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Photos: Ben Fraser's best sport shots of 2017

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Pikiao rugby league player Aussie Tuwhangai celebrates a try. Photo / Ben Fraser

Pikiao rugby league player Aussie Tuwhangai celebrates a try. Photo / Ben Fraser

It's been another huge year of sport in Rotorua. Here are Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser's favourite sports pictures of 2017.

Baywide premier semi-final between Rotoiti and Rangataua at Emery Park. Rotoiti's Whakataki Cunningham is picked up by teammate after kicking the winning penalty.
Pikiao's Aussie Tuwhangai scores against Mangakino at Puketawhero Park.
A rider hits the ground during the Slopestyle event at Crankworx Rotorua.
Whakarewarewa took on Whakatane Marist in front of a rainbow back drop at Puarenga Park.
Rotorua Speedgolfer Steve Holloway competed at the United States Speedgolf Championships.
Wayne Hendrikse hugs Kim Hebert-Losier at the finish line of the Rotorua Marathon.
Bay of Plenty Steamers player Jordan Lay poses with a selfie with Rotorua Intermediate students.
olly Playle and her daughters Mason, 7, left, and Nova, 4, are self-confessed "rugby nuts".
Rotorua United's Forrest Dunn celebrates after an Otumoetai FC own goal at Neil Hunt Park.
Pikiao players celebrate at try against Mangakino.
Anna-Ivy Bates, ex Rotorua, is part of the Melbourne Roller Derby team that is the top ranked team in the world.
Rotoiti players and supporters celebrate at the final whistle of the Baywide premier semi-final against Rangataua at Emery Park.
Crankworx Slopestyle event.

Image 1 of 13: Baywide premier semi-final between Rotoiti and Rangataua at Emery Park. Rotoiti's Whakataki Cunningham is picked up by teammate after kicking the winning penalty.

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