Hello there all,

I am a Kiwi who, after worlds in '98 went to Europe for 2-3 years, and is still here. In order to keep me I believe the dutch paid one of their women to befriend me.

Played for NZ a few times before I left, and as a youngster was in the (possibly world?) first international junior comp: U18's NZ vs AUS in '91.

Since moving to the Netherlands, I turned coat and have been showing my wares for the Dutch team since '99, courtesy of my dual passport situation (NZ and NL).

I am also very proud to be one of the few to be able to say I played with the Barbarians... the best hockey I have ever played was with the baabaas in Durban in 2005 - fantastic tournament(s) there, and I am sure they will do their best to better it in 2008.

Played a lot of tournaments and comps, for a few of the major hockey nations - still like to play Aussie nationals and PCC's before I end up much further over the hill.

Now I feel old and broken, since I just realised that I have been playing hockey longer than quite a few members of this site have been alive.

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