2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 8
ANOTHER round of ANZ Premiership action rolls around with Round 8 set to be an exciting one with the Northern Stars looking to maintain their spot on top of the ladder and Central Pulse hoping to extend their winning streak to three games. Mainland Tactix vs. Central Pulse The Tactix will be ruing their missed […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 7 – Karin Burger
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account now only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 7 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
Stars break Tactix hearts in overtime nail-biter
IT was heartbreak for the Mainland Tactix and glee for Northern Stars as they prevailed in an overtime thriller (57-56). The Tactix led for majority of the game, but let the win slip through their fingers in the dying minutes as the Stars showcased their class to outplay their opponents and claim bragging rights. The […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 7
THE Northern Stars’ winning streak has ended while Mainland Tactix have found their winning formula with three consecutive wins. ANZ Premiership Round 7 is set to bring some exciting matchups as Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic hunt for their second victory of the season. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel The contest between the Northern Mystics […]
Pulse stun Stars with first loss in 2021 season
CENTRAL Pulse have caused a major upset this week, handing the Northern Stars their first loss of the season, 57-44. It was a tale of two halves with the Stars and Pulse unable to be split in the opening half before the latter turned up the heat in the third and fourth to keep their […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 6
NORTHERN Stars will be looking to make it six wins straight heading into Round 6 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season while the Mainland Tactix will be hoping to increase their winning streak. Northern Stars vs. Central Pulse Coming in hot the Northern Stars will be looking to inflict more pain on Central Pulse with […]
Undefeated Stars too strong for Magic
ANOTHER day, another win as the Northern Stars extended their winning streak to five games straight and continue to be the only undefeated side in the ANZ Premiership competition, comfortably defeating Wakaito Bay of Plenty Magic 61-49. It was all one-way traffic in the opening quarter with the defensive gauge well and truly dialled up […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Round 5 preview
NORTHERN Stars will be on the prowl for their fifth straight win for the ANZ Premiership season while Central Pulse will be eager to bounce back after a slow start to their title defence in this week’s action. Central Pulse vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 16 @ 4:15pm There is no shortage of youth and […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 4/15
IN the next edition of our new series, Draft Central will compose two Teams of the Week with one side each hailing from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and the other from the ANZ Premiership. ANZ Premiership: GS: Ellie Bird (Mainland Tactix) GA: Jamie Hume (Northern Stars) WA: Peta Toeava (Northern Mystics) C: Kimiora Poi […]
Stars too strong for youthful Steel
THE Northern Stars remain atop the ANZ Premiership ladder after breezing past Southern Steel, collecting a 14-goal victory over one of the top challengers for the season so far. Despite inspired efforts across the court, the Steel could not match the class or intensity of the Stars, who claimed all four quarters on their way […]
