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. […]
Fantasy teams: New Zealand A v. Jamaica
NEW Zealand have steadily developed the next tier of players over the past couple of years with coach Noeline Taurua taking a clear look to the future of the Silver Ferns as shown with the New Zealand A team. Pitted up against a developing yet strong Jamaican team the battle sees a variety of up […]
Burger itching to get back out on court for Pulse
LAST year was action-packed for Karin Burger with the Central Pulse and New Zealand Silver Ferns defender basking in both a domestic premiership and international gold medal glory. But the Pulse premiership was years in the making with Burger touching on the pain of falling short in previous seasons. “Coming so close and all the […]
Memorable Matches: Central Pulse finally breaks premiership drought
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look back at memorable matches. Next up is Central Pulse’s 2019 premiership victory over Northern Stars. While this memorable match only happened last year, it makes the cut thanks to it being Central Pulse’s inaugural grand final victory since the club’s […]
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 […]
ANZ Premiership season preview: Will the Tactix take the competition by storm?
WITH the 2020 ANZ Premiership season quickly approaching we take a look at potential premiers, the competitions biggest improver and a potential slider in a season that is sure to be filled with plenty of excitement and breakout performances. Premiers: Central Pulse After an impressive 2019 season capped off with a premiership 20 years in […]
ANZ Premiership: Pulse and Tactix star in Te Wānanga o Raukawa pre-season tournament
THE Te Wānanga o Raukawa pre-season tournament over the weekend gave teams one more hit out before the season officially commences in two weeks. There were 11 games played throughout the tournament with the Mainland Tactix taking it to reigning premiers Central Pulse, while the Northern Stars failed to find their rhythm given the host […]
ANZ Premiership: 2020 Season team preview – Northern Mystics
WITH the ANZ Premiership season just around the corner we take a look at each teams chances heading into the year and a key player to keep an eye on. The first cab off the rank is the Northern Mystics. Coach: Helene Wilson Captain: Phoenix Karaka 2019 finish: 6th It was a disappointing 2019 season […]
GIANTS stamp authority on ANZ Premiership teams with a clean sweep
THE GIANTS asserted themselves on the Trans-Tasman Challenge, winning all three of their games against their three New Zealand opponents. Despite being pushed to their limits by the Northern Stars, Northern Mystics and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, the GIANTS dug deep using their versatility and experience to close out games and return home with […]
Potential ANZ Premiership All-Stars team
WITH Australia naming the Suncorp Super Netball All-Stars team, we take a look across the ditch in the ANZ Premiership to see the potential players that could be included in their All-Stars squad. New Zealand Nations Cup squad: Ameliaranne Ekenasio Gina Crampton Jane Watson Karin Burger Phoenix Karaka Bailey Mes Kimiora Poi Shannon Saunders Te […]
