Bottom beats top in Magical win
IT was the result no-one saw coming. Last placed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic sitting at 1-8 for the season going up against the ladder-leading Northern Mystics (9-2) at the Mystics home court in Round 10 of the ANZ Premiership season. Few gave the Magic any sort of chance, given they could not quite get […]
Shooting Stars run away with Magical win
IN a record-breaking performance, Northern Stars have run away with a 14-goal win over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Round 10 of the ANZ Premiership season. The Stars trailed by three goals at the first break and two at half-time, before piling on 38 goals to 22 in the second half to win, 67-53. […]
Stars stifle Magic attack in eight-goal win
AN outstanding defensive performance has guided the Northern Stars to a low-scoring eight-goal win over the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Round 9 of the ANZ Premiership today. In the first of back-to-back games for the sides in Auckland, the Stars ground out a 47-39 victory with goal keeper Anna Harrison continuing to age […]
ANZ Premiership Round 9 preview: Finals on the horizon
A BLOCKBUSTER five-game round of action takes place this weekend in the ANZ Premiership with Round 9 kicking off tomorrow. Four of the six teams – Northern Mystics, Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic – all play back-to-back games over the weekend at Pulman Arena, whilst Southern Steel and Central Pulse […]
ANZ Premiership Round 6 preview: Top of the table clash highlights round
AFTER a COVID-19 affected Round 5, the ANZ Premiership returns to what should hopefully be a standard Round 6 of action with three games in three days. All six sides will play one match apiece, making it just as simple for list management purposes after juggling the first weeks of the season.
ANZ Premiership Round 4 preview: Covid postponements trim fixtures from five to two
ROUND 4 of the 2022 ANZ Premiership season has been trimmed from five games to just two, after a third Covid-related postponement was made. With one game each on Saturday and Sunday, we take a different look in the preview this week to cast out eye across the four sides in play and who is […]
Tactix on the board after Magical second half
AFTER going winless in their first two games, the Mainland Tactix are on the board in the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, meaning all six sides have a victory from the opening three rounds. The Tactix defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic after a stunning second half that saw them come from a goal down to […]
Magical start topples reigning premiers
AN incredible start from Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic has seen the home team secure an important three-goal win over Northern Mystics to kick off the Magic’s 2022 ANZ Premiership campaign. The Magic flew out of the blocks to race to an eight-goal quarter time lead, and then despite the Mystics hitting back in the […]
ANZ Premiership preview: 2021 bottom three
IT is not long until the ANZ Premiership kicks off for another season, with Rookie Me Central taking a look at how each team is shaping up ahead of the new year. In this edition of the two-part preview, we look at the bottom three sides. >> 2021 FINALISTS PREVIEW NORTHERN STARS Last season: 4th […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Season review – Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season is done and dusted Draft Central casts an eye over each team and how they fared throughout their 2021 campaign. Kickstarting things from the bottom of the ladder for a second year running is Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Season overview: It was another disappointing season for Waikato Bay […]
