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Maya Hahn (in blue) has switched allegiance from Germany to New Zealand and the Football Ferns PHOTO: FC TURBINE POTSDAM The Football Ferns have claimed New Zealand prospect Maya Hahn, who has a dual citizenship with Germany. She was one of the stars of New Zealand’s historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2018 bronze medal, has committed to playing for the country of birth at senior level. LATEST HEADLINES: Daniel Hillier just short at Dubai Classic Weary NZ Breakers beaten by SEM Phoenix Phoenix Women score a comeback victory Sadowski-Synnott on podium  in Switzerland   Auckland FC blitz Melbourne City at home Hahn, who also qualifies to represent Germany, has chosen to commit to the Football Ferns in a move that will see her play for interim head coach Michael Mayne, one of her coaches at the groundbreaking 2018 tournament. Following approval from FIFA, the 23-year-old midfielder, who plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam in the German Frauen-Bundesliga and is a German youth international, is now eligible for selection for next month’s two New Zealand matches against Costa Rica. Hahn was looking forward to being part of the Ferns. “I am really excited about potentially being selected for the Ferns and joining up with the team, many of whom I grew up playing with. “Both Aotearoa New Zealand and Germany are part of my identity, and I am grateful that I have had opportunities to represent both countries. “I have had some really good conversations with Michael over the last few months, and feel that we are on the same page, and that this is a decision I am confident about. “The plans for the future of this team are exciting and is something that I would love to be a part of, given the opportunity.” Interim Ford Football Ferns head coach Michael Mayne was pleased to have someone of Hahn's experienced available for the side. “Having known and worked with Maya in previous roles in the age group pathway, I am well aware of the qualities she will bring to this team having been in the European system for a number of seasons. “Over a number of positive conversations when I took on this role, I knew she was someone I’d be keen to make sure is available for selection. “This is a new cycle for the Ferns, and I am a new coach in the role, so it is a great opportunity for us to cast the net really wide and make sure we are looking at everyone who is potentially eligible to wear the Fern. “Maya has the potential to add a different element to our attacking game and that is something I felt is worth chasing and making sure we have available in selection discussions going forward. “Part of my role is to ensure we have real competition for places across the pitch, so it is great to potentially be able to call upon players of Maya’s quality for our first squad of 2025.” The Ferns play Costa Rica (FIFA rank 43) on Sunday 23 February at 1pm NZT (Saturday 22 February at 6pm local time) and Wednesday 26 February at 11am NZT (Tuesday 25 February at 4pm local time). Both games will be played at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Mexican teen talent Karim Lopez is making his mark for the NZ Breakers in the ANBL. PHOTO: BREAKERS/GETTY IMAGES The NZ Breakers are looking toward Karim Lopez to continue his red-hot form when his side take on Brisbane Bullets at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Friday night. The 17-year-old broke his own Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) record for the highest points scored by a player aged under-18 in a 40-minute game last Saturday, dropping 20 points along with six rebounds, two blocks, and a steal against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. LATEST HEADLINES: Economic issues cancel Winter Games Late goal for Auckland FC secures draw Routliffe, Venus beaten in mixed semis Big names stand up in Super Smash Davis Cup team named to play Jamaica Over his past four outings, Lopez has averaged 18 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting an impressive 58 percent from the field. Earlier this season he also became the youngest player in ANBL history to record a double-double when he went off for 17 points and 10 rebounds against Melbourne United. Lopez is eager to keep the momentum rolling as the Breakers look to finish their season strongly. “I’m playing with much more confidence. My teammates and coaches really believe in me, and that’s a big part of it,” he said. “I just try to put in the work every day and give my 100 percent. It’s easier when you have great teammates and people who believe in you.” Lopez, who is with the Breakers for two seasons as part of the ‘Next Star’ programme, is projected as a first round pick when he is eligible for the NBA Draft in 2026. Former young Breakers players RJ Hampton, Ousmane Dieng, Hugo Besson and Rayan Rupert were all developed through the club before being drafted. Breakers head coach Petteri Koponen has been impressed with Lopez’s relentless work ethic and maturity beyond his years. “He’s a special talent and special guy,” Koponen said. “Everything comes down to - are you ready to put in the work - and this guy is ready. He always wants to work and sometimes we have to calm him down to take some rest. He has a great work ethic. “In this world there are a lot of guys who say they want to make it, but not many who want to put the work in and have the attitude to get better every day. “He’s got his goals and knows where he wants to get to. He’s been huge for us this season and is just getting better and better.” Hailing from Mexico, Lopez arrived in New Zealand with an impressive resume having spent time with Joventut Badalona in Spain and representing his country on the international stage.

Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus lost in the semifinals of the Mixed Doubles at the Australian Open PHOTO: NZSW A semifinal loss for the New Zealand duo of Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus in the Mixed Doubles of the Australian Open. The second seeded pair were beaten by Australian wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers 6-4 6-4 on Margaret Court Arena in cool and blustery condition with a crowd supporting both sides. LATEST HEADLINES: Big names stand up in Super Smash Davis Cup team named to play Jamaica Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom Highlanders name co-captains for 2025 Weather washes out Central Hinds' chances There were only a couple of stray points in each set which cost Routliffe and Venus, who reached the same stage at Wimbledon last year as well. Thirty-seven-year-old Venus was broken in the ninth game on the first set after a long and hard-hit rally as a reaction volley was hit into the net by Routliffe. In the second set Peers again stepped up for the Australians and dominated where he could. World No 2 Routliffe dropped her serve in the third game as Peers put on the pressure with a deep groundstroke at her feet from then on games went with serve. Peers eventually served out the match with an ace down the middle of the forehand side to his old teammate Venus to wrap up the match. Routliffe and Canadian Gaby Dabrowski will play their women's doubles semifinal on Frday against the unorthodox third seed pairing of Su-Wei Hsieh (Taipei) and Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia).

Many of the world's stars competed in the Winter Games New Zealand event which has now been cancelled PHOTO: WINTER GAMES NZ A huge blow to snow sports in New Zealand with the confirmation the annual Winter Games will no longer be held due to "adverse economic conditions", Known as the largest snow sports event in the Southern Hemisphere, the multi-sport event has been mostly held in the Queenstown-Lakes district since 2009. LATEST HEADLINES: Late goal for Auckland FC secures draw Routliffe, Venus beaten in mixed semis Big names stand up in Super Smash Davis Cup team named to play Jamaica Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom Some of New Zealand's most successful ever winter olympians, including snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and skier Nico Porteous, were regular competitiors as well as Alice Robinson. In a statement, event leaders said delivering its pathway competitons against "escalating event costs had become untenable". Other factors cited were challenging New Zealand sponsorship and media markets alongside organisers struggling to meet international federation-sanctioned fees and prize money expectations due to the strength of "strong European currencies". Between 2009 and 2017 the event was held every two years, with it shifting to an annual fixture in 2018. The late New Zealand philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar led the Winter Games NZ Trust after it was established in 2008, during the time when he was president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Several venues were utilised during its tenure, including Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, Dunedin Ice Stadium, Maniototo International Curling Rink, Mount Hutt, Snow Farm, the Remarkables, Treble Cone and Queenstown Ice Arena. Winter Games New Zealand chairperson Sam Hazledine said it was "with a heavy heart" to share the announcement. "We are immensely proud of what has been achieved over the last 15 years and we are grateful for each and every person who has contributed to the legacy that Winter Games NZ will leave behind," he said. However Hazledine did not rule out bringing back a "non-pathway" format of the event in sometime in the future. "While the Trust will no longer deliver snow sports pathway events, we are still evaluating options for maximising the benefit from the Sir Eion Edgar Legacy Fund." Winter Games chief executive Martin Toomey said it marked the "end of an era". "The legacy of Winter Games NZ will live on," he said. "Many New Zealand athletes have achieved notable firsts at Winter Games NZ over the years through securing their first FIS or FWT points, a first FIS World Cup start, a FIS Australia New Zealand Cup bib, a FIS Junior World Championship title, a FIS World Cup medal or earning points towards the next Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games or Freeride World Tour." New Zealand Freeskier Jossi Wells also reflected on the end of the event. "It's sad to see the end of Winter Games NZ as I knew it, as it was a great event for kiwi athletes to show off their skills in front of a raucous kiwi crowd, their friends and family."

