2023 Northern Mystics season

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Northern Mystics
2023 season
Head coachTia Winikerei
Asst. coachRob Wright
ManagerMeghan Robinson
Captain Sulu Fitzpatrick
Main venue The Trusts Arena
Season results
Wins–losses12–4
Regular season1st
Finals placing1st
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The 2023 Northern Mystics season saw Northern Mystics compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. [1] [2] With a team coached by Tia Winikerei, [3] [4] captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Phoenix Karaka, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Peta Toeava, Northern Mystics won their second title. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Central Pulse and Northern Stars. [8] [10] [11] Mystics defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final. [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Players

Player movements

Increase2.svg GainsDecrease2.svg Losses

Source: [1] [2] [8]

Roster

2023 Northern Mystics roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
Flag of New Zealand.svg Danielle BinksGS
Flag of New Zealand.svg Tayla EarleC, WA, WD, GD (2000-04-22)22 April 2000 (aged 22)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Monica Falkner   Star of life gold.svg GA, GS (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 26)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sulu Fitzpatrick  (c)GD, GK (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 30)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Catherine HallGK,GD (2003-12-16)16 December 2003 (aged 19)1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Phoenix Karaka GD, GK, WD (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Holly Mather
Flag of New Zealand.svg Grace Nweke GS (2002-02-07)7 February 2002 (aged 21)1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Claire O'Brien 1  (TRP)WA, C (1997-03-11)11 March 1997 (aged 25)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Michaela Sokolich-Beatson  (vc)GD, WD, GK (1996-10-02)2 October 1996 (aged 26)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Katie Te AoWD,C (2001-04-15)15 April 2001 (aged 21)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Elisapeta Toeava WA, C (1994-03-10)10 March 1994 (aged 28)1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Carys StytheGD,GK (2003-06-19)19 June 2003 (aged 19)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Flag of New Zealand.svg Filda VuiGS, GA, WA (1996-04-16)16 April 1996 (aged 26)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Head coach
  • Tia Winikerei
Assistant coach
  • Rob Wright

Manager:
Meghan Robinson
Physiotherapist:
Pat Hunt
Strength and conditioning:
Pera Gibbs


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

Milestones

Debutants

Sources: [1] [2] [8] [9]

Pre-season

Otaki tournament

Northern Mystics participated in the official ANZ Premiership tournament, hosted by Central Pulse at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki between 17 and 19 February. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part. [22]

Fri Feb 17 Mainland Tactix 54–50 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
10.30am
Fri Feb 17 Northern Mystics 50–42 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
4.30pm
Sat Feb 18 Northern Mystics 48–45 Northern Stars Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
10.30am
Sat Feb 18 Central Pulse 50–54 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00pm
Sun Feb 19 Southern Steel 54–42 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
9:00am

Sources: [23] [24] [25]

