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Bay of Plenty Times
Need some professional writing after being subjected to the ranting and raving of the Mafia rank and file? Well you could be in luck. Here's the latest from the Bay of Plenty Times. Now, make sure you subscribe if you live in the Western Bay or you'll be getting a visit from an angry, hungry Don HoriBOP around tea time...

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Friday, 03 September 2010 Steamers finally unleash Perrin Jamie Troughton 57
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 Steamers centre faces big ask Jamie Troughton 51
Monday, 30 August 2010 Comeback king delivers in key win Jamie Troughton 70
Monday, 30 August 2010 Player hurt after crossbar falls Jamie Troughton 110
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 Not enough cooks in danger of creating Steam pudding Jamie Troughton 146
Saturday, 21 August 2010 Bumbling Bay sink even deeper into mire Jamie Troughton 137
Friday, 20 August 2010 Hohneck keen to end 'Naki drought Jamie Troughton 113
Monday, 16 August 2010 Points and profits slide down drain Jamie Troughton 125
Friday, 13 August 2010 Inside the Steamers Luke Braid Mike Delany 170
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 Vuvuzelas Banned Jamie Troughton 126
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 Teacher Tuoro shows he's a class act Jamie Troughton 142
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 Baywide Finals Day Jamie Troughton 146
Saturday, 07 August 2010 Silky Steamers pack powerful counterpunch Jamie Troughton 157
Thursday, 05 August 2010 King gets royal nod for Battle of the Bays Jamie Troughton 140
Monday, 02 August 2010 Bay blow cold in subdued season-opening loss to rivals Kelly Exelby 201
Saturday, 31 July 2010 Badger bowled over as Braidy busted with Blues bridgade The Bay Badger 101
Friday, 30 July 2010 Kaimai crusade fires McQuoid Jamie Troughton 165
Thursday, 29 July 2010 Steamers start with strong lineup Jamie Troughton 176
Monday, 26 July 2010 Moa flies in to make mark with Steamers Jamie Troughton 183
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 Braid ditches Chiefs to sign with Blues Jamie Troughton 169
Monday, 19 July 2010 Waenga's switch to first-five marks happy homecoming Jamie Troughton 147
Thursday, 15 July 2010 Bay bolstered after great Moa hunt Kelly Exelby 220
Thursday, 01 July 2010 Stars' shock omissions Kelly Exelby 324
Monday, 28 June 2010 Delany eyes All Black tour Jamie Troughton 238
Friday, 25 June 2010 Whistling Glen Jackson Kelly Exelby 163
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 Club action no worries for Latimer Jamie Troughton 227
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 Latimer relishing Maori prospects Jamie Troughton 196
Friday, 28 May 2010 Bolstered Bay boost title hopes Jamie Troughton 388
Monday, 24 May 2010 McQuoid has one eye on the Steamers Jamie Troughton 267
Thursday, 20 May 2010 Bay boosted by double signing Jamie Troughton 279
Friday, 14 May 2010 Green look to Chiefs for finale Jamie Troughton 279
Thursday, 13 May 2010 Back injury finally gets better of McGougan Jamie Troughton 233
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 Brett Mather Jamie Troughton 419
Friday, 23 April 2010 Bring Back the Jack? Jamie Troughton 355
Monday, 19 April 2010 Googs is Back Jamie Troughton 252
Monday, 19 April 2010 Season looks good for Te Puna Jamie Troughton 374
Tuesday, 06 April 2010 Braid stars at 7 Jamie Troughton 261
Tuesday, 06 April 2010 Delany's star turn may not last Jamie Troughton 233
Sunday, 07 February 2010 Chiefs see progress despite loss Craig Tiriana 286
Friday, 22 January 2010 Signings continue for Steamers Jamie Troughton 416
Monday, 11 January 2010 Consolation for Tipuna after Bay heartbreak Jamie Troughton 343
Monday, 04 January 2010 Bay wins Mount Sevens Jamie Troughton 633
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 Bay swoop to to sign flying All Blacks wing Kelly Exelby 440
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 Seven Steamers into the Chiefs Jamie Troughton 538
Monday, 26 October 2009 Bay fade badly in last hurrah Jamie Troughton 514
Saturday, 17 October 2009 Steamers break losing streak Craig Tiriana 436
Monday, 12 October 2009 Steamers shatter semifinal hopes Jamie Troughton 453
Saturday, 03 October 2009 Bay butcher another Cup game Craig Tiriana 553
Thursday, 01 October 2009 Import XVs The Bay Badger 513
Monday, 28 September 2009 Stumbling Steamers crash to Otago Craig Tiriana 477
 
