| 2010 ANZ Championship season | |
|---|---|
| League | ANZ Championship |
| Sport | Netball |
| Duration | 20 March 2010 – 11 July 2010 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| TV partner(s) | One HD Network 10 Sky Sport (New Zealand) TVNZ |
| Champions | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| Runners-up | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
| Minor premiers | New South Wales Swifts |
| Season MVP | Liana Barrett-Chase (Steel) |
| Top scorer | Carla Borrego (Thunderbirds) |
The 2010 ANZ Championship season was the third season of the ANZ Championship. The 2010 season began on 20 March and concluded on 11 July. New South Wales Swifts went through the entire regular season home and away undefeated, winning 13 consecutive matches and finishing as minor premiers. They were the first team in the history of the ANZ Championship to do this. However they subsequently lost both the major semi-final and the preliminary final to Adelaide Thunderbirds and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic respectively and eventually finished the season in third place. After defeating Swifts in the major semi-final, Thunderbirds defeated Magic 52–42 in the grand final, winning their third premiership. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
| Tournament | Date | Winner | Score | Runners-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Pre-Season Tournament [47] | 6-7 February | Southern Steel | (Note 1) | Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch | |
| Queenstown Pre-Season Tournament [48] | 19–21 February | Queensland Firebirds | (Note 2) | Queenstown Events Centre | |
| Netball Cup [40] [49] | 5–7 March | Queensland Firebirds | (Note 3) | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
New South Wales Swifts went through the entire regular season home and away undefeated, winning 13 consecutive matches and finishing as minor premiers. They were the first team in the history of the ANZ Championship to do this. [2] [3] [5]
| Saturday 20 March | Northern Mystics | 55 – 52 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Trusts Stadium | |
| 14:20 (UTC+13) | Cathrine Latu  30/32 (94%)Maria Tutaia 25/30 (83%) | Report Stats | Erin Bell 3/5 (60%) Kate Beveridge 9/14 (64%)Carla Borrego 40/48 (83%) | Umpires: Liz Boon, Mandy Nottingham, Bobbi Brown |
| Sunday 21 March | Queensland Firebirds | 47 – 50 | New South Wales Swifts | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 13:50 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 29/34 (85%) Natalie Medhurst 18/23 (78%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 30/38 (79%) Susan Pratley 20/27 (74%) |
| Sunday 21 March | Southern Steel | 46 – 44 | West Coast Fever | Stadium Southland | |
| 18:50 (UTC+13) | Megan Dehn 18/22 (82%) Daneka Wipiiti 28/33 (85%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 34/35 (97%) Leah Shoard 10/15 (67%) | Umpires: Liz Boon, Fay Meiklejohn |
| Monday 22 March | Canterbury Tactix | 54 – 48 | Central Pulse | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 19:20 (UTC+13) | Ellen Halpenny 39/50 (78%) Anna Thompson 15/20 (75%) | Report Stats | Jane Altschwager 9/14 (64%) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 9/11 (82%)Paula Griffin 30/34 (88%) | Umpires: Jono Bredin, Bobbi Brown |
| Monday 22 March | Melbourne Vixens | 48 – 40 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Hisense Arena | |
| 19:05 (UTC+11) | Sharelle McMahon 23/27 (85%) Caitlin Thwaites 25/32 (78%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 10/13 (77%) Jessica Tuki 11/19 (58%)Irene van Dyk 19/22 (86%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly |
| Saturday 27 March | Central Pulse | 50 – 61 | Northern Mystics | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+13) | Jane Altschwager 10/16 (63%) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 14/17 (82%)Paula Griffin 26/31 (84%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 36/39 (92%) Maria Tutaia 25/29 (86%) |
| Saturday 27 March | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 38 – 45 | New South Wales Swifts | ETSA Park | |
| 13:50 (UTC+10:30) | Erin Bell 3/3 (100%) Kate Beveridge 5/8 (63%)Carla Borrego 30/39 (77%) | Stats | Catherine Cox 26/38 (68%) Susan Pratley 19/26 (73%) |
| Sunday 28 March | Melbourne Vixens | 53 – 46 | Queensland Firebirds | Hisense Arena | |
| 14:50 (UTC+11) | Sharelle McMahon 24/32 (75%) Caitlin Thwaites 29/35 (83%) | Stats | Romelda Aiken 23/36 (64%) Natalie Medhurst 23/27 (85%) |
| Monday 29 March | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 47 – 41 | Southern Steel | Energy Events Centre | |
| 19:20 (UTC+13) | Jodi Brown 20/24 (83%) Irene van Dyk 27/30 (90%) | Report Stats | Megan Dehn 12/14 (86%) Julianna Naoupu 29/34 (85%) | Umpires: Liz Boon, Bronwyn Meek |
