Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's best 2019 sports photos

Northland surfer Tai Erceg-Gray, 14, has a bright future ahead of him, but he'll need to do his best to stay on his board in 2020. Photo / Michael Cunningham

In 2019, the Northern Advocate's three photographers - John Stone, Michael Cunningham and Tania Whyte covered a range of sports up and down the region.

The quality of our stories could not happen without the exhaustive efforts of all three photographers.

Today, Michael Cunningham's exemplary shooting in 2019 is on show.

Northland FC senior men's team member Kyle Levell (left) certainly put his body on the line to help his side avoid relegation in 2019. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Hora Hora under-8 player Kahurangi Hill scores a try after his team had a minute's silence for Connor Rau, a nine-year-old boy who was killed while crossing Kamo Rd in 2019. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Otangarei Knights player Sua Sosopo, seen here with seven-year-old son Hone Tawio, was a hard person to miss in the 2019 Northland premier rugby league season. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Scott De Bruyn, 14, shows off his balance on his longboard at Sandy Bay, Tutukaka. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Green with envy: Old Boys Marist premier rugby team supporter William Hansen pulls a sour face as his team lost the 2019 Northland premier club title to Waipū. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Phillip Manako gets airborne in a Northland Mitre 10 Cup trial game. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Mid Western rugby player Grayson Potter (left) raises his arms in celebration after a successful outing at Semenoff Stadium. Photo / Michael Cunningham