2008 ANZ Championship season
Netball league season
Sports season
| 2008 ANZ Championship season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | ANZ Championship |
| Sport | Netball |
| Duration | 5 April 2008 – 28 July 2008 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| TV partner(s) | Fox Sports (Australia) Sky Sport (New Zealand)[1] |
| Champions | New South Wales Swifts |
| Runners-up | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
| Minor premiers | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
| Season MVP | Romelda Aiken (Firebirds) Sonia Mkoloma (Pulse) |
| Top scorer | Irene van Dyk (Magic)[2] |
| ANZ Championship seasons | |
2009 → | |
The 2008 ANZ Championship season was the inaugural season of the ANZ Championship. The 2008 season began on 5 April and concluded on 28 July. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic were minor premiers after finishing top of the table following the regular season. New South Wales Swifts, with a team coached by Julie Fitzgerald and captained by Catherine Cox, won 10 of their 13 matches and finished second behind Magic. Swifts subsequently defeated Magic in both the major semi–final and the grand final to become the inaugural ANZ Championship winners. The grand final was played on 28 July at Acer Arena. Overall, 6792 goals were scored during the season, averaging 98.44 per match. Fox Sports (Australia) and Sky Sport (New Zealand) attracted an average audience per match of 56,581.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Transfers
| Player | 2007 team | 2008 team |
|---|---|---|
 Mo'onia Gerrard[7] | Sydney Swifts | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
 Geva Mentor | Team Bath | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| Kate Beveridge | Perth Orioles | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| Rebecca Bulley[8][9][10] | Melbourne Kestrels | New South Wales Swifts |
 Romelda Aiken | Jamalco | Queensland Firebirds |
| Tamsin Greenway | Team Bath | Queensland Firebirds |
| Janelle Lawson | AIS Canberra Darters | Queensland Firebirds |
| Joanne Morgan | Queensland Firebirds | |
| Ama Agbeze | Loughborough Lightning | West Coast Fever |
| Karen Atkinson | Mavericks | West Coast Fever |
| Ingrid Dick | Melbourne Phoenix | West Coast Fever |
 Jodi Brown | Otago Rebels | Canterbury Tactix |
| Rachel Dunn[11] | Team Bath | Canterbury Tactix |
| Demelza Fellowes | Otago Rebels | Canterbury Tactix |
| Sonia Mkoloma | Brunel Hurricanes | Central Pulse |
 Frances Solia | Central Pulse | |
| Cathrine Latu | Northern Force | Northern Mystics |
| Jenny-May Coffin | Auckland Diamonds | Southern Steel |
| Megan Dehn[12] | Sydney Swifts/Northern Force | Southern Steel |
| Maria Tutaia | Auckland Diamonds | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
Head coaches and captains
Regular season
During the regular season the Australian teams played each other twice and the New Zealand teams once. The New Zealand teams also played each other twice and each of the Australian teams once.[13]
Round 1
| Saturday 5 April | Central Pulse | 33–50 | Melbourne Vixens | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 2:30 pm | Susan Tagicakibau  13/20 (65%)Jamilah Gupwell 15/20 (75%)Amber Bellringer 5/7 (71%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 16/21 (76%) Caitlin Thwaites 34/42 (81%) | Umpires: Alison Cormack Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: David Pala'amo |
| Sunday 6 April | Queensland Firebirds | 48–46 | West Coast Fever | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 1:00 pm | Romelda Aiken 32/37 (86%) Janelle Lawson 8/17 (47%)Joanne Morgan 5/10 (50%)Tamsin Greenway 3/4 (75%) | Stats | Caitlin Bassett 37/44 (84%) Nikala Smith 6/9 (67%)Bianca Franklin 3/6 (50%) | Umpires: Pauline Francisco Raechel Richards Reserve umpire: Helen George |
| Sunday 6 April | Northern Mystics | 44–48 | Canterbury Tactix | Trusts Stadium | |