Auckland FC showed great fighting qualifies against leading side Adelaide United fore a late draw PHOTO: A-LEAGUE A goal in the 100th minute meant Auckland FC stole a 2-2 draw with Adelaide United in a tense battle of the top two A-League sides. With no score at halftime it was Auckland substitute Neyder Moreno scoring the game’s opening goal in the 66th minute after less than a minute on the field. LATEST HEADLINES: Routliffe, Venus beaten in mixed semis Big names stand up in Super Smash Davis Cup team named to play Jamaica Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom Highlanders name co-captains for 2025 Adelaide struck back in controversial fashion as forward Archie Goodwin converted from inside the box after good work from Yaya Dukuly, despite replays showing the winger may well have committed a foul in the build-up. A lengthy VAR check then ensued with referee Alex King ultimately deciding Dukuly’s shirt-pull on defender Callan Elliott wasn’t enough to deny the goal. Goodwin then bagged his second of the game in dramatic fashion, converting Dylan Pierias’ cross in the 95th minute in what was almost certainly going to send Adelaide United four points clear at the top of the A-League ladder. However with what was essentially the last kick of the game a Francis De Vries corner was headed into the back of the net by substitute Logan Rogerson who was mistakenly left unmarked to secure a point for Auckland FC in the 10th minute of stoppage time. For Auckland Max Mata had a chance late in the first half while Nando Pijnaker was heavily involved and had a shot tipped over the bar. The result keeps Carl Veart’s side a point clear at the top of the table on 28 points heading into Round 16 with Auckland FC hot on their heels in second spot on 27. Vear made comments afterwards about the late Auckland goal. "It was seven extra minutes of time and they scored in the ninth. I'm not sure where those extra minutes came from." The next game for Auckland is on Sunday away against the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Cole McConchie on his way to a half centrury for the Canterbury Kings as they defeated the Wellington Firebirds PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRPAHY New Zealand international Matt Henry made an impact in the latest Super Smash game for the Canterbury Kings as they scored a vital 11--run win over the Wellington Firebirds. The result at the Basin Reserve continues a late charge from a stacked Kings side who leap-frog the Auckland Aces into fourth spot, ahead of a second clash with the Firebirds, this time at Hagley Oval, on Friday. If the Kings can keep their late charge running hot, and make it two from two against the Firebirds, a tantalising shot at revenge over current leader the Central Stags awaits in their following fixture, also at Hagley Oval, on Sunday. LATEST HEADLINES: Davis Cup team named to play Jamaica Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom Highlanders name co-captains for 2025 Weather washes out Central Hinds' chances Routliffe, Dabrowski reach Australian semis Matt Boyle (37 off 28 balls) again impressed for the red and blacks, the 22-year-old enjoying his breakthrough T20 summer. He's now back in the top three men's batters with 249 runs from seven innings, and eyeing up his elder brother Jack who's in second spot with 268 runs for the Stags. Boyle junior was supported by his captain Cole McConchie (51 off 39) to boost the run rate through the middle of the Kings' innings, before Firebirds firebrand Ben Sears clamped down at the death to limit the damage to 164-7 in their 20 overs. It took Henry just three balls to pick up his first wicket in response, and crucially he came back in the 14th over to stop a Michael Bracewell rampage, the dangerous Firebirds Black Cap having slammed 33 off 17 balls, including two sixes — one of which was smashed out of the ground. Henry eventually finished with figurs of 3-21. Earlier defending women's champion Wellington Blaze has put in a dress rehearsal on their home turf after dominating the Canterbury Magicians. Amelia Kerr's Blaze now sits just four points (one win) behind leader the Otago Sparks and, with three rounds to come for the Wellingtonians, can still snatch direct entry to the Grand Final for a fourth straight year. Blaze posted a formidable 171/3 after Kerr elected to bat, the highest total in the women's competition this season - bettering the 152/7 set by Northern Brave last week. Rebecca Burns (an unbeaten 59* off 51 at first drop) top-scored while Jess Kerr continued her outstanding all-round season, backing up 44 off 29 balls with 4-11 — making double breakthroughs in both her first and last overs to underpin a comfortable 39-run win. The Blaze has now won five games from seven rounds, and the frontrunning Otago Sparks are the only team to have defeated them (twice) this season.

