The 2012 Halberg Finalists
So who do people think will win the Halberg Awards? The finalists are:
Sportswoman of the Year:
- Lisa Carrington (Canoeing)
- Valerie Adams (Athletics)
- Lydia Ko (Golf)
- Sarah Walker (BMX)
My heart says Lisa Carrington but my head says Lydia Ko. Golf is a more universal sport than canoeing, and being the top ranked amateur at age 15 is amazing. All four nominees are worthy finalists.
Sportsman of the Year:
- Mahe Drysdale (Rowing)
- Andrew Nicholson (Equestrian)
- Simon van Velthooven (Cycling)
- Richie McCaw (Rugby)
I think probably Mahe Drysdale?
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year Award:
- Cameron Leslie (Para Swimming)
- Mary Fisher (Para Swimming)
- Phillipa Gray (Para Cycling)
- Sophie Pascoe (Para Swimming)
Can only be Sophie.
Team of the Year:
- NZ Men’s Double Scull – Joseph Sullivan and Nathan Cohen (Rowing)
- NZ Men’s Pair – Eric Murray & Hamish Bond (Rowing)
- NZ Women’s 470 Team – Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (Sailing)
- NZ Men’s 49er Class Team – Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (Sailing)
- All Blacks (Rugby)
I think Murray and Bond would be favourites.
Emerging Talent:
- Andrew McKenzie (Sailing)
- Lydia Ko (Golf)
- Dylan Kennett (Track Cycling)
- Anton Cooper (Mountain Biking)
Ko.
Coach of the Year:
- Gordon Walker (Canoeing)
- Richard Tonks (Rowing)
- Calvin Ferguson (Rowing)
- Nathan Handley (Sailing)
Probably Gordon Walker I’d say.
Make your picks below.