‘ODT’/Speight's Player of the YearWe’ve made some changes to the ODT/Speight's Player of the Year competition. At huge expense we’ve come up with five independent judges this year who will allocate points to each game to determine our best club player. With the massive changes due to Covid-19 in the media landscape, NZME has discontinued its Saturday afternoon "scoreboard" coverage of club rugby. He’s the only player to play 50 games for Otago Country, and God knows how old is he now. Late mailI hear Piper and Lashes are in hot water over the Super Rugby player poll and coaches and players are threatening action.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 09, 2020 16:30 UTC