Jack Loutit after winning his debut Davis Cup match in Palmerston North, September 2024 PHOTO: COLE HAREB/TENNIS NZ The New Zealand Davis Cup team has been confirmed for the World Group 2 Play-Offs tie early next month against Jamaica in Kingston. North Harbour professional Alex Klintcharov ranked 790 in singles is the only newcomer replacing the retired Rubin Statham. LATEST HEADLINES: Robinson wins World Cup Giant Slalom Highlanders name co-captains for 2025 Weather washes out Central Hinds' chances Routliffe, Dabrowski reach Australian semis Aces, Blaze split Super Smash T20 matches Klintcharov joins KP Pannu, Ajeet Rai, who are both inside the top 500, Jack Loutit who is in the NCAA and doubles specialist Finn Reynolds with a ranking of 191. The side will be looking to secure their place in World Group 2 for the next round of ties in September with a win in Kingston. “We have a strong team and a good variety of players, depending on the conditions and opposition, we have different styles of players we can select," said non-playing captain Artem Sitak. “Alex has been steadily rising throughout the year and deserves his chance to show what he can do at the Davis Cup level. He has a big serve, a big game and is very fit, which going into the heat of Jamaica is very important,: he said. The Jamaican team includes their top singles player Blaise Blicknell, who picked up at ATP Challenger tour singles title last year and was climbing in the world rankings to a best of number 306, but has been injured since July. The Davis Cup tie will see his return to top level action since his injury break. “He (Blicknell) is very strong, he had some good wins and was climbing up the rankings fast last year, but got injured mid-year and this is his first match back, we’ve got to expect he will be very strong given the level he was at last year," said Sitak. The remainder of the Jamaica players are relatively unknown. “We’re going to have a full seven or eight days as a team together, preparing in the conditions, on the match courts and with the balls we’ll be using for the tie, this is a great way to prepare and we’ll definitely be ready to go when the matches start," he said. The tie will take place at the Eric Bell National Tennis Centre, Kingston on hard courts, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd February. ,Jack Loutit after winning his debut Davis Cup match in Palmerston North, September 2024. (c) Cole Hareb/Tennis NZ

New Highlanders co-captains Timoci Tavatavanawai (left) and Hugh Renton. PHOTO: HIGHLANDERS The Highlanders have announced Timoci Tavatavanawai and Hugh Renton will serve as co-captains for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fijian-born wing Tavatavanawai has become a key figure in the Highlanders' backline since joining the team last year, while Renton is a seasoned loose forward, having been with the team since 2021. LATEST HEADLINES: Weather washes out Central Hinds' chances Routliffe, Dabrowski reach Australian semis Aces, Blaze split Super Smash T20 matches Barbarouses scores 100th in Phoenix victory B lack Sticks Women win series over the USA Known for his explosive power, ability to break tackles and force turnovers, Tavatavanawai has been a regular starter for the Highlanders, previously with Moana Pasifika and the Tasman Mako in recent seasons. His inclusion as co-captain reflects his growing on-field influence on the team and the respect he commands from his teammates. Renton brings his work ethic, hard-hitting defence and tactical awareness to the captaincy role. His leadership will be integral to the team's defensive strength, making him a good fit for the role of co-captain. It is not the first time Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph has appointed a back and a forward as co-captains, the championship-winning side of 2015 had Nasi Manu and Ben Smith as team leaders Joseph expressed his confidence in the leadership duo, and their ability to share the responsibility and workload of leadership, stating: "Jim (Timoci) and Hugh embody the qualities we are looking for in our leaders – passion, commitment, and the ability to inspire others with their actions or words," Joseph said. "They both bring unique strengths to the table, and I believe they will complement each other well as co-captains. I’m excited to see them lead the team through what promises to be an exciting season." Joseph added that the co-captains would be supported by a strong leadership group. “Leadership is a collective thing and this team has already clearly indicated amongst themselves which direction they all want to head this season. "Our leadership group will have the joint responsibility of helping Jim and Hugh uphold the standards of performance and integrity of the team on and off the field.” Both Tavatavanawai and Renton have expressed their excitement and honour at being named co-captains. "It’s a real privilege for me to be asked to lead this team with Hugh. I am looking forward to contributing to the team’s growth and success in any way I can, and working closely with my co-captain, teammates and the coaches," Tavatavanawai said. Renton added, "I’m very humbled to be named co-captain, and I’m excited to work with Jim and the leadership group to help the team achieve our collective goals. It’s a role I take very seriously, and I am looking forward to the responsibility of co-captaining a team that means a lot to me”. The Highlanders open their season against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney on February 14 (kick-off 9.35pm). They face Moana Pasifika at Albany on January 31 and the Crusaders in Invercargill on February 6 in pre-season matches.