| 5:30 pm | Paula Griffin 16/19 (84%) Cathrine Latu 15/20 (75%)Jade Topia 13/15 (87%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 38/43 (88%) Anna Thompson 10/16 (63%) | Umpires: Bronwyn Meek David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham |
| Monday 7 April | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 46–42 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Energy Events Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Irene van Dyk 28/36 (78%) Maria Tutaia 18/25 (72%) | Stats | Kristen Hughes 24/32 (75%) Natalie Medhurst 18/21 (86%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Bronwyn Meek |
| Monday 7 April | New South Wales Swifts | 53–42 | Southern Steel | Acer Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Cox 28/39 (72%) Susan Pratley 25/28 (89%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 34/44 (77%) Megan Dehn 7/12 (58%)Julianna Naoupu 1/1 (100%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Jacqui Jashari Reserve umpire: Collette Brennan |
Round 2
| Saturday 12 April | Canterbury Tactix | 50–44 | New South Wales Swifts | Westpac Arena | |
| 2:30 pm | Jodi Brown 35/41 (85%) Anna Thompson 15/20 (75%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 26/37 (70%) Susan Pratley 18/24 (75%) | Umpires: Mandy Nottingham Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: David Pala'amo |
| Sunday 13 April | Melbourne Vixens | 62–52 | Queensland Firebirds | State Netball Hockey Centre | |
| 1:30 pm | Sharelle McMahon 22/25 (88%) Caitlin Thwaites 39/48 (81%)Ashlee Howard 1/1 (100%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 40/45 (89%) Janelle Lawson 12/19 (63%) | Umpires: Kate Wright Pauline Francisco |
| Sunday 13 April | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56–52 | Northern Mystics | Energy Events Centre | |
| 5:30 pm | Irene van Dyk 31/38 (82%) Maria Tutaia 25/31 (81%) | Stats | Cathrine Latu 29/34 (85%) Jade Topia 23/26 (88%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown Bronwyn Meek Reserve umpire: Pauline Sciascia |
| Monday 14 April | Central Pulse | 50–52 | Southern Steel | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Jamilah Gupwell 24/31 (77%) Amber Bellringer 26/35 (74%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 23/37 (62%) Megan Dehn 16/22 (73%)Julianna Naoupu 13/15 (87%) | Umpires: Jonathon Bredin David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham |
| Monday 14 April | West Coast Fever | 41–54 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Challenge Stadium | |
| 6:00 pm | Caitlin Bassett 32/33 (97%) Nikala Smith 8/16 (50%)Tracey Pemberton 1/3 (33%) | Report Stats | Kristen Hughes 25/32 (78%) Natalie Medhurst 29/30 (97%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Jacqui Jashari |
Round 3
| Saturday 19 April | Northern Mystics | 45–49 | West Coast Fever | Trusts Stadium | |
| 2:30 pm | Cathrine Latu 34/42 (81%) Jade Topia 6/10 (60%)Paula Griffin 5/8 (63%) | Stats | Caitlin Bassett 15/15 (100%) Nikala Smith 7/12 (58%)Bianca Franklin 27/30 (90%) | Umpires: Mandy Nottingham David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Bronwyn Meek |
| Saturday 19 April | New South Wales Swifts | 50–47 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Catherine Cox 31/38 (82%) Susan Pratley 19/22 (86%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 29/32 (91%) Maria Tutaia 18/23 (78%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Helen George Reserve umpire: Collette Brennan |
| Sunday 20 April | Melbourne Vixens | 38–39 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Vodafone Arena | |
| 1:30 pm | Sharelle McMahon ? Caitlin Thwaites ? | Report Stats | Kristen Hughes ? Natalie Medhurst 22/23 (96%) |
| Monday 21 April | Canterbury Tactix | 42–51 | Southern Steel | Westpac Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Jodi Brown 30/36 (83%) Anna Thompson 8/13 (62%)Hayley Stockman 4/7 (57%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 38/51 (75%) Megan Dehn 13/16 (81%) | Attendance: 5000 Umpires: Bronwyn Meek Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham |
