Whalers Announce Draft Choices

whalersThe Peninsula Whalers head coach Brian Byas today announced the teams draft choices for WFR XX at a press conference at Whalers Stadium , Akaroa..

” Let me address the cuts first. As with every season you sometimes have to make cut backs to fit under the salary cap & some long time players go.  Unfortunately we said goodbye to our long time hooker, Ti’i Paulo. Ti’i had a lot of injury issues last season & when his contract came up for renewal we couldn’t justify the expense & keep ourselves under the salary cap. We wish Ti’i well & hes always welcome at Whalers stadium. He is a Whaler for life.

We’ve drafted some young guys and possibly lesser known guys for this season. We didn’t go to the Dockers this season as the PRC scouts felt most of the players would benefit from joining some of the other clubs in the PRC alliance & they had more urgent draft issues.

So with that being said , then I’d like to introduce the new Whalers for WFR Season XX:

Winger Milford Keresoma, Hooker Jared Vercoe, Center F.J Pienaar, , Loosie Ben Mowen & halfback Chris O’Youngs.”

“Any further questions can be directed to the Whalers press office.  We’ll have another coaches update next week. Thank you for your time.”

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