The Marist Saints is a
rugby league
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club based in
Mount Albert, New Zealand
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. They currently compete in the top grade in Auckland Rugby League, the Fox Memorial Premiership.
History
Founded in 1919, the Marist club first won the Fox Memorial in 1924. They originally played at the
Auckland Domain
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before moving to their current home, in Murray Halberg Park. Their lower grade teams now also play matches at Margaret Griffen Park in Lynfield.
First season and match
In 1919 Marist entered teams in first grade and also in the second grade. The second grade side defaulted their first match and then withdrew from the competition.
On May 3, 1919, Marist played in their first ever match. It was played at Victoria Park on the #2 field against
Newton Rangers
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. There were 4,500 spectators to watch the match which was played simultaneously with the
Maritime
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v
City Rovers
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match on the adjacent field. Marist lost 28–3 with Petterson scoring their only points through a try. They struggled throughout the season losing all their first grade matches.
First win in first grade competition (Roope Rooster)
They had their first win in a first grade competition in the first round of the Roope Rooster competition on July 26, 1919. They defeated
North Shore Albions
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on Auckland Domain by 17 points to 3.
First win in first grade
In 1920 Marist entered teams in the first grade, second grade, and fourth grade. Their second grade side withdrew after 11 rounds, while their fourth grade side withdrew after 2 rounds. Their first grade team drew in round 2 against
Newton Rangers
The City Newton Dragons are a defunct New Zealand rugby league club that was based at Victoria Park, Auckland. The club was created in 1948 by a merger of two original clubs, the City Rovers and Newton Rangers. Both the Rovers and the Rangers par ...
but then had their first ever win in the first grade championship (Monteith Shield) when they defeated
Grafton Athletic
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Club history Formation
Grafton were formed ...
15–3 at Victoria Park.
Bill Stormont
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and Billy Ghent scored tries and A. Eustace kicked a goal. They ultimately won 7 games along with their draw and finished third in the seven team competition.
2000 to 2005
Between 2000 and 2005 the Saints were involved in the
Bartercard Cup
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alongside the
Richmond Bulldogs
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Early history
The club was formed in ...
as the
Marist Richmond Brothers
The Marist Richmond Brothers were a New Zealand rugby league franchise that played in the Bartercard Cup. They were a joint venture between two Auckland Rugby League clubs, the Richmond Bulldogs and the Marist Saints. In 2005 the competition was ...
.
Notable Players
New Zealand representatives
Kiwi representative number in square brackets:
![Arthur Percy Sing Army Portrait](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Arthur_Percy_Sing_Army_Portrait.jpg)
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William "Bill" Stormont 40(1920) (62 matches for Marist from 1920 to 1924)
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Hec Brisbane
Hector Brisbane (1904–1963) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand national rugby league team, New Zealand.
Playing career
Brisbane played for the Marist Saints, Marist Old Boys in the Auckland Rugby ...
53(1924–32) (158 matches for Marist from 1923 to 1934)
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Jim O'Brien Jim O'Brien may refer to:
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*Jim O'Brien (basketball, born 1951), American player for the New York Nets and Memphis Sounds
*Jim ...
57(1924–28) (92 matches for Marist from 1924 to 1930)
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Lyall Stewart 63(1924) (15 matches for Marist in 1924)
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Charles "Pope" Gregory 71(1925–30) (87 matches for Marist from 1924 to 1931)
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Jack Kirwan
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74(1925–27) (40 matches for Marist from 1924 to 1928)
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Arthur Singe
Arthur Percy Singe (7 July 1898 — 5 January 1936) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented the national side in 1925, becoming Kiwi number 179 in the process. Prior to this he played for the New Zealand Army rugby team in 1919 i ...
79(1925–26) (48 matches for Marist from 1921 to 1926)
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Claude List
Claude List, born Victor Claude Wilschefski (2 December 1902 – 17 April 1959), was a rugby league player who represented New Zealand in the 1920s and 1930s. He represented New Zealand rugby league team, New Zealand in one test match against En ...
90*
Wilfrid Hassan 21(1932) (94 matches for Marist from 1928 to 1934)
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Gordon "Stump" Campbell 23(93 matches for Marist)
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Norm Campbell 24(104 matches for Marist)
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Jim Laird
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26(56 matches for Marist)
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Alan Clarke
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Life and career
Clarke was born in Wallasey, Wirral, England.
Most of Clarke's output was for television rather than cinema, ...
27(69 matches for Marist)
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John Anderson John Anderson may refer to:
Business
*John Anderson (Scottish businessman) (1747–1820), Scottish merchant and founder of Fermoy, Ireland
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56*
Robert Grotte
Robert Michael Grotte (1913 – 15 December 1964) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
Auckland born, Grotte came to St. George in 1935 and had a successful season, playing 12 first grade games. He m ...
60(37 matches for Marist)
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Gordon Midgely 63*
William "George" Davidson 02*
Des Barchard
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07*
Harry "Doug" Anderson 11*
Robert "Jimmy" Edwards 31*
Ronald McKay 44*
Neville Denton
Neville Leon Denton (22 July 1934 – 27 March 2015) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand in the 1954 and 1960 World Cup.
Playing career
Denton, an Auckland representative, played in 13 test matches for the New ...
59*
Brian Reidy
Brian Thomas Reidy (27 January 1939 – 2 June 2016) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
Playing career
Reidy played for the Marist club and represented Auckland. He made his debut for the New Zealand national rugb ...
