states he is unavailable for selection.
Dangerous back three. Harbour struggled a bit last year but I think they had the best try highlights in the comp
Tom Savage is our captain this year.
Tom Savage confirmed as North Harbour Captain for 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC
@UpTheHarbs said in North Harbour 2025:
Tom Savage is our captain this year.
Tom Savage confirmed as North Harbour Captain for 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC
Any word on Mark Tele'a? He's not named in the 23 to take on Manawatū so he must be injured or rested.
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Any updates on our current injury status?
Ruzich, Tele'a, Banks and Gage Jackson (last week's debutant) are out of the 23 to face Hawkes Bay on Saturday.
Barham, Vikena and I think Pellegrini are all injured after the loss to Manawatu.
@UpTheHarbs Pellegrini isn't injured he's away on Test duty for Tonga
@Grooter Forgot about that, I don't really pay too much attention to Pacific Island international rugby.
@UpTheHarbs said in North Harbour 2025:
Tele’a spotted at training (see fifth photo)
Am I missing something? Why wouldn't he be training?