Magic hold off fast-finishing Mystics to claim Round 1 win
WAIKATO Bay of Plenty Magic survived a late scare from the Northern Mystics to secure their first win on the board, claiming a six-goal victory (64-60) to complete the opening round of ANZ Premiership action. Some last minute changes from the Magic seemed to be exactly what the doctor ordered to withstand the onslaught and […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 1
THE long-awaited return of the ANZ Premiership kicks off on Sunday with Round 1 set to be a blockbuster. A number of new combinations will take centre stage for each of the six sides which will be hoping to show off their star recruits and get an early win on the board. Reigning two-time premiers […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Under 21s to watch
THE ANZ Premiership season is just around the corner now and with that comes some new and exciting faces to the league. There has been a multitude of changes across the league over the off-season with some experienced names set to ply their trade in new colours for 2021, while player movement has also made […]
Northern Mystics “mana” set to spur them on in season 2021
NORTHERN Mystics fell short of a grand final appearance in the 2020 ANZ Premiership season, finishing third with goaler Grace Nweke headlining their shooting circle. Heading into Round 1 of the 2021 season, Nweke and the Mystics have a new mantra which the club are looking to implement entitled “Mystics mana”, with the side focusing […]
Player in Focus – Bailey Mes
HEADING into her 11th ANZ Premiership season, 31-year old Northern Mystics and Silver Ferns shooter Bailey Mes will be out to redeem herself after missing the 2020 season. The opening test of the Nations Cup against England in Birmingham last year was the last game Mes played before being sidelined with a knee injury. Despite […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preseason: Who impressed?
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament brought plenty of excitement with each of the six teams testing out new combinations and proving not to be afraid of switching things up. the Northern Stars look like the real deal heading into the season proper while the Mainland Tactix also impressed. There were a number of players that […]
ANZ Premiership Preseason: Day 3
THE third and final day of the ANZ Premiership preseason series played out on Sunday with the Magic impressing and claiming the biggest win of the day. The remainder of the games were incredibly tight as the Stars and Tactix could not be separated while the Pulse just got over the line with a two-goal […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 2
DAY 2 of the ANZ Premiership preseason tournament played host to a number of enthralling clashes with the Northern Mystics and Northern Stars playing twice. All six sides tested out new combinations in preparation for the season proper with some strong connections already starting to form across the court. Here are a couple of key […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 1
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament kicked off on Friday with multiple fresh faces gracing the court for their respective sides. The reigning premiers – Central Pulse – played two games, donning a new look line-up given the departure of a couple of key players across the board while the Magic also got out on court […]
ANZ Premiership preseason tournament: Newcomers and returnees
A MONTH out from the ANZ Premiership season and the Ōtaki preseason tournament is set to get underway this weekend with the teams preparing for another action packed year. There are a number of fresh faces joining the league with a mix of experience and youth set to take centre stage as they look to […]
