2013 ITM Cup
27/10/2013
Coach: Kieran Keane
Asst. Coach: Leon MacDonald
Manager: Jenelle Strickland
Asst. Manager: Brett Thornalley
Promotion to the premiership was merely a by-product of the excellence of rugby produced by Tasman who delivered a record breaking year. Prior to this season Tasman had scored 40 points or more on five occasions in ITM Cup Rugby. They added another five match totals of greater than 40 this year, including twice passing the previous record for points in a match.
Newcomer from Buller Marty Banks had a stellar season rewriting theTasman record books for point scoring. His season culminated in being named one of NZ Rugby Almanack’s five players of the year (2014 issue). Tasman defeated every team that held the Ranfurly Shield in 2013.
Creative fullback Robbie Malneek added to his team’s try scoring record. There was speed aplenty on the wings in Bryce Heem, James Lowe and Mitchell Scott. More frequently than many other teams, Tasman was able to turn that speed into tries. Kieron Fonotia continues to provide security at centre. Although he would prefer playing fullback Tom Marshall provided excellence at second five eighth. It took a while to recognise the value of former North Otago midfielder Billy Guyton who finished the season a top performing halfback.Shane Christie captained the team, mostly from open side flank, setting the high standards his team followed. Liam Squire, whether at blindside flank or number eight was one of the most improved forwards in the competition, using his speed to great advantage. Reliable Tevita Koloamatangi’s season peaked at the right time. Gary Redmond was an aggressive reserve loose forward. The regular locking pair of veteran Alex Ainley and the tall Joe Wheeler earned respect in every game. It would be great to see Wheeler get serious time in Super Rugby. Tasman had a solid front row – Quentin MacDonald regarded as one of the better hookers in the country was an automatic choice. Tim Perry brought new Super Rugby experience to the loose head position. Sila Puafisi was the first choise at tight head where former Aucklander, Siua Halanukonuka, provided excellent cover.
Tasman Makos 2013 ITM Cup draw.
| 1 | Makos VS Southland | Invercargill | Sat 17 Aug, 5:35pm 2013 | W 25 - 15 |
| (Tries: James Lowe 2; Pens: Andy Symons 2, Billy Guyton 3) v Southland 15 (Pens: Scott Eade 5) | ||||
| 2 | Makos VS Canterbury | Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | Sat 24 Aug, 2:35pm 2013 | L 13 - 28 |
| (Tries: James Lowe, Kaide Whiting; Pen: Andy Symons) | ||||
| 3 | Makos VS Counties Manukau | Pukekohe | Fri 30 Aug, 7:35 2013 | W 40 - 20 |
| (Tries: Liam Squire, Shane Christie, Kieron Fonotia, Tom Marshall; Pen 4 & Con 4: Marty Banks) | ||||
| 4 | Makos VS Otago | Trafalgar Park, Nelson | Fri 06 Sep, 7:35pm 2013 | W 49 - 16 |
| (Tries: James Lowe 2, Liam Squire, Shane Christie, Tevita Koloamatangi, Mitchell Scott; Pen 3 & Con 5: Marty Banks) | ||||
| 5 | Makos VS North Harbour | North Harbour | Fri 13 Sep, 8:05pm 2013 | L 12 - 23 |
| (Pen 4: Marty Banks) | ||||
| 6 | Makos VS Hawke’s Bay | Trafalgar Park, Nelson | Sun 22 Sep, 2:35pm 2013 | W 18 - 9 |
| (Tries: Shane Christie, Liam Squire; Pen: Tom Marshall; Pen & Con: Billy Guyton) | ||||
| 7 | Makos VS Northland | Whangarei | Thu 26 Sep, 4:35pm 2013 | W 28 - 13 |
| (Try: Marty Banks; Pen 7 & Con: Marty Banks) | ||||
| 8 | Makos VS Waikato | Trafalgar Park, Nelson | Wed 02 Oct, 7:15pm 2013 | W 64 - 28 |
| (Tries: Liam Squire 2, Mitchell Scott, Robbie Malneek, Tom Marshall, Joe Wheeler, James Lowe, Tevita Koloamatangi; Pen 4 & Con 6: Marty Banks) | ||||
| 9 | Makos VS Taranaki | New Plymouth | Sun 06 Oct, 4:35pm 2013 | W 27 - 20 |
| (Tries: Joe Wheeler, Mitchell Scott; Pen 5 & Con: Billy Guyton) | ||||
| 10 | Makos VS Manawatu | Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | Sun 13 Oct, 4:35pm 2013 | W 57 - 14 |
| (Tries: Tim Perry 2, Marty Banks 2, Billy Guyton, Mitchell Scott, Francis Smith, Andy Symons; Pen & Con 7: Marty Banks) | ||||
| Semi-Final | ||||
| 11 | Makos VS Southland | Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | Sat 19 Oct, 4:35pm 2013 | W 49 - 28 |
| (Tries: Tevita Koloamatangi, Liam Squire, Mitchell Scott, Bryce Heem, Robbie Malneek, Marty Banks; Pen 3 & Con 5: Marty Banks) | ||||
| Final | ||||
| 12 | Makos VS Hawke’s Bay | Trafalgar Park, Nelson | Fri 25 Oct, 7:35pm 2013 | W 26 - 25 |
| (Tries: Bryce Heem, Liam Squire, Marty Banks; Pen 3 & Con: Marty Banks) | ||||
Played 12 I Won 10 I Drawn 0 I Lost 2 I Points for 408 I Points Against 236
2013 PLAYER RESULT
| T | C | P | TOTAL | |
| Marty Banks | 5 | 29 | 29 | 170 |
| Billy Guyton | 1 | 2 | 9 | 36 |
| Liam Squire | 7 | 35 | ||
| James Lowe | 6 | 30 | ||
| Mitchell Scott | 5 | 25 | ||
| Shane Christie | 3 | 15 | ||
| Tevita Koloamatangi | 3 | 15 | ||
| Andy Symons | 1 | 3 | 14 | |
| Tom Marshall | 2 | 1 | 13 | |
| Robbie Malneek | 2 | 10 | ||
| Joe Wheeler | 2 | 10 | ||
| Bryce Heem | 2 | 10 | ||
| Tim Perry | 2 | 10 | ||
| Kieron Fonotia | 1 | 5 | ||
| Kaide Whiting | 1 | 5 | ||
| Francis Smith | 1 | 5 | ||
| TOTAL | 44 | 31 | 42 | 408 |
