Northern Mystics crowned 2021 premiers
THE Northern Mystics have been crowned 2021 ANZ Premiership champions with a hard-fought two goal win over the Mainland Tactix, 61-59. Sitting at the top of the ladder for the past five rounds, the Mystics capped their season off in style, securing the coveted silverware. The Mystics hit the scoreboard first off the hands of […]
Toeava taking things one step at a time ahead of grand final
THE Northern Mystics crept their way up the ladder in season 2021 and ended the home and away season with a bang to steal top spot and safe passage into the ANZ Premiership Grand Final. One player that has been a lynchpin and a key reason for the Mystics’ success this season is wing attack […]
Stars end season on a high with scintillating 19-goal win
IN both teams’ final game of the home and away season, it was the Northern Stars that claimed the win over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by 19 goals (65-46). It was a one-sided affair as the Stars came out with a point to prove after dropping all the way down the ladder and missing […]
Steel star in narrow win over Pulse
WITH finals around the corner it was Southern Steel that stood strong to walk away with a narrow two-goal win over Central Pulse (59-57). In Gail Parata’s final game as head coach, the Central Pulse upped the ante and had their moments of magic but simply could not compete for a full 60 minutes. It […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Team of the Week: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of upsets with the Mainland Tactix and Southern Steel securing wins over their higher ranked opponents. This resulted in a number of players from both the Steel and Tactix staring in Draft Central’s Team of the Week. GS: Ellie Bird (Mainland Tactix) GA: Khiarna Williams (Waikato […]
Mystics make light work of reigning premiers
NORTHERN Mystics remained in touch with the top of the table Northern Stars thanks to an imposing 13-goal win over Central Pulse, 64-51. They won every single quarter and emptied their bench with a couple of fresh faces getting some valuable court time. A misplaced ball in the opening passage of play for the Mystics […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Round 10 preview
WE have passed the midpoint of the ANZ Premiership season with Round 10 approaching and only five games of the home and away season remaining. With this in mind every game counts as the Stars look to maintain top spot and the mid-table logjam continues to intensify. Southern Steel vs. Northern Stars Saturday, June 19 […]
Steel stun Mystics with scintillating first term
SOUTHERN Steel wowed the Northern Mystics in a thrilling clash to notch up their fourth win of the season and put some fear into the second placed side with a 63-58 finish. The Steel flew out of the blocks in the first term and while things tightened up as the game went on the Mystics […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 4 – Elle Temu
EACH week, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the ANZ Premiership round taking into account not only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 4 saw a number of key players lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot forward. This week the […]
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 […]
