2022 ANZ Premiership review: Southern Steel
NARROWLY missing out on an ANZ Premiership finals place by finishing fourth, Southern Steel had some outstanding games, and some forgettable games. The Steel burst onto the scene by stunning Mainland Tactix to the tune of 17 goals, before a week later getting rolled by Northern Mystics, 70-50. Though inconsistent, the Steel did manage to […]
Waikato Bay’s Magic finish to ANZ Premiership season
THOUGH it might not have been a memorable season for the last placed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, there was plenty to take away from a strong finish, as the Magic easily took case of fourth placed Southern Steel by 11 goals. The Magic won the first three quarters to set up the win, then […]
Stars shoot to top, set to host elimination final
SECURING the much needed three points, Northern Stars will host the 2022 ANZ Premiership elimination final after defeating Southern Steel in a massive 19-goal victory (68-49) in Auckland yesterday. The Stars showed their full potential against an out of sorts Steel outfit who only had pride on the line. After securing their spot in the […]
Stars shoot into finals after Steeling win
THE 2022 ANZ Premiership finalists have been decided after the Northern Stars shut the door on any hope that the Southern Steel could snatch a top three spot. The Stars had to overcome a nervous extra time to finally put away the determined Steel, but were able to steady when it counted to come away […]
Steel survive to remain in finals contention
THEY did not always have it their own way, but the Southern Steel remain alive in the ANZ Premiership finals hunt, after shaking off a determined Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by 11 goals at ILT Stadium. The Steel raced out to a seven-goal quarter time lead, then had to fend off the best the […]
Pulse still alive for top with Stars win
IT might be feint, but Central Pulse is still a chance for top spot in the ANZ Premiership, having accounted for Southern Steel last night. The Pulse and Northern Stars have been neck-and-neck all season, but the now second placed side took a leap forward towards not only finishing second, but potentially grabbing top spot […]
Steel break deadlock with late flurry
IN one of the tightest ANZ Premiership games of the season, Southern Steel were finally able to shake off a determined Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by two goals last night. The teams were dead even at each of the first three breaks, having scored 14, 26 and 38 goals respectively, and even no more […]
Tactix upset Steel in come-from-behind win
AFTER trailing the Southern Steel for the most of the season, Mainland Tactix have drawn level with their opponents on the 2022 ANZ Premiership ladder following a five-goal win yesterday. The Round 10 clash at Christchurch Arena saw the Tactix fall four goals behind at quarter time, but the home side gradually caught up to […]
ANZ Premiership Round 10 preview: Super six in five days
A JAM-PACKED ANZ Premiership schedule is played for the weekend, with a massive six games across five days. In a four-game Round 10 fixture with a couple of rescheduled Round 5 clashes. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Northern Stars have a busy week, with three games each in those five days, including two […]
Pulse suffocate Steel attack in low-scoring win
HOLDING Southern Steel to their lowest score of the season, Central Pulse won a crucial top three clash to go outright second thanks to a six-goal win to close out Round 9 of 2022 ANZ Premiership season. The Steel started incredibly, piling on 18 goals in the first term, but the Pulse defence clicked into […]