| Monday 21 April | Queensland Firebirds | 56–28 | Central Pulse | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Romelda Aiken 24/25 (96%) Janelle Lawson 10/10 (100%)Joanne Morgan 18/25 (72%)Tamsin Greenway 4/7 (57%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 8/10 (80%) Jamilah Gupwell 16/23 (70%)Amber Bellringer 4/8 (50%) | Umpires: Collette Brennan Pauline Francisco Reserve umpire: Dianne Cocker |
Round 4
| Saturday 26 April | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 61–47 | West Coast Fever | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Irene van Dyk 35/37 (95%) Maria Tutaia 26/33 (79%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 35/38 (92%) Nikala Smith 4/5 (80%)Bianca Franklin 8/10 (80%) | Umpires: Bronwyn Meek Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Pauline Sciascia |
| Saturday 26 April | Queensland Firebirds | 46–40 | Northern Mystics | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Romelda Aiken 27/33 (82%) Janelle Lawson 15/18 (83%)Joanne Morgan 4/6 (67%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 15/16 (94%) Jade Topia 7/9 (78%)Paula Griffin 18/25 (72%) | Umpires: Collette Brennan Sue Floro Reserve umpire: Dianne Cocker |
| Sunday 27 April | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 54–41 | Southern Steel | ETSA Park | |
| 1:00 pm | Kristen Hughes 18/20 (90%) Natalie Medhurst 18/21 (86%)Kate Beveridge 18/21 (86%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 33/46 (72%) Megan Dehn 8/10 (80%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Raechel Richards Reserve umpire: Pauline Francisco |
| Monday 28 April | Canterbury Tactix | 50–58 | Melbourne Vixens | Westpac Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Jodi Brown 36/38 (95%) Anna Thompson 14/17 (82%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 18/21 (86%) Caitlin Thwaites 40/52 (77%) | Umpires: Alison Cormack David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham |
| Monday 28 April | New South Wales Swifts | 59–30 | Central Pulse | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Cox 36/43 (84%) Susan Pratley 15/17 (88%)Leah Shoard 8/12 (67%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 19/23 (83%) Jamilah Gupwell 3/5 (60%)Amber Bellringer 8/14 (57%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Rachael Ayre Reserve umpire: Helen George |
Round 5
| Saturday 3 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 54–37 | Central Pulse | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Irene van Dyk 40/41 (98%) Maria Tutaia 11/15 (73%)Halana Leith 3/4 (75%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 18/20 (90%) Amber Bellringer 19/27 (70%) | Umpires: Jonathon Bredin Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: Bronwyn Meek |
| Saturday 3 May | West Coast Fever | 46–65 | Queensland Firebirds | Challenge Stadium | |
| 12:30 pm | Caitlin Bassett 39/49 (80%) Nikala Smith 4/7 (57%)Bianca Franklin 3/6 (50%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 48/54 (89%) Janelle Lawson 11/17 (65%)Tamsin Greenway 6/9 (67%) |
| Monday 5 May | Southern Steel | 48–50 | Northern Mystics | Stadium Southland | |
| 7:00 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 32/45 (71%) Megan Dehn 16/20 (80%) | Stats | Cathrine Latu 31/34 (91%) Jade Topia 19/29 (66%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown Alison Cormack Reserve umpire: Jonathon Bredin |
| Monday 5 May | New South Wales Swifts | 52–53 | Melbourne Vixens | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Cox 36/42 (86%) Susan Pratley 16/20 (80%) | Stats | Sharelle McMahon 21/24 (88%) Caitlin Thwaites 32/42 (76%) |
| BYES: Adelaide Thunderbirds and Canterbury Tactix |
Round 6
| Saturday 10 May | Southern Steel | 48–51 | Canterbury Tactix | Stadium Southland | |
