2020 Central Pulse season

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Central Pulse
2020 season
Head coach Yvette McCausland-Durie
Asst. coachPelesa Semu
Captain Katrina Rore
Main venue TSB Bank Arena
Season results
Wins–losses15–4
Regular season1st
Finals placing Super Club 3rd
ANZ Premiership 1st
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Central Pulse seasons

The 2020 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2020 ANZ Premiership. [1] [2] [3] As part of their pre-season preparations, Pulse competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club, finishing the tournament in third place. [4] [5] [6] With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Rore and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Pulse finished the regular ANZ Premiership season as minor premiers. [7] [8] In the grand final, Pulse defeated Mainland Tactix 43–31, winning their second consecutive premiership. [9] [10] [11] [12]

Contents

Players

Player movements

Gains and losses
Increase2.svg GainsDecrease2.svg Losses

Source: [1]

2020 roster

2020 Central Pulse roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
Flag of New Zealand.svg Karin Burger GD, WD, GK (1993-04-12)12 April 1993 (aged 26)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Aliyah Dunn GS (1999-10-19)19 October 1999 (aged 20)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ameliaranne Ekenasio GS, GA (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 29)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Maddy Gordon C, WA, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 20)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kelly Jury GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 23)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Claire Kersten WD, C (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 30)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Tiana Metuarau GA, WA, GS (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 19)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Katrina Rore  (c)GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 32)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Rene Savai'inaeaWD, GD, C (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 19)1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Elle TemuGK, GD (1999-08-03)3 August 1999 (aged 20)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Flag of New Zealand.svg Pelesa Semu

Physiotherapist:
Nikki Lynch
Operations Manager:
Jill Clapcott
High Performance Director/Specialist Coach:
Waimarama Taumaunu
Specialist Coaches:
Vicki Wilson
Anna Andrews
Strength and conditioning:
Adam Allen
Athlete Life: Helen Regan
Nutrition: Rebecca Jones
Mental Skills: Natalie Hogg

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

Sources: [1] [7]

Pre-season

2019 Super Club

In December 2019, Central Pulse together with the other five ANZ Premiership teams plus Collingwood Magpies from Suncorp Super Netball and Wasps Netball from the Netball Superleague competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club. Pulse finished the tournament in third place. [4] [5] [6]

Group A

Matches
Sun 8 Dec Central Pulse 39–49 Northern Mystics Trafalgar Centre  
6.35pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  26/34 (76%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/21 (62%)		 Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Netball.svg  37/44 (84%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  7/9 (78%)
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  5/7 (71%)
Mon 9 Dec Central Pulse 56–39 Wasps Netball Trafalgar Centre  
8.10pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  27/28 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  14/15 (93%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  15/16 (94%)		 Report
Stats 		Rachel Dunn Netball.svg  34/40 (85%)
Katie Harris Netball.svg  5/8 (63%)
Alexia Baker Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
Tue 10 Dec Central Pulse 51–28 Southern Steel Trafalgar Centre  
8.10pm Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  26/30 (87%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  20/23 (87%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  15/16 (94%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  17/23 (74%)
Kalifa McCollin Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  0/4 (0%)
Final ladder
Group A
PosTeamPWDLGFGA%Pts
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northern Mystics 3201142115123.484
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central Pulse 3201146116125.864
3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Steel 320112312896.094
4 Flag of England.svg Wasps Netball 300310615867.090

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

Source: [6]

Semi-finals

Thu 12 Dec Collingwood Magpies 54–40 Central Pulse Trafalgar Centre  
6.35pm Shimona Nelson Netball.svg  41/44 (93%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  10/11 (91%)
Gabrielle Sinclair Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Nyah Allen Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)		 Report
Stats 		Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  28/31 (90%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)

Third place play-off

Fri 13 Dec
6.35pm		 Report
Stats 		Central Pulse 47–45 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Trafalgar Centre Sky Sport
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  32/35 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  4/4 (100%)		Kelsey McPhee Netball.svg  31/40 (78%)
Georgia Marshall Netball.svg  10/11 (91%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Netball.svg  4/7 (57%)

