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Posted October 22, 2018 09:54 · last edited October 22, 2018 10:19

reg22 wrote:

Napier City Rovers always had that magic about them. It's a special club with a great history and an awesome vibe. 

I always thought the whole league lost something when this franchise became the flagship for the region at the expense of a club with a proper tradition and a marketable presence

I think it's fair to say that the HBU franchise, after all this time, has absolutely none of that City Rovers sparkle

I've volunteered for both clubs since we arrived in New Zealand (moved from Canada) in 2015. Started out with HBU for three seasons. This past season was my first season with the Rovers, and I was not sure what to expect.  It tunred out that they are a fantastic club to be a part of. As somoene who is new to both the region and the country, it was amazing to be so warmly welcomed by them. I felt more than just a random volunteer, I met people who were interested in becoming friends outside of games and feel truly part of the Blue family. It truly does have an awesome vibe. I will most certainly be back next season.

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reg22 wrote:

Napier City Rovers always had that magic about them. It's a special club with a great history and an awesome vibe. 

I always thought the whole league lost something when this franchise became the flagship for the region at the expense of a club with a proper tradition and a marketable presence

I think it's fair to say that the HBU franchise, after all this time, has absolutely none of that City Rovers sparkle

I've volunteered for both clubs since we arrived in New Zealand (moved from Canada) in 2015. This past season was my first season with the Rovers, and I was not sure what to expect.  It tunred out that they are a fantastic club to be a part of. As somoene who is new to both the region and the country, it was amazing to be so warmly welcomed by them. I felt more than just a random volunteer, I met people who were interested in becoming friends outside of games and feel truly part of the Blue family. It truly does have an awesome vibe. I will most certainly be back next season.