2013 ANZ Championship season

The 2013 ANZ Championship season was the sixth season of the ANZ Championship. The 2013 season began on 24 March and concluded on 14 July.[1][2] With a team captained by Natalie von Bertouch and featuring Erin Bell, Carla Borrego, Renae Hallinan, Rebecca Bulley and Sharni Layton, the Adelaide Thunderbirds won both the minor premiership and the overall championship. Having previously won the 2010 ANZ Championship, the Thunderbirds became the first team to win a second championship.[3][4]The Thunderbirds secured the minor premiership with a 64–48 win over Northern Mystics in Round 13.[5][6] They subsequently defeated Melbourne Vixens 49–39 in the major semi-final andQueensland Firebirds 50–48 in the grand final to win the championship.[3][7][8][9][10]

2013 ANZ Championship season
LeagueANZ Championship
SportNetball
Duration24 March – 14 July
Number of teams10
TV partner(s)Fox Sports (Australia)
SBS
Sky Sport (New Zealand)
ChampionsAdelaide Thunderbirds
  Runners-upQueensland Firebirds
  Minor premiersAdelaide Thunderbirds
Season MVPJhaniele Fowler(Southern Steel)
Top scorerJhaniele Fowler(Southern Steel)
ANZ Championship seasons

Transfers

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Player2012 team2013 team
Samantha Poolman[11]NNSW WaratahsAdelaide Thunderbirds
Johannah Curran(Note 1)Melbourne Vixens
Shannon EaglandQueensland FirebirdsMelbourne Vixens
Elissa MacleodQueensland FirebirdsMelbourne Vixens
Amy SteelQueensland FirebirdsMelbourne Vixens
Melissa TallentNNSW WaratahsNew South Wales Swifts
Ashlee WeirNNSW WaratahsNew South Wales Swifts
Laura ClemeshaAustralian Institute of SportQueensland Firebirds
Demelza McCloudSouthern SteelQueensland Firebirds
Abbey McCullochNNSW WaratahsQueensland Firebirds
Kim RavaillionAustralian Institute of SportQueensland Firebirds
Gabi SimpsonAustralian Institute of SportQueensland Firebirds
Kate BeveridgeMelbourne VixensWest Coast Fever
Courtney BruceAustralian Institute of SportWest Coast Fever
Jade ClarkeNorthern MysticsCanterbury Tactix
Julianna NaoupuWaikato Bay of Plenty MagicCanterbury Tactix
Louise ThayerSouthern SteelCanterbury Tactix
Liana Leota(Note 2)Central Pulse
Donna WilkinsSouthern SteelCentral Pulse
Julie Corletto[12]Melbourne VixensNorthern Mystics
Jhaniele Fowler[13]WaulgroviansSouthern Steel
Rachel RasmussenNorthern MysticsSouthern Steel
Sulu Tone-Fitzpatrick[14]Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicSouthern Steel
Ellen HalpennyCanterbury TactixWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Notes

Sources:[17][18][19][20][21][22]

Salary cap

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In October 2012, Netball New Zealand, the five New Zealand ANZ Championship franchises and the New Zealand Netball Players’ Association agreed a new collective agreement to take effect for the 2013 ANZ Championship season. This saw introduction of a $380,000 salary cap. Teams were permitted to contract between 12 and 14 players in their squad.[23][24]

Head coaches and captains

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TeamHead coachCaptain
Adelaide Thunderbirds [3]Jane Woodlands-ThompsonNatalie von Bertouch
Melbourne Vixens [25]Simone McKinnis[26][27]Bianca Chatfield
New South Wales Swifts [28][29]Lisa BeehagMo'onia Gerrard
Kimberlee Green
Queensland FirebirdsRoselee Jencke[19]Laura Geitz[30]
West Coast Fever [31]Norma PlummerCatherine Cox
Canterbury TactixLeigh GibbsAnna Thompson
Central PulseRobyn Broughton[17]Katrina Grant
Northern MysticsRuth Aitken[32]Maria Tutaia
Southern SteelJanine Southby[33]Jodi Brown
Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicNoeline TauruaLaura Langman

Sources:[22][34]

Melbourne Vixens Summer Challenge

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The main pre-season event was the Summer Challenge, hosted by Melbourne Vixens at the State Netball Hockey Centre on 23 and 24 February.