| Monday 29 March | West Coast Fever | 62 – 44 | Canterbury Tactix | Challenge Stadium | |
| 17:05 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 45/52 (87%) Janelle Lawson 7/13 (54%)Ashleigh Neal 2/3 (67%)Leah Shoard 8/12 (67%) | Report Stats | Ellen Halpenny 23/30 (77%) Anna Thompson 21/27 (78%) |
| Saturday 3 April | Northern Mystics | 46 – 55 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Trusts Stadium | |
| 14:20 (UTC+13) | Cathrine Latu 31/36 (86%) Maria Tutaia 15/23 (65%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 21/26 (81%) Irene van Dyk 34/35 (97%) |
| Sunday 4 April | Queensland Firebirds | 40 – 41 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 14:50 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 32/41 (78%) Natalie Medhurst 8/15 (53%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 9/14 (64%) Carla Borrego 32/35 (91%) |
| Sunday 4 April | Canterbury Tactix | 53 – 56 | New South Wales Swifts | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 18:50 (UTC+12) | Ellen Halpenny 31/45 (69%) Anna Thompson 22/29 (76%) | Q4: (45 – 45) Report Stats | Catherine Cox 21/36 (58%) Susan Pratley 31/36 (86%)Amorette Wild 4/6 (67%) |
| Monday 5 April | Southern Steel | 56 – 44 | Central Pulse | Edgar Centre | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 14/18 (78%) Julianna Naoupu 19/22 (86%)Daneka Wipiiti 23/28 (82%) | Report Stats | Jane Altschwager 21/26 (81%) Paula Griffin 23/30 (77%) |
| Monday 5 April | West Coast Fever | 50 – 64 | Melbourne Vixens | Challenge Stadium | |
| 18:05 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 39/49 (80%) Janelle Lawson 3/6 (50%)Leah Shoard 8/11 (73%) | Report Stats | Kathleen Knott 2/5 (40%) Sharelle McMahon 18/24 (75%)Caitlin Thwaites 44/52 (85%) |
Round 4 featured five Australia verses New Zealand matches. Goals scored by Australian and New Zealand teams were added together and the country with the most goals won the Rivalry Round Trophy. After five matches, Australia won the 2010 Rivalry Round 4–1 and by 288–230. [50]
| Saturday 10 April | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 55 – 50 | West Coast Fever | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 14/21 (67%) Irene van Dyk 41/42 (98%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 35/37 (95%) Leah Shoard 15/22 (68%) |
| Saturday 10 April | New South Wales Swifts | 50 – 36 | Central Pulse | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 23/32 (72%) Susan Pratley 27/31 (87%) | Report Stats | Jane Altschwager 16/22 (73%) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 2/4 (50%)Paula Griffin 18/21 (86%) |
| Sunday 11 April | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 53 – 36 | Southern Steel | ETSA Park | |
| 14:20 (UTC+9:30) | Kate Beveridge 16/24 (67%) Carla Borrego 37/45 (82%) | Report Stats | Megan Dehn 7/13 (54%) Julianna Naoupu 1/1 (100%)Daneka Wipiiti 28/34 (82%) |
| Monday 12 April | Canterbury Tactix | 49 – 64 | Melbourne Vixens | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Anna Thompson 21/26 (81%) Ellen Halpenny 28/38 (74%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Thwaites 39/45 (87%) Sharelle McMahon 25/31 (81%) |
| Monday 12 April | Queensland Firebirds | 71 – 54 | Northern Mystics | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 42/50 (84%) Natalie Medhurst 29/32 (91%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 29/34 (85%) Maria Tutaia 25/29 (86%) |
| Saturday 17 April | Central Pulse | 40 – 75 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jane Altschwager 25/32 (78%) Paula Griffin 15/21 (71%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 16/19 (84%) Carla Borrego 58/59 (98%)Jasmine Keene 1/1 (100%) |
| Sunday 18 April | New South Wales Swifts | 55 – 43 | West Coast Fever | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | |
| 14:50 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 24/34 (71%) Susan Pratley 30/35 (86%)Lara Welham 1/2 (50%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 27/33 (82%) Leah Shoard 16/22 (73%) |
| Sunday 18 April | Canterbury Tactix | 36 – 53 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 18:50 (UTC+12) | Anna Thompson 17/25 (68%) Ellen Halpenny 19/32 (59%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 24/32 (75%) Jessica Tuki 3/6 (50%)Irene van Dyk 26/27 (96%) |
| Monday 19 April | Southern Steel | 41 – 56 | Queensland Firebirds | Stadium Southland | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 13/17 (76%) Julianna Naoupu 15/22 (68%)Daneka Wipiiti 13/15 (87%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 29/37 (78%) Natalie Medhurst 27/31 (87%) |
| Monday 19 April | Melbourne Vixens | 62 – 51 | Northern Mystics | Hisense Arena | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Tegan Caldwell 3/3 (100%) Sharelle McMahon 24/28 (86%)Caitlin Thwaites 35/40 (88%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 35/40 (88%) Maria Tutaia 16/22 (73%) |
