Halswell Hornets Rugby League Club Inc

While Canterbury wraps up warm, and the weekend’s footy is in doubt, we managed to catch up with one of our one boppers in the front row. Check out what Garry had to say in response to our 21 questions below:

1.       What is your Full Name?

Garry-John Hape

2.       Where were you born?

Whakatane

3.       What is your favourite place in New Zealand?

Whakatane! Ohope beach

4.       What do you like to do to relax?

Watch movies or sport

5.       What is your signature cooking/baking dish?

Bacon, thyme and cheese ravioli, a chicken breast stuffed with garlic, basil and olive oil feta wrapped in streaky bacon, and a fried egg (or three haha)

6.       What do you do for a job?

External panel fitter and plasterer

7.       What is the best compliment you have ever received?

“You have the potential to be a great role model for Maori!”

8.       What is your favourite thing about Rugby League?

Making the Canterbury Rugby League Centenary team this year

9.       If you weren’t playing Rugby League, what sport would you play?

Rugby Union

10.   Who introduced you to playing for the Hornets?

Nobody – after a successful year with the Addington Magpies, I searched for the nearest Rugby League Club that had a Premier side. I am very proud to have ended up with the Halswell Hornets!!!

11.   How long have you been playing for the Hornets?

Four years

12.   How many years have you played Premiers?

Four years

13.   What position do you play?

Anywhere in the forwards

14.   What position would you like to play?

Lock

15.   Who are the “dark-horses” for the Hornets this season?

Rowan “Swiss” Swain and Aaron Endacott

16.   Who do you think will win the Premiers Player of the Year award in 2013?

Jordan “Killa”Kane

17.   Where will the Hornets finish on the table at the end of the 2013 regular season?

First

18.   Who will win the NRL in 2013?

The Mighty Gold Coast Titans!

19.   Who will win State of Origin in 2013?

Queensland Maroons

20.   Who will win the 2013 Rugby League World Cup?

New Zealand Kiwis

21.   Final word, what piece of advice would you give to young Hornets who want to play Premiers one day?

If you aren’t allergic to failure, then contact sport isn’t for you!!!