Otago Daily Times sports reporters share their highlights of 2010, and their hopes and fears for 2011.
Hayden Meikle, Sports editor
Highlight of 2010: The All Whites grabbing three draws at the World Cup.
Favourite sportsperson: North Otago rugby captain Luke Herden.
Hope for 2011: North Otago defends both the Meads and Hawke cups.
Fear for 2011: All Blacks blow it again.
Steve Hepburn, Rugby writer
Highlight of 2010: The All Blacks smashing the Springboks at Eden Park.
Favourite sportsperson: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.
Hope for 2011: To cover a winning team, at any level.
Fear for 2011: Twenty-four years and counting . . .
Alistair McMurran, Sports reporter
Highlight of 2010: Hamish Bond's gold medal at the world rowing championships.
Favourite sportsperson: Otago rower Lucy Strack.
Hope for 2011: Discus thrower Marshall Hall to break the oldest Otago athletics record left.
Fear for 2011: Otago swimmers fail to make a splash at the national open championships.
Adrian Seconi, Sports reporter
Highlight of 2010: Alison Shanks winning gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Favourite sportsperson: All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen.
Hope for 2011: The Otago Nuggets break their 27-game losing streak.
Fear for 2011: The Otago Nuggets don't break their 27-game losing streak.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
