At a time when Sacha Jones’ defection to Australia has left ripples of dissatisfaction through New Zealand tennis, the Herald on Sunday sports team have put together their top 10 defectors – either from country or sport
Kris Shannon of APNZ considers netball's highs and lows of 2011, and looks ahead to the coming 12 months.
Teenager Jacko Gill is an outside chance for a medal at the London Olympics, but will be close to his prime for Rio in 2016.
The return of vice-captain Irene van Dyk could not prevent the Silver Ferns losing to Australia 44-41 in Melbourne.