| Saturday 24 April | Northern Mystics | 59 – 50 | Canterbury Tactix | Trusts Stadium | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Cathrine Latu 33/34 (97%) Maria Tutaia 26/31 (84%) | Report Stats | Ellen Halpenny 32/37 (86%) Anna Thompson 18/23 (78%) |
| Sunday 25 April | Queensland Firebirds | 62 – 41 | Melbourne Vixens | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 34/43 (79%) Natalie Medhurst 28/32 (88%) | Report Stats | Tegan Caldwell 10/13 (77%) Kathleen Knott 24/34 (71%)Sharelle McMahon 7/8 (88%) |
| Monday 26 April | Central Pulse | 40 – 64 | Southern Steel | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Jane Altschwager 8/10 (80%) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 19/22 (86%)Paula Griffin 13/16 (81%) | Report Stats | Megan Dehn 9/14 (64%) Julianna Naoupu 17/20 (85%)Jade Topia 4/5 (80%)Daneka Wipiiti 23/28 (82%) |
| Monday 26 April | West Coast Fever | 37 – 57 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Challenge Stadium | |
| 18:05 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 18/24 (75%) Janelle Lawson 3/6 (50%)Ashleigh Neal 2/4 (50%)Shoard 14/23 (61%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 15/22 (68%) Carla Borrego 42/46 (91%) |
| BYES: New South Wales Swifts and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
| Saturday 1 May | Canterbury Tactix | 38 – 66 | Southern Steel | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Ellen Halpenny 15/24 (63%) Anna Thompson 19/23 (83%)Ashleigh Smith 4/9 (44%)Angela Mitchell 0/1 (0%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 38/46 (83%) Megan Dehn 16/20 (80%)Julianna Naoupu 12/12 (100%) |
| Sunday 2 May | New South Wales Swifts | 56 – 42 | Melbourne Vixens | Acer Arena | |
| 14:50 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 29/31 (94%) Susan Pratley 27/30 (90%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 19/20 (95%) Caitlin Thwaites 23/26 (88%) | Attendance: 6,928 [51] |
| Monday 3 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 49 – 46 | Northern Mystics | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 12/14 (86%) Irene van Dyk 37/40 (93%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 25/30 (83%) Maria Tutaia 21/25 (84%) |
| Monday 3 May | Queensland Firebirds | 63 – 57 | West Coast Fever | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 36/39 (92%) Natalie Medhurst 27/34 (79%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 50/59 (85%) Janelle Lawson 2/4 (50%)Leah Shoard 5/15 (33%) |
| BYES: Adelaide Thunderbirds and Central Pulse |
| Saturday 8 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56 – 44 | Central Pulse | Energy Events Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 6/8 (75%) Tanya Lund 10/13 (77%)Irene van Dyk 40/42 (95%) | Report Stats | Jane Altschwager 18/25 (72%) Paula Griffin 26/32 (81%) |
| Sunday 9 May | New South Wales Swifts | 60 – 44 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 14:50 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 36/44 (82%) Susan Pratley 24/34 (71%) | Report Stats | Erin Bell 7/10 (70%) Kate Beveridge 8/12 (67%)Carla Borrego 29/38 (76%) |
| Monday 10 May | Southern Steel | 49 – 52 | Northern Mystics | Stadium Southland | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 15/18 (83%) Julianna Naoupu 22/33 (67%)Daneka Wipiiti 12/15 (80%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 28/29 (97%) Maria Tutaia 24/27 (89%) |
| Monday 10 May | Melbourne Vixens | 53 – 56 | West Coast Fever | Hisense Arena | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Sharelle McMahon 18/27 (67%) Caitlin Thwaites 35/43 (81%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 46/49 (94%) Janelle Lawson 3/4 (75%)Leah Shoard 7/9 (78%) |
| BYES: Queensland Firebirds and Canterbury Tactix |
| Saturday 15 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 72 – 52 | Canterbury Tactix | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 24/29 (83%) Irene van Dyk 48/50 (96%) | Report Stats | Ellen Halpenny 6/8 (75%) Angela Mitchell 14/21 (67%)Anna Thompson 32/36 (89%) |
| Sunday 16 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 58 – 47 | Melbourne Vixens | ETSA Park | |
| 14:20 (UTC+9:30) | Kate Beveridge 15/21 (71%) Carla Borrego 43/50 (86%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 21/30 (70%) Caitlin Thwaites 26/33 (79%) |
| Monday 17 May | Northern Mystics | 61 – 60 | Central Pulse | Trusts Stadium | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Cathrine Latu 41/41 (100%) Maria Tutaia 20/29 (69%) | Q4: (51 – 51) Report Stats | Jane Altschwager 25/35 (71%) Paula Griffin 35/40 (88%) |
