2024 – Steve McSofty
Steve McSofty bounced back in impressive fashion after having to sleep in the corridor of the team hotel after being locked out of his room.
Champs
2023 – Nude Vaginor
He iti hau marangai e tū te pāhokahoka – Just like a rainbow after the storm, success follows failure.
2021 – Darren Stalone
Darren Stallone finally showed his true burglar potential with a comfortable win in Martinborough.
2020 – Mark Gemstone
Gemstone finally achieved Woodpecker champion status after what seems like a decade of chances that were at his mercy.
2019 – Juan Stoked
Falcon captain Juan Stoked became the 21st different player to win the Johnny Woodpecker holding off Magpie captain and favourite Mark Gemstone by one stroke.