- Mt Albert Lions
The Mt Albert Lions are a
rugby league club based inAuckland ,New Zealand .The team is in 2008 coached by Brett Gemmell and Steve Buckingham.
They have previously competed in the
Bartercard Cup but now just compete in the Fox Memorial competition run by theAuckland Rugby League . Their place in the Bartercard Cup was taken over by theAuckland Lions , an entity which represented Mt Albert as well as other neighbouring clubs. Mt Albert, under the guidance ofBrian McClennan , previously has won the Bartercard cup three times, more than any other club.In 2006 they defended the Roope Rooster Challenge trophy in all eleven of their games and went on to win the Fox Memorial. In early 2007 they lost the trophy to the
Te Atatu Roosters .The Lions are based at Fowlds Park in Unitec Mt Albert.
Their patron is the current
Prime Minister of New Zealand ,Helen Clark .History
"See Also:
Bartercard Cup seasons 2000-2002 &Bartercard Cup seasons 2003-2005 ."The Mt Albert Lions are the most successful club in the competitions history being champions three times and twice winning the minor premiership. However the club had a slow start to the competition, not making the playoffs in the first two years.
*Two points for a Bye as the Ngongotaha Chiefs withdrew from the competition References
[http://www.nzrl.co.nz/page/mt_albert_lions.html Mt Albert's NZRL Page]
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