2021 ANZ Premiership season
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| 2021 ANZ Premiership season | |
|---|---|
| League | ANZ Premiership |
| Sport | Netball |
| Duration | 19 April – 8 August 2021 |
| Teams | 6 |
| TV partner | Sky Sport (New Zealand) |
| Minor Premiers | Northern Mystics |
| Season MVP | Karin Burger (Mainland Tactix) |
| Top scorer | Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Northern Mystics |
| Runners-up | Mainland Tactix |
The 2021 ANZ Premiership season was the fifth season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership.[1][2] With a team coached by Helene Wilson, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Ama Agbeze, Bailey Mes and Grace Nweke, Northern Mystics won their first ever premiership.[3][4][5][6] Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, above Southern Steel and Mainland Tactix.[7][8] In the Elimination final, Tactix defeated Steel 54–49.[9][10] In the Grand final, Mystics defeated Tactix 61–59.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
Head coaches and captains
| Team | Head coach | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pulse | Gail Parata[41][42][43] | Claire Kersten[44] |
| Mainland Tactix[45][46] | Marianne Delaney-Hoshek | Jane Watson |
| Northern Mystics[5] | Helene Wilson | Sulu Fitzpatrick[3][4] |
| Northern Stars | Kiri Wills | Maia Wilson[47] |
| Southern Steel[48] | Reinga Bloxham[49] | Shannon Saunders[50][51] |
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Amigene Metcalfe[52] | Samantha Winders[53][54] |
Pre-season
Otaki tournament
Central Pulse hosted the official ANZ Premiership tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki between 26 and 28 March. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part.[55] With two wins and a draw, Mainland Tactix were the only team not to lose a match.[56]
- Day 1
| Fri 26 Mar | Central Pulse | 39–55 | Mainland Tactix | ||
| 10:00am |
| Fri 26 Mar | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 40–32 | Northern Mystics | ||
| 12.00pm |
| Fri 26 Mar | Northern Stars | 60–34 | Southern Steel | ||
| 5:00pm |
| Fri 26 Mar | Central Pulse | 57–46 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | ||
| 6.30pm |
Source:[57]
- Day 2
| Sat 27 Mar | Mainland Tactix | 64–56 | Northern Mystics | ||
| 9:00am |
| Sat 27 Mar | Northern Stars | 47–27 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | ||
| 11:00am |
| Sat 27 Mar | Northern Mystics | 66–57 | Southern Steel | ||
| 5:00pm |
| Sat 27 Mar | Central Pulse | 61–53 | Northern Stars | ||
| 6.30pm |
Source:[58]
- Day 3
| Sun 28 Mar | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 69–49 | Southern Steel | ||
| 10:00am |
| Sun 28 Mar | Mainland Tactix | 49–49 | Northern Stars | ||
| 12:00pm |
| Sun 28 Mar | Central Pulse | 55–53 | Northern Mystics | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Regular season
Round 1
| Sun 18 Apr | Central Pulse | 53–57 | Northern Stars | Fly Palmy Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
Report |
Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Monica Falkner |
| Sun 18 Apr | Southern Steel | 54–36 | Mainland Tactix | Stadium Southland | |
| 6.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Jess Prosser Hannah Glen |
| Mon 19 Apr | Northern Mystics | 60–64 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | The Trusts Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Filda Vui |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Chiara Semple Khiarna Williams |
Round 2
| Sat 24 Apr | Northern Mystics | 64–58 | Southern Steel | Eventfinda Stadium | |
| 5.15pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes |
Report Stats |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
| Sun 25 Apr | Northern Stars | 57–43 | Mainland Tactix | Pulman Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Maia Wilson Jamie Hume |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Jess Prosser Hannah Glen |
| Sun 25 Apr | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 47–59 | Central Pulse | Claudelands Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams Chiara Semple |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble Whitney Souness Ivana Rowland |
Round 3
| Sun 2 May | Southern Steel | 56–52 | Central Pulse | Stadium Southland | |
| 4.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
| Sun 2 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 51–55 | Northern Stars | Trustpower Baypark Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams Chiara Semple |
Report Stats |
Maia Wilson Jamie Hume |
| Mon 3 May | Northern Mystics | 53–52 | Mainland Tactix | The Trusts Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit Jess Prosser |