Round 1
Saturday 23 FebruaryMelbourne Vixens39–25Canterbury TactixState Netball Hockey Centre 
Saturday 23 FebruaryNew South Wales Swifts28–35Adelaide ThunderbirdsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 2
Saturday 23 FebruaryWest Coast Fever45–24Northern MysticsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Saturday 23 FebruaryQueensland Firebirds30–28Southern SteelState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 3
Saturday 23 FebruaryMelbourne Vixens35–27Adelaide ThunderbirdsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Saturday 23 FebruaryNew South Wales Swifts45–34Canterbury TactixState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 4
Sunday 24 FebruarySouthern Steel36–35New South Wales SwiftsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Sunday 24 FebruaryCanterbury Tactix40–25Northern MysticsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 5
Sunday 24 FebruaryMelbourne Vixens41–33West Coast FeverState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 6
Sunday 24 FebruaryQueensland Firebirds30–29New South Wales SwiftsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Sunday 24 FebruaryAdelaide Thunderbirds41–37Canterbury TactixState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 7
Sunday 24 FebruaryMelbourne Vixens41–28Northern MysticsState Netball Hockey Centre 
Sunday 24 FebruaryWest Coast Fever41–40Southern SteelState Netball Hockey Centre 
Round 8
Sunday 24 FebruaryQueensland Firebirds38–30Adelaide ThunderbirdsState Netball Hockey Centre 

Sources:[35][36][37]

Regular season

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Round 1

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Sunday 24 MarchQueensland Firebirds68 – 59Southern SteelBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 
11:10 amRomelda Aiken  47/55 (85%)
Natalie Medhurst  20/24 (83%)
Ameliaranne Wells  1/1 (100%)
Report
Stats
Jodi Brown  15/21 (71%)
Jhaniele Fowler  44/48 (92%)
Sunday 24 MarchAdelaide Thunderbirds49 – 42Central PulseNetball SA Stadium 
1:40 pmErin Bell  21/26 (81%)
Carla Borrego  28/30 (93%)
StatsCaitlin Thwaites  23/28 (82%)
Donna Wilkins  19/19 (100%)
Sunday 24 MarchCanterbury Tactix46 – 69Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicTrafalgar Centre 
7:20 pmSophia Fenwick  8/15 (53%)
Joanne Harten  35/43 (81%)
Anna Thompson  3/7 (43%)
StatsEllen Halpenny  13/17 (76%)
Irene van Dyk  45/48 (94%)
Jessica Waitapu  11/15 (73%)
Monday 25 MarchNorthern Mystics46 – 60Melbourne VixensTrusts Stadium 
7:40 pmCathrine Latu  28/28 (100%)
Maria Tutaia  18/27 (67%)
StatsTegan Caldwell  12/13 (92%)
Karyn Howarth  38/45 (84%)
Sharelle McMahon  10/14 (71%)
Monday 25 MarchNew South Wales Swifts55 – 41West Coast FeverSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre 
7:40 pmCarla Dziwoki  18/21 (86%)
Susan Pratley  32/38 (84%)
Amorette Wild  5/6 (83%)
StatsCaitlin Bassett  3/5 (60%)
Kate Beveridge  7/13 (54%)
Catherine Cox  29/36 (81%)
Lisa Millman  2/2 (100%)

Round 2

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Saturday 30 MarchCanterbury Tactix56 – 75Southern SteelCBS Canterbury Arena 
4:20 pmSophia Fenwick  26/33 (79%)
Joanne Harten  29/37 (78%)
Julianna Naoupu  1/1 (100%)
StatsJodi Brown  10/11 (91%)
Jhaniele Fowler  65/70 (93%)
Sunday 31 MarchMelbourne Vixens58 – 44Adelaide ThunderbirdsHisense Arena 
12:10 pmTegan Caldwell  22/24 (92%)
Karyn Howarth  36/41 (88%)
StatsErin Bell  25/29 (86%)
Carla Borrego  17/20 (85%)
Stephanie Puopolo  2/2 (100%)
Sunday 31 MarchWest Coast Fever80 – 53Northern MysticsChallenge Stadium 
11:10 amCaitlin Bassett  62/70 (89%)
Catherine Cox  18/19 (95%)
StatsCathrine Latu  14/16 (88%)
Bailey Mes  5/6 (83%)
Maria Tutaia  34/42 (81%)
Sunday 31 MarchWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic61 – 35New South Wales SwiftsASB Baypark Arena 
7:20 pmEllen Halpenny  12/18 (67%)
Irene van Dyk  32/33 (97%)
Jessica Waitapu  17/20 (85%)
StatsCarla Dziwoki  10/14 (71%)
Susan Pratley  23/29 (79%)
Amorette Wild  2/4 (50%)
Monday 1 AprilCentral Pulse56 – 58Queensland FirebirdsTe Rauparaha Arena 
7:40 pmCaitlin Thwaites  35/40 (88%)
Donna Wilkins  21/26 (81%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  40/46 (87%)
Natalie Medhurst  18/23 (78%)