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    With the dubious distinction of playing school boy and age-grade rugby for four different provinces - Thames Valley, Bay of Plenty, Otago and Wellington - Varsity15 was forced to retire from all forms of footy at the age of 21 due to a debilitating knee injury. Now a full-time writer, it's no stretch to imagine that varsity15 could become one of the Mafia's most vocal supporters.
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    They seek him here, they seek him there...  Just who is this masked man, and do we really want to know...  Join them as they rate the players for the seasons Skitzo Player of the Year award!
  • Fan in the Stand  ( 60 items )
    This mysterious character has a column in the Bay of Plenty Times every Wednesday. He may or may not be linked to the BoP Mafia.

  • Don Hori BOP  ( 4 items )
    Don of the Mafia and pie-eater extraordinaire, HoriBOP is our leader. He gives the orders and the rest of us follow. If he says "Jump!", we say "How high?". Known for his personal acts of bravery, he doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk as well. Did he not kidnap the Harbour Master in 2004? We rest our case.

  • Kiwipie  ( 60 items )
    A favourite of HoriBOP (due to having the word Pie in his name), KiwiPie is an outsider brought in to look after Tauranga as so many of the Mafia have left over the years. Has BabyPie in tow, groomed to take over in future years...

  • Donsteppa  ( 21 items )
    The under-Don who controls the day-to-day workings of the BOP Mafia is Donsteppa. He tries to away from the publicity (lately unsuccessfully), preferring to live in the shadowy underworld where he can work his contacts and pull all the strings. He is currently operational deep in enemy territory trying to arrange a Steamers takeover of the Chiefs...

  • JP  ( 11 items )
    Capo JP has recently been dragged kicking and screaming from Rotorua and is now residing somewhere behind enemy lines. Irony and sarcasm are his weapons and he isn’t afraid to use them.

  • Bay Imports  ( 8 items )
    After attaining the rank of Capo, Bay Imports was sent to run the Australian division when successive Ranfurly Shield agonies became too much for him. Bay Imports continues to spread the BOP word amongst the unwashed heathens (once he has explained that it is Rugby and not League or Aussie Rules.)...

  • Drago  ( 4 items )
    Like all good Mafia, Drago has tentacles in all sorts of organisations to ensure that the BOP mafia view and wants are heeded at the top level. Modus operandi - bribery and corruption.  Has a view that all cowbells should be handed in at the Kaimais for melting down to contribute to the new Baypark roof.

  • Baron Silas Greenback  ( 6 items )
    Mafia Capo and possessor of the death ray, the Baron is a man so feared in New Zealand that he has gone to England to recruit more members. Tee-shirt sales indicate he is having some success with his methods.

  • Auckland Warlord  ( 3 items )
    Raised to the level of Mafia Capo for good deeds in infiltrating the sprawling filth that is Auckland, the Warlord gains extra gold stars for landing the tough role of University Student and braving dangerous assignments such as endless keg-parties and plentiful women.

  • BartMan  ( 2 items )
    Despite being a genuine Swampy, Bart was used in the formative times of the Mafia to build our infrastructure. Unfortunately he now knows too much and isn't allowed back out… you can read regular work from Bart at www.thesilverfern.com

  • The Quake  ( 1 items )
    Known as The Quake for the fear, awe, and trembling of knees he inspires in opposition supporters, The Quake is a roaming Mafia enforcer last known to be located in the Auckland area.

  • Random contributors  ( 9 items )
    One off articles submitted to the Mafia from a variety of sources...

  • Why I am a FAN  ( 12 items )
    Tell us why you love the Steamers. Send your contributions to bopmafia@yahoo.co.nz

  • Saints  ( 11 items )
    The list so far as appointed by the BoP Mafia.

  • Correspondence  ( 3 items )
    Correspondence to the Family.

  • Media Releases  ( 14 items )
    Some of the official thoughts and comments that we've sent out to the media across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. If you would like further comment, please contact us on bopmafia@yahoo.co.nz and we'll unearth the local operative in your area...

  • From the Union  ( 61 items )
    Press releases and the like from the Union - genuine ones even...

 
 
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Steamers 2010
 : ITM Cup
Position: 8
31 July: Waikato, L 10-13
6 Aug: Hawke's Bay, W 30-11
14 Aug: Auckland L 6-11
20 Aug: Taranaki, L 15-24
29 Aug: Harbour, W 39-29
3 Sep: Canterbury, Away
9 Sep: Manawatu, Baypark
19 Sep: Counties, Baypark
24 Sep: Otago, Rotorua
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