Round 4
| Sun 9 May | Northern Stars | 59–45 | Southern Steel | Pulman Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Amorangi Malesala |
Report Stats |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
| Sun 9 May | Mainland Tactix | 63–59 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Christchurch Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit Jess Prosser |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Chiara Semple Khiarna Williams |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| Mon 10 May | Central Pulse | 47–58 | Northern Mystics | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble Whitney Souness |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Saviour Tui |
Round 5
| Sun 16 May | Central Pulse | 52–56 | Southern Steel | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
Report |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
| Mon 17 May | Mainland Tactix | 64–63 | Northern Mystics | Christchurch Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Bailey Mes |
| Mon 17 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 49–61 | Northern Stars | Trustpower Baypark Arena | |
| 8.15pm | Chiara Semple Khiarna Williams Caitlin Bassett |
Report Stats |
Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Amorangi Malesala |
Round 6
| Sun 23 May | Northern Stars | 44–57 | Central Pulse | Pulman Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Amorangi Malesala |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
| Mon 24 May | Southern Steel | 50–60 | Mainland Tactix | Stadium Southland | |
| 6.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
| Mon 24 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 59–67 | Northern Mystics | Trustpower Baypark Arena | |
| 8.15pm | Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams Chiara Semple |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Filda Vui |
Round 7
| Sun 30 May | Northern Mystics | 58–63 | Southern Steel | The Trusts Arena | |
| 4.00pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Filda Vui |
Report Stats |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
| Sun 30 May | Central Pulse | 64–53 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett Grace Kara |
| Mon 31 May | Northern Stars | 57–56 | Mainland Tactix | Pulman Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Maia Wilson Jamie Hume |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit Hannah Glen |
Round 8
| Sat 5 Jun | Mainland Tactix | 55–52 | Central Pulse | Christchurch Arena | |
| 5.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Whitney Souness |
| Sun 6 Jun | Southern Steel | 59–58 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Edgar Centre | |
| 4.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Chiara Semple |
| Sun 6 Jun | Northern Mystics | 63–60 | Northern Stars | The Trusts Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes |
Report Stats |
Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Amorangi Malesala |
Round 9
| Sun 13 Jun | Northern Stars | 55–53 | Central Pulse | Pulman Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Maia Wilson Jamie Hume |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
| Mon 14 Jun | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 63–68 | Northern Mystics | Claudelands Arena | |
| Caitlin Bassett Chiara Semple Khiarna Williams |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Filda Vui Bailey Mes |
| Mon 14 Jun | Mainland Tactix | 45–47 | Southern Steel | Trafalgar Centre | |
| 8.15pm | Te Paea Selby-Rickit Amelia Walmsley Kate Grant |
Report Stats |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Round 10
| Sat 19 Jun | Southern Steel | 43–53 | Northern Stars | Edgar Centre | |
| 4.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau Kiana Pelasio |
Report Stats |
Maia Wilson Jamie Hume Amorangi Malesala |
| Sun 20 Jun | Northern Mystics | 64–51 | Central Pulse | The Trusts Arena | |
| 2.15 pm | Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Saviour Tui |
Report Stats |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble Whitney Souness |
| Mon 21 Jun | Mainland Tactix | 68–51 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Trafalgar Centre | |
| 7.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit Amelia Walmsley |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams Chiara Semple |
Round 11
| Sun 27 Jun | Central Pulse | (Note 1) | Mainland Tactix | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 4.15pm |
| Sun 27 Jun | Northern Stars | 57–65 | Northern Mystics | Pulman Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Maia Wilson Amorangi Malesala |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Bailey Mes Filda Vui |
