2020 ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Player of the Week
EACH week Draft Central will analyse ANZ Premiership player performances from across the round and determine a “Player of the Week” based on gameday performances. A player can be nominated as many times as deemed necessary given their individual performance across the round. Missing just the four goals for the game in Round 2 it […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Mystics fly out of blocks on return
THE first match back of the ANZ Premiership since the COVID-19 lockdown did not disappoint, as the Northern Mystics came out with a point to prove and blew the Waikato Bay of Plenty (WBOP) Magic out of the water as they did so. While Magic may have had a more expansive and experienced midcourt, it […]
What if … the Constellation Cup is cancelled?
THE Constellation Cup has become a permanent fixture in the international netball calendar with Australia and New Zealand putting themselves to the test and often trying out new combinations to discover some type of competitive edge. With dates for Constellation Cup confirmed for mid October international netball is in sight, giving fans plenty to be […]
ANZ Premiership preview: Round 2 – Netball returns along with a grand final rematch
THE highly anticipated return of the ANZ Premiership kicks off on Friday. After an interrupted start to the season due to the COVID-19 outbreak and a subsequent two month hiatus expect all six teams to come out firing, with a grand final rematch headlining the return to netball. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic v. Northern […]
Northern Mystics – what has changed?
THE ANZ Premiership returns this week after an enforced hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The break has done wonders for some teams allowing them to iron out issues and give time for players to focus on recovery. However, some teams return to the competition a little different than how they entered the 2020 season. […]
Up and coming players in the ANZ Premiership: Part 1
WITH the ANZ Premiership set to commence on June 19, netball fans around the world are gearing up for another eventful season. With Round 1 wins going to the reigning premiers Central Pulse along with the Northern Mystics and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic expect the likes of Tactix, Stars and Steel to come out […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown: #11/#10
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. Coming in at 11 is Kiera Austin while up and coming New Zealander Grace Nweke snuck into the top 10 after a […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Tactix, Stars and Steel search for first win
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership will see three teams looking for their first win while the others will be hoping to make it two straight. Northern Mystics v. Mainland Tactix Sunday, 22 March Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland The Northern Mystics are coming off a narrow win, while the Tactix on the other hand will be […]
ANZ Premiership: Leading stat-toppers from Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the ANZ Premiership done and dusted we look at the leading stat-getters from each side. Northern Mystics: The Mystics kicked off Round 1 with a hard-fought win thanks to some strong individual performances from a host of their key players. Shooting sensation Grace Nweke was a pivotal part in her sides […]
Mystics win northern thriller over Stars
IN their first game of the season, the Northern Mystics showed plenty of promise for the year ahead notching up a well-deserved win over grand finalists Northern Stars, 59-55. After an up and down 2019 season, the Mystics seemed to iron out their on-court issues and string together a strong performance despite being challenged throughout […]