| Monday 17 May | New South Wales Swifts | 44 – 40 | Queensland Firebirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 19/33 (58%) Susan Pratley 25/31 (81%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 26/33 (79%) Natalie Medhurst 14/21 (67%) |
| BYES: West Coast Fever and Southern Steel |
| Saturday 22 May | Central Pulse | 45 – 43 | Canterbury Tactix | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jane Altschwager 15/23 (65%) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 3/5 (60%)Paula Griffin 27/29 (93%) | Report Stats | Ellen Halpenny 17/24 (71%) Angela Mitchell 4/10 (40%)Anna Thompson 22/25 (88%) |
| Sunday 23 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 53 – 51 | Queensland Firebirds | ETSA Park | |
| 14:20 (UTC+9:30) | Kate Beveridge 15/20 (75%) Carla Borrego 38/41 (93%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 32/39 (82%) Natalie Medhurst 19/27 (70%) |
| Monday 24 May | Southern Steel | 52 – 47 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Stadium Southland | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 20/22 (91%) Daneka Wipiiti 32/34 (94%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 18/25 (72%) Irene van Dyk 29/32 (91%) |
| Monday 24 May | West Coast Fever | 52 – 61 | New South Wales Swifts | Challenge Stadium | |
| 18:05 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 38/45 (84%) Leah Shoard 14/20 (70%) | Stats | Catherine Cox 33/42 (79%) Susan Pratley 28/36 (78%) |
| BYES: Melbourne Vixens and Northern Mystics |
| Saturday 29 May | Northern Mystics | 48 – 54 | New South Wales Swifts | Trusts Stadium | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Cathrine Latu 30/33 (91%) Maria Tutaia 18/24 (75%) | Stats | Catherine Cox 26/33 (79%) Susan Pratley 28/32 (88%) |
| Sunday 30 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 58 – 34 | Canterbury Tactix | ETSA Park | |
| 14:20 (UTC+9:30) | Erin Bell 5/5 (100%) Kate Beveridge 15/21 (71%)Carla Borrego 38/45 (84%) | Stats | Ellen Halpenny 21/31 (68%) Anna Thompson 13/17 (76%) |
| Sunday 30 May | Southern Steel | 52 – 39 | Melbourne Vixens | Edgar Centre | |
| 18:50 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 23/27 (85%) Julianna Naoupu 2/3 (67%)Daneka Wipiiti 27/31 (87%) | Stats | Tegan Caldwell 11/11 (100%) Kathleen Knott 13/16 (81%)Sharelle McMahon 10/15 (67%)Caitlin Thwaites 5/6 (83%) |
| Monday 31 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 54 – 55 | Queensland Firebirds | Energy Events Centre | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 22/27 (81%) Irene van Dyk 32/34 (94%) | Stats | Romelda Aiken 35/37 (95%) Natalie Medhurst 20/21 (95%) |
| Monday 31 May | West Coast Fever | 63 – 45 | Central Pulse | Challenge Stadium | |
| 17:05 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 42/51 (82%) Leah Shoard 21/29 (72%) | Stats | Jane Altschwager 4/10 (40%) Paula Griffin 29/38 (76%)Jamilah Gupwell 12/14 (86%) |
| Saturday 5 June | Northern Mystics | 62 – 53 | West Coast Fever | North Shore Events Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Cathrine Latu 40/41 (98%) Maria Tutaia 22/27 (81%) | Stats | Caitlin Bassett 44/50 (88%) Leah Shoard 9/14 (64%) |
| Saturday 5 June | Queensland Firebirds | 52 – 42 | Central Pulse | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 31/40 (78%) Natalie Medhurst 21/24 (88%) | Stats | Paula Griffin 23/28 (82%) Jamilah Gupwell 19/22 (86%) |
| Sunday 6 June | Melbourne Vixens | 43 – 54 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Hisense Arena | |
| 14:50 (UTC+10) | Tegan Caldwell 13/17 (76%) Kathleen Knott 5/6 (83%)Sharelle McMahon 21/25 (84%)Caitlin Thwaites 4/5 (80%) | Stats | Kate Beveridge 12/16 (75%) Carla Borrego 42/48 (88%) |
| Monday 7 June | Southern Steel | 53 – 39 | Canterbury Tactix | Stadium Southland | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Megan Dehn 22/24 (92%) Daneka Wipiiti 31/33 (94%) | Stats | Ellen Halpenny 11/18 (61%) Anna Thompson 28/35 (80%) |
| Monday 7 June | New South Wales Swifts | 60 – 43 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 31/39 (79%) Susan Pratley 29/34 (85%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 16/19 (84%) Irene van Dyk 27/29 (93%) |
| Saturday 12 June | Central Pulse | 52 – 58 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Pettigrew Green Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Paula Griffin 31/38 (82%) Jamilah Gupwell 21/25 (84%) | Stats | Jodi Brown 11/13 (85%) Tanya Lund 5/8 (63%)Irene van Dyk 42/42 (100%) |
| Saturday 12 June | Melbourne Vixens | 46 – 58 | New South Wales Swifts | Hisense Arena | |
| 14:20 (UTC+10) | Tegan Caldwell 11/11 (100%) Sharelle McMahon 24/29 (83%)Caitlin Thwaites 11/17 (65%) | Stats | Catherine Cox 31/40 (78%) Susan Pratley 19/23 (83%)Amorette Wild 8/10 (80%) |
| Sunday 13 June | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 54 – 45 | West Coast Fever | ETSA Park | |