Queensland Firebirds series

Central Pulse hosted Queensland Firebirds for a two match series at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki on 8 and 9 February. Both teams one a match each. [16] [17]

8 Feb Central Pulse 58–56 Queensland Firebirds Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
9 Feb Central Pulse 54–61 Queensland Firebirds Te Wānanga o Raukawa  

Queenstown series

Central Pulse played matches against Mainland Tactix and Southern Steel in Queenstown. [18]

Otaki tournament

Central Pulse hosted the official ANZ Premiership tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki between 28 February and 1 March. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part. [18]

Fri 28 Feb Central Pulse 52–51 Mainland Tactix Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
11:00am
Fri 28 Feb Central Pulse 42–25 Southern Steel Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00 pm
Sat 29 Feb Central Pulse 61–42 Northern Stars Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
11:00pm
Sat 29 Feb Central Pulse 39–36 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00 pm
Sun 1 Mar Central Pulse 69–55 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
1:00 pm

Sources: [19] [20] [21]

Regular season

Fixtures and results

Round 1
Sun 15 Mar Mainland Tactix 41–53 Central Pulse Stadium 2000, Blenheim  
4:10 pmEllie Bird Netball.svg  26/29 (90%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  15/22 (68%)		 Report
Stats 		Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  35/38 (92%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  18/22 (82%)
Round 2
Sun 21 Jun Northern Stars 39–63 Central Pulse Auckland Netball Centre 
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  30/36 (83%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  7/10 (70%)
Vika Koloto Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)		 Stats Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  43/45 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  20/22 (91%)
Round 3
Mon 29 Jun Central Pulse 42–35 Northern Mystics Auckland Netball Centre 
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  21/24 (88%)
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  12/14 (86%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)		 Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Netball.svg  28/33 (85%)
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Asher Grapes Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Round 4
Sat 4 Jul Central Pulse 47–40 Southern Steel Auckland Netball Centre 
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  25/25 (100%)
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  22/22 (100%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  27/32 (84%)
Kalifa McCollin Netball.svg  13/14 (93%)
Sun 5 Jul Central Pulse 51–30 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  23/27 (85%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  21/24 (88%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)		 Report
Stats 		Kelsey McPhee Netball.svg  19/26 (73%)
Khiarna Williams Netball.svg  8/11 (73%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)
Round 5
Fri 10 Jul Central Pulse 40–37 Southern Steel Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  23/25 (92%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  17/20 (85%)		 Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Netball.svg  25/34 (74%)
Kalifa McCollin Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)
Round 6
Sat 18 Jul Central Pulse 44–38 Northern Mystics Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  24/29 (83%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  6/11 (55%)		 Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Netball.svg  37/39 (95%)
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Sun 19 Jul Central Pulse 33–32 Mainland Tactix Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  13/13 (100%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  13/16 (81%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)		 Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  24/28 (86%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  8/11 (73%)
Round 7
Fri 24 Jul Central Pulse 52–29 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  19/20 (95%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  29/30
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Grace McLean Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)		 Report
Stats 		Khiarna Williams Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)
Kelsey McPhee Netball.svg  9/13 (69%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Netball.svg  6/10 (60%)
Harley Smith Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Sat 25 Jul Central Pulse 46–36 Northern Stars Auckland Netball Centre 
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  27/30 (90%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  19/20 (95%)		 Report
Stats 		Maia Wilson Netball.svg  29/35 (83%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  7/13 (54%)
Round 8
Sun 2 Aug Central Pulse 42–44 Northern Mystics Te Rauparaha Arena  
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  21/23 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  20/28 (71%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  1/2 (50%)		 Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Netball.svg  38/44 (86%)
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  4/4 (100%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)
Round 9
Mon 10 Aug Central Pulse 32–39 Mainland Tactix TSB Bank Arena  
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  20/24 (83%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)		 Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  32/38 (84%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  7/9 (78%)
Round 10
Sun 16 Aug Central Pulse drawn Northern Stars TSB Bank Arena  
Mon 17 Aug Central Pulse drawn Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic TSB Bank Arena  

Sources: [7]

