Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
Plenty of sport to delve into in this week's Spotlight on Sport: Friday Edition. Enjoy the read.
Welcome to The Southland Tribune’s Spotlight on Sport: Friday Edition offering. We’ll be back again on Sunday with our “Sunday Special”.
Has the NBL salary cap aided the big city clubs?
The Southland Sharks intend to raise some concerns with National Basketball League officials about the current salary cap system and what it means for clubs based in regional New Zealand. (READ MORE HERE).
Wheeler steps up with Southland Sharks season on the line
Southland Sharks original Andrew Wheeler feels at home taking hold of the coaching reins, although he isn’t sure he’ll pursue the job permanently in the future. (READ MORE HERE).
Grassroots coach, Rugby Southland board, and everything in between
Volunteers are grassroots sport’s kryptonite, and Michael McKenzie provides a shining example of that with what he has offered up the sport of rugby. (READ MORE HERE).
Premier semifinals: The teams, predictions, matchups, players to watch
And then there were four…. Four teams will scrap it out in semifinal action of Southland’s premier club rugby competition with the two winners progressing to the 2023 Galbraith Shield final. Logan Savory casts his eye over those two semifinals and offers up some thoughts. (READ MORE HERE).
Talent comes third in success - Kennedy Taylor, James McLeay Q&A
There is no doubt talent has a lot to do with Kennedy Taylor and James McLeay’s success. But not everything. Ahead of talent comes versatility and commitment. (READ MORE HERE).
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(Out & About)
Southland Sharks v Franklin Bulls - Tonight (Friday) 7pm - ILT Stadium Southland
If the Sharks ever needed you Southland it’s tonight. They’ll take on the Franklin Bulls in what looks to be a must-win game for the Sharks in their attempt to push for a top-six playoff spot in the Sal’s National Basketball League.
In case you missed it….
Leitch in Belgium: Southland’s Brendon Leitch will again be on double duties this weekend in Belgium as he and his Leipert Motorsport Team tackle both the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa and the next round of the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe (one-make) series. (READ MORE HERE).
Tribune’s Round Robin Awards: With the completion of the 2023 Southland premier club rugby round-robin competition, we at The Southland Tribune have handed out our Tribune Premier Round-Robin Awards. It includes the competition’s MVP, Rookie of the Year, Round-Robin XV, Best Game Award, and much more. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
‘Powerful’ recruit: It’s been months in the making but the Southland Stags have locked in a promising loose forward on a four-year deal. A move that’s expected to add a bit more spice to the Southland-Otago rugby rivalry. (READ MORE HERE).
Stars locked in: The Southern Steel has moved quickly to calm some of the nerves amongst Steel fans. Steel confirmed on Friday that star English import George Fisher and Silver Ferns midcourter Shannon Saunders will wear the Steel dress in 2024. (READ MORE HERE).
