Marist Richmond Brothers

Marist Richmond Brothers
Club information

Founded	2000
Departed	2005
Former details
Ground(s)	Grey Lynn Park Murray Halberg Park
Competition	Auckland Rugby League
Records
Runners-up	2003, 2004
Minor premiership	2004

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 reorganised and the club, along with the Mt Albert Lions, formed the Auckland Lions. Despite this many former players and the coach instead became involved in the Waitakere Rangers franchise.

Notable players

Notable players included: Motu Tony, Misi Taulapapa, Karl Guttenbeil, Marcus Perenara, Tevita Latu, Steve Matai, Jerome Ropati, Evarn Tuimavave, Saia Makisi, Daniel Vasau, Vae Kalolo and Tangi Ropati.

Results

The Brothers started the competition poorly, missing the playoffs in the first two years. However they turned things around for 2002 and made the playoffs for the first time. In 2003 they finished third on the table but then went on the qualify for the Grand Final, losing to the Canterbury Bulls. They dominated in 2004, claiming the Minor Premiership but went down to the Mt Albert Lions in the finals. They again missed the playoffs in 2005, their final season in the competition.

Season	Pld	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts	Position (Teams)	Finals
2000	22	9	0	13	558	707	-149	18	Ninth (Twelve))	N/A
2001	21	8	2	11	675	595	80	20*	Eighth (Twelve)	N/A
2002	16	9	1	6	581	449	132	19	Fifth (Twelve)	Lost Elimination Semifinal
2003	16	12	1	3	627	406	221	25	Third (Twelve)	Lost Grand Final
2004	16	13	1	2	500	306	194	27	Minor Premiers (Twelve)	Lost Grand Final
2005	16	8	2	6	399	387	12	18	Seventh (Twelve)	N/A

*Two points for a bye awarded as the Ngongotaha Chiefs left the competition.

References

NZRL Brothers Page

Bartercard Cup

Seasons	2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Clubs	Hibiscus Coast Raiders Northcote Tigers North Harbour Tigers Glenora Bears Mt Albert Lions Marist Richmond Brothers Otahuhu Leopards Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards Eastern Tornadoes Auckland Lions Counties Manukau Jetz Canterbury Bulls Central Falcons Harbour League Northern Storm Tamaki Titans Waicoa Bay Stallions Waitakere Rangers Wellington Orcas Manurewa Marlins Ngongotaha Chiefs Taranaki Wildcats Porirua Pumas Wainuiomata Lions

Rugby League in Auckland

Representative Teams	Akarana Falcons (NC) Counties Manukau Stingrays (NC)

2016 Fox Memorial Teams:	Glenora Bears Papakura Sea Eagles Mangere East Hawks Howick Hornets Northcote Tigers Mount Albert Lions Marist Saints Otahuhu Leopards Point Chevalier Pirates Richmond Rovers

2016 Sharman Cup/ Phelan Shield Teams:	Otara Scorpions Manukau Magpies Te Atatu Roosters East Coast Bays Barracudas Hibiscus Coast Raiders Bay Roskill Vikings Manurewa Marlins Papatoetoe Panthers Ellerslie Eagles New Lynn Stags Mount Wellington Warriors Navy/North Shore Dolphins Pakuranga Jaguars Ponsonby Ponies Pukekohe Pythons Glenfield Greyhounds Waitemata Seagulls

Defunct Teams:	NSW Cup: Auckland Vulcans BCC: Auckland Lions Waitakere Rangers Harbour League Counties Manukau Jetz Tamaki Titans Marist Richmond Brothers Eastern Tornadoes LRC: Auckland City Vulcans North Harbour Sea Eagles Waitakere City Raiders Counties Manukau Heroes Other: City Newton Dragons

Other:	Auckland Warriors Carlaw Park Auckland Rugby League club trophies

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