2011 Constellation Cup

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2011 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates9 June – 30 October 2011 (2011-06-09 – 2011-10-30)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (2nd title)
Runner-upFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played5
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2012  →

The 2011 Constellation Cup was the 2nd Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series featured five netball test matches. The series was effectively two separate series played before and after the 2011 World Netball Championships. In June 2011, Australia traveled to New Zealand for the New World Series. The Australia team was coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Natalie von Bertouch. New Zealand were coached by Ruth Aitken and captained by Temepara George and Casey Williams. Australia won the opening test before New Zealand leveled the series at 1–1. In October 2011, New Zealand traveled to Australia for the Holden Netball Test Series. This time the Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Catherine Cox. New Zealand also saw a change in their leadership with Waimarama Taumaunu taking over as head coach and Laura Langman taking on the captaincy. After winning the third test, New Zealand led the series 2–1. However, Australia won the final two tests to win the series 3–2. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 25)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie von Bertouch 1  (c)  Star of life gold.svg C, WA, WD (1982-12-16)16 December 1982 (aged 28)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Madison Browne WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 23)1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens
Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 28)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) New South Wales Swifts
Julie Corletto  (vc)GD, WD, GK (1986-10-10)10 October 1986 (aged 24)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Melbourne Vixens
Catherine Cox 1  (c)GS, GA (1976-05-24)24 May 1976 (aged 35)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) West Coast Fever
Susan Fuhrmann GK (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 24)1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Laura Geitz GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 23)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Mo'onia Gerrard  (vc)GD, WD (1980-11-15)15 November 1980 (aged 30)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 25)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 23)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 27)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Queensland Firebirds
Chelsea Pitman GA, WA (1988-06-08)8 June 1988 (aged 23)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Queensland Firebirds
Susan Pratley GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 27)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager:
Margaret Molina
Doctors
Roslyn Carbon
Tom Hilton
Physiotherapist:
Alanna Antcliff
Steve Hawkins
Performance Analyst
Tara Handke 3

Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player
Notes
Debuts

Sources: [1] [8] [12]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 19)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 33)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Southern Steel
Irene van Dyk  (vc)GS, GA (1972-06-21)21 June 1972 (aged 38)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Temepara George 4  (c)C, WA (1975-10-23)23 October 1975 (aged 35)1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Northern Mystics
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 24)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Paula Griffin GS, GA (1988-07-11)11 July 1988 (aged 22)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Joline Henry GD, WD (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 28)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Laura Langman 4  (c)C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 25)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 24)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Liana Leota C, WA (1984-10-31)31 October 1984 (aged 26)1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Southern Steel
Anna Scarlett GK, GD, WD (1983-04-15)15 April 1983 (aged 28)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Anna Thompson GA, GS (1986-06-18)18 June 1986 (aged 24)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Canterbury Tactix
Maria Tutaia GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 24)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Casey Williams 4  (c)GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 25)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Head coach


Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player

Sources: [8] [12]

Notes

Matches

New World Netball Series

In June 2011, Australia traveled to New Zealand for the New World Series. The Australia team was coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Natalie von Bertouch. New Zealand were coached by Ruth Aitken and captained by Casey Williams. However, Williams missed the first test due to injury and New Zealand were captained by Temepara George. Australia won the opening test before New Zealand leveled the series at 1–1. Both teams used this series to prepare for the 2011 World Netball Championships. [1] [2] [15]

First test

9 June 2011Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 47–52Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Arena Manawatu
Attendance: 2,700
Scoring by quarter: 15–14, 29–25, 38–39, 47–52
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  26/30 (87%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  21/27 (78%)		 Catherine Cox Netball.svg  28/36 (78%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  24/30 (80%)

Sources: [2] [11] [16]

Second test

12 June 2011Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 45–42Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Vector Arena
Attendance: 8,300
Scoring by quarter: 10–12, 24–20, 36–32, 45–42
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  27/33 (82%)
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  13/14 (93%)
Paula Griffin Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)		 Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  28/33 (85%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  3/6 (50%)

Sources: [8] [15]

Holden Netball Test Series

In October 2011, New Zealand traveled to Australia for the Holden Netball Test Series. This time the Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and, in the absence of an injured Natalie von Bertouch, were captained by Catherine Cox. New Zealand also saw a change in their leadership with Waimarama Taumaunu taking over as head coach and Laura Langman taking on the captaincy. After winning the third test, New Zealand led the series 2–1. However, Australia won the final two tests to win the series 3–2. [1] [3] [9] [10]

Third test

23 October 2011Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 48–49Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Burswood Dome
Attendance: 6,500
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  19/21 (90%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  14/23 (61%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  15/20 (75%)		 Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  27/29 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  22

Sources: [17] [18] [19] [20]

Fourth test

26 October 2011Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 51–44Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 12–14, 25–26, 36–36, 51–44
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  34/42 (81%)
?? Netball.svg 		Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  27/31 (87%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg

Sources: [21] [22] [23]

Fifth test

30 October 2011Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 44–41Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Hisense Arena
Attendance: 9,600
Scoring by quarter: 6–12, 16–22, 33–31, 44–41
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  1/2 (50%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg  14/17 (82%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  20/22 (91%)		 Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  24/26 (92%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  17/22 (77%)

Sources: [4] [5] [6] [7]

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