Player of the Match: Cleve Barrell
UnderGround Drilling Northland Development Men
Cleve Barrell delivered a commanding all-round performance today, nailing his core role and driving our forward pack with a constant voice and sharp decision-making. He directed play with composure, plugged holes on defence, and kept the tempo high throughout. On attack, he crossed for two outstanding tries and came agonisingly close to a third, showing great instinct and execution under pressure.
Playing the full 80 minutes, Cleve’s energy, leadership, and consistency never wavered. His ability to control the game, inspire those around him, and deliver in key moments made him a clear and deserving Player of the Day.
Player of the Match: Cody Doidge
Underground Drilling Northland U19 Men
In a tough physical encounter, Cody lead his side forward by setting a standard for his men to follow. In trying wind conditions both hookers had it tough at Lineout time, but Cody consistently applied pressure at the tail, causing a number of handling areas and allowing our side some key attacking opportunities. his resilience and situational aware were key factors in our ability to score 2 gritty tries in the early exchanges of the game. Cody showed his versatility late in the game by shifting to the side of the scrum and continuing to lead his team around the field.
Player of the Match: Alisha Proctor & Lou Llido
UnderGround Drilling Northland DevelopmentWomen
Backs: Alisha Proctor – Led from the front, fearless with the ball in hand and rock solid on defence.
Forwards: Lou Llido – Ruthless defence, unstoppable carries, momentum machine.
