2017 Constellation Cup

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2017 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates5–14 October 2017
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (7th title)
Runner-upFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Top scorer(s) Caitlin Bassett
Netball.svg  138/150 (92%)
  2016
2018  

The 2017 Constellation Cup was the 8th Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series featured four netball test matches, played in October 2017. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Caitlin Bassett. New Zealand were coached by Janine Southby and captained by Katrina Grant. Australia won all four tests to win the series 4–0. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Caitlin Bassett  (c)GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 29)1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning
April Brandley GK, GD (1990-04-19)19 April 1990 (aged 27)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Collingwood Magpies
Courtney Bruce GD, GA (1993-12-08)8 December 1993 (aged 23)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) West Coast Fever
Caitlyn Nevins WA, C (1987-06-01)1 June 1987 (aged 30)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Queensland Firebirds
Susan Pettitt GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 33)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Giants Netball
Emily Mannix GK, GD (1994-04-16)16 April 1994 (aged 23)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Kate Moloney C, WD (1993-01-08)8 January 1993 (aged 24)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Melbourne Vixens
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 24)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Collingwood Magpies
Gabi Simpson WD, GD, C (1992-10-17)17 October 1992 (aged 24)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 30)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Collingwood Magpies
Liz Watson C, WA (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 23)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Melbourne Vixens
Jo Weston GD, WD, GK (1994-02-14)14 February 1994 (aged 23)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Stephanie Wood GA, WA (1991-11-28)28 November 1991 (aged 25)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning
Head coach



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

Sources: [7] [10] [11] [12]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Gina Crampton WA, C (1991-12-07)7 December 1991 (aged 25)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Steel
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 25)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Stars
Shannon Francois WA, C, GA (1990-10-12)12 October 1990 (aged 26)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Steel
Temalisi Fakahokotau GD, WD, GK (1994-09-09)9 September 1994 (aged 23)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Mainland Tactix
Katrina Grant  (c)GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 30)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Kelly Jury GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 20)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Bailey Mes GS, GA (1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 28)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Samantha Sinclair C, WA, WD (1995-06-05)5 June 1995 (aged 22)1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Te Paea Selby-Rickit GS, GA (1992-01-14)14 January 1992 (aged 25)1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Southern Steel
Whitney Souness C, WA (1995-11-12)12 November 1995 (aged 21)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse
Maria Tutaia  (vc)GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 30)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Jane Watson GK, GD, WD (1990-03-07)7 March 1990 (aged 27)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel
Maia Wilson GS (1997-09-21)21 September 1997 (aged 20)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Stars
Head coach



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

Sources: [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Umpires

UmpireAssociation
Jackie Mizon England
Kate Stephenson [15] England
Joan Catherine Yano Singapore

Sources: [10] [16] [17]

Matches

First test

5 October 2017
Stats
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5457Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Spark Arena
Umpires:
Kate Stephenson (England)
Jackie Mizon (England)
Scoring by quarter: 13–17, 25–29, 38–42, 54–57
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  31/37 (84%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  23/23 (100%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  39/43 (91%)
Susan Pettitt Netball.svg  10/14 (71%)
Stephanie Wood Netball.svg  8/8 (100%)

Sources: [10] [11] [18] [19] [20]

Second test

8 October 2017
14.15 [10]

Stats
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5260Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Horncastle Arena
Scoring by quarter: 11–14, 26–29, 39–44, 52–60
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  26/29 (90%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  16/19 (84%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  40/44 (91%)
Susan Pettitt Netball.svg  8/9 (89%)
Stephanie Wood Netball.svg  12/14 (86%)

Sources: [9] [21] [22]

Third test

11 October 2017
19:00

Stats
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5543Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Titanium Security Arena
Attendance: 5,000
Scoring by quarter: 12–10, 30–19, 38–34, 55–43
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  29/31 (94%)
Stephanie Wood Netball.svg  14/18 (78%)
Caitlin Thwaites Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Susan Pettitt Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  16/20 (80%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  11/15 (73%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  16/17 (94%)

Sources: [2] [3] [23]

Fourth test

14 October 2017
Stats
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5842Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Qudos Bank Arena
Attendance: 10,861
Scoring by quarter: 12–13, 26–22, 40–31, 58–42
Caitlin Thwaites Netball.svg  30/32 (94%)
Stephanie Wood Netball.svg  15/20 (75%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Susan Pettitt Netball.svg  4/6 (67%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  24/28 (86%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  12/16 (75%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  5/6 (83%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  1/3 (33%)

Sources: [4] [5] [6] [12]

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