The Bay of Plenty Mafia is an organisation with its origins lost somewhere in the mists of time but is rumoured to have evolved from cosmic dust on the http://www.thesilverfern.com/ message board where its less publicity shy activists regularly lurk.  

Like many good BoP players, the BoP mafia family is also scattered far and wide and sadly some of the best and brightest no-longer reside within the hallowed boundaries of the blue and yellow land. However our fans still only wear the blue and yellow colours (except if the Super 14 insists on Chiefs gear) or when our mighty national side is in action. 

Currently the publicly acknowledged BoP Mafia is spread around the North Island, the West Island, and amongst the Secret Lairs of the world thanks to our resident arch-villain Baron Silas Greenback. Rumours of members in the South Island, England, Scandinavia, Dubai, USA and Ireland are unconfirmed, but last time we counted (or sent out an e-mail) over 750 fans of the Steamers were affiliated with the Mafia.

The BoP Mafia has amongst our wide locations and ranging goals a few common themes and irrevocable demands that make up our mission. This year they include:

1. World domination for the Bay of Plenty Steamers (a perennial favourite)
2. Tanerau Latimer to rejoin the All Blacks squad
3. Glen Jackson for All Blacks captain (yes, there's still time for him to put on the boots before the 2011 RWC)
4. A place in the top 7 at the end of the season
5. A return of bragging rights from the Hawkes Magpies
6. The sacking of Ian Foster
7. A miracle cure for Mike Delany