| 2:30 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 31/39 (79%) Megan Dehn 17/22 (77%) | Report Stats | Jodi Brown 40/46 (87%) Anna Thompson 11/18 (61%) |
| Saturday 10 May | Queensland Firebirds | 66–52 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Romelda Aiken 58/60 (97%) Tamsin Greenway 8/9 (89%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 28/31 (90%) Susan Pratley 24/31 (77%) |
| Monday 12 May | Northern Mystics | 45–59 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Trusts Stadium | |
| 7:00 pm | Cathrine Latu 30/34 (88%) Jade Topia 15/23 (65%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 36/39 (92%) Maria Tutaia 23/29 (79%) |
| Monday 12 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 66–50 | West Coast Fever | ETSA Park | |
| 6:30 pm | Kristen Hughes 24/28 (86%) Natalie Medhurst 34/36 (94%)Kate Beveridge 8/11 (73%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 36/42 (86%) Nikala Smith 6/11 (55%)Bianca Franklin 8/9 (89%) |
| BYES: Melbourne Vixens and Central Pulse |
Round 7
| Saturday 17 May | Central Pulse | 50–55 | Canterbury Tactix | Arena Manawatu | |
| 2:30 pm | Susan Tagicakibau 7/10 (70%) Jamilah Gupwell 25/33 (76%)Amber Bellringer 18/26 (69%) | Stats | Rachel Dunn 37/43 (86%) Anna Thompson 18/26 (69%) |
| Sunday 18 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 46–52 | Melbourne Vixens | ETSA Park | |
| 1:00 pm | Kristen Hughes 7/11 (64%) Natalie Medhurst 29/33 (88%)Kate Beveridge 10/14 (71%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 23/31 (74%) Caitlin Thwaites 29/35 (83%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Annie Kloppers Reserve umpire: Raechel Richards |
| Monday 19 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56–47 | Southern Steel | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Irene van Dyk 33/33 (100%) Maria Tutaia 23/26 (88%) | Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 34/35 (97%) Megan Dehn 13/16 (81%) |
| Monday 19 May | New South Wales Swifts | 66–54 | West Coast Fever | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Cox 32/43 (74%) Susan Pratley 34/37 (92%) | Stats | Caitlin Bassett 49/54 (91%) Nikala Smith 4/5 (80%)Bianca Franklin 1/1 (100%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Annie Kloppers Reserve umpire: Collette Brennan |
| BYES: Queensland Firebirds and Northern Mystics |
Round 8
| Saturday 24 May | Canterbury Tactix | 50–54 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Westpac Arena | |
| 2:30 pm | Rachel Dunn 35/41 (85%) Anna Thompson 15/19 (79%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 32/33 (97%) Maria Tutaia 22/29 (76%) |
| Sunday 25 May | Queensland Firebirds | 60–51 | Melbourne Vixens | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 1:30 pm | Romelda Aiken 53/58 (91%) Tamsin Greenway 7/13 (54%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 19/21 (90%) Caitlin Thwaites 32/38 (84%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Rachael Ayre Reserve umpire: Dianne Cocker |
| Monday 26 May | Central Pulse | 48–54 | Northern Mystics | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Susan Tagicakibau 29/34 (85%) Jamilah Gupwell 19/24 (79%) | Report Stats | Cathrine Latu 10/10 (100%) Jade Topia 16/18 (89%)Paula Griffin 28/34 (82%) |
| Monday 26 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 44–50 | New South Wales Swifts | ETSA Park | |
| 6:30 pm | Natalie Medhurst 15/17 (88%) Kate Beveridge 29/32 (91%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 34/39 (87%) Susan Pratley 16/18 (89%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Collette Brennan Reserve umpire: Pauline Francisco |
| BYES: West Coast Fever and Southern Steel |
Round 9
| Saturday 31 May | Southern Steel | 41–29 | Central Pulse | Stadium Southland | |
| 2:30 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 21/28 (75%) Megan Dehn 16/22 (73%)Jess Tuki 4/5 (80%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 11/15 (73%) Jamilah Gupwell 15/20 (75%)Amber Bellringer 3/6 (50%) |