Round 3

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Saturday 6 AprilSouthern Steel54 – 60Adelaide ThunderbirdsLion Foundation Arena 
4:20 pmJhaniele Fowler  41/45 (91%)
Jodi Brown  13/14 (93%)
StatsCarla Borrego  36/42 (86%)
Erin Bell  24/29 (83%)
Sunday 7 AprilWest Coast Fever57 – 51Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicChallenge Stadium 
10:10 amCaitlin Bassett  36/39 (92%)
Catherine Cox  19/28 (68%)
Kate Beveridge  2/5 (40%)
StatsEllen Halpenny  32/42 (76%)
Irene van Dyk  15/19 (79%)
Jess Waitapu  4/8 (50%)
Sunday 7 AprilNorthern Mystics51 – 72Queensland FirebirdsTrusts Stadium 
7:20 pmMaria Tutaia  28/34 (82%)
Cathrine Latu  23/23 (100%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  56/66 (85%)
Natalie Medhurst  12/12 (100%)
Ameliaranne Wells  4/7 (57%)
Monday 8 AprilCentral Pulse55 – 49New South Wales SwiftsTSB Bank Arena 
7:40 pmCaitlin Thwaites  30/32 (94%)
Donna Wilkins  25/27 (93%)
StatsSusan Pratley  26/30 (87%)
Carla Dziwoki  21/24 (88%)
Amorette Wild  2/2 (100%)
Monday 8 AprilMelbourne Vixens60 – 40Canterbury TactixHisense Arena 
7:40 pmKaryn Howarth  39/46 (85%)
Tegan Caldwell  20/23 (87%)
Erin Hoare  1/1 (100%)
StatsJoanne Harten  19/27 (70%)
Sophia Fenwick  12/19 (63%)
Julianna Naoupu  9/12 (75%)

Round 4

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Sunday 14 AprilAdelaide Thunderbirds72 – 46West Coast FeverNetball SA Stadium 
11:40 amErin Bell  25/29 (86%)
Carla Borrego  43/46 (93%)
Laura Packard  4/7 (57%)
StatsCaitlin Bassett  35/41 (85%)
Catherine Cox  11/16 (69%)
Sunday 14 AprilCentral Pulse59 – 56Southern SteelArena Manawatu 
7:20 pmCaitlin Thwaites  33/37 (89%)
Donna Wilkins  26/28 (93%)
StatsJodi Brown  9/10 (90%)
Jhaniele Fowler  47/52 (90%)
Monday 15 AprilCanterbury Tactix80 – 78Northern MysticsCBS Canterbury Arena 
7:40 pmJoanne Harten  63/67 (94%)
Sophia Fenwick  11/20 (55%)
Julianna Naoupu  6/9 (67%)
Q4: 63 – 63
Stats
Cathrine Latu  57/59 (97%)
Maria Tutaia  21/27 (78%)
Monday 15 AprilNew South Wales Swifts53 – 61Queensland FirebirdsSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre 
7:40 pmSusan Pratley  34/43 (79%)
Amorette Wild  19/23 (83%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  38/39 (97%)
Natalie Medhurst  23/27 (85%)
BYES:  Melbourne Vixens and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

