2018 Southern Steel season

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Southern Steel
2018 season
Head coach Reinga Bloxham
Asst. coachLauren Piebenga
ManagerDayna Kaio
Captain Wendy Frew
Main venue Stadium Southland
Season results
Wins–losses21–0
Regular season1st
Finals placing ANZ Premiership winners
Super Club 3rd place
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The 2018 Southern Steel season saw the Southern Steel netball team compete in the 2018 ANZ Premiership and the 2018 Netball New Zealand Super Club. [1] [2] 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, Steel retained the ANZ Premiership title, winning their second consecutive premiership after defeating Central Pulse 54–53 in the grand final. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] In the Super Club tournament, Steel finished third. [8]

Contents

Players

Player movements

Gains and losses
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Notes

^1 Malysha Kelly was injured during pre-season.

Sources: [1] [4] [25] [26]

2018 roster

2018 Southern Steel roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jess AllanGS–
Flag of New Zealand.svg Olivia BatesGA, WA (1991-03-20)20 March 1991 (aged 27)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Gina Crampton  (vc)WA, C (1991-12-07)7 December 1991 (aged 26)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Courtney ElliottGK, GD, WD (1998-09-25)25 September 1998 (aged 19)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Abby ErwoodGA, C, WA (1997-04-18)18 April 1997 (aged 21)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Taneisha Fifita (TRP)GK, GD (2001-02-03)3 February 2001 (aged 17)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Shannon Francois WA, C, GA (1990-10-12)12 October 1990 (aged 27)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Wendy Frew  (c)WD, C, WA (1984-10-15)15 October 1984 (aged 33)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Dani Gray  Star of life gold.svg WD, C (1995-11-03)3 November 1995 (aged 22)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Georgia Heffernan GA, GS (1999-10-07)7 October 1999 (aged 18)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kate Heffernan  (TRP)WD, C, WA (1999-10-07)7 October 1999 (aged 18)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kendall McMinn (TRP)GD, WD, C (1992-04-15)15 April 1992 (aged 26)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jennifer O'ConnellGS (1997-06-16)16 June 1997 (aged 20)1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit GK, GD (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 29)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Te Paea Selby-Rickit GS, GA (1992-01-14)14 January 1992 (aged 26)1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Lauren Piebenga

Manager: Dayna Kaio
Physiotherapist:
Corina Ngatuere
Strength and conditioning:
Mike Jacob

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

^2 Georgia Heffernan, Taneisha Fifita, Jess Allan and Kendall McMinn were included in the extended squad for the Super Club. [27] [28]

Sources: [1] [3] [4] [7] [29]

Debuts

Pre-season

Sunshine Coast Lightning series

In March 2018, Steel played a two match series against the 2017 Suncorp Super Netball premiers, Sunshine Coast Lightning. [32]

15 March 2018 Southern Steel 46–50 Sunshine Coast Lightning Edgar Centre  
Report
16 March 2018 Southern Steel 39–64 Sunshine Coast Lightning ILT Stadium Southland  
Report
Pre-Season Tournament

Steel also participated in the official pre-season tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki from 20 to 22 April. [33] [34] [35]

Fri 20 April Southern Steel 53–44 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
1:00 pm Report
Sat 21 April Central Pulse 64–40 Southern Steel Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
12:00 pm
Sun 22 April Southern Steel 66–53 Northern Stars Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
12:00 pm

ANZ Premiership regular season

Fixtures and results

Round 1

Steel's unbeaten run in competitive matches continued into the 2018 season. However, after defeating Northern Mystics in their opening match, they were beaten 62–51 by Central Pulse, ending a 22–match win streak. The streak included 17 ANZ Premiership matches and five Super Club matches. [36] [37] [38]

