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 […]
ANZ Premiership 2021: Who will hold down goal attack for Central Pulse?
A LONG-TIME formidable force in the ANZ Premiership, two-time reigning premiers Central Pulse are in a really tough position this season facing an influx of changes over the off-season and, just in the days leading up to the season proper, confirmation that starting goal attack and New Zealand Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio will sit out […]
Endurance and consistency the staples for Tactix in 2021
PLAYING in their first grand final last season, Mainland Tactix are hoping to go one better in ANZ Premiership season 2021 and secure that elusive trophy. Maintaining a consistent list despite the departure of goal keeper Temalisi Fakahokotau and subsequent pickup of Silver Ferns and two-time Central Pulse premiership player Karin Burger, the Tactix are […]
New-look Pulse prepared for the challenge
FOR the Central Pulse, the thought of potentially becoming the first ANZ Premiership team to ever win three premierships in a row – otherwise known as a three-peat – is at the forefront of their minds. While the prospect of becoming the first three-peat champions in an exciting one, Pulse defender Kelly Jury is aware […]
Player in Focus – Jane Watson
UNDOUBTEDLY one of the most exciting defenders to watch, Mainland Tactix captain Jane Watson is one to keep an eye on coming into the 2021 ANZ Premiership season. Watching from an Australian netball perspective, Watson’s defensive style is unique and unmatched. While Suncorp Super Netball’s (SSN) defensive style is typically player on player, body on […]
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: Mystics and Pulse bolster defensive stocks
THE ANZ Premiership is not too far away now and the competition is heating up with new additions joining the fray ahead of the season commencing. One of the most exciting inclusions is that of former England Roses defender Ama Agbeze who is set to pull on the Northern Mystics dress this season. Her acquisition […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Five things we learned
THE first international test matches between Australia and New Zealand are well and truly done and dusted, with the New Zealand Silver Ferns dominating the 2021 Constellation Cup and winning 3-1 to take home the trophy for the first time since 2012. With all four matches complete and plenty of talking points, Draft Central is […]
New Zealand clinch Constellation Cup title
IT was a history making performance by New Zealand, as the Ferns won their first Constellation Cup trophy in seven years thanks to a narrow two goal win over Australia (45-43) to sweep the series 3-1. Overcoming a half time deficit, the Ferns worked their way back into the contest against the Diamonds, ultimately overpowering […]