Central Districts allrounder Tom Bruce wasn't able to get on the field as rain washed out the Super Smash clash against Northern Districts PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/LINTOTT PHOTOGRPAHY Last season's Women's Super Smash finalists the Central Hinds have become the first team to be officially knocked out of contention this year. The result came after no toss or play was possible in their match against Northern Brave at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday. LATEST HEADLINES: Routliffe, Dabrowski into AO semis Aces and Blaze share Super Smash Kosta 100, Phoenix beat Macarthur Black Sticks women beat United States Routliffe, Dabrowski into AO quarters Weather ruined the rematch between last summer's elimination finalists, at the same ground, as well as the final appearance this season by the women's top run-scorer, the Hinds' England pro Hollie Armitage. Armitage now returns to South Australia to continue playing in the Australian women's one-day competition. Caught on the margins of a storm sweeping across the upper north, the lingering dampness saw a lengthy wait for the Brave and Central to see if any play would be possible in their Super Smash contest. However, the match was also eventually abandoned with no toss made, with both sides taking two points.

New Zealand's Erin Routliffe serves during the quarterfinal victory in the Australian Open women's doubles PHOTO: NZSW The success of Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski continues in Grand Slams as they reached the semifinals or better for the fourth time. The only other Slam they have played was reaching the quarterfinals at the US Open last year. LATEST HEADLINES: Aces and Blaze share Super Smash Kosta 100, Phoenix beat Macarthur Black Sticks women beat United States Routliffe, Dabrowski into AO quarters Aaron Gate in UCI Tour Down Under The New Zealand and Canadian team who are second seeds beat the unseeded pair of Miyu Kato of Japan and Mexico's Renata Zarazua 6-3 6-2 in one hour 17 minutes on Margaret Court Arena at the Australian Open women's doubles quarterfinals. They always looked in control of the match racing to a 3-0 lead early on after breaking the Mexicans serve. However, Dabrowski had her serve broken in the fifth game to let their opponents into the match. Once again Zarazua lost her serve and that was all it needed for Routliffe and Dabrowski to stay ahead and wrap up the set. The second set started in a similar way with a 3-0 lead following breaks on Zarazua and Kato's serving. But Routliffe dropped her own game and the score was 3-2. Any hint of a big comeback by the unseeded pair was quickly put away as Dabrowski won her serve then they broke Kato before Routliffe served out the match in the hot conditions. It was the first time at the tournament they had won the first set and also a match in straight sets in what was an almost subdued performance compared to the previous tight contests. Their semifinal opponents are third seeds Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Su-Wei Hsieh (Taipei). Meanwhile Routliffe and Michael Venus won their Mixed Doubles quarterfinal dropping the first set against Asia Muhammad (USA) and Andres Molteni (Argentina) but eventually fought back to win 6-7(2) 6-1 10-5 on Margaret Court Arena. In the semis they'll face the Australian wildcard pairing of Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith fourth match on Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday 22 January.

