Top 10 all-time New Zealand and Australian retired greats
IT is hard to narrow down just 10 players from both New Zealand and Australia that have had an everlasting impact on the game with both countries boasting players full of class, star-power and excitement. This list is purely opinion-based, taking into consideration longevity, international caps and perceived impact on-court. #1 Irene Van Dyk – […]
ANZ Premiership Season Review: Northern Stars
WITH the ANZ Premiership done and dusted for the season we reflect on each teams year. The next in line is the Northern Stars who had a very up-and-down season but fired when they had to. Ladder: 3rd Win-loss: 6-9 Percentage: 93.5% After a strong start to the season the Northern Stars fell away with […]
ANZ Premiership: Grand Final Review
THE Central Pulse have claimed their elusive premiership after trumping the Northern Stars in a thrilling match. It has been three years of heartache for the Pulse featuring in the last few finals and falling short on each occasion before clenching a huge four-goal victory (52-48) to bring home the trophy after 21 years. After […]
ANZ Premiership: Grand Final Preview
WITH the grand final on the line, the Central Pulse will hope to claim victory against the Northern Stars. The Pulse won 13 out of a possible 15 games highlighting their class and skill right across the court while the Northern Stars will hope to honour retiring heroes in their last hoorah. Both sides ooze […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Elimination Final
AFTER losing their past two encounters, the Northern Stars mustered up a special performance to honour their retiring heroes Temepara Bailey and Leana de Bruin to claim a nail-biting three-goal victory over the Southern Steel. It was a tight tussle with both teams coming out with a point to prove but in the end it […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 12
IN the second last round of the home and away season, the Central Pulse have all but secured top spot on the ladder after racking up another win while the despite a loss to the Magic, the Mystics secured third spot and will play Southern Steel in the preliminary final. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic […]
ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 11
ROUND 11 marks the Super Sunday round with five games played with the Central Pulse, Mainland Tactix, Northern Mystics and Southern Steel all playing two games each. It will be a big round for the clubs still trying to work their way into the top three with the end of the season quickly approaching. […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 9
THE Central Pulse continued their winning ways in Round 9 showing why they are top of the table while the Northern Stars suffered their fourth consecutive loss, casting doubt over their finals chances. Central Pulse (54) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (33) The Central Pulse made it ten from ten with a demolition win […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 8
THE finals are quickly approaching with each side vying for a spot in the top three. The Central Pulse continued their dominance while the Northern Stars and Southern Steel put on a blockbuster with a two-goal decider pushing the Steel ahead. Northern Stars (58) defeated by Southern Steel (60) It was a close encounter with […]
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan: Part 1 – The beginning
YOUNG up-and-coming midcourter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan has been a revelation for the Northern Stars, who have relished her dynamism through the attack end. With speed to burn, dazzling footwork and pinpoint precision passes, Reuelu-Buchanan was the perfect candidate for the Northern Stars who were lacking that spark. At the end of the 2018 season, the 20-year-old […]
