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 […]
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 […]
Mainland Tactix make it three on the trot
THE Mainland Tactix have found their form in recent weeks, and this Round 6 matchup with Southern Steel was no different as the side flew out of the blocks and never looked like relinquishing their lead, running away with a 10-goal victory (60-50). Whilst the Steel battled hard, it was to no avail as the […]
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 […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 5/16
IN the next edition of our new series, Draft Central has composed 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: Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics) GA: Te Paea Selby-Rickit (Mainland Tactix) WA: Shannon Saunders (Southern Steel) C: Claire […]
Tactix pip Mystics at the post in overtime thriller
A NAIL-biting finish saw Mainland Tactix pip the Northern Mystics at the post in an overtime thriller last night, 64-63. It was a tight contest throughout, with neither side willing to give an inch and both teams relying heavily on the accuracy and volume of their goal shooter under the post. But in the end […]
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 Player of the Week: Round 4 – Ellie Bird
In a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round, taking into account not only their individual stats, but their overall impact on the game. Round 4 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
Mainland Tactix rally to produce first win of 2021
THE home crowd seemed to be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Mainland Tactix as they registered their first win of the season defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by four goals (63-59). It was a heart in your mouth finish to the game as the Tactix pulled out all the stops in the […]