Sun 6 May Northern Mystics 47–55 Southern Steel Fly Palmy Arena  
2:10 pmTera-Maria Amani Netball.svg  19/21 (90%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  14/20 (70%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  14/27 (52%)		 Report
Stats 		Olivia Bates Netball.svg  0/3 (0%)
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  20/23 (87%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  35/46 (76%)
Mon 7 May Central Pulse 62–51 Southern Steel Fly Palmy Arena  
7:40 pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  41/45 (91%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  21/22 (95%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  33/39 (85%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  18/27 (67%)
Round 2
Wed 16 May Southern Steel 64–60 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic More FM Arena  
7:40 pmOlivia Bates Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  29/35 (83%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  32/39 (82%)		 Report
Stats 		Monica Falkner Netball.svg  24/27 (89%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Lenize Potgieter Netball.svg  32/39 (82%)
Round 3
Mon 21 May Southern Steel 56–52 Northern Mystics ILT Stadium Southland  
7:40 pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  37/42 (88%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  19/24 (79%)		 Report
Stats 		Tera-Maria Amani Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  15/24 (63%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  31/31 (100%)
Round 4
Wed 30 May Central Pulse 71–40 Southern Steel Te Rauparaha Arena  
7:40 pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  50/54 (93%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  12/19 (63%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)		 Report
Stats 		Olivia Bates Netball.svg  1/3 (33%)
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  21/26 (81%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  18/27 (67%)
Round 5
Sun 3 Jun Southern Steel 63–61 Northern Stars ILT Stadium Southland  
4:10 pmOlivia Bates Netball.svg  5/6 (83%)
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  21/27 (78%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  37/46 (80%)		 Report
Stats 		Paula Griffin Netball.svg  19/22 (86%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  42/45 (93%)
Round 6
Sun 10 Jun Northern Stars 60–63 Southern Steel Horncastle Arena  
12:10 pm Paula Griffin Netball.svg  12/13 (92%)
Ellen Halpenny Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  38/46 (83%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  37/44 (84%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  26/30 (87%)
Mon 11 Jun Mainland Tactix 52–53 Southern Steel Horncastle Arena  
5:40 pm Kate Beveridge Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Ellie Bird Netball.svg  36/42 (86%)
Brooke Leaver Netball.svg  15/22 (68%)		 Report
Stats 		Olivia Bates Netball.svg  1/5 (20%)
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  28/33 (85%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  24/33 (73%)
Round 7
Wed 20 Jun Northern Mystics 62–57 Southern Steel North Shore Events Centre  
5:40 pm Maria Folau Netball.svg  29/35 (83%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  33/37 (89%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  41/46 (89%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  16/25 (64%)
Round 8
Sun 24 Jun Southern Steel 52–53 Mainland Tactix More FM Arena  
4:10 pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  42/52 (81%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  10/16 (63%)		 Report
Stats 		Kate Beveridge Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Ellie Bird Netball.svg  38/43 (88%)
Brooke Leaver Netball.svg  6/9 (67%)
Round 9
Mon 2 Jul Southern Steel 51–47 Central Pulse ILT Stadium Southland  
7:40 pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  30/37 (81%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  21/28 (75%)		 Report
Stats 		Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  22/23 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  11/12 (92%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  14/20 (70%)
Round 10
Mon 9 Jul Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 60–76 Southern Steel Claudelands Arena  
7:40 pm Lenize Potgieter Netball.svg  41/41 (100%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  19/22 (86%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  53/55 (96%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  23/26 (88%)
Round 11
Mon 16 Jul Southern Steel 59–56 Mainland Tactix ILT Stadium Southland  
7:40 pmJen O'Connell Netball.svg  40/49 (82%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  19/23 (83%)		 Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  40/51 (78%)
Brooke Leaver Netball.svg  16/22 (73%)
Round 12
Sun 22 Jul Southern Steel 75–58 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Vodafone Events Centre  
6:10 pmJen O'Connell Netball.svg  51/63 (81%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  24/27 (89%)		 Report
Stats 		Lenize Potgieter Netball.svg  42/44 (95%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  16/20 (80%)
Round 13
Sun 29 Jul Northern Stars 65–59 Southern Steel Vodafone Events Centre  
4:10 pm Maia Wilson Netball.svg  41/44 (93%)
Paula Griffin Netball.svg  24/26 (92%)		 Report
Stats 		Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  48/52 (92%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  11/14 (79%)