Round 5

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Sunday 21 AprilAdelaide Thunderbirds39 – 38Melbourne VixensNetball SA Stadium 
11:40 amCarla Borrego  22/27 (81%)
Erin Bell  17/24 (71%)
StatsTegan Caldwell  21/23 (91%)
Erin Hoare  11/14 (79%)
Sharelle McMahon  6/11 (55%)
Sunday 21 AprilWest Coast Fever71 – 51New South Wales SwiftsChallenge Stadium 
12:10 pmCaitlin Bassett  47/55 (85%)
Catherine Cox  23/26 (88%)
Kate Beveridge  1/1 (100%)
StatsCarla Dziwoki  19/22 (86%)
Susan Pratley  14/17 (82%)
Amorette Wild  9/11 (82%)
Melissa Tallent  9/12 (75%)
Sunday 21 AprilNorthern Mystics69 – 68Central PulseTrusts Stadium 
7:20 pmCathrine Latu  45/45 (100%)
Maria Tutaia  24/32 (75%)
Q4: 56 – 56
Stats
Caitlin Thwaites  41/45 (91%)
Donna Wilkins  27/30 (90%)
Monday 22 AprilWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic65 – 45Canterbury TactixASB Baypark Arena 
7:40 pmIrene van Dyk  38/38 (100%)
Ellen Halpenny  21/25 (84%)
Jess Waitapu  6/7 (86%)
StatsJoanne Harten  20/22 (91%)
Sophia Fenwick  14/16 (88%)
Julianna Naoupu  11/13 (85%)
BYES:  Queensland Firebirds and Southern Steel

Round 6

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Saturday 27 AprilWest Coast Fever49 – 58Melbourne VixensPerth Arena 
12:10 pmCaitlin Bassett  39/43 (91%)
Catherine Cox  10/16 (63%)
StatsTegan Caldwell  35/41 (85%)
Sharelle McMahon  23/30 (77%)
Sunday 28 AprilQueensland Firebirds53 – 54Adelaide ThunderbirdsBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 
12:10 pmRomelda Aiken  46/49 (94%)
Natalie Medhurst  7/10 (70%)
StatsCarla Borrego  29/32 (91%)
Erin Bell  25/31 (81%)
Sunday 28 AprilCentral Pulse53 – 52Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicTSB Bank Arena 
7:20 pmCaitlin Thwaites  32/37 (86%)
Donna Wilkins  21/23 (91%)
StatsIrene van Dyk  29/29 (100%)
Ellen Halpenny  23/29 (79%)
Monday 29 AprilSouthern Steel67 – 52Northern MysticsStadium Southland Velodrome 
7:40 pmJhaniele Fowler  53/54 (98%)
Jodi Brown  12/15 (80%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit  2/3 (67%)
StatsCathrine Latu  22/25 (88%)
Maria Tutaia  22/31 (71%)
Bailey Mes  8/9 (89%)
BYES:  New South Wales Swifts and Canterbury Tactix

Round 7

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Sunday 5 MayQueensland Firebirds63 – 54West Coast FeverBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 
12:10 pmRomelda Aiken  40/44 (91%)
Natalie Medhurst  22/30 (73%)
Ameliaranne Wells  1/1 (100%)
StatsCaitlin Bassett  34/39 (87%)
Catherine Cox  20/24 (83%)
Sunday 5 MayMelbourne Vixens52 – 30Central PulseHisense Arena 
2:10 pmSharelle McMahon  20/23 (87%)
Tegan Caldwell  24/34 (71%)
Karyn Howarth  8/11 (73%)
StatsCaitlin Thwaites  15/21 (71%)
Donna Wilkins  11/13 (85%)
Paula Griffin  4/6 (67%)
Sunday 5 MayNorthern Mystics57 – 61Canterbury TactixTrusts Stadium 
7:20 pmCathrine Latu  26/27 (96%)
Maria Tutaia  20/23 (87%)
Bailey Mes  11/13 (85%)
StatsJoanne Harten  37/40 (93%)
Sophia Fenwick  24/33 (73%)
Monday 6 MaySouthern Steel60 – 55New South Wales SwiftsStadium Southland Velodrome 
7:40 pmJhaniele Fowler  59/63 (94%)
Jodi Brown  1/3 (33%)
StatsSusan Pratley  33/34 (97%)
Carla Dziwoki  22/27 (81%)
Monday 6 MayAdelaide Thunderbirds45 – 33Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicNetball SA Stadium 
7:10 pmCarla Borrego  29/35 (83%)
Erin Bell  16/23 (70%)
StatsIrene van Dyk  13/16 (81%)
Ellen Halpenny  12/18 (67%)
Jess Waitapu  8/14 (57%)

