Aaron Redmond is not analysing his game too closely these days - and long may it continue.
The University Oval should see action during the 2015 World Cup, with perhaps two matches played in the city.
John McGlashan College will contest the finals of the New Zealand Cricket Cup in Palmerston North in late November.
Otago soldiered on the best it could with its opening bowlers on the sideline but the day belonged to Canterbury.
Aaron Redmond's long, lean run with the bat has had a happy ending.
The Tour of Southland is not won on the hills or in the finishing straight - it is won battling into the wind.
A slow start and some less than thorough preparation proved costly for Otago last season.
Otago wicketkeeper Derek de Boorder is familar with kit gloves but he might have to try on some kid gloves this summer.
This summer could feel like death by a thousand boundaries. Of course, it could all go horribly wrong. Our national side might actually win a few games and ruin it all.
Former Black Cap Craig McMillan remembers England's 2002 New Zealand tour fondly and is hopeful this summer's tour will provide more of the same pleasant memories.
Former Otago cyclist Greg Henderson crossed paths with disgraced rider Lance Armstrong once or twice and the last thing he wants to do is forget those encounters.
South African defender Vanes-Mari du Toit would love to play for the Steel next season.
Otago coach Vaughn Johnson wanted to name two specialist spinners in his first side of the season.
Someone has dropped the ball.
Jacob Duffy is just like a lot of 18-year-olds new to Dunedin.
Otago United has named a squad with more depth and experience than the side which finished sixth last season.
Just one more solid hit over the ropes was all it would have taken for Otago to complete its pre-season unbeaten.
Susan Baxter laid off chocolate for so long she has lost the taste for it.
Netball New Zealand operations director Kate Agnew has confirmed the Edgar Centre is in the running to host a Tactix home game next season.
Step aside Ma'a Nonu, get out of the way Brad Thorn, the NRL is coming to Dunedin and it is going to go "gangbusters".