The Under 10 Orcas kicked off their season at home on Saturday with an exciting game against Whenuakite Red Rockets. For most of our boys it was their first competitive match playing on a bigger field & goals, and player positions — and what a start it was!

The team have made a great start adapting to the new style of football, showing great teamwork and energy from the first whistle. One of the highlights was a spectacular long-range goal from Carter, scoring from halfway and sending the crowd wild!

Two standout players earned Player of the Day honours: George Lawrence, who did a great job learning and sticking to his position, and Jack Fearnley, who showed amazing determination and chased the ball all over the field.

Mercury Bay Marlins v Whenuakite Red Rockets

10 May 2025 @ Whenuakite International Stadium

The Marlins kicked off their season on a glorious day at Whenuakite. The first half was an even contest, with both teams playing expansive football and going goal for goal. The Marlins pulled away in the second half to secure a well-earned win. On attack, Junior Morgan Joyce directed play well from the middle. On defense, Zac Corkill shut down many Whenuakite attacks.

Player of the day was awarded to Aric Oksvold for his attitude an excellent work in-goal. 

Player of the day awarded by Whenuakite went to Amelia Jones for her awesome work on the right wing.

Mercury bay football U12s Sharks Team Saturday 10th 2025

Today we played Whenuakite 12th grade. It was a great game played in beautiful weather between 2 awesome teams. Mercury Bay played well both defensively and attacking with end to end action.

Goal scorers Kayleb Cornwall x 4, Dylan Castle x 1 , Casey Carleton x 2. Players of the day Were Harry Sharman and Kayleb Cornwall and Reef Havard was chosen also from Whenuakite.

A big thankyou to Harcourts for our new drink bottles.