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Black Sox Profiles #2

                                                  
Players
Name: Jerome Albert Haretuku
Nickname: Romy, Popeye
Date of Birth: 11/10/1987
Place of Birth: Middlemore, Auckland
Height: 180cm
Weight: 83kg
Club: Marist (Auckland)
Position: Outfield
Occupation: Mail Officer (Auckland International Mail Centre)
Favourite Softball Ground: Hippos softball complex (havlickuv Brod,Czech Republic) And Redlands Softball park (Brisbane Australia)
Most memorable moment in Softball: My most memorable moment so far would have to be winning the Archie Gabriel trophy which is a game between Ramblers and Marist held every year, winning for the first time last year and to play with roman gabriel and win the trophy was very special. After trying for so many years and getting close every time was tough and to finally win that game was just an overwhelming, emotional feeling for me the Gabriel Family, and the Marist Softball Club.
My advice for aspiring players: my advice for aspiring players would be to train hard and to never give up, to learn from players around you and to take in everything you can like a sponge, always strive to be the best you can be and most of all have fun
Favourite meal: huge gourmet steak, pasta and a salad with a mizone apple water :)
Favourite holiday destination: Muri beach, Rarotonga
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be? I would invite Ken Griffey Jr, Mariano Rivera, Jay Z and Quinton Rampage Jackson.
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Name: Wayne Laulu
Nickname: LALA
Date of Birth: 7 January 1981
Place of Birth: Wellington
Height: 6’1
Weight: 107kg
Club: Miramar Softball Club
Position: Outfield, first base
Occupation: Driver (Wellington Transport) Favourite Softball Ground: Polo grounds, Miramar, WGN)
Most memorable moment in Softball: Being part of the Black Sox team
My advice for aspiring players: If it's meant to be it's up to me!! Favourite meal: Mums chop suey
Favourite holiday destination: Rarotonga
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be? Dewayne Johnson aks Rock, Lebron James, Timbaland and Sonny Bill Williams. 
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Name: Heinie Shannon
Nickname: DOG
Date of Birth: 21/06/1975
Place of Birth: Auckland
Height: 6.1ft
Weight: 96kgs
Club: Waitakere Bears
Position: Pitcher
Occupation: Panelbeater
Favourite Softball Ground: Rosedale - Nth Harbor & old Lion Red Ballpark AK
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My advice for aspiring players: Believe in yourself & no excuses
Favourite meal: Chinese, Chop Suey & KFC
Favourite holiday destination: Anywhere to relax
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be? Al Pacino, Andy Garcia ??
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Name: Rhys Casley (Captain)
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Name: Shaun Jamieson
Nickname: Jamo
Date of Birth: 10th July 1982
Place of Birth: Porirua
Height: 182cm
Weight: 96kg
Club: Hutt Valley Dodgers
Position: Pitcher
Occupation: Certification Officer
Favourite Softball Ground: Sunset Park, Kimberly Wisconsin USA
Most memorable moment in Softball: Playing in the Junior World Series (2001) looking up and seeing my family in the stands watching me play for New Zealand.
My advice for aspiring players: Work hard, you get out what you put in and enjoy it.
Favourite meal: Roast Pork, Gravy and Mint Sauce
Favourite holiday destination: Gisborne
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be? Andy Pettitte, Ken Griffey Jnr, Greg Murphy, Will Smith
 
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Name: Te Wera Bishop
Nickname: Bish, Wedz
Date of Birth: 06/07/93
Place of Birth: wellington
Height: 1.84
Weight: 91
Club: Porirua
Position: catcher
Occupation: student
Favourite Softball Ground: Porirua Park
Most memorable moment in Softball: being named in the Black Sox
My advice for aspiring players: do the basics
Favourite meal: BBQ
Favourite holiday destination: Fiji
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be? Bob Marley, Jack Black, Taika Waiti, Christopher Wallace (Biggie Smalls)
 
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Name:Tyson Byrne
Nickname: T.Muni
Date of Birth: 27.09.88
Place of Birth: Lower Hutt
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 80kg
Club: Hutt Valley Dodgers
Position: Infield
Occupation: Truck Driver
Favourite Softball Ground: Marist Skin
Most memorable moment in Softball: Club Nationals Christchurch 09/10
My advice for aspiring players: Listen and Learn
Favourite meal: Noodle Canteen
Favourite holiday destination: Tiki Tiki-East Coast
If you could invite four famous people to dinner who would they be?
The A team!
 
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