2023 Central Pulse season

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Central Pulse
2023 season
Head coach Yvette McCausland-Durie
Asst. coachAnna Andrews-Tasola
Co-captains Kelly Jury
Tiana Metuarau
Main venue TSB Bank Arena
Season results
Wins–losses10–6
Regular season2nd
Finals placing3rd
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The 2023 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. [1] [2] 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. [3] [4]

Contents

Players

Player movements

Gains and losses
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Sources: [1] [2] [12]

2023 roster

2023 Central Pulse roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
Flag of New Zealand.svg Maddy Gordon C, WA, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 23)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Fa'amu IoaneWD,C (1996-03-11)11 March 1996 (aged 26)1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kelly Jury  (cc)GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 26)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristiana Manu'a GK, GD, WD (1995-09-03)3 September 1995 (aged 27)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Paris MasonGK, GD, WD (2002-12-13)13 December 2002 (aged 20)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Tiana Metuarau  (cc)GA, WA, GS (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 22)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of Malawi.svg Joyce Mvula GS (1994-04-14)14 April 1994 (aged 28)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of Samoa.svg Ainsleyana Puleiata 1   Star of life gold.svg C, WD, WA (2000-07-27)27 July 2000 (aged 22)1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Katrina Rore 1  (TRP)GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 35)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jazz Scott 1  (TRP)WD
Flag of New Zealand.svg Whitney Souness C, WA (1995-11-12)12 November 1995 (aged 27)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Amelia WalmsleyGS, GA (2004-01-31)31 January 2004 (aged 19)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Anna Andrews-Tasola [13]



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

Sources: [1] [2] [12]

Notes

Pre-season

Otaki tournament

Central Pulse hosted the official ANZ Premiership tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki between 17 and 19 February. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part. It was the sixth edition of the tournament. [17]

Fri Feb 17 Central Pulse 47–48 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
09:00am
Fri Feb 17 Central Pulse 39–41 Mainland Tactix Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6.00pm
Sat Feb 18 Central Pulse 48–44 Southern Steel Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
9:00am
Sat Feb 18 Central Pulse 50–54 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00pm
Sun Feb 19 Central Pulse 46–48 Northern Stars Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
12:00pm

Sources: [18] [19] [20]

Regular season

Fixtures and results

Round 1
Sun 5 Mar Central Pulse 53–52 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Fly Palmy Arena  
4:00 PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  36/39 (92%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  17/19 (89%)
Report
Stats
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  27/31 (87%)
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  25/30 (83%)
Round 2
Sat 11 Mar Central Pulse 57–37 Southern Steel TSB Bank Arena  
7:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  42/45 (93%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/15 (87%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)
Report
Stats
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  20/22 (91%)
Jess Allan Netball.svg  13/22 (59%)
Meleitia Taupu Netball.svg  4/7 (57%)
Round 3
Sun 19 Mar Northern Stars 59–51 Central Pulse Pulman Arena 
2:00PM Maia Wilson Netball.svg  41/45 (91%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  18/24 (75%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  32/37 (86%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  17/20 (85%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)
Round 4
Sun 26 Mar Mainland Tactix 50–49 Central Pulse MainPower Stadium 
2:00PM Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  33/37 (89%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  17/20 (85%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  40/45 (89%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  9/12 (75%)
Round 5
Sun 2 Apr Central Pulse 47–48 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Te Rauparaha Arena  
2:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  31/38 (82%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/15 (87%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  3/5 (60%)
Report
Stats
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  30/32 (94%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  18/20 (90%)
Mon 3 Apr Central Pulse 51–56 Northern Mystics Te Rauparaha Arena  
7:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  27/34 (79%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  17/18 (94%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  7/7 (100%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  45/48 (94%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  11/12 (92%)
Round 6
Sat 8 Apr Northern Stars 44–58 Central Pulse Pulman Arena 
7:00PM Maia Wilson Netball.svg  33/35 (94%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  8/10 (80%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  44/52 (85%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/13 (100%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Round 7
Sat 15 Apr Northern Mystics 53–55 Central Pulse The Trusts Arena  
4:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  41/45 (91%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  11/12 (92%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  36/50 (72%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  17/19 (89%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  2/4 (50%)
Mon 17 Apr Central Pulse 62–38 Southern Steel TSB Bank Arena  
7:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  52/58 (90%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Report
Stats
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  18/23 (78%)
Jess Allan Netball.svg  9/10 (90%)
Round 8
Sat 22 Apr Central Pulse 64–62 Northern Stars TSB Bank Arena  
7:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  53/61 (87%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  11/11 (100%)
Report
Stats
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  42/43 (98%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  20
Round 9
Sat 29 Apr Southern Steel 43–44 Central Pulse Stadium Southland  
7:00PM Saviour Tui Netball.svg  31/38 (82%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  12/14 (86%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  25/26 (96%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/16 (81%)
Joyce Mvula Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Mon 1 May Mainland Tactix 45–54 Central Pulse Christchurch Arena  
7:00PM Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  18/20 (90%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  27/27 (100%)
Vika Koloto Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  45/54 (83%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  9/11 (82%)
Round 10
Sun 7 May Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 49–50 Central Pulse Globox Arena  
2:00PM Bailey Mes Netball.svg  25/30 (83%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  24/25 (96%)
Report
Stats
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  37/39 (95%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  13/15 (87%)
Round 11
Sun 14 May Central Pulse 62–56 Northern Mystics TSB Bank Arena  
4:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  47/57 (82%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  15/15 (100%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  46/51 (90%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  10/15 (67%)
Round 12
Sat 20 May Central Pulse 45–54 Mainland Tactix TSB Bank Arena  
7:00PMAmelia Walmsley Netball.svg  40/47 (85%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  5/5 (100%)
Report
Stats
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  37/40 (93%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  17/23 (74%)

Final standings

PosTeamPWLGFGAGDG%BPPts
1 Northern Mystics 15114930828102112.3%336
2 Central Pulse 1510580274656107.5%333
3 Northern Stars 159688983554106.5%330
4 Mainland Tactix 159679376033104.3%128
5 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 1569791830-3995.3%422
6 Southern Steel 15015653859-20676.0%44
Last updated: 7 August 2023

  Qualified for Grand final
  Qualified for Elimination final

Source: [21]

Finals Series

Elimination final

28 May 2023 Central Pulse 5253 Northern Stars    Te Rauparaha Arena Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 14–12, 29–25, 37–41, 52–53
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  41/45 (91%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  36/38 (95%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  17/21 (81%)

Source: [3] [4]

National Netball League

With a team featuring Parris Mason, Ainsleyana Puleiata and Jazz Scott, Pulse's reserve team, Central Manawa, won the 2023 National Netball League title after defeating Northern Comets 45–43 in the grand final at TSB Bank Arena. [14] [15] [22] [23]

Awards

Team of the season

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

All Star Seven
PositionPlayer
C Maddy Gordon
GK Kelly Jury
Bench
PositionsPlayer
WA, C Whitney Souness

Source: [24]

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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.

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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 Northern Stars season saw the Northern Stars netball team compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Kiri Wills, captained by Maia Wilson and featuring Gina Crampton, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Elle Temu, Stars finished the regular season in third place, behind Northern Mystics and Central Pulse. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Pulse 53–52. Mystics then defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.

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