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 […]
Mystics continue to impress downing reigning premiers
NORTHERN Mystics kept the good times rolling notching up another win – their first at TSB Arena – against Central Pulse, 58-47. It was a game of two halves as the Pulse held the ascendancy early but got blown out of the water in the third quarter as the Mystics first stole away momentum, and […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview – Round 4
NORTHERN Stars will be looking to keep their undefeated record intact heading into Round 4 while all eyes will turn to the winless Mainland Tactix who despite putting in a strong effort last round fell agonisingly short. Northern Stars vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 9 @4:15pm It is going to be an enthralling clash between […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 3
THE Northern Stars will be hoping to retain their unbeaten form heading into Round 3 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, while the Mainland Tactix are still on the hunt for their first win of the year. We preview the entire round of action. Southern Steel vs. Central Pulse Sunday, May 2 @4:15pm Sitting on […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership is set to bring plenty of excitement and unpredictability after a blockbuster opening round of action. Central Pulse are looking for their first win of the season as are the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix, making for an enthralling round of action. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel Saturday, April […]
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 […]