| Sunday 1 June | Melbourne Vixens | 57–44 | West Coast Fever | State Netball Hockey Centre | |
| 1:30 pm | Sharelle McMahon 24/32 (75%) Caitlin Thwaites 23/31 (74%)Abby Sargent 9/12 (75%)Ashlee Howard 1/4 (25%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 35/37 (95%) Nikala Smith 5/6 (83%)Bianca Franklin 4/5 (80%) | Umpires: Raechel Richards Pauline Francisco Reserve umpire: Kate Wright |
| Monday 2 June | Northern Mystics | 50–46 | Canterbury Tactix | Trusts Stadium | |
| 7:00 pm | Cathrine Latu 16/16 (100%) Jade Topia 12/18 (67%)Paula Griffin 22/25 (88%) | Report Stats | Rachel Dunn 15/18 (83%) Anna Thompson 24/30 (80%)Ellen Halpenny 7/9 (78%) |
| Monday 2 June | Queensland Firebirds | 41–47 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Romelda Aiken 32/39 (82%) Janelle Lawson 5/11 (45%)Tamsin Greenway 4/7 (57%) | Report Stats | Natalie Medhurst 18/19 (95%) Kate Beveridge 29/34 (85%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Collette Brennan Reserve umpire: Dianne Cocker |
| BYES: New South Wales Swifts and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
Round 10
| Saturday 7 June | Southern Steel | 47–46 | Melbourne Vixens | Stadium Southland | |
| 2:30 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 21/31 (68%) Julianna Naoupu 26/32 (81%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 18/22 (82%) Caitlin Thwaites 28/38 (74%) |
| Sunday 8 June | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 61–41 | Canterbury Tactix | ETSA Park | |
| 1:00 pm | Kate Beveridge 39/43 (91%) Natalie Medhurst 22/26 (85%) | Report Stats | Rachel Dunn 27/32 (84%) Anna Thompson 14/16 (88%) | Umpires: Pauline Francisco Raechel Richards Reserve umpire: Dusty Rea |
| Sunday 8 June | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56–50 | Queensland Firebirds | Energy Events Centre | |
| 5:30 pm | Irene van Dyk 40/48 (83%) Maria Tutaia 16/21 (76%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 39/46 (85%) Janelle Lawson 1/3 (33%)Tamsin Greenway 10/14 (71%) |
| Monday 9 June | Northern Mystics | 62–64 | New South Wales Swifts | Trusts Stadium | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Latu 48/52 (92%) Grace Rasmussen 14/19 (74%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 35/39 (90%) Susan Pratley 28/28 (100%) | Umpires: Bronwyn Meek Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Jonathon Bredin |
| Monday 9 June | West Coast Fever | 33–16 (Note 3) | Central Pulse | Challenge Stadium | |
| 6:00 pm | Caitlin Bassett 20/24 (83%) Bianca Franklin 13/14 (93%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 4/8 (50%) Jamilah Gupwell 11/12 (92%)Amber Bellringer 1/2 (50%) | Umpires: Kate Wright Jacqui Jashari Reserve umpire: Tammy Howard |
Round 11
| Saturday 14 June | Northern Mystics | 47–48 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Trusts Stadium | |
| 2:30 pm | Catherine Latu 31/33 (94%) Grace Rasmussen 11/18 (61%)Jade Topia 5/7 (71%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 20/25 (80%) Natalie Medhurst 28/32 (88%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Liz Boon |
| Sunday 15 June | New South Wales Swifts | 61–60 | Queensland Firebirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 1:30 pm | Catherine Cox 32/36 (89%) Susan Pratley 29/33 (88%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 53/56 (95%) Tamsin Greenway 3/4 (75%)Sophie Croft 4/6 (67%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Kate Wright Reserve umpire: Collette Brennan |
| Sunday 15 June | Canterbury Tactix | 50–49 | Central Pulse | Westpac Arena | |
| 5:30 pm | Rachel Dunn 27/34 (79%) Anna Thompson 17/26 (65%)Ellen Halpenny 6/11 (55%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 23/28 (82%) Jamilah Gupwell 22/31 (71%)Amber Bellringer 4/8 (50%) | Umpires: Alison Cormack Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham |
| Monday 16 June | Southern Steel | 58–43 | West Coast Fever | Edgar Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 41/46 (89%) Julianna Naoupu 17/26 (65%) | Report Stats | Caitlin Bassett 29/38 (76%) Bianca Franklin 8/12 (67%)Nikala Smith 6/7 (86%) | Umpires: Jonathon Bredin Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Bobbi Brown |
| Monday 16 June | Melbourne Vixens | 47–40 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | State Netball Hockey Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Sharelle McMahon 26/31 (84%) Caitlin Thwaites 9/15 (60%)Abby Sargent 12/19 (63%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 25/28 (89%) Maria Tutaia 15/25 (60%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Rachael Ayre Reserve umpire: Kate Wright |
Round 12
| Saturday 21 June | Central Pulse | 41–46 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 2:30 pm | Susan Tagicakibau 26/32 (81%) Jamilah Gupwell 15/18 (83%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 35/36 (97%) Maria Tutaia 11/14 (79%) | Umpires: Alison Cormack David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Pauline Sciascia |
| Saturday 21 June | West Coast Fever | 48–54 | Melbourne Vixens | Challenge Stadium | |
| 12:30 pm | Caitlin Bassett 39/43 (91%) Nikala Smith 9/10 (90%) | Report Stats | Sharelle McMahon 19/22 (86%) Caitlin Thwaites 32/40 (80%)Abby Sargent 3/4 (75%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Raechel Richards Reserve umpire: Tammy Howard |
| Sunday 22 June | Queensland Firebirds | 50–36 | Canterbury Tactix | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
| 1:30 pm | Romelda Aiken 16/17 (94%) Janelle Lawson 7/9 (78%)Joanne Morgan 21/22 (95%)Tamsin Greenway 6/10 (60%) | Report Stats | Rachel Dunn 6/7 (86%) Anna Thompson 9/15 (60%)Hayley Stockman 21/24 (88%) | Umpires: Kate Wright Collette Brennan Reserve umpire: Dianne Cocker |
| Monday 23 June | Northern Mystics | 47–41 | Southern Steel | North Shore Events Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Paula Griffin 29/39 (74%) Jade Topia 18/22 (82%) | Report Stats | Daneka Wipiiti 24/35 (69%) Julianna Naoupu 12/18 (67%)Megan Dehn 5/8 (63%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Jonathon Bredin |
| Monday 23 June | New South Wales Swifts | 51–41 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
| 7:00 pm | Catherine Cox 33/39 (85%) Susan Pratley 18/24 (75%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 22/26 (85%) Natalie Medhurst 17/18 (94%)Kristen Hughes 2/4 (50%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Pauline Francisco Reserve umpire: Collette Brennan |
Round 13
| Saturday 28 June | Northern Mystics | 42–28 | Central Pulse | North Shore Events Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Paula Griffin 22/31 (71%) Catherine Latu 11/13 (85%)Jade Topia 9/10 (90%) | Report Stats | Susan Tagicakibau 5/10 (50%) Jamilah Gupwell 14/20 (70%)Amber Bellringer 9/16 (56%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown David Pala'amo Reserve umpire: Bronwyn Meek |
| Saturday 28 June | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 66–47 | Queensland Firebirds | ETSA Park | |
| 2:00 pm | Kate Beveridge 37/40 (93%) Natalie Medhurst 29/31 (94%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 35/39 (90%) Janelle Lawson 3/6 (50%)Joanne Morgan 9/11 (82%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Rachael Ayre Reserve umpire: Dusty Rea |
| Sunday 29 June | West Coast Fever | 50–44 | Canterbury Tactix | Challenge Stadium | |
| 11:30 am | Caitlin Bassett 40/48 (83%) Nikala Smith 10/16 (63%) | Report Stats | Rachel Dunn 11/17 (65%) Anna Thompson 17/24 (71%)Hayley Stockman 16/21 (76%) | Umpires: Pauline Francisco Collette Brennan Reserve umpire: Tammy Howard |
| Monday 30 June | Southern Steel | 47–43 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Stadium Southland | |
| 7:00 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 30/44 (68%) Julianna Naoupu 6/9 (67%)Megan Dehn 11/12 (92%) | Report Stats | Irene van Dyk 27/27 (100%) Maria Tutaia 16/24 (67%) | Umpires: Bronwyn Meek Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: Jonathon Bredin |