| 14:20 (UTC+9:30) | Erin Bell 8/12 (67%) Kate Beveridge 4/6 (67%)Carla Borrego 42/57 (74%) | Stats | Caitlin Bassett 26/36 (72%) Janelle Lawson 1/1 (100%)Leah Shoard 18/21 (86%) |
| Monday 14 June | Northern Mystics | 43 – 50 | Southern Steel | Trusts Stadium | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Cathrine Latu 17/17 (100%) Maria Tutaia 26/32 (81%) | Stats | Megan Dehn 16/20 (80%) Daneka Wipiiti 34/39 (87%) |
| Monday 14 June | Queensland Firebirds | 75 – 32 | Canterbury Tactix | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Romelda Aiken 47/62 (76%) Natalie Medhurst 28/36 (78%) | Stats | Ellen Halpenny 9/11 (82%) Angela Mitchell 8/12 (67%)Anna Thompson 15/19 (79%) |
| Saturday 19 June | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 53 – 44 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Energy Events Centre | |
| 14:20 (UTC+12) | Jodi Brown 16/17 (94%) Irene van Dyk 37/43 (86%) | Stats | Erin Bell 7/9 (78%) Kate Beveridge 11/17 (65%)Carla Borrego 26/31 (84%) |
| Sunday 20 June | West Coast Fever | 67 – 59 | Queensland Firebirds | Challenge Stadium | |
| 12:50 (UTC+8) | Caitlin Bassett 44/50 (88%) Leah Shoard 23/27 (85%) | Stats | Romelda Aiken 36/43 (84%) Natalie Medhurst 23/27 (85%) |
| Sunday 20 June | Canterbury Tactix | 47 – 58 | Northern Mystics | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 18:50 (UTC+12) | Anna Thompson 23/29 (79%) Ellen Halpenny 24/31 (77%) | Stats | Cathrine Latu 36/41 (88%) Maria Tutaia 22/27 (81%) |
| Monday 21 June | Central Pulse | 48 – 49 | Melbourne Vixens | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 19:20 (UTC+12) | Jane Altschwager 10/11 (91%) Paula Griffin 31/40 (78%)Jamilah Gupwell 7/12 (58%) | Stats | Tegan Caldwell 24/28 (86%) Kathleen Knott 12/16 (75%)Caitlin Thwaites 13/13 (100%) |
| Monday 21 June | New South Wales Swifts | 55 – 38 | Southern Steel | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 19:05 (UTC+10) | Catherine Cox 28/37 (76%) Susan Pratley 27/32 (84%) | Stats | Megan Dehn 13/14 (93%) Julianna Naoupu 6/7 (86%)Daneka Wipiiti 19/24 (79%) |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | G% | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New South Wales Swifts | 13 | 13 | 0 | 704 | 570 | 134 | 123.51 | 26 |
| 2 |  Adelaide Thunderbirds | 13 | 9 | 4 | 681 | 586 | 95 | 116.21 | 18 |
| 3 |  Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 13 | 9 | 4 | 682 | 626 | 56 | 108.95 | 18 |
| 4 |  Southern Steel | 13 | 8 | 5 | 644 | 597 | 47 | 107.87 | 16 |
| 5 |  Queensland Firebirds | 13 | 7 | 6 | 717 | 629 | 88 | 113.99 | 14 |
| 6 |  Northern Mystics | 13 | 7 | 6 | 696 | 702 | -6 | 99.15 | 14 |
| 7 |  Melbourne Vixens | 13 | 6 | 7 | 651 | 680 | -29 | 95.74 | 12 |
| 8 |  West Coast Fever | 13 | 4 | 9 | 679 | 718 | -39 | 94.57 | 8 |
| 9 |  Central Pulse | 13 | 1 | 12 | 594 | 742 | -148 | 80.05 | 2 |
| 10 |  Canterbury Tactix | 13 | 1 | 12 | 571 | 769 | -198 | 74.25 | 2 |
| Updated 28 February 2021 | |||||||||
Qualified for Major semi-final
Qualified for Minor semi-final
Source: [53]
| Semifinals | Preliminary final | Grand final | |||||||||||
| 27 June – Sydney | 11 July – Adelaide | ||||||||||||
| New South Wales Swifts | 38 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 52 | ||||||||||
| Adelaide Thunderbirds | 52 | 4 July – Newcastle | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 42 | |||||||||
| New South Wales Swifts | 49 | ||||||||||||
| 28 June – Auckland | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 54 | |||||||||||
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 50 | ||||||||||||
| Southern Steel | 42 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday 27 June 14:50 (UTC+10) | Stats | New South Wales Swifts | 38–52 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Acer Arena Attendance: 6,928 [3] | |
| Scoring by quarter: 10-14, 8-17, 9-14, 11-7 | ||||||
| Susan Pratley 22/31 (71%) Catherine Cox 9/16 (56%)Amorette Wild 7/8 (88%) | Carla Borrego 37/43 (86%) Erin Bell 12/16 (75%)Kate Beveridge 2/2 (100%)Jasmine Keene 1/1 (100%) | |||||
| Monday 28 June 19:20 (UTC+12) | Stats | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 50–42 | Southern Steel | Vector Arena Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand) | |
| Scoring by quarter:16-8, 8-13, 14-11, 12-10 | ||||||
| Irene van Dyk 41/46 (89%) Jodi Brown 9/11 (82%) | Megan Dehn 24/25 (96%) Daneka Wipiiti 11/17 (65%)Julianna Naoupu 7/9 (78%) | |||||
| Sunday 4 July 14:50 (UTC+10) | Stats | New South Wales Swifts | 49–54 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Newcastle Entertainment Centre Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand) | |
| Scoring by quarter: 11-12, 9-17, 12-13, 17-12 | ||||||
