2020 ANZ Premiership – Round 8: Emotional Magic clench thrilling one-goal win
TEARS of elation graced the face of the Magic players as they notched up their second win of the season, the first since their return from the COVID-19 enforced break (37-36). It was as seesawing affair with the lead chopping and changing throughout the match and going right down to the wire. Fronting up to […]
ANZ Premiership – Round 8: Mystics end Pulse’s 10-match winning streak
FIGHTING for a potential second spot on the ladder the Northern Mystics knew they had to play hard for a win against Central Pulse, and fight they did, in a season-defining match in Round 8 of the ANZ Premiership. The Mystics stood tall for their greatest win of the season so far, defeating Pulse by […]
ANZ Premiership – Round 8: Tactix star notching up seventh win of the season
IN their second game of the round it was the Mainland Tactix that notched up their seventh win of the season, getting the job done comfortably against Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (44-35). The Tactix held control from start to finish despite a couple of flourishes from the Magic to solidify second spot on the […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 8 – Deadly opening quarter gives Stars the edge
COMING off a difficult loss against the Mainland Tactix, the Northern Stars had no issue dominating the Southern Steel with a convincing 50-43 win. Uncertainty and a lack of connection in the Steel attack end, due to a string of unfortunate injuries, meant that a tenacious Stars defence were able to come out on top […]
2020 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 8
WITH one game already down, Round 8 of the ANZ Premiership will bring plenty of excitement and intense battles with a couple of ladder defining clashes. The top two match-up between the Central Pulse and Northern Mystics headlines the round while up the other end of the ladder the Magic and Steel do battle. Northern […]
ANZ Premiership – Young gun focus: Round 8
WITH a host of young talent littered throughout the ANZ Premiership competition Draft Central takes a look at one key player each week. This week Southern Steel midcourter Kate Heffernan is in the spotlight, with the wing defence playing her role well over the past few weeks and upping her pressure. Age: 20 Height: 181cm […]
ANZ Premiership – Round 8: Tactix too good in front of sellout home crowd
A SELLOUT crowd headlined the opening match of ANZ Premiership Round 8, with Mainland Tactix hosting their first match of the season and taking on the Northern Stars for the second time in just five days. With Tactix getting the win last round the Stars were back with a vengeance but with second position on […]
2020 ANZ Premiership – Head to head: Round 8
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. This week sees a couple of talented centres and Silver Ferns pitted against each other. WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY MAGIC v. SOUTHERN STEEL Sam Winders (C) v. Shannon Saunders There is no denying that […]
2020 ANZ Premiership stats wrap: Round 7
ROUND 7 of ANZ Premiership action was a huge one with some blowout score lines seeing a couple of star players pull out astounding stats. With the hunt on for the finals playoff and still second spot up for grabs on the ladder, some stellar performances were had all round. Draft Central‘s Player of the […]
2020 ANZ Premiership- Round 8 preview: Tactix v. Stars
WITH ANZ Premiership finals just around the corner both the Mainland Tactix and Northern Stars are eager to make a final play for second spot and face off for a chance at the grand final in the sole Thursday evening fixture for the season. Playing on their home court for the first time since the […]
