Adrian Seconi

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 16: Wagner takes five wickets in an over (2011)

Heeeey Macarena! Hard-hitting all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas is back.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 Greatest Moments in Otago sport.  No 22: New Zealand beats Pakistan at Carisbrook (1985)

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 Greatest Moments in Otago sport. No 23: Brendon McCullum blasts 170 in one-day final (2008)

For the first time in 10 years, coach Ruth Aitken will not be at the helm when the Silver Ferns resume their ongoing battle with Australia on Sunday. Netball writer Adrian Seconi looks back at the highs and lows of the Aitken era.

"But when Finn the beanpole gets here, everybody's gonna jump for joy".

Otago chief executive Ross Dykes is confident Molyneux Park is in good hands despite the recent departure of groundsman Wayne Walker.

Otago medium-pacer Anthony Bullick had a promising career ahead of him but has been forced into early retirement through a debilitating back injury.

The longer Leon Henry stays on the court, the better he gets.

Olympic hopeful Clarke Johnstone has not been horsing around - but getting around on horses is something the former Dunedin rider is very good at.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 33: Sutcliffe's centuries and dramatic catch v MCC (1947)

Otago captain Aaron Redmond's holiday is over and the hard work has started - and he is loving it.

It goes against the grain to bet against a New Zealand side.

These days it appears a good accountant is as important to a team as a first five-eighth - even one as good as Dan Carter.

Otago midcourter Shannon Francois will have to make some rapid wardrobe changes next year.

Two years ago, no-one wanted to play for the Otago Nuggets basketball team.