| Catherine Cox 32/38 (84%) Susan Pratley 17/21 (81%) | Irene van Dyk 43/44 (98%) Jodi Brown 11/13 (85%) | |||||
| Sunday 11 July 14:30 (UTC+9:30) | Stats | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 52–42 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Adelaide Entertainment Centre Attendance: 9,300 Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia), Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand) | |
| Scoring by quarter:15-8, 13-13, 11-8, 13-13 | ||||||
| Carla Borrego 40/46 (87%) Erin Bell 12/19 (63%) | Irene van Dyk 30/33 (91%) Jodi Brown 12/16 (75%) | |||||
| Top 5 goals scored | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | Goals |
| 1 | Carla Borrego | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 497 |
| 2 | Caitlin Bassett | West Coast Fever | 486 |
| 3 | Irene van Dyk | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 440 |
| 4 | Romelda Aiken | Queensland Firebirds | 430 |
| 5 | Cathrine Latu | Northern Mystics | 411 |
| Top 5 shots at goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | Shots |
| 1 | Carla Borrego | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 581 |
| 2 | Caitlin Bassett | West Coast Fever | 568 |
| 3 | Romelda Aiken | Queensland Firebirds | 532 |
| 4 | Catherine Cox | New South Wales Swifts | 477 |
| 5 | Irene van Dyk | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 470 |
| Top 5 shooting accuracy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | Goal % |
| 1 | Irene van Dyk | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 93.6 |
| 2 | Cathrine Latu | Northern Mystics | 91.7 |
| 3 | Tegan Caldwell | Melbourne Vixens | 86.7 |
| 4 | Daneka Wipiiti | Southern Steel | 86.0 |
| 5 | Caitlin Bassett | West Coast Fever | 86.0 |
| Top 5 intercepts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | Inter. |
| 1 | Althea Byfield | Northern Mystics | 40 |
| 2 | Casey Williams | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 38 |
| 3 | Sonia Mkoloma | New South Wales Swifts | 31 |
| 4 | Laura Geitz | Queensland Firebirds | 29 |
| 5= | Geva Mentor | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 28 |
| 5= | Charlotte Kight | Canterbury Tactix | 28 |
| Top 5 offensive rebounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | O/Reb. |
| 1 | Romelda Aiken | Queensland Firebirds | 69 |
| 2 | Carla Borrego | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 39 |
| 3 | Caitlin Bassett | West Coast Fever | 38 |
| 4 | Cathrine Latu | Northern Mystics | 34 |
| 5 | Ellen Halpenny | Canterbury Tactix | 25 |
| Top 5 defensive rebounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | Team | D/Reb. |
| 1 | Casey Williams | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 53 |
| 2 | Laura Geitz | Queensland Firebirds | 44 |
| 3= | Geva Mentor | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 39 |
| 3= | Leana de Bruin | Southern Steel | 33 |
| 5= | Rebecca Bulley | New South Wales Swifts | 33 |
| 5= | Susan Fuhrmann | West Coast Fever | 35 |
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Holden Cruze Player of the Year [2] [3] [68] |  Rebecca Bulley | New South Wales Swifts |
The ANZ Championship, also known as the Trans-Tasman Netball League, is a former netball league featuring teams from both Australia and New Zealand. Between 2008 and 2016, it was the top-level league in both countries. The competition was owned and administered by Trans-Tasman Netball League Ltd (TTNL), a joint venture between Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand. It was effectively a merger of Australia's Commonwealth Bank Trophy and New Zealand's National Bank Cup. Its main sponsor was the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic are a New Zealand netball team based in Hamilton. The team were formed in 1998, following the merger of Waikato Wildcats and Bay of Plenty Magic. In 1997, Wildcats and Magic had been founder members of the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup league. Between 1999 and 2007, the new team continued to play in the league. Magic are the only team from the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup era to have retained their original name. Between 2008 and 2016, they played in the ANZ Championship. Since 2017, Magic have represented Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty in the ANZ Premiership. Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty is the governing body that represents the North Island regions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty. During the National Bank Cup era, Magic were premiers in 2005 and 2006. During the ANZ Championship era, Magic were the most successful New Zealand team. In 2008 they were minor premiers and they were grand finalists in 2008 and 2010 before winning the overall title in 2012. They were the only New Zealand team to win the ANZ Championship.