| Monday 30 June | Melbourne Vixens | 49–62 | New South Wales Swifts | Vodafone Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Sharelle McMahon 16/23 (70%) Caitlin Thwaites 33/38 (87%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 32/41 (78%) Susan Pratley 30/33 (91%) | Umpires: Kate Wright Sharon Kelly Reserve umpire: Raechel Richards |
Round 14
| Saturday 5 July | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 69–44 | Canterbury Tactix | Mystery Creek Events Centre | |
| 2:30 pm | Irene van Dyk 33/35 (94%) Maria Tutaia 36/41 (88%) | Report Stats | Rachel Dunn 24/28 (86%) Anna Thompson 16/22 (73%)Hayley Stockman 4/5 (80%) | Umpires: Bobbi Brown Bronwyn Meek Reserve umpire: Pauline Sciascia |
| Sunday 6 July | Melbourne Vixens | 56–47 | Northern Mystics | Vodafone Arena | |
| 1:30 pm | Sharelle McMahon 17/22 (77%) Caitlin Thwaites 39/48 (81%) | Stats | Paula Griffin 23/34 (68%) Catherine Latu 17/21 (81%)Jade Topia 7/9 (78%) | Umpires: Sharon Kelly Rachael Ayre Reserve umpire: Raechel Richards |
| Sunday 6 July | Southern Steel | 54–52 | Queensland Firebirds | Edgar Centre | |
| 5:30 pm | Daneka Wipiiti 29/41 (71%) Megan Dehn 25/28 (89%) | Report Stats | Romelda Aiken 35/39 (90%) Janelle Lawson 10/13 (77%)Tamsin Greenway 7/13 (54%) | Umpires: Alison Cormack Mandy Nottingham Reserve umpire: Jonathon Bredin |
| Monday 7 July | Central Pulse | 32–44 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Pettigrew Green Arena | |
| 7:00 pm | Susan Tagicakibau 12/16 (75%) Jamilah Gupwell 13/20 (65%)Amber Bellringer 7/8 (88%) | Report Stats | Kate Beveridge 27/32 (84%) Natalie Medhurst 12/13 (92%)Melissa Rowland 5/7 (71%) | Umpires: Jonathon Bredin Pauline Sciascia Reserve umpire: Bronwyn Meek |
| Monday 7 July | West Coast Fever | 54–63 | New South Wales Swifts | Challenge Stadium | |
| 6:00 pm | Caitlin Bassett 46/54 (85%) Nikala Smith 8/9 (89%) | Report Stats | Catherine Cox 34/45 (76%) Susan Pratley 29/34 (85%) | Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Kate Wright Reserve umpire: Tammy Howard |
Final table
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | G% | Pts | |
| 1 |  Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 687 | 599 | 114.69 | 20 |
| 2 |  New South Wales Swifts | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 727 | 652 | 111.50 | 20 |
| 3 |  Adelaide Thunderbirds | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 652 | 577 | 113.00 | 18 |
| 4 |  Melbourne Vixens | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 673 | 620 | 108.55 | 18 |
| 5 |  Queensland Firebirds | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 693 | 645 | 107.44 | 14 |
| 6 |  Southern Steel | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 617 | 616 | 100.16 | 14 |
| 7 |  Northern Mystics | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 625 | 637 | 98.12 | 10 |
| 8 |  Canterbury Tactix | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 607 | 678 | 89.53 | 10 |
| 9 |  West Coast Fever (Note 3) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 605 | 697 | 86.80 | 5 |
| 10 |  Central Pulse (Note 3) | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 471 | 636 | 74.06 | 1 |
| Updated: 17 February 2021 | |||||||||
Qualified for Major semi-final
Qualified for Minor semi-final
- Pld = Games played
- W = Win (2 points)
- D = Draw (1 point)
- L = Loss (0 points)
- GF = Goals For (Total goals scored)
- GA = Goals Against (Total goals conceded)
- G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)
- Pts = Points
- Notes
- ^3 The Round 10 match between West Coast Fever and Central Pulse was called off due to a stadium leak. The match was declared a draw, with each team receiving one point. Fever were leading 33–16 when the match was called off. The goals scored by each team were included in the final table.
