Rural Bachelor of the Year (an update)

We mentioned it to you before and now this year's pageant was held last weekend in Hamilton.

From the press release:

"The bachelors battled it out for the ‘Golden Gumboot’ trophy and their share of over $30,000 worth of prizes while experiencing an unforgettable week of celebrity status. They were hosted in the ‘secret bachelor pad’ for the week with all expenses paid."

At first sight I'd go for Matiu Noakes (pictured left), but why do all their perfect dates have to be so corny? A hot, sweaty, grunty night in the secret bachelor pad is all I'd be after!
Who's your favourite?

Christen Dimond (first on the profile list here) won the title.