Unfortunately for wood the Halbergs are focussed on teams/individuals that win big events for NZ, the AW's qualifying for the WC and going unbeaten in 2010 means nothing to the "experts" who are all focused on rugby, athletics and rowing.
This is why Wood going given the pride of NZ award, to recognise his contribution to the sport but also the fact he's never been part of what the experts consider a massive win for NZ.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/162435?newsfeedId=1275608
This is why Wood going given the pride of NZ award, to recognise his contribution to the sport but also the fact he's never been part of what the experts consider a massive win for NZ.
https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/162435?newsfeedId=1275608
All manner of dissenters, though. My old man still can't stand Mahe Drysdale.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/drysdale-slams-halberg-choice/AZWIBIIV7GHII63ISGRUYUITGM/
2010 was too big to ignore, being the WC; I feel it's hard for some of the wider media to gauge the importance of events that NZ or an NZ-based team doesn't compete in, like the EPL
Me too. I don’t mind a bit of rowing myself, but it’s a government supported activity that requires expensive equipment. The government back it because it’s a good bet for medals as it’s high barriers to entry and low participation.
There’s a real hate amongst some people for the soccer/football. The rugby can’t win without having a shot at the football lot.
I think it was those continual headlines from asshats that makes us forget that there were actually awards. They didn’t feel like a celebration at the time.
I think the public in general was defo in behind the AWs on that night in Wellington and with the goals at the WC.