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Nate Miller Memorial a big success

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Best forward: Toru Noanoa, of Paikea Whalers, carries the ball into contact against Stallions during the Nate Miller Memorial rugby league tournament. Noanoa was named best forward in the competition.

Best forward: Toru Noanoa, of Paikea Whalers, carries the ball into contact against Stallions during the Nate Miller Memorial rugby league tournament. Noanoa was named best forward in the competition.

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The inaugural Nate Miller Memorial rugby league tournament was a fantastic day and a resounding success, say organisers.

Five teams played a round-robin competition after a late withdrawal from the Pirates team meant the tournament schedule had to be rejigged.

The Seeka Falcons, Nate Miller's old team, were declared winners after a countback on points differential.

Tournament organiser Ally Tamihere said it was fitting that the tournament winners represented the last club Nate played for.

Both his younger brother, Harley Kohn, and a cousin, Fabian Miller, pulled on the Falcons strip in memory of Nate. Neither player currently plays for them.

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The Paikea Whalers came in a close second. They were unbeaten, and defeated the eventual winners, but a couple of draws cost them dearly in the points calculation.

Tamihere said there had been nothing but “wonderful feedback” on the day.

“It was such a great whanau atmosphere,” she said.

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“There were a lot of first-timers and new players in every club. It was a great day.

“Thank you to everyone behind the scenes and all the whanau who came and made the day special.”

Tournament MVP (most valuable player) Levi Kemp said he jumped at the opportunity to play in the tournament.

He is originally from Gisborne but moved away almost a decade ago and happened to be in town for his grandmother's birthday.

“Unfortunately I had never shared the field with him (Nate), but I have so many memories. He was our hardest brother, but also the cheekiest man. You'd hear that laugh a mile away.

“As for the MVP award, I'm humbled and honoured to have received it. But for me, it was playing alongside my brothers in the Falcons jersey and winning Nate's taonga for the very first time.”

Toru Noanoa was named the best forward, Ethine Reeves the best back and Tyrese Tuwairua-Brown the best rookie.

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