Regular season

Fixtures and results

Round 1
Sat 4 Mar Northern Mystics 64–38 Southern Steel The Trusts Arena  
7:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  46/48 (96%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Report
Stats
Jess Allan Netball.svg  15/19 (79%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  14/19 (74%)
Eseta Autagavaia Netball.svg  9/13 (69%)
Round 2
Sun 12 Mar Mainland Tactix 45–54 Northern Mystics Christchurch Arena  
4:00PM Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  24/29 (83%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  20/26 (77%)
Vika Koloto Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  46/52 (88%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  4/7 (57%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  4/4 (100%)
Round 3
Sun 19 Mar Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 57–56 Northern Mystics Globox Arena  
4:00PM Bailey Mes Netball.svg  28/39 (72%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  29/34 (85%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  39/42 (93%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  13/14 (93%)
Round 4
Sun 26 Mar Northern Mystics 62–59 Northern Stars The Trusts Arena  
4:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  46/46 (100%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  15/17 (88%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Report
Stats
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  32/34 (94%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  19/24 (79%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  8/14 (57%)
Round 5
Sat 1 Apr Southern Steel 48–64 Northern Mystics Edgar Centre  
7:00PM Saviour Tui Netball.svg  22/31 (71%)
Eseta Autagavaia Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  20/29 (69%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  47/48 (98%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  17/19 (89%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  0/1 (0%)
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
Sun 9 Apr Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 61–62 Northern Mystics Energy Events Centre  
2:00PM Bailey Mes Netball.svg  36/41 (88%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  25/27 (93%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  50/55 (91%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg  7/8 (88%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  5/6 (83%)
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%)
Round 8
Sun 23 Apr Northern Mystics 60–49 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic The Trusts Arena  
4:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  50/62 (81%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  10/15 (67%)
Report
Stats
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  24/29 (83%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  25/29 (86%)
Mon 24 Apr Northern Mystics 77–79 Northern Stars The Trusts Arena  
7:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  70/75 (93%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)
Report
Stats
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  50/54 (93%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  27/32 (84%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)
Round 9
Sun 30 Apr Mainland Tactix 77–79 Northern Mystics Christchurch Arena  
2:00PM Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg
Vika Koloto Netball.svg
Report
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  64/66 (97%)
Monica Falkner Netball.svg
Filda Vui Netball.svg
Round 10
Sat 6 May Northern Mystics 65–55 Southern Steel The Trusts Arena  
7:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  53/58 (91%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  12/16 (75%)
Report
Stats
Saviour Tui Netball.svg  41/51 (80%)
Georgia Heffernan Netball.svg  12/17 (71%)
Jess Allan Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)
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
Sun 21 May Northern Stars 63–58 Northern Mystics Pulman Arena 
2:00PM Maia Wilson Netball.svg  33/36 (92%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  25/29 (86%)
Report
Stats
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  52/56 (93%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  11/13 (85%)
Mon 22 May Northern Mystics 64–61 Mainland Tactix Eventfinda Stadium  
7:00PM Grace Nweke Netball.svg  59/69 (86%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  5/9 (56%)
Report
Stats
Aliyah Dunn Netball.svg  32/33 (97%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Netball.svg  29/33 (88%)

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: [26]

Finals series

Grand final

4 June 2023 Northern Mystics 7456 Northern Stars    Globox Arena Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 21–17, 38–29, 54–45, 74–56
Grace Nweke Netball.svg  70/73 (96%)
Filda Vui Netball.svg  3/5 (60%)
Danielle Binks Netball.svg  1/1 (100%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  38/42 (90%)
Amorangi Malesala Netball.svg  17/21 (81%)
Jamie Hume Netball.svg  1/3 (33%)

Source: [5] [6] [7]

Award winners

Team of the season

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

All Star Seven
PositionPlayer
GS Grace Nweke
WD Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
Bench
PositionsPlayer
GK, GD Phoenix Karaka

Source: [27]

Mystics Awards

AwardWinner
MG Motor Fans Choice Phoenix Karaka
He KakanoCarys Stythe
Manawaroa Peta Toeava
Barfoot & Thompson MVP Fitzpatrick Medal Grace Nweke
Peta Toeava
H Toa Matarau (Supreme Award) Michaela Sokolich-Beatson

Source: [9]

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The 2023 ANZ Premiership season was the seventh season of Netball New Zealand's ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Tia Winikerei, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Phoenix Karaka, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Peta Toeava, Northern Mystics won their second title. Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Central Pulse and Northern Stars. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Pulse 53–52. Mystics then defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.

The 2021 Northern Mystics season saw Northern Mystics compete in the 2021 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Helene Wilson, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Ama Agbeze, Bailey Mes and Grace Nweke, Mystics won their first ever premiership. After finishing the regular season as minor premiers, they defeated Mainland Tactix 61–59 in the grand final.

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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 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2020 ANZ Premiership. As part of their pre-season preparations, Pulse competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club, finishing the tournament in third place. 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. In the grand final, Pulse defeated Mainland Tactix 43–31, winning their second consecutive premiership.

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.

The 2022 Northern Mystics season saw Northern Mystics compete in the 2022 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Helene Wilson, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Grace Nweke, Elisapeta Toeava and Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, Mystics finished third in the regular season, behind Central Pulse and Northern Stars. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Mystics 63–57.

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