Round 8

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Saturday 11 MayCanterbury Tactix51 – 76Queensland FirebirdsCBS Canterbury Arena 
4:20 pmJoanne Harten  33/36 (92%)
Julianna Naoupu  13/16 (81%)
Sophia Fenwick  5/9 (56%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  46/51 (90%)
Natalie Medhurst  20/21 (95%)
Ameliaranne Wells  10/11 (91%)
Sunday 12 MayNew South Wales Swifts42 – 50Melbourne VixensSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre 
12:10 pmCarla Dziwoki  19/21 (90%)
Susan Pratley  18/25 (72%)
Melissa Tallent  5/6 (83%)
StatsTegan Caldwell  22/25 (88%)
Karyn Howarth  19/23 (83%)
Sharelle McMahon  9/14 (64%)
Sunday 12 MayWest Coast Fever47 – 49Adelaide ThunderbirdsChallenge Stadium 
12:10 pmCaitlin Bassett  35/39 (90%)
Catherine Cox  12/16 (75%)
StatsCarla Borrego  29/29 (100%)
Erin Bell  20/28 (71%)
Sunday 12 MayNorthern Mystics63 – 73Southern SteelTrusts Stadium 
7:20 pmBailey Mes  37/45 (82%)
Maria Tutaia  26/35 (74%)
StatsJhaniele Fowler  59/61 (97%)
Jodi Brown  14/14 (100%)
Monday 13 MayWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic53 – 49Central PulseClaudelands Arena 
7:40 pmEllen Halpenny  32/40 (80%)
Irene van Dyk  21/22 (95%)
StatsCaitlin Thwaites  33/35 (94%)
Donna Wilkins  16/17 (94%)

Round 9

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Saturday 18 MaySouthern Steel65 – 58Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicStadium Southland Velodrome 
4:20 pmJhaniele Fowler  44/46 (96%)
Jodi Brown  21/24 (88%)
StatsIrene van Dyk  29/29 (100%)
Jess Waitapu  7/7 (100%)
Ellen Halpenny  22/31 (71%)
Sunday 19 MayMelbourne Vixens46 – 57Queensland FirebirdsHisense Arena 
12:10 pmKaryn Howarth  27/31 (87%)
Tegan Caldwell  15/19 (79%)
Sharelle McMahon  4/8 (50%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  36/41 (88%)
Natalie Medhurst  21/26 (81%)
Sunday 19 MayAdelaide Thunderbirds50 – 48New South Wales SwiftsNetball SA Stadium 
1:40 pmCarla Borrego  30/33 (91%)
Erin Bell  20/27 (74%)
StatsMelissa Tallent  10/11 (91%)
Susan Pratley  29/35 (83%)
Carla Dziwoki  9/12 (75%)
Sunday 19 MayCanterbury Tactix55 – 64West Coast FeverTrafalgar Centre 
7:20 pmJoanne Harten  31/38 (82%)
Julianna Naoupu  13/18 (72%)
Sophia Fenwick  11/17 (65%)
StatsCaitlin Bassett  49/54 (91%)
Kate Beveridge  1/1 (100%)
Catherine Cox  14/18 (78%)
Monday 20 MayCentral Pulse63 – 48Northern MysticsTe Rauparaha Arena 
7:40 pmCaitlin Thwaites  43/47 (91%)
Donna Wilkins  20/22 (91%)
StatsCathrine Latu  15/17 (88%)
Maria Tutaia  22/27 (81%)
Bailey Mes  11/13 (85%)

Round 10

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Sunday 26 MayNew South Wales Swifts63 – 44Northern MysticsSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre 
12:10 pmSusan Pratley  40/45 (89%)
Carla Dziwoki  21/26 (81%)
Melissa Tallent  2/3 (67%)
Report
Stats
Bailey Mes  13/16 (81%)
Maria Tutaia  19/23 (83%)
Cathrine Latu  12/14 (86%)
Sunday 26 MayQueensland Firebirds62 – 65Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre 
2:10 pmRomelda Aiken  42/46 (91%)
Natalie Medhurst  20/25 (80%)
Report
Stats
Ellen Halpenny  34/44 (77%)
Irene van Dyk  31/32 (97%)
Sunday 26 MayCentral Pulse53 – 52West Coast FeverTSB Bank Arena 
7:20 pmCaitlin Thwaites  28/33 (85%)
Donna Wilkins  25/25 (100%)
Report
Stats
Caitlin Bassett  31/32 (97%)
Catherine Cox  18/20 (90%)
Kate Beveridge  3/3 (100%)
Monday 27 MayCanterbury Tactix58 – 62Adelaide ThunderbirdsLion Foundation Arena 
7:40 pmSophia Fenwick  33/44 (75%)
Joanne Harten  25/30 (83%)
Report
Stats
Carla Borrego  45/50 (90%)
Erin Bell  11/16 (69%)
Laura Packard  6/13 (46%)
Stephanie Puopolo  0/2 (0%)
Monday 27 MayMelbourne Vixens58 – 52Southern SteelHisense Arena 
7:40 pmTegan Caldwell  33/37 (89%)
Karyn Howarth  25/29 (86%)
Report
Stats
Jhaniele Fowler  45/50 (90%)
Jodi Brown  7/9 (78%)

