Napier City Rovers hot shot: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Sam Lack's name has been a regular sight on the scoresheet for Napier City Rovers this year.
Halfway through the Central League, Lack has slotted home seven goals; six in the Central League and then a crucial goal in his side's recent second-round Chatham Cup win over the Wellington Phoenix
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Napier City Rovers hot shot: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Sam Lack's name has been a regular sight on the scoresheet for Napier City Rovers this year. Halfway through the Central League, Lack has slotted home seven goals; six in the Central League and then a crucial goal in his side's recent second-round Chatham Cup win over the Wellington Phoenix
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