Final standings

2018 ANZ Premiership ladder
PosTeamPWLGFGAGDG%BPPts
1 Central Pulse 15123850679+171125.2327
2 Southern Steel 15105874866+8100.9222
3 Mainland Tactix 1578746761−1598519
4 Northern Mystics 1578783796−1398.4317
5 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 15510804878−7491.6313
6 Northern Stars 15411832909−7791.5513

  Qualified for Grand final and the 2018 Netball New Zealand Super Club
  Qualified for Elimination final and the 2018 Netball New Zealand Super Club

Source: [39]

ANZ Premiership Finals Series

Elimination final

Wed 8 Aug
7:45 pm		 Report
Stats 		Southern Steel 53–49 Mainland Tactix    ILT Stadium Southland Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 15-12, 13-17, 12-12, 13-8
Jen O'Connell Netball.svg  38/40 (95%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  15/22 (68%)		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  42/45 (93%)
Kate Beveridge Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Brooke Leaver Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)

Grand final

Sun 12 Aug
4:15 pm		 Central Pulse 53–54 Southern Steel    Fly Palmy Arena Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 16–14, 14–14, 12–14, 11–16
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  32/35 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  17/25 (68%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  4/4 (100%)		Jen O'Connell Netball.svg  40/44 (91%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  14/18 (78%)

Source: [5] [6] [7]

Netball New Zealand Super Club

Group stage

19 August 2018 Southern Steel 61–65 Gauteng Jaguars  
8.30pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  28/36 (78%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  12/26 (46%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  8/18 (44%)		 Report
Stats 		Ine-Marí Venter Netball.svg  40/48 (83%)
Chantelle Swart Netball.svg  16/26 (62%)

Sources: [40]

20 August 2018 Southern Steel 80–52Sneakers 
6.40pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  40/51 (78%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  24/38 (63%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  5/11 (45%)
Jess Allan Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)		 Report
Stats 		Xin Yi Liu Netball.svg  13/22 (59%)
Pei Ying Wong Netball.svg  12/27 (44%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  8/15 (53%)

Sources: [41]

21 August 2018 Southern Steel 66–51 Mainland Tactix  
8.30pmJennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  44/51 (86%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  9/13 (69%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  7/13 (54%)		 Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  20/27 (74%)
Brooke Leaver Netball.svg  11/21 (52%)
Kate Beveridge Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Jess Prosser Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)

Source: [42]

Final ladder

Group A
PosTeamPWDLGFGA%BPPts
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Steel 3201207168123.217
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mainland Tactix 3201201153131.406
3 Flag of South Africa.svg Gauteng Jaguars 3201173172100.606
4 Flag of Singapore.svg Sneakers300315023863.000

  Qualified for Semi-finals
  5th/8th place classification

Source: [2]

1st/4th Play offs

23 August 2018 Central Pulse 64–55 Southern Steel  
8.30pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  34/39 (87%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  18/26 (69%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  3/6 (50%)		 Stats Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  28/35 (80%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  13/26 (50%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  4/8 (50%)

Sources: [43]

Third place play-off

24 August 2018
6.40pm		 Report
Stats 		Southern Steel 54–45 NSWIS    Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 11–7, 26–22, 36–35, 54–45
Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  31/34 (91%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  12/21 (57%)
Jess Allan Netball.svg  4/5 (80%)
Olivia Bates Netball.svg  2/7 (29%)
Shannon Francois Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)		Matisse Letherbarrow Netball.svg  16/22 (73%)
Georgia Marshall Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Kelly Singleton Netball.svg  8/15 (53%)

Award winners

Team of the season

Two Southern Steel players were named in Brendon Egan's Stuff Seven team of the season.

PositionPlayer
GA Te Paea Selby-Rickit
WA Gina Crampton

Sources: [44]

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