SAYR are happy to announce the Home show winner, Ray Kett from Tahuna in the Waikato. Ray is a stalwart of local community projects and a very strong supporter of the local sports clubs and youth projects.
We wish Ray the best and congratulate him on his win and we would like to say it could not have gone to a more worthy recipient.
Below is an excerpt of a recent article about Ray from a local newsletter:
CLUB LEGEND
RAY KETT
SINCE 1986 Ray Kett has been the glue which has helped kept Northern alive.
Behind the scenes he continues to work tirelessly and selflessly.
“Someone’s got to otherwise it could be all over, red rover,” he chuckles.
While refusing to reveal his actual age (reluctantly admitting “it has to be over 50”), the tough-as-teak Kett still takes the field occasionally. Fluctuating playing numbers saw the combative hooker play half a dozen games this season often against opponents half his age. “You get a bit cunning about which rucks to hit,” he laughs, “but I still love the physical side of the game.”
VISITING TAHUNA (population 254) is unlikely to ever feature on the bucket lists of any trendsetters or the rich and famous.
But for true connoisseurs of the game wanting to savour the ultimate grassroots rugby experience, a visit to this tiny north Waikato settlement is highly recommended.
We wish Ray the best and congratulate him on his win and we would like to say it could not have gone to a more worthy recipient.
Below is an excerpt of a recent article about Ray from a local newsletter:
CLUB LEGEND
RAY KETT
SINCE 1986 Ray Kett has been the glue which has helped kept Northern alive.
Behind the scenes he continues to work tirelessly and selflessly.
“Someone’s got to otherwise it could be all over, red rover,” he chuckles.
While refusing to reveal his actual age (reluctantly admitting “it has to be over 50”), the tough-as-teak Kett still takes the field occasionally. Fluctuating playing numbers saw the combative hooker play half a dozen games this season often against opponents half his age. “You get a bit cunning about which rucks to hit,” he laughs, “but I still love the physical side of the game.”
VISITING TAHUNA (population 254) is unlikely to ever feature on the bucket lists of any trendsetters or the rich and famous.
But for true connoisseurs of the game wanting to savour the ultimate grassroots rugby experience, a visit to this tiny north Waikato settlement is highly recommended.