Francis William Marfell

Surname:

Marfell

First names:

Francis William

Known by:

Frank

Clubs:

Redwood, Harlequins

Provincial teams:

Marlborough 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995
NZ Colts 1982, 1983
NZ Divisional XV 1988, 1989, 1991
NZ Divisional Team 1990

Provincial captain:

Marlborough 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993
Seddon Shields Unions Selections 1989
Nelson Bays/Marlborough Combined 1990

Biography:

1982: Lock [14], No 8 [1] - 15 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1982: NZ Colts Trial: Lock - 1 game
1982: NZ Colts: Lock - 5 games
1983: Lock - 12 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1983: NZ Colts Trial: Lock - 1 game
1983: NZ Colts: Lock - 2 games
1984: Lock [7], No 8 [8] - 15 games
1984: Sassenachs: Lock - 1 game
1985: Lock - 15 games - 3 tries (12 pts)
1986: Lock - 3 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1986: Wairarapa Bush Centennial Invitation XV: lock - 1 game
1987: Lock - 14 games - 3 tries (12 pts)
1987: Marlborough Invitation XV: Lock - 1 game
1988: Lock - 15 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1988: Probables: Lock - 1 game
1988: NZ Divisional XV: Lock - 3 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1989: Lock - 12 games - 4 tries (16 pts)
1989: NZ Divisional XV: Lock - 1 game
1989: Seddon Shields Selection: Lock - 1 game
1990: Lock [14], No 8 [1] - 15 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1990: Marlborough/Nelson Bays: Lock - 1 game
1990: NZ Divisional Team: Lock - 3 games - 1 try (4 pts)
1991: Lock - 15 games - 2 tries (8 pts)
1991: NZ Divisional XV: Lock - 4 games
1992: Lock - 13 games - 2 tries (1 @ 4) (9 pts)
1993: Lock [4], Flanker [1] - 5 games
1995: Lock - 3 games

Sub Total: Prov: 152 games (77 pts): Others: 26 games (8 pts)

Total: 178 games (85 pts)

Endorsement

Hi Kerry

I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for a while after literally stumbling across your website in a Google search.

Since I was a kid I’ve been a bit of a sports stats geek – over the years I have progressed from A4 exercise books with scribbles and cross-outs, to Word and Excel – much more user friendly and secure. My stats have always been my own hobby and pleasure and never shared with anybody.

Your website is nothing short of phenomenal, I can’t begin to imagine the time and research that has gone into it. As a resource for not only NZ rugby supporters, but statisticians round the world, it is second to none. I have yet to come across a site that offers so many easily searchable players and team stats in one area.

The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union. But there they are on NZ Rugby History, with their details recorded exactly the same as a Carter or a McCaw.

Your website is a priceless asset to the NZ rugby fabric, and I can only hope that you can access some kind of sponsorship or support of some kind from NZ Rugby or other avenues. It needs to be treasured and nurtured as it grows to a complete historic record of our game.

Regards
Paul Thomas

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