The Halberg finalists

Because I can and because it's fun I thought I would give you my four nominees for the big four categories for this years Halbergs. Also because I was a numpty and didn't bring my plug in phone charger I am having to sit at the computer while I charge my phone for half an hour....NUMPTY

Anyway.

Sportwoman of the Year
Joelle King, Nikki Hamblin, Valerie Adams, Allison Shanks.
Dominated by Commonwealth Games athletes but in a games year you normally find that. Adams gets the nod despite being shaded for much of the year because in the end she won the gold like we wanted of her. Honourable mentions to Casey Williams and Linda Villumsen.

Sportsman of the Year
Kirk Penney, Kieren Read, Ryan Nelsen, Benji Marshall/One of the cyclists.
That is a seriously tough category this year where you could quite easily have four cyclists as your four finalists. Nelsen and Penney stand out for their talismanic performances on the biggest stages although Penneys last season with the Breakers and NBA trial will probably count against him. Benji Marshall is just so awesome that he should get nominated.

Team of the Year
All Whites, Silver Ferns, Murray and Bond, The Kiwis
Another tough category where I probably should have nominated the Tall Blacks if I was going to nominate the All Whites but now I relook at the initial nomination list the Tall Blacks dont make that cut. The Silver Ferns get in off the back of that absolutely magical final, it was pure sporting theatre and one of the great moments of the year. The Kiwis edge out the All Blacks and Black Ferns because of the nature of the victory in Brisbane following the loss the week before.

I would get into coach of the year and the new category for moment of the year but I can't really be bothered right now.

Most of you will probably disagree but hey thats the fun of something like the Halbergs. Nobody has all the answers and we are all entitled to our opinions.