He was part of the team that lost the 1996 Lion Red Cup Grand Final, although he kicked three goals in that game.
He then returned to New Zealand in 1998 and led the Glenora Bears to the Fox Memorial title, scoring 324 points (more than 130 clear of the next best on the points-scoring list).
[6] In 1999 his point scoring reputation earned him interest from overseas and he joined the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup.
[10] Due to the Warriors feeder agreements, when he was not selected by the first grade side he was sent to Brisbane Souths to play in the Queensland Cup.
[13] At Mt Albert he formed a strong halves combination with Steve Buckingham and the pair led the Lions to three Bartercard Cup titles.