Playoffs
| Semifinals | Preliminary final | Grand final | |||||||||||
| 13 July | 28 July | ||||||||||||
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56 | New South Wales Swifts | 65 | ||||||||||
| New South Wales Swifts | 57 | 21 July | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56 | |||||||||
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 51 | ||||||||||||
| 14 July | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 49 | |||||||||||
| Adelaide Thunderbirds | 53 | ||||||||||||
| Melbourne Vixens | 48 | ||||||||||||
Major semi-final
| Sunday 13 July 17:30 (UTC+12) | Stats | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 56–57 | New South Wales Swifts | Mystery Creek Events Centre Umpires: Jacqui Jashari Bronwyn Meek Reserve umpire: Mandy Nottingham | FOXSports SKYSport | |
| Scoring by quarter: 15-16, 17-14, 9-17, 15-10 | |||||||
| Irene van Dyk 29/29 (100%) Maria Tutaia 27/34 (79%) | Catherine Cox 41/48 (85%) Susan Pratley 16/19 (84%) | ||||||
Minor semi-final
| Monday 14 July 16:30 (UTC+9:30) | Stats | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 53–48 | Melbourne Vixens | ETSA Park Umpires: Rachael Ayre Bobbi Brown Reserve umpire: Helen George | FOXSports SKYSport | |
| Scoring by quarter: 8–16, 16–8, 12–14, 17–10 | |||||||
| Kate Beveridge 38/44 (86%) Natalie Medhurst 15/20 (75%) | Caitlin Thwaites 28/37 (76%) Sharelle McMahon 20/21 (95%) | ||||||
Preliminary final
| Monday 21 July 19:00 (UTC+12) | Stats | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 51–49 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Mystery Creek Events Centre Umpires: Sharon Kelly Bronwyn Meek Reserve umpire: Bobbi Brown | FOXSports SKYSport | |
| Scoring by quarter: 17–14, 12–11, 12–11, 10–13 | |||||||
| Irene van Dyk 31/32 (97%) Maria Tutaia 20/23 (87%) | Kate Beveridge 29/34 (85%) Natalie Medhurst 20/22 (91%) | ||||||
Sources:[44]
Grand final
| Monday 28 July 19:00 (UTC+10) | Stats | New South Wales Swifts | 65–56 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Acer Arena Attendance: 12,999 Umpires: Sharon Kelly Bronwyn Meek Reserve umpire: Jacqui Jashari | FOXSports SKYSport | |
| Scoring by quarter: 19-14, 15-14, 16-17, 15-11 | |||||||
| Catherine Cox 41/46 (89%) Susan Pratley 24/30 (80%) | Irene van Dyk 45/46 (98%) Maria Tutaia 11/15 (73%) | ||||||
Award winners
ANZ Championship awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player[48] | Romelda Aiken (Note 2) | Queensland Firebirds |
| Most Valuable Player[48] | Sonia Mkoloma (Note 2) | Central Pulse |
| Grand Final MVP[35] | Catherine Cox | New South Wales Swifts |
- Notes
- ^2 Romelda Aiken and Sonia Mkoloma shared the MVP Award
Australian Netball Awards
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