The 2008 ANZ Championship season was the inaugural season of the ANZ Championship. The 2008 season began on 5 April and concluded on 28 July. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic were minor premiers after finishing top of the table following the regular season. New South Wales Swifts, with a team coached by Julie Fitzgerald and captained by Catherine Cox, won 10 of their 13 matches and finished second behind Magic. Swifts subsequently defeated Magic in both the major semi–final and the grand final to become the inaugural ANZ Championship winners. The grand final was played on 28 July at Acer Arena. Overall, 6792 goals were scored during the season, averaging 98.44 per match. Fox Sports (Australia) and Sky Sport attracted an average audience per match of 56,581.
Ellen Halpenny is a former New Zealand netball international. She was a member of the New Zealand team that were silver medalists at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. During the ANZ Championship era, Halpenny played for Canterbury Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. She subsequently played for Scottish Sirens during the 2017 Netball Superleague season. During the ANZ Premiership era, she played for Northern Stars and Southern Steel.
The 2009 ANZ Championship season was the second season of the ANZ Championship. The 2009 season began on 4 April and concluded on 26 July. Melbourne Vixens were minor premiers. With a team co-captained by Bianca Chatfield and Sharelle McMahon, Vixens subsequently defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 58–43 in the major semi-final and Adelaide Thunderbirds 54–46 in the grand final to finish as overall premiers. The grand final was played on Sunday 26 July at Hisense Arena.
The 2011 ANZ Championship season was the fourth season of the ANZ Championship. The 2011 season began on 13 February and concluded on 22 May. With a team coached by Roselee Jencke, captained by Lauren Nourse and featuring Romelda Aiken, Laura Geitz, Clare McMeniman and Natalie Medhurst, Queensland Firebirds finished the season undefeated. They became the first team in the history of the ANZ Championship to go through the regular season and the playoffs without losing a single match. In the major semi-final, Firebirds defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and in the grand final they defeated Northern Mystics, winning their first premiership. This marked the beginning of a golden age for Firebirds. Between 2011 and 2016, Jencke guided them to five grand finals and three premierships.
The 2011 New South Wales Swifts season saw New South Wales Swifts compete in the 2011 ANZ Championship. During the regular season, Swifts finished in third place. They qualified for the playoffs but subsequently lost to Northern Mystics in the minor semi-final, finishing the season in 4th place. After fifteen seasons as Sydney Swifts/New South Wales Swifts head coach, this was the last season Julie Fitzgerald served as head coach. Following a controversial "internal review", Fitzgerald was replaced as head coach by Lisa Beehag. The review was conducted during the 2011 season. Catherine Cox and Liz Ellis publicly criticized Netball New South Wales for distracting players with the review and even alleged that it was responsible for Swifts losing the 2011 minor semi-final.
The 2011 Northern Mystics season saw Northern Mystics compete in the 2011 ANZ Championship. With a team coached by Debbie Fuller and captained by Temepara George, Mystics finished the regular season fourth behind Queensland Firebirds, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and New South Wales Swifts. During the regular season, Mystics claimed their first win in Australia, with a 56–54 win over West Coast Fever in Round 9. Mystics defeated Swifts in the minor semi-final and Magic in the preliminary final before losing to Firebirds in the grand final. Mystics finished the season second overall.
