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    Whalers taking new approach to game

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    Medals galore for Otago team

    Otago swimmers continued to break the glass ceiling at the New Zealand short course championships in Auckland this week, returning home with 43 medals.

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

    If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.

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    Casey will start full contract in 2027

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