As mentioned elsewhere by Carlind, Central League MVP 21 year old Sam Lack (Napier City Rovers) has signed for the AFC Reserves.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hot-shot-no-lack-of-goals-as-super-sam-hunts-pro-football-dream/7DHZS7XP65GIHFPZNF2CP5ZMZ4/
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hot-shot-no-lack-of-goals-as-super-sam-hunts-pro-football-dream/7DHZS7XP65GIHFPZNF2CP5ZMZ4/
Sam Lack signs for Auckland FC Reserves from Napier City Rovers (sorry @iodizzi). He's the trialist that scored in the 6-1 win over Auckland United. https://t.co/nWofQ15buj pic.twitter.com/tQtVkjxcPy
— Big Red⚓️🇳🇿 (@BigRed_AKLD_FC) September 23, 2025