2012 Constellation Cup

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2012 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates16–23 September 2012
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Top scorer(s) Caitlin Bassett
Netball.svg  74/85 (87%)
  2011
2013  

The 2012 Constellation Cup was the 3rd Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series, also known as the New World Series, featured three netball test matches, played in September 2012. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Natalie von Bertouch. New Zealand were coached by Waimarama Taumaunu and captained by Casey Williams and Laura Langman. New Zealand won the series for the first time. After winning the opening test, New Zealand clinched the series after winning the second test. The series finished 2–1 to New Zealand after Australia won the final test. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Caitlin Bassett GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 24)1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 26)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie von Bertouch  (c)C, WA, WD (1982-12-16)16 December 1982 (aged 29)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Madison Browne WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 24)1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens
Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 30)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Bianca Chatfield GK, GD, WD (1982-04-02)2 April 1982 (aged 30)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Julie Corletto GD, WD, GK (1986-10-10)10 October 1986 (aged 25)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Melbourne Vixens
Catherine Cox  (vc)GS, GA (1976-05-24)24 May 1976 (aged 36)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) West Coast Fever
Laura Geitz GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 24)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Mo'onia Gerrard GD, WD (1980-11-15)15 November 1980 (aged 31)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 26)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts
Renae Hallinan WD, C (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 26)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 28)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Queensland Firebirds
Chelsea Pitman GA, WA (1988-06-08)8 June 1988 (aged 24)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Queensland Firebirds
Susan Pratley GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 28)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager:
Margaret Molina
Bree McDonald
Specialist Coaches
Nicole Cusack
Michelle den Dekker
Diane Honey
Simone McKinnis
Doctors
Kalman Fried
Mark DeCruz
Tom Hilton
Physiotherapist:
Alanna Antcliff
Steve Hawkins
Performance Analyst
Tara Handke
Massage Therapist
Helen Cross
Strength and conditioning:
Dirk Spits


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

Sources: [7]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Jodi Brown GA, GS (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 31)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 20)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 35)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Irene van Dyk GS, GA (1972-06-21)21 June 1972 (aged 40)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 25)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Anna Harrison GK, GD, WD (1983-04-15)15 April 1983 (aged 28)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Laura Langman 1  (c)C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 26)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 25)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Camilla Lees C, WA, WD (1989-03-27)27 March 1989 (aged 23)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Central Pulse
Bailey Mes GS, GA (1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 23)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Maria Tutaia GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 25)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Casey Williams 1  (c)GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 27)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] [9]

Notes

Matches

New World Netball Series

First test

16 September 2012Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5254Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Hisense Arena
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  27/33 (82%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  15/17 (88%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  8/12 (67%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  28/29 (97%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  26/29 (90%)

Sources: [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Second test

20 September 2012Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5049Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Vector Arena
Attendance: 8,800
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  26/29 (90%)
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  24/26 (92%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  19/23 (83%)
Catherine Cox Netball.svg  15/18 (83%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  15

Sources: [16] [2] [6] [17]

Third test

23 September 2012Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5359Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    CBS Canterbury Arena
Scoring by quarter: 20–15, 28–32, 35–47, 53–59
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  19/21 (90%)
Jodi Brown Netball.svg  21/25 (84%)
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  13/13 (100%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  40/50 (80%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  19/20 (95%)

Sources: [18] [3] [10]

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