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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.
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Monday, 13 October 2008 Steamers sunk by rampant Stags Craig Tiriana 1457
Friday, 10 October 2008 Mafia put the heat on Steamers fans Fiona Jarden 1230
Saturday, 04 October 2008 Warning bells for Steamers Craig Tiriana 1155
Friday, 26 September 2008 Steamers hang on for victory Craig Tiriana 1158
Friday, 19 September 2008 Lock labels Cantabs cheats Craig Tiriana 1208
Saturday, 13 September 2008 Bay blow royal opportunity Craig Tiriana 1141
Saturday, 06 September 2008 Erratic Steamers roll past Otago Craig Tiriana 1099
Monday, 01 September 2008 Pressure gets to young Bay side Craig Tiriana 1143
Saturday, 30 August 2008 Bile sure to put smile on one coach's dial Bay Badger 999
Saturday, 23 August 2008 Steamers outlast angry Taniwha Craig Tiriana 1209
Wednesday, 20 August 2008 Badgers need feeding too the Bay Badger 1176
Tuesday, 19 August 2008 Bay blow over Harbour Jamie Troughton 1139
Wednesday, 13 August 2008 Fat boys cause snuffles Bay Badger 1094
Monday, 11 August 2008 Bay steamroll Steelers Craig Tiriana 1152
Friday, 01 August 2008 Bay win after marathon! Craig Tiriana 1193
Friday, 25 July 2008 Resurgent Steamers revel in new-found steel Craig Tiriana 1238
Saturday, 19 July 2008 Off-field turmoil spurs Steamers Craig Tiriana 1224
Saturday, 12 July 2008 Steamers Turbo-nate opposition Bay of Plenty Times 1266
Wednesday, 25 June 2008 I'm ready to go, says Castle Jamie Troughton 1176
Tuesday, 03 June 2008 Braid's world of talent Jamie Troughton 1436
Tuesday, 03 June 2008 Passion key for Bay revival, says new chairman Craig Tiriana 1300
Saturday, 03 May 2008 Bay prop simmering towards tour Jamie Troughton 1328
Wednesday, 30 April 2008 Bay boosted by signings Jamie Troughton 1276
Saturday, 26 April 2008 Bay open campaign to host Cup Jamie Troughton 1275
Tuesday, 18 March 2008 Three Steamers matches for Baypark Craig Tiriana 1504
Saturday, 23 February 2008 Flak flies over Bay rugby's record loss Craig Tiriana 1447
Thursday, 01 November 2007 Chiefs squad named Jamie Troughton 1862
Friday, 19 October 2007 Chief's departure points to a bleak future Jamie Troughton 1818
Friday, 19 October 2007 Bay boss calls fulltime Jamie Troughton 1861
Monday, 01 October 2007 Bay give Wellington a shake Craig Tiriana 1766
Thursday, 27 September 2007 Bay draft racks up the rookies Craig Tiriana 1621
Monday, 17 September 2007 Battling Bay need to rebuild Jamie Troughton 1606
Wednesday, 12 September 2007 Injury-hit Bay run out of steam Craig Tiriana 1289
Monday, 03 September 2007 Win lifts Steamers off floor Craig Tiriana 1289
Friday, 31 August 2007 Goldie locks onto Bay midfield in Otago bid The Bay Badger (from the BOP Times) 1233
Monday, 27 August 2007 Battling Bay go down fighting Craig Tiriana 1152
Friday, 24 August 2007 Tickets for a tenner as Otago ride into town The Bay Badger (from the BOP Times) 1191
Monday, 20 August 2007 Sloppy Bay sink to bottom Craig Tiriana 1247
Friday, 10 August 2007 Third Steamers loss threatens quarterfinals hopes Craig Tiriana 1172
Monday, 06 August 2007 Unhappy homecoming as Bay blown aside Craig Tiriana 1219
Thursday, 02 August 2007 King of versatility Jamie Troughton 1148
Monday, 30 July 2007 Canterbury class sinks Bay Craig Tiriana 1160
Monday, 23 July 2007 Blood boils as intensity lifts Craig Tiriana 1198
Saturday, 14 July 2007 Bay's Magpie hoodoo overshadows advances Craig Tiriana 1286
Monday, 09 July 2007 Bay backline has the goods Craig Tiriana 1310
Thursday, 14 June 2007 Bay dazzle in midweek massacre Jamie Troughton 1813
Sunday, 29 October 2006 Steamer lock stocks have two empty barrels as Sorenson departs Jamie Troughton 1659
Friday, 27 October 2006 Williams edges rival to score S14 spot Jamie Troughton 1774
Monday, 09 October 2006 Latu bids farewell to brave Bay Jamie Troughton 1999
Monday, 09 October 2006 Bay Briefs Oct 9 Jamie Troughton 1650
 
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  • Don Hori BOP  ( 6 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 way back in 2003? We rest our case.

  • Kiwipie  ( 69 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.
  • Donsteppa  ( 21 items )
    The under-Don who controls the day-to-day workings of the BOP Mafia is Donsteppa. He tries to keep away from the publicity preferring to live in the shadowy underworld where he can work his contacts and pull all the strings. He has recently returned to the Mount to take a more active role.
  • Fan in the Stand  ( 69 items )
    This mysterious character had a column in the Bay of Plenty Times every Wednesday from 2006 to 2010 but is now writing exclusively for bopmafia.com.
  • Sportboy  ( 22 items )

    A long-time contributor to the Mafia cause, Sportboy has finally been awarded his own section. He's actually written the majority of the content on this site but has recently been freed up to write for bopmafia.com.

  • Varsity15  ( 4 items )

    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.


     

  • The Skitzo  ( 8 items )

    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!

     

  • 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 was a man so feared in New Zealand that he wentto England to recruit more members. Tee-shirt sales indicated that he had some success with his methods. The Baron is now back in Tauranga - so be careful out there.

  • 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  ( 10 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  ( 98 items )
    Press releases and the like from the Union - genuine ones even...

 
 
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