A group of rugby league enthusiasts banded together and organised a maiden Northland rugby league representatives' reunion in Whangārei.
The reunion at Northland Club put together by Riki Shelford, Val McDonald and friends brought players, coaches, referees from the 1970s and included a special 85th birthday for Graham Pitts, better known from the league days as "Spy on the Bank".
Pittsy, of West End Jumbo's had been a player, coach, referee and spy for many years as well as the recipient of NZ Rugby League's Distinguished Service Award and, of course, is a local legend.
Shelford kindly supplied the Northern Advocate with photos from the reunion.