Martin Guptill in full batting mode for the Auckland Aces against the Wellington Firebirds in Super Smash cricket PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY A deluge of sixes from Aces openers Martin Guptill and Simon Keene set up a 53-run thumping of the Firebirds in Wellington, as the race intensifies to qualify for the Dream11 Super Smash Finals weekend 1 and 2 February. Guptill (82 off just 49 balls) smashed six sixes and Keene seven sixes in a breakthrough knock of 81 off 35, the young allrounder's maiden T20 half century. LATEST HEADLINES: Kosta 100, Phoenix beat Macarthur Black Sticks women beat United States Routliffe, Dabrowski into AO quarters Aaron Gate in UCI Tour Down Under Football talent switches to New Zealand Together with a slew of boundaries, it all helped propel the Aucklanders to a strong total of 215/3 - the highest total by any team this season. The dynamic dup also set a new Auckland Aces T20 record with their first wicket partnership of 164, beating the mark of 149 set by the veteran Guptill himself, with Lou Vincent, in 2009/10, also against the Firebirds. It was Auckland's day as pacemen Danru Ferns (4/16), Keene (2/24) and Angus Olliver (2/21) all went on to record their new career best T20 bowling figures during Wellington's doomed chase. The win was an important one for the slow-burning Aces who move up again, to fourth spot. The top three men's teams, the Central Stags, Otago Volts and Northern Brave, can control their destiny in the race for the three Finals weekend berths, and are putting the heat on the bottom three teams - all three of which can reach a maximum of only 24 points, putting them in danger of being bumped out. Earlier, defending women's champion Wellington Blaze bounced back from twin losses to runaway leader the Otago Sparks, with a 13-run win over the Auckland Hearts that lifted them back in to second spot on the ladder. Hearts swing bowler Bree Illing again stood out - bowling Sophie Devine for a golden duck and conceding just 12 runs off her four overs (with two wickets after she added Rebecca Burns to her victim tally). But it was ultimately the class of Melie Kerr (an unbeaten 75* off 60 balls) and spinner Xara Jetly (3/15) that won the day for the hosts at the Cello Basin Reserve.

Kosta Barbarouses scored his 100th A-League goal in the Wellington Phoenix win over Macarthur PHOTO: A-LEAGUE GRAPHIC Kosta Barbarouses scored his 100th A-League goal as the Wellington Phoenix beat the Macarthur Bulls 2-1 at Campbelltown in a Monday night game. The Nix were in trouble as Macarthur's Jake Hollman scored the game’s opening goal, and the Wellington side looked set to suffer their sixth defeat in eight games. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Sticks women beat United States Routliffe, Dabrowski into AO quarters Aaron Gate in UCI Tour Down Under Football talent switches to New Zealand Daniel Hillier just short at Dubai Classic Hollman opened the scoring after 15 minutes of play and it was far too easy for the Bulls midfielder, who cruised to the edge of the box to meet Jed Drew’s cutback cross and snuck his shot under the arm of Phoenix keeper Alby Kelly-Heald to find the back of the net. Although the young keeper had an otherwise top game. On starting debut, 18-year-old Phoenix forward Luke Supyk came close to an equaliser when he was picked out inside the box by Paulo Retre. Supyk shot first time from a tight angle but Matthew Jurman’s sliding block ensured Macarthur keeper Filip Kurto was not put to the test. The Phoenix were much improved after the break and although the Macarthur chances continued to flow, Giancarlo Italiano’s side began to prove more of a threat. Finn Roa Conchie gave the Bulls a big warning with a great chance saved by Kurto but, in the 65th minute, Kazuki Nagasawa brought the Phoenix back on level terms with his first A-League goal, set up by Hideki Ishige’s inventive backheeled assist. Suddenly, having withstood wave after wave of Macarthur attacks, Wellington were back on level terms and holding all the momentum, and just six minutes after levelling the score, the ‘Nix took the lead in stunning scenes at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Barbarouses was the goalscorer from the spot after a penalty awarded to the visitors due to Kurto’s challenge on the Pheonix veteran inside the 18-yard box; Barbarouses begun the night with 99 A-League goals to his name, and took that tally to 100 with a calm finish from the spot. The 34-year-old is just the fifth player to have reached triple figures in A-Leagues history, alongside Jamie Maclaren, Besart Berisha and Bruno Fornaroli in the men and Michelle Heyman in the A-League Women. The Nix next match is against Central Coast Mariners in Christchurch, Saturday 25 January.