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 […]
Pulse win back-to-back matches for first time in 2021
CENTRAL Pulse secured back-to-back wins for the first time in season 2021 defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and keeping their four-year winning streak against the Magic alive (64-53). It was a scrappy game to say the least, with neither side playing end to end netball but the Pulse showcased their finesse to execute game […]
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 […]
Mystics topple Magic with last quarter fightback
NORTHERN Mystics survived a scare from the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to record their fourth win of the season and secure second spot on the ladder (67-59). It was heartbreak for the Magic after leading at every change but falling short in the final term credit to the class and stamina of the Mystics […]
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: Young guns – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
