2020 ANZ Premiership: Stars and Magic play out dramatic draw
A WINNER could not be decided between the Northern Stars and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic with the game resulting in the first draw of the season, 46 goals apiece. Playing their second game of the round, the Magic came out with a real fire in the belly, contesting every ball and taking an early […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 4 – Second quarter blitz gifts Pulse fifth straight win
DESPITE a slow start to their Round 4 ANZ Premiership match on Sunday, the Pulse proved why they are the team to beat, putting the foot down in the second quarter and asserting themselves on the last placed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic running out convincing victors (51-30). The 21 goal thumping was off the […]
2020 ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 4
WITH three teams sitting on one win apiece expect Round 4 of the ANZ Premiership to bring plenty of excitement and cause a major shake-up to the ladder. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Central Pulse both play two games in Round 4 with the latter hoping to keep their undefeated record intact. Northern Mystics […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 3 – Tactix defence stands up to conquer Magic win
MAINLAND Tactix have temporarily bounced back into third after putting their stomach bug loss to Northern Stars last week behind them to defeat Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by nine goals last night (45-36). In what was a remarkable defensive performance – the three defenders picked up a combined seven intercepts and four rebounds – […]
2020 ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 3
AFTER an action packed return of netball, teams will be eager to prove that it was not a one off with strong showings in Round 3. The Steel and Magic will both play two games this round with the remainder only taking part in the one game. Arguably the game of the round will be […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Mystics fly out of blocks on return
THE first match back of the ANZ Premiership since the COVID-19 lockdown did not disappoint, as the Northern Mystics came out with a point to prove and blew the Waikato Bay of Plenty (WBOP) Magic out of the water as they did so. While Magic may have had a more expansive and experienced midcourt, it […]
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic: 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 season a little different than how they entered the 2020 season. […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Tactix, Stars and Steel search for first win
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership will see three teams looking for their first win while the others will be hoping to make it two straight. Northern Mystics v. Mainland Tactix Sunday, 22 March Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland The Northern Mystics are coming off a narrow win, while the Tactix on the other hand will be […]
ANZ Premiership: Leading stat-toppers from Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the ANZ Premiership done and dusted we look at the leading stat-getters from each side. Northern Mystics: The Mystics kicked off Round 1 with a hard-fought win thanks to some strong individual performances from a host of their key players. Shooting sensation Grace Nweke was a pivotal part in her sides […]
Magic Steels win on the road
THE Magic kicked off their season in style with a six-goal victory over Southern Steel 54-48. Playing in front of an empty stadium due to the coronavirus outbreak the home court advantage was all but stripped away with the Steel on the back foot from the opening term thanks to Waikato Bay’s hot start. While […]