83*
William "Bill" Schultz 94*
Paul Schultz 34*
Oscar Danielson 54*
Anthony "Tony" Kriletich 59*
Gene Ngamu
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Early years
Ngamu s ...
42*
Motu Tony
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86*
Francis Meli
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89*
Sonny Bill Williams
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06*
Roy Asotasi
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10*
Jerome Ropati
Jerome Ropati (born 23 November 1984) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played his entire career for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL). Ropati also represented New Zealand, and was a memb ...
16*
Kalifa Fai-Fai Loa 66*
David Ue'ikaetau Fusitu'a 99*
Tuimoala Lolohea
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Lolohea previou ...
91
Other New Zealand rugby league representatives
Includes players who played for New Zealand but not while at the Marist club
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Bob Mitchell 7(2 matches for Marist in 1919)
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Neville St George
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78(15 matches for Marist from 1919 to 1921)
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Ernie Herring
Ernie Herring (28 January 1898 – 17 September 1947) was the 112th player to represent New Zealand at rugby league.
Early life
Ernest Herring was born on 28 January 1898. His parents were Sarah Alice Foster, and Albert Richard Herring. He was ...
12(4 matches for Marist in 1921)
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John Lang 27(38 matches for Marist from 1921 to 1924)
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Nelson Bass
Nelson Bass (1894–1963) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand in four test matches between 1919 and 1921.
Playing career
Bass played for the Newton Rangers club in the Auckland Rugby League competition for 4 seaso ...
37(24 matches for Marist from 1922 to 1923)
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Norm Loveridge 41(24 matches for Marist from 1920 to 1922)
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George Gardiner 85(13 matches for Marist in 1924)
Notable former juniors include
Roy Asotasi
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,
Sonny Bill Williams
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,
Jerome Ropati
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,
Motu Tony
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,
Francis Meli
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,
Gene Ngamu
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Early years
Ngamu s ...
,
Rudi Wulf
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Wulf has also played for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup and the Auc ...
,
Ben Waerea-Fisher,
Siuatonga Likiliki
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,
Manu Ma'u
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Bill Tupou
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He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Canb ...
,
Kalifa Fai-Fai Loa,
David Fusitua
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,
Mason Lino
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He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors a ...
,
Tuimoala Lolohea
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Lolohea previou ...
,
Delouise Hoeter,
Adam Tuimavave Gerrard
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,
Lamar Liolevave
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He previously played for the Wests Tigers in ...
,
Anthony Swann
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Background
He was educated at Liston College, Henderson.
Playing career
Swa ...
,
Des Barchard
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.
Other notable players
Johnny Simpson played for Marist seniors from 1941 to 1944 and was a junior there. He switched codes in the mid-1940s and became an All Black in 1947, playing 30 matches for New Zealand up until 1950.
Marist Senior Team Records (1919-1944 + 2022)
The season record for the most senior men's team in the club.
Club Titles
Marist Saints grade championships (1919-1942)
* 1924 First Grade
* 1930 Fifth Grade
* 1931 First Grade, Third Grade Open, Fourth Grade, & Fifth Grade
* 1933 Third Grade Open, & Fourth Grade
* 1934 Third Grade Intermediate
* 1935 Reserve Grade
* 1938 First Grade
Other titles
* 1928 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1929 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1932 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1937 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1939 Roope Rooster
* 1946 Roope Rooster
* 1950 Stormont Shield
* 1958 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1965 Stormont Shield
* 1966 Roope Rooster & Stormont Shield
* 1971 Roope Rooster
* 1992 Sharman Cup
* 1997 Roope Rooster
All time top point scorers (1919-1943)
The point scoring lists are compiled from matches played in matches from the first grade championship, the Roope Rooster, Phelan Shield, and Sharman Cup only. One-off matches and exhibition matches are not included. The statistics for the combined Marist-North Shore team of 1942 are included.
Gallery
Image:Marist1920.jpg, 1920 ''Marist Saints'' Senior Championship runners up.
Image:Marist1920super.jpg,
Image:Marist1924.jpg, Seniors 1924 ''Marist Saints'' Senior Championship Winners.
Image:Marist1924super.jpg,
Image:Marist1928.jpg, 1928 Senior Marist Winners Roope Rooster, Stormont Shield and Labour Day Knockout comp.
Image:Marist1928super.jpg,
Image:Marist1929.jpg, 1929 Senior Marist Winners Roope Rooster, Stormont Shield and Thistle Cup.
Image:Marist1929super.jpg,
Image:Marist1932.jpg, 1932 Senior Marist Winners Roope Rooster, Stormont Shield.
Image:Marist1932super.jpg,
Image:Kiwis1932.jpg, alt=New Zealand Third test team versus England at Carlaw Park August 20, 1932.
Image:Kiwis1932super.jpg,
Image:MaristvSouthSydneyCarlawPark1929.jpg, Marist versus South Sydney at Carlaw Park
Carlaw Park was a multi-purpose stadium in Parnell, New Zealand, Parnell, a central suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It neighboured the Auckland Domain's Northern end. It was primarily used for rugby league and had a peak spectator capacity of aro ...
October 12, 1929.
References
External links
Official ARL Site
{{Rugby League in Auckland
Rugby clubs established in 1919
1919 establishments in New Zealand