Round 11

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Sunday 2 JuneNew South Wales Swifts43 – 46Adelaide ThunderbirdsAllphones Arena 
12:10 pmSusan Pratley  26/29 (90%)
Carla Dziwoki  14/16 (88%)
Melissa Tallent  3/5 (60%)
Report
Stats
Carla Borrego  31/33 (94%)
Erin Bell  15/16 (94%)
Sunday 2 JuneQueensland Firebirds47 – 53Melbourne VixensBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 
2:10 pmRomelda Aiken  34/40 (85%)
Natalie Medhurst  13/17 (76%)
Report
Stats
Karyn Howarth  30/39 (77%)
Sharelle McMahon  6/7 (86%)
Sunday 2 JuneWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic58 – 52Southern SteelEnergy Events Centre 
7:20 pmIrene van Dyk  35/36 (97%)
Ellen Halpenny  23/26 (88%)
Report
Stats
Jhaniele Fowler  39/40 (98%)
Jodi Brown  13/18 (72%)
Monday 3 JuneCanterbury Tactix45 – 62Central PulseCBS Canterbury Arena 
7:40 pmJoanne Harten  28/34 (82%)
Sophia Fenwick  12/21 (57%)
Julianna Naoupu  5/9 (56%)
Report
Stats
Caitlin Thwaites  38/46 (83%)
Donna Wilkins  24/28 (86%)
BYES:  West Coast Fever and Northern Mystics

Round 12

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Saturday 8 JuneMelbourne Vixens39 – 48New South Wales SwiftsHisense Arena 
2:10 pmKaryn Howarth  7/8 (88%)
Sharelle McMahon  10/15 (67%)
Tegan Caldwell  22/26 (85%)
StatsCarla Dziwoki  25/32 (78%)
Susan Pratley  23/37 (62%)
Sunday 9 JuneWest Coast Fever47 – 72Queensland FirebirdsChallenge Stadium 
10:10 amCaitlin Bassett  34/39 (87%)
Kate Beveridge  3/4 (75%)
Report
Stats
Romelda Aiken  45/57 (79%)
Natalie Medhurst  27/33 (82%)
Sunday 9 JuneSouthern Steel79 – 62Canterbury TactixLion Foundation Arena 
7:20 pmJhaniele Fowler  65/69 (94%)
Jodi Brown  12/14 (86%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit  2/4 (50%)
Report
Stats
Joanne Harten  38/43 (88%)
Sophia Fenwick  10/16 (63%)
Monday 10 JuneNorthern Mystics50 – 60Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicTrusts Stadium 
7:40 pmBailey Mes  29/36 (81%)
Maria Tutaia  21/30 (70%)
Report
Stats
Ellen Halpenny  27/30 (90%)
Irene van Dyk  33/34 (97%)
BYES:  Adelaide Thunderbirds and Central Pulse

Round 13

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Sunday 16 JuneQueensland Firebirds52 – 48New South Wales SwiftsBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 
12:10 pmRomelda Aiken  37/40 (93%)
Natalie Medhurst  15/17 (88%)
StatsSusan Pratley  30/37 (81%)
Carla Dziwoki  18/20 (90%)
Sunday 16 JuneAdelaide Thunderbirds64 – 48Northern MysticsNetball SA Stadium 
1:40 pmCarla Borrego  45/50 (90%)
Erin Bell  19/23 (83%)
Report
Stats
Bailey Mes  38/43 (88%)
Maria Tutaia  10/16 (63%)
Sunday 16 JuneWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic56 – 51Melbourne VixensClaudelands Arena 
7:20 pmIrene van Dyk  31/33 (94%)
Ellen Halpenny  25/29 (86%)
StatsTegan Caldwell  28/29 (97%)
Karyn Howarth  23/27 (85%)
Monday 17 JuneCentral Pulse73 – 59Canterbury TactixTe Rauparaha Arena 
7:40 pmPaula Griffin  50/58 (86%)
Donna Wilkins  23/26 (88%)
Report
Stats
Joanne Harten  28/34 (82%)
Julianna Naoupu  19/22 (86%)
Sophia Fenwick  12/16 (75%)
Monday 17 JuneWest Coast Fever68 – 56Southern SteelChallenge Stadium 
5:40 pmCaitlin Bassett  41/44 (93%)
Catherine Cox  27/32 (84%)
Report
Stats
Jhaniele Fowler  45/49 (92%)
Jodi Brown  7/13 (54%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit  4/5 (80%)

