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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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Friday, 06 October 2006 Bell tolls for Steamers season Jamie Troughton 1112
Friday, 06 October 2006 Herb's Blurb Kevin Schuler 1366
Friday, 06 October 2006 Bay Briefs Jamie Troughton 1356
Friday, 06 October 2006 No dream exit for Upton Jamie Troughton 1104
Monday, 02 October 2006 Steamers up for finals playoffs Jamie Troughton 996
Monday, 02 October 2006 Steamers splutter past Turbos Jamie Troughton 1162
Monday, 25 September 2006 Bay bolt into Cup quarterfinals Kelly Exelby 1190
Friday, 22 September 2006 Rameka shines at new level Jamie Troughton 1120
Monday, 18 September 2006 Bay v Counties Jamie Troughton 1301
Monday, 18 September 2006 Bay Briefs Jamie Troughton 1239
Friday, 15 September 2006 Sorenson gives his all for Chiefs slot Jamie Troughton 1070
Thursday, 14 September 2006 Tasman-swapping Tajhon steamed up for Kiwi chance Jamie Troughton 1027
Wednesday, 13 September 2006 Rampaging hooker set to skittle Poms Jamie Troughton 1027
Monday, 11 September 2006 Penalty boot on other foot Craig Tiriana 1184
Monday, 04 September 2006 Bay Briefs Jamie Troughton 1225
Monday, 04 September 2006 BOP v Tasman Jamie Troughton 1372
Monday, 04 September 2006 Upton Gone Jamie Troughton 1269
Friday, 01 September 2006 Rotorua is winger's wonderland Jamie Troughton 1084
Monday, 28 August 2006 Team Talk with Ben Castle The Captain 1649
Monday, 28 August 2006 Bay Briefs Bay of Plenty Times 1135
Monday, 28 August 2006 Bay win but Steam runs out Kelly Exelby 1256
Monday, 21 August 2006 Double sin-binning blows chance Jamie Troughton 1212
Monday, 21 August 2006 Bay Briefs BOP Times 1204
Friday, 18 August 2006 Lazy days fade as new rake fires up Jamie Troughton 1008
Thursday, 17 August 2006 Lock joins Steamers' rising toll Jamie Troughton 941
Thursday, 17 August 2006 Our NPC punt and that word repechage Kelly Exelby 878
Monday, 14 August 2006 Steamers hopes take tumble Jamie Troughton 1287
Friday, 11 August 2006 Red-hot rise from ashes of defeat Jamie Troughton 982
Wednesday, 09 August 2006 Lomu looms for injury-hit Steamers Jamie Troughton 914
Monday, 07 August 2006 Team Talk someone called Anthony Tahana... 1220
Monday, 07 August 2006 Bay Briefs Bay of Plenty Times 1072
Monday, 07 August 2006 UK deal prises Lutui from Bay Jamie Troughton 826
Saturday, 05 August 2006 Steamers rediscover grit despite loss to Wellington Jamie Troughton 1025
Monday, 31 July 2006 Bay lament trio that got away Jamie Troughton 1263
Saturday, 22 July 2006 Where's the Steam gone? Jamie Troughton 1025
Saturday, 15 July 2006 Steelers exploit Steamers' rust Jamie Troughton 1081
Saturday, 08 October 2005 Steamers end on a sizzling note Jamie Troughton 1140
Saturday, 01 October 2005 Delight at Bay revival Jamie Troughton 1028
Saturday, 24 September 2005 Waikato looms as a job-saver. Jamie Trougton 960
Friday, 16 September 2005 Steamers in Harbour drowning Craig Tiriana 890
Saturday, 10 September 2005 Four-try burst eases Bay pain Jamie Troughton 888
Sunday, 04 September 2005 Cotter's sub policy a puzzler. Jamie Troughton 892
Sunday, 28 August 2005 Steamers kick clear in ugly win. Jamie Troughton 954
Saturday, 20 August 2005 Bay beaten, bruised and baffled Jamie Troughton 885
Sunday, 14 August 2005 Soft Bay performance set for hard review Craig Tiriana 935
Monday, 18 October 2004 Steamers run out of puff against relentless Canterbury Jamie Troughton 882
Monday, 11 October 2004 New chapter in Bay's fairytale season Jamie Troughton 793
Monday, 04 October 2004 Calm Bay can claim semi Jamie Troughton 753
Monday, 27 September 2004 Plenty more reasons to win Jamie Troughton 771
Monday, 20 September 2004 Bay sweat blood as semifinals beckon Jamie Troughton 807
 
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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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