| Mon 28 Jun | Southern Steel | 65–50 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Stadium Southland | |
| 7.15pm | Grace Namana Tiana Metuarau Kiana Pelasio |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams Chiara Semple |
Round 12
| Sun 4 Jul | Northern Mystics | 69–61 | Northern Stars | The Trusts Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Grace Nweke Filda Vui Bailey Mes |
Report Stats |
Maia Wilson Amorangi Malesala Monica Falkner |
| Sun 4 Jul | Mainland Tactix | 47–34 | Central Pulse | Trafalgar Centre | |
| 6.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Ivana Rowland Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
| Mon 5 Jul | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 54–56 | Southern Steel | Claudelands Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams |
Report Stats |
Grace Namana George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Round 13
| Fri 9 Jul | Central Pulse | 49–52 | Mainland Tactix | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble Ivana Rowland |
Report |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
| Sun 11 Jul | Central Pulse | 55–51 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | TSB Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams |
| Sun 11 Jul | Southern Steel | 61–58 | Northern Mystics | Stadium Southland | |
| 6.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Filda Vui Bailey Mes |
| Mon 12 Jul | Mainland Tactix | 52–39 | Northern Stars | Christchurch Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
Report Stats |
Jamie Hume Maia Wilson Monica Falkner Amorangi Malesala |
Round 14
| Sun 18 Jul | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 47–49 | Mainland Tactix | Energy Events Centre | |
| 4.15pm | Caitlin Bassett Khiarna Williams |
Report Stats |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit Amelia Walmsley |
| Sun 18 Jul | Central Pulse | 54–56 | Northern Mystics | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 6.15pm | Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble Ivana Rowland |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Filda Vui Bailey Mes |
| Mon 19 Jul | Northern Stars | 45–46 | Southern Steel | Pulman Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Jamie Hume Maia Wilson Monica Falkner |
Report Stats |
George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Round 15
| Sat 24 Jul | Southern Steel | 59–57 | Central Pulse | Stadium Southland | |
| 5.15pm | George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Report |
Aliyah Dunn Te Amo Amaru-Tibble |
| Sun 25 Jul | Mainland Tactix | 59–63 | Northern Mystics | Christchurch Arena | |
| 4.15pm | Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit |
Report Stats |
Grace Nweke Filda Vui Saviour Tui Bailey Mes |
| Mon 26 Jul | Northern Stars | 65–46 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Pulman Arena | |
| 7.15pm | Jamie Hume Monica Falkner Maia Wilson |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett Chiara Semple Khiarna Williams |
- Notes
- ^1 The Round 11 match between Central Pulse and Mainland Tactix was postponed after a change in COVID-19 alert levels.[61] The match was rescheduled for Friday, 9 July.[62]
Final Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | G% | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Mystics | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 929 | 873 | 56 | 106.4% | 4 | 37 |
| 2 | Southern Steel | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 818 | 801 | 17 | 102.1% | 0 | 33 |
| 3 | Mainland Tactix | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 801 | 775 | 26 | 103.4% | 4 | 31 |
| 4 | Northern Stars | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 825 | 791 | 34 | 104.3% | 2 | 29 |
| 5 | Central Pulse | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 789 | 810 | -21 | 97.4% | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 15 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 802 | 914 | -112 | 87.7% | 7 | 10 |
| Last updated: 9 August 2022 | |||||||||||
Qualified for Grand final
Qualified for Elimination final
Source:[8]
Finals Series
Elimination final
| Sun 1 Aug | Southern Steel | 49–54 | Mainland Tactix | Stadium Southland | Sky Sport | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 13–15, 18–29, 32–41, 49–54 | |||||||
| George Fisher Tiana Metuarau |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit | ||||||
Grand final
| Sun 8 Aug | Stats |
Northern Mystics | 61–59 | Mainland Tactix | Spark Arena[63] Attendance: 5,000 |
SKYSport | |
| Scoring by quarter: 17–14, 33–28, 48–46, 61–59 | |||||||
| Grace Nweke Filda Vui Bailey Mes |
Ellie Bird Te Paea Selby-Rickit | ||||||