Rugby photo postcard, circa 1906-1907

This photograph is most likely that of the Manawatu Rugby Team, evidence by Alex McMinn (5th from left in back row) named as a coach.  Other players are:

Back row: G [?] Freeman Honourable Secretary and Treasurer; L. Horn forward; R. Belfit forward; W. Smith forward; Alec McMinn; J Fenton; M. Waldegrave forward; J. Hepburn forward; W Hall line umpire.

Middle row: J [?] Sheeley five-eights; W Hall five-eights; W Swainson forward; A M Ongley jhalf-back; [?] Hammer three-quarter; J O'Connell fullback; K Paki forward.

Front row: E. Walsh three-quarter; L McMarthy forward; A Lowe three-quarter; A Anslow five-eights. Absent M. Winiata three-quarter.

On the right-hand side of the photograph is written 'With compliments of the Season 1907 from G.R. Freeman'. The photocard is addressed to Miss W. Meachen, c/- Leary and Dixon, Palmerston North.