Round 14

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Sunday 23 JuneMelbourne Vixens69 – 39West Coast FeverHisense Arena 
12:10 pmKaryn Howarth  41/47 (87%)
Tegan Caldwell  16/18 (89%)
Sharelle McMahon  12/19 (63%)
Report
Stats
Catherine Cox  17/22 (77%)
Kate Beveridge  13/17 (76%)
Caitlin Bassett  7/12 (58%)
Lisa Millman  2/2 (100%)
Sunday 23 JuneAdelaide Thunderbirds54 – 52Queensland FirebirdsNetball SA Stadium 
1:40 pmCarla Borrego  33/35 (94%)
Erin Bell  21/28 (75%)
StatsRomelda Aiken  44/49 (90%)
Natalie Medhurst  8/10 (80%)
Sunday 23 JuneSouthern Steel64 – 73Central PulseStadium Southland Velodrome 
7:20 pmJhaniele Fowler  60/61 (98%)
Jodi Brown  4/5 (80%)
Report
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Caitlin Thwaites  45/51 (88%)
Donna Wilkins  28/31 (90%)
Monday 24 JuneWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic68 – 40Northern MysticsASB Baypark Arena 
7:40 pmReport
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Monday 24 JuneNew South Wales Swifts62 – 42Canterbury TactixSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre 
7:40 pmSusan Pettitt  39/42 (93%)
Carla Dziwoki  12/14 (86%)
Amorette Wild  3/7 (43%)
Melissa Tallent  8/12 (67%)
StatsJoanne Harten  25/34 (74%)
Julianna Naoupu  12/17 (71%)
Sophia Fenwick  5/9 (56%)

Sources:[1][2]

Final table

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PosTeamPldWLGFGAGDG%Pts
1 Adelaide Thunderbirds13121688620+68111.024
2 Melbourne Vixens1394692589+103117.518
3 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic1394749650+99115.218
4 Queensland Firebirds1394793691+102114.818
5 Central Pulse1385736706+30104.216
6 Southern Steel1367812790+22102.812
7 West Coast Fever1358715757−4294.510
8 New South Wales Swifts1349652672−2097.08
9 Canterbury Tactix13211700882−18279.44
10 Northern Mystics13112699879−18079.52
Updated 7 April 2021

  Qualified for Major semi-final
  Qualified for Minor semi-final

  • Pld = Games played
  • W = Win (2 points)
  • L = Loss (0 points)
  • GF = Goals For
  • GA = Goals Against
  • GD = Goals Difference (= GFGA)
  • G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)

Pts = Points

Sources:[38][39]


Finals

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Major semi-final

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Sunday 30 June
11:45 am

Stats
Adelaide Thunderbirds49–39Melbourne Vixens  Netball SA Stadium
Scoring by quarter: 12–8, 20-21, 31–30, 49–39
Carla Borrego  32/37 (86%)
Erin Bell  17/22 (77%)
Laura Packard  0/1 (0%)
Karyn Howarth  29/35 (83%)
Sharelle McMahon  8/10 (80%)
Tegan Caldwell  2/2 (100%)

Source:[7]


Minor semi-final

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Sunday 30 June
7:20 pm

Stats
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic50–53Queensland Firebirds  Claudelands ArenaSky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 8–13, 24–25, 36–41, 50–53
Irene van Dyk  27/28 (96%)
Ellen Halpenny  23/26 (88%)
Romelda Aiken  40/46 (87%)
Natalie Medhurst  13/17 (76%)

Source:[40][41]


Preliminary final

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Sunday 7 July
12:15 pm

Stats
Melbourne Vixens46–50Queensland Firebirds  State Netball Hockey Centre
Scoring by quarter: 13–10, 24–25, 31–39, 46–50
Karyn Howarth  23/28 (82%)
Sharelle McMahon  13/17 (76%)
Tegan Caldwell  10/11 (91%)
Romelda Aiken  37/42 (88%)
Natalie Medhurst  13/16 (81%)

Source:[42][43]