Final standings

2020 ANZ Premiership ladder
PosTeamPWLDGFGAGDG%BPPts
1 Central Pulse 151122594474120125.3149
2 Mainland Tactix 1594260656640107.1242
3 Northern Mystics 157625824757101.2335
4 Northern Stars 15573590626-3694.2329
5 Southern Steel 154101578637-5990.7321
6 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 15294520592-7287.8319

  Qualified for Grand final
  Qualified for 3rd/4th place match
  Qualified for 5th/6th place match

Point System

Sources: [1] [8] [22]

Finals Series

Grand final

Sun 23 Aug
6.45pm
Stats 		Central Pulse 43–31 Mainland Tactix    Stadium Southland Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter:12–6, 23–13, 31–24, 43–31
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  28/30 (93%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  15/18 (83%)		Ellie Bird Netball.svg  19/23 (83%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  12/13 (92%)

Sources: [9] [10] [11] [12]

Award winners

New Zealand Netball Awards

AwardWinner
ANZ Premiership Coach of the Year Yvette McCausland-Durie

Sources: [23] [24]

ANZ Premiership Awards

AwardWinner
Grand Final MVP [11] [25] Maddy Gordon

Team of the season

Three Pulse players were included in Stuff's team of the season, selected by Brendon Egan.

PositionPlayer
GA Ameliaranne Ekenasio
C Claire Kersten
WD Karin Burger

Sources: [26]

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The 2022 ANZ Premiership season was the sixth season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, co-captained by Kelly Jury and Tiana Metuarau and featuring Aliyah Dunn, Erikana Pedersen and Whitney Souness, Central Pulse won their third title. Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Northern Stars and Northern Mystics. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Mystics 63–57. Pulse then defeated Stars 56–37 in the Grand final.

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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. 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. In the Super Club tournament, Steel finished third.

The 2019 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2019 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Rore and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn, Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Sulu Fitzpatrick, Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers. In the grand final, Pulse defeated Northern Stars 52–48, winning their first premiership.

The 2020 Mainland Tactix season saw the Mainland Tactix netball team compete in the 2020 ANZ Premiership. As part of their pre-season preparations, Tactix competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club, finishing the tournament in sixth place. With a team coached by Marianne Delaney-Hoshek, captained by Jane Watson and featuring Ellie Bird, Temalisi Fakahokotau, Erikana Pedersen, Kimiora Poi and Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Tactix finished the regular ANZ Premiership season in second place, qualifying for their first grand final. However, in the grand final, Tactix lost to Central Pulse 43–31.

The 2021 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2021 ANZ Premiership. The 2021 season saw Gail Parata replace Yvette McCausland-Durie as Pulse's head coach. However, Parata would be replaced by a returning McCausland-Durie after just one season. The team was captained by Claire Kersten. Pulse finished the regular season in 5th place and did not qualify for the Final Series.

The 2021 Mainland Tactix season saw the Mainland Tactix netball team compete in the 2021 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Marianne Delaney-Hoshek, captained by Jane Watson and featuring Ellie Bird, Karin Burger, Erikana Pedersen, Kimiora Poi and Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Tactix finished the regular ANZ Premiership season in third place, behind Northern Mystics and Southern Steel. In the Elimination final, Tactix defeated Steel 54–49. However, in the grand final, they lost 61–59 to Mystics, finishing the season second overall.

The 2022 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2022 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, co-captained by Kelly Jury and Tiana Metuarau and featuring Aliyah Dunn, Erikana Pedersen and Whitney Souness, Central Pulse won their third title. Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Northern Stars and Northern Mystics. Pulse defeated Stars 56–37 in the Grand final.

The 2022 Northern Stars season saw the Northern Stars netball team compete in the 2022 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Kiri Wills, captained by Maia Wilson and featuring Gina Crampton, Anna Harrison and Kayla Johnson, Stars finished the regular season in second place, behind Central Pulse and above Northern Mystics. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Mystics 63–57. Pulse then defeated Stars 56–37 in the Grand final.

The 2023 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, co-captained by Kelly Jury and Tiana Metuarau and featuring Maddy Gordon, Whitney Souness and Amelia Walmsley, Central Pulse, finished the regular season in second place behind Northern Mystics. Overall, Pulse finished third after losing 53–52 to Northern Stars and in the Elimination final.

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