The NZ Senior wider squad has been announced in the lead up to the 2017 International Cup in Melbourne, commencing on August 5th – 19th.
The International Cup in Melbourne will see players arriving in Melbourne on the 4th August and departing 20th August 2017. New Zealand will play five games against International opposition including Papua New Guinea and Ireland with the final to be played in Melbourne with the final to be played at the MCG.
Head coach Rob Malone will be joined by Justin Davies and Chris Mundell as his assistants as the New Zealand team prepares for the biggest International AFL tournament.
The New Zealand Hawks Senior Wider Squad 2017 and selection timeline
Jun 15th 2017 Final 28 and 8 Emergencies for International Cup Campaign named to go to Melbourne.
Additions can and will be made to the wider squad to replace players that are not meeting the obligations required for our premier national team. The selection process has commenced with training attendance, fitness, attitude, communication continually measured.
| Region | First Name | Last Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Aaron | Harris | Morningside Panthers |
| Brisbane | Adam | Simpson | Springwood Pumas |
| Melbourne | Andrew | Howison | Oakleigh Districts |
| Auckland | Andriu | Sucu | North Shore Tigers |
| Melbourne | Andy | Christensen | South Melbourne Swans |
| Melbourne | Barclay | Miller | St Kilda Saints |
| Auckland | Ben | Hick | University Blues |
| Canterbury | Brad | Mavor | Christchurch Bulldogs |
| Brisbane | Brandon | Sucu | Wilston Grange |
| Brisbane | Brendan | Clark | Maroochydore Roos |
| Auckland | Carlos | Donnell-Brown | Waitakere Magpies |
| Canterbury | Charles | Barnes | Mid Canterbury Eagles |
| Otago | Christian | Blackie | Otago Hoops |
| Wellington | Craig | Morgan | Hutt Valley Eagles |
| Auckland | David | Rattenbury | Waitakere Magpies |
| Wellington | Harison | Manks | Wellington City Saints |
| Auckland | Jackson | Clince | North Shore Tigers |
| Wellington | James | Kusel | Hutt Valley Eagles |
| Canterbury | Jay | Johnson | Eastern Blues |
| Melbourne | Joe | Baker-Thomas | St Kilda Saints |
| Wellington | Josh | Morgan-Ranui | North City Demons |
| Otago | Josh | Mackie | Otago Hoops |
| Auckland | Josh | Cunliffe | North Shore Tigers |
| Auckland | Liam | Beattie | University Blues |
| Auckland | Maxwell | Hicks | Central Giants |
| Auckland | Michael | Boyce | Mt Roskill Saints |
| Wellington | Misilifi | Faimalo | North City Demons |
| Auckland | Nick | Bailey | Mt Roskill Saints |
| Wellington | Peter | Halstead | Eastern Bulldogs |
| Auckland | Samuel | McKenzie | Mt Roskill Saints |
| Auckland | Shane | Leat | Waitakere Magpies |
| Northland | Te Kopa | Tipene-Thomas | North Shore Tigers |
| Auckland | Tim | Stokes | University Blues |
| Auckland | Ty | Smith | North Shore Tigers |
| Melbourne | William | Gregson | Sandringham Zebras |
| Auckland | William | Dickinson | Mt Roskill Saints |