Grand final

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Sunday 14 July
2:00 pm

Stats
Adelaide Thunderbirds50–48Queensland Firebirds  Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 9–13, 24–26, 40–37, 50–48
Carla Borrego  26/33 (79%)
Erin Bell  24/31 (77%)
Romelda Aiken  39/47 (83%)
Natalie Medhurst  9/11 (82%)

Sources:[8][9][10]

Season statistics

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Top 5 Goals scored
Pos.PlayerTeamGSGAG%
1Jhaniele FowlerSouthern Steel60664893.5
2Romelda AikenQueensland Firebirds50757488.3
3Caitlin BassettWest Coast Fever44349889.0
4Joanne HartenCanterbury Tactix38645185.6
5Carla BorregoAdelaide Thunderbirds38543887.9
Top 5 Goal assists
Pos.PlayerTeamG/A
1Madison BrowneMelbourne Vixens208
2Jodi BrownSouthern Steel206
3Laura LangmanWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic188
4Verity SimmonsWest Coast Fever171
5Liana LeotaCentral Pulse161
Top 5 Rebounds
Pos.PlayerTeamReb.
1Romelda AikenQueensland Firebirds54
2Joanne HartenCanterbury Tactix32
3Geva MentorMelbourne Vixens31
4Carla BorregoAdelaide Thunderbirds30
5Jhaniele FowlerSouthern Steel29
Top 5 Centre-pass receives
Pos.PlayerTeamCPR
1Maria TutaiaNorthern Mystics296
2Madison BrowneMelbourne Vixens284
3Donna WilkinsCentral Pulse283
4Liana LeotaCentral Pulse264
5Anna ThompsonCanterbury Tactix263
Top 5 Intercepts
Pos.PlayerTeamInt.
1Geva MentorMelbourne Vixens29
2Katrina GrantCentral Pulse28
3Laura GeitzQueensland Firebirds26
4Sharni LaytonAdelaide Thunderbirds24
5Sonia MkolomaNew South Wales Swifts23
Top 5 Deflections
Pos.PlayerTeamDefl.
1Geva MentorMelbourne Vixens77
2Katrina GrantCentral Pulse59
3Eboni Beckford-ChambersWest Coast Fever56
4Leana de BruinWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic54
5Jane WatsonCanterbury Tactix48
Top 5 Penalties
Pos.PlayerTeamPen.
1Sonia MkolomaNew South Wales Swifts220
2Geva MentorMelbourne Vixens190
3Rachel RasmussenSouthern Steel187
4Casey KopuaWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic182
5Sharni LaytonAdelaide Thunderbirds178
Top 5 Turnovers
Pos.PlayerTeamTurn.
1Maria TutaiaNorthern Mystics75
2Joanne HartenCanterbury Tactix74
3Sophia FenwickCanterbury Tactix71
4Susan PratleyNew South Wales Swifts69
5Carla BorregoAdelaide Thunderbirds67

Award winners

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ANZ Championship awards

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AwardWinnerTeam
ANZ Championship Most Valuable Player Jhaniele Fowler[44][45]Southern Steel
ANZ Championship Grand Final MVP Erin Bell[46]Adelaide Thunderbirds
ANZ Championship Best New Talent Jhaniele Fowler[44][45]Southern Steel

All Star Team

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PositionPlayerTeam
GS Jhaniele FowlerSouthern Steel
GA Erin BellAdelaide Thunderbirds
WA Madison BrowneMelbourne Vixens
C Laura LangmanWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic
WD Renae HallinanAdelaide Thunderbirds
GD Casey KopuaWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic
GK Geva MentorMelbourne Vixens
Coach Jane Woodlands-ThompsonAdelaide Thunderbirds

Sources:[47][48]

Australian Netball Awards

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AwardWinnerTeam
Australian ANZ Championship Player of the Year Erin BellAdelaide Thunderbirds
Liz Ellis Diamond Renae Hallinan[49]Adelaide Thunderbirds
Australian ANZ Championship Coach of the Year Jane Woodlands-ThompsonAdelaide Thunderbirds

Sources:[3][50]

Media coverage

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Netball Australia signed a new TV rights agreement withFox Sports and SBS. All 69 games, including the playoffs were broadcast live by Fox Sports. SBS 2, replacing Network 10, broadcast a live Sunday match as well as providing coverage of the playoffs on its free-to-air television network. Sky Sport continued to broadcast live games in New Zealand.[22][51]

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