Awards time people .. The Halbergs roll around again .. Ahhh .. - TopicsExpress



          

Awards time people .. The Halbergs roll around again .. Ahhh .. Let the debate go on .. Never perfect these .. But, I would love Lydia Ko to win, will the panel recognize Keiran Read, one man amongst many in sportsman of the year award .. Team of the year has to be the All Blacks.. Doesnt it.. But then Murray and Bond continue to rule the world .. I am now confusing myself!! Haha Moral to these awards.. Not get worked up about them... --------- Finalists: Sportsman of the year: Aaron Gate (cycling), Andrew Nicholson (equestrian), Kieran Read (rugby), Scott Dixon (motorsport) Sportswoman of the year: Lauren Boyle (swimming), Lisa Carrington (canoeing), Lydia Ko (golf), Valerie Adams (athletics) Disabled sportsperson of the year: David Monk (blind bowling), Mary Fisher (para swimming), Mike Johnson (para shooting), Sophie Pascoe (para swimming) Team of the year: All Blacks (rugby), Black Sox (softball), mens pair - Hamish Bond and Eric Murray (rowing), womens 470 - Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (yachting), mens 49er - Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (yachting) Coach of the year: Eddie Kohlhase (softball), Guy Wilson (golf), Nathan Handley (yachting), Steve Hansen (rugby) Emerging talent: Ella Williams (surfing), Gabrielle Faamausili (swimming), Jake Lewis (motorcycling), Tom Murray (rowing) Favourite sporting moment finalists: * Black Sox winning the softball world championship * Breakers winning their third straight ANBL championship * Steven Adams being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA draft lottery * The Chiefs winning back to back Super Rugby titles * Team New Zealand nearly capsizing in Race 9 of the Americas Cup * The All Blacks test victory over South Africa at Ellis Park * Lydia Ko turning professional at just 16 * Scott Dixon winning the 2013 IndyCar title * Shaun Johnsons last-minute try that helped the Kiwis beat England in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final * Ryan Crottys last-gasp try against Ireland which secured the All Blacks perfect season.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:23:45 +0000

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