3 Rs

Recruit, Retain, Reactivate


Dermot McNamara, John McNamara, Jamie Alex & Taylor Alex

Dermot and Taylor are being recruited by their fathers as hunters.

John McNamara and Jamie Alex are retained hunters.

Grandfathers Dave McNamara and Jim Alex will be reactivated hunters next season.

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