Northern Swords squads named

The 2011 Northern Swords squads have been named, with the teams looking to make steps forward from their inaugural 2010 season.
All selections are preliminary, with all three teams to settle on 25-person squads to take into the New Zealand Rugby League National Competition starting August 28, with all three teams set to play Auckland, in Whangarei.
All three teams contain a mix of 2010 players and fresh faces, with Rugby League Northland General Manager Rob Wakelin confident that 2011 will see an improvement in the Northern Swords' fortunes.
"Our teams went in the deep end in 2010 and while it was a challenge, the teams and coaches alike got a vivid understanding of the level of competition that exists and will be much better for that experience.
"We've had tremendous outcomes getting the local 15s and 17s grades underway and the senior competition has also had a noticeable lift in standard this season," he said.
 Wakelin says they remain committed to taking their matches throughout venues in Northland.
Preliminary Squads
Northern Swords 15s: Corey Selwyn, Tom Smith (Bay), Darren Powell, Kevin Gray, Michael Larkin, Sean Rawiri, Kadince Christensen, Jordan Aiono-Fatu, Cody Bruce, Pana Matiu, Kapene Ripikoi, Tumoana Halkyard, Tumoana Waitai (Kaitaia), James Fisher-Harris, Tonto Martin, Ethan Bracey, Strauss Mackie, Shae Currie, Hararei Te Whata, Kauri Harema, Nathan Saul (Marist), Phadray Brown (Moerewa), David Wikaira, Daniel Havali (Otaua), one tbc.
Northern swords 17s: Jonty Hooson (Bay), Cody Tikitiki, Levi Fenton, Lemeka Samuela, Kahi Harawira, Riki Toby, Conor O'Sullivan (Kaitaia), Issac Harris, Chayse Tauranga, Aaron James, Brodee Palmer, Jayden Bentley-Hape, Henare Cherrington (Moerewa), Coby Warmington, Byron Yakas, Darrel Pou, Corey Naera (Otaua), Mana Ashby, Kelsin Harding, Cory Te Tai, Leslie Howe, Davro Howe, Leroy Broughton, Turanga Shelford-Morrell (Portland), one tbc.
Northern Swords Premier Squad: Darren Himiona, Dane Richie, Jamal King, Walter Heremaia (Bay), Steven Rau, Beau Curtis, Jack Walker, Koro Manawaiti, Jarom Wihongi-Henare, Caleb Henare, Isaia Naqawa, Innocent Tuimavave-Mau, Shannon Neho, Jordan Rau (Hikurangi), Vern Wilson, Richard Koroi, Luke Hemara (Hokianga), Ashton Gray (Kaikohe), Tiemi Rensfield, Anaru Thompson, Allen Tripp, Jason Bentley-Hape (Moerewa), James Frearson, Logan Pocklington, Joe Frearson, Jakey Mau, Taho Kake (Northern Wairoa), Dave Arama (Otaua), Sam Henry, Michael Salase, Alex Salase, Lyn Hunapou (Portland), Kyle Hool (Takahiwai).