The 2012 ANZ Championship season was the fifth season of the ANZ Championship. The 2012 season began on 31 March and concluded on 22 July. With a team coached by Noeline Taurua, captained by Laura Langman and featuring Leana de Bruin, Irene van Dyk, Julianna Naoupu and Casey Williams, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic eventually won the premiership. They became fifth team in as many seasons to win the title. Melbourne Vixens won the minor premiership after winning 10 of their 13 matches. Meanwhile, Magic lost their first four matches. However, they subsequently won 12 matches in a row to finish third during the regular season and champions overall. In the minor semi-final they defeated Adelaide Thunderbirds and in the preliminary final they defeated Northern Mystics after extra time. In the grand final they defeated Vixens 41–38. As a result, they became the first, and only, New Zealand team to win the Championship. They were also the first and only team to start the season with four defeats and win the title and the first and only team to finish third in the regular season and win the title.
The 2014 ANZ Championship season was the seventh season of the ANZ Championship. The 2014 season began on 1 March and concluded on 22 June. With a team coached by Simone McKinnis, captained by Bianca Chatfield and also featuring Tegan Caldwell, Geva Mentor, Madison Robinson and Catherine Cox, Melbourne Vixens won both the minor premiership and the overall championship. Vixens defeated Queensland Firebirds in both the major semi-final and the grand final as they won their second premiership. They won their first in 2009.
The 2016 ANZ Championship season was the ninth and last season of the ANZ Championship. The season began on 1 April 2016 and concluded on 4 July 2016. Southern Steel were minor premiers. However they subsequently lost the New Zealand Conference Final to Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and were defeated in the semi-finals by Queensland Firebirds. With a team coached by Roselee Jencke, captained by Laura Geitz and featuring Romelda Aiken, Clare McMeniman and Kim Ravaillion, Firebirds won the Australian Conference, the Challenge Trophy and the overall championship. Firebirds became the first and only team to retain the title. In a repeat of 2015, Firebirds defeated New South Wales Swifts in both the Australian Conference Final and the Grand Final.
The 2018 ANZ Premiership season was the second season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Reinga Bloxham, captained by Wendy Frew and featuring Gina Crampton, Shannon Francois, Te Paea Selby-Rickit and Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, Southern Steel retained the title, winning their second consecutive premiership. Central Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers. However, in the grand final Steel defeated Pulse 54–53. The top three teams from the season – Steel, Pulse and Mainland Tactix qualified for the 2018 Netball New Zealand Super Club.
The 2019 ANZ Premiership season was the third season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Grant and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn, Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Sulu Fitzpatrick, Central Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers. In the grand final, Pulse defeated Northern Stars 52–48, winning their first premiership.
The 2020 ANZ Premiership season was the fourth season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Rore and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Central Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers. In the grand final, Pulse defeated Mainland Tactix 43–31, winning their second consecutive premiership. Throughout the season, Netball New Zealand had to deal with considerable disruption because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This initially saw the league suspended for April and May. On its return in June, Round 2 through to Round 7 matches were all played behind closed doors at a single venue. In August, all Round 10 and two Final Series matches were cancelled and the Grand final was played behind closed doors.
The 2010 Adelaide Thunderbirds season saw Adelaide Thunderbirds compete in the 2010 ANZ Championship. After winning nine games, Thunderbirds finished second, behind New South Wales Swifts, during the regular season. However, after defeating Swifts in the major semi-final, Thunderbirds defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 52–42 in the grand final to win their third premiership. The 2010 season was the last season that Thunderbirds played in black, white, teal and silver, the colours of their sponsors, Port Adelaide Football Club. Ahead of the 2011 season, Thunderbirds announced they were changing their team colours to pink.
The 2021 ANZ Premiership season was the fifth season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. 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. Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, above Southern Steel and Mainland Tactix. In the Elimination final, Tactix defeated Steel 54–49. In the Grand final, Mystics defeated Tactix 61–59.
The 2008 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season saw Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic compete in the 2008 ANZ Championship. With a team coached by Noeline Taurua, captained by Amigene Metcalfe and featuring Irene van Dyk, Magic finished the season as minor premiers and overall runners-up. During the regular season Magic won 10 of their 13 matches and finished above eventual champions New South Wales Swifts. Magic subsequently lost to Swifts in the major semi–final, defeated Adelaide Thunderbirds in the preliminary final before losing the grand final to Swifts. Irene van Dyk finished the season as the ANZ Championship top scorer, scoring 529 goals from 570 attempts with a 93% goal rate.
The 2009 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season saw Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic compete in the 2009 ANZ Championship. With a team coached by Noeline Taurua and co-captained by Joline Henry and Irene van Dyk, Magic finished the regular season as runners-up to Melbourne Vixens. They subsequently lost the major semi-final to Vixens and the preliminary final to Adelaide Thunderbirds.
The 2010 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season saw Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic compete in the 2010 ANZ Championship. With a team coached by Noeline Taurua and captained by Laura Langman, Magic finished the regular season third behind New South Wales Swifts and Adelaide Thunderbirds. They subsequently defeated Southern Steel in the minor semi-final and Swifts in the preliminary final but lost to Thunderbirds in the grand final.
