2015 ANZ Championship season
2015 ANZ Championship season | |
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League | ANZ Championship |
Sport | Netball |
Duration | 28 February – 21 June 2015 |
Number of teams | 10 |
TV partner(s) | Fox Sports (Australia) Sky Sport (New Zealand) One Te Reo Prime TV |
Champions | Queensland Firebirds |
Winners | Australian Conference Queensland Firebirds New Zealand Conference Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Challenge Trophy Queensland Firebirds |
Runners-up | New South Wales Swifts |
Minor premiers | Queensland Firebirds |
Season MVP | Romelda Aiken (Firebirds) Jhaniele Fowler-Reid (Steel) |
Top scorer | Romelda Aiken (Firebirds) |
The 2015 ANZ Championship season was the eighth season of the ANZ Championship. The season began on 28 February and concluded on 21 June.[1] The 2015 season saw the introduction of several major format changes and initiatives, including a Conference system, a six-team Finals Series, drawn games and a new Ranfurly Shield-style competition, the Challenge Trophy.[2][3] With a team coached by Roselee Jencke, captained by Laura Geitz and featuring Romelda Aiken, Clare McMeniman and Kim Ravaillion, Queensland Firebirds won the Australian Conference, the Challenge Trophy, the minor premiership and the overall championship. Firebirds narrowly defeated New South Wales Swifts in both the Australian Conference final and the Grand Final on their way to effectively winning four titles.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
New format
[edit]The 2015 season saw some major format changes. The league introduced separate Australian and New Zealand conferences, a restructured six-team Finals Series and a new competition, the Challenge Trophy. Teams continued to play 13 games – eight home-and-away matches against teams in their own conference and five alternating home or away games against teams in the other conference.[2][14][15] The ANZ Championship also introduced draws for the first time. During the regular season, drawn games would see both teams get a point each. Extra time will only be played during the Finals Series.[3] On 15 March, the Round 3 match between New South Wales Swifts and Queensland Firebirds finished 47–47. It was the first official draw in the eight seasons of the league.[16]
Transfers
[edit]Head coaches and captains
[edit]Summer Shootout
[edit]Between 6 and 8 February, New South Wales Swifts hosted the Summer Shootout at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park. This was the first major netball tournament to be held at the venue. All ten ANZ Championship teams participated in the three-day tournament. A total of 25 games, consisting of both full length and shortened games consisting of two 15-minute periods, were played over the weekend.[6][51][52][53]
Regular season
[edit]Round 1
[edit]Sat 28 February | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 44–45 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Netball SA Stadium | |
1:48 PM (ACDT) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report Stats |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Sun 1 March | Queensland Firebirds | 50–57 | West Coast Fever | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
11:18 AM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Amy Wild ![]() |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Sun 1 March | Melbourne Vixens | 64–40 | Central Pulse | Margaret Court Arena | |
2:18 PM (AEDT) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report Stats |
Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Sun 1 March | Southern Steel | 62–68 | New South Wales Swifts | Stadium Southland | |
7.10 PM (NZDT) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Mon 2 March | Mainland Tactix | 53–59 | Northern Mystics | Horncastle Arena | |
7.40 PM (NZDT) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() ?? ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() Elsa Brown ![]() |
Round 2
[edit]Sat 7 March | Southern Steel | 68–54 | Mainland Tactix | Stadium Southland | |
4:10 PM (NZDT) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Sophia Fenwick ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
Sun 8 March | Melbourne Vixens | 48–39 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Hisense Arena | |
12:18 PM (AEDT) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() Carla Dziwoki ![]() |
Report Stats |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() Kristina Brice ![]() |
Sun 8 March | West Coast Fever | 67–51 | Northern Mystics | HBF Stadium | |
11:18 AM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Sun 8 March | Central Pulse | 46–52 | Queensland Firebirds | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZDT) | Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Amy Wild ![]() |
Mon 9 March | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 43–48 | New South Wales Swifts | ASB Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZDT) | Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() Stephanie Wood ![]() |
Round 3
[edit]Sat 14 March | West Coast Fever | 67–60 | Southern Steel | HBF Stadium | |
7.18 PM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report Stats |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Sophia Fenwick ![]() |
Sun 15 March | New South Wales Swifts | 47–47 | Queensland Firebirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
12.18 PM (AEDT) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Sun 15 March | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 51–51 | Northern Mystics | Netball SA Stadium | |
1:48 PM (ACDT) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() |
Sun 15 March | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 48–51 | Melbourne Vixens | ASB Arena | |
7.10 PM (NZDT) | Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Report |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Mon 16 March | Mainland Tactix | 41–48 | Central Pulse | Horncastle Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZDT) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
Report |
Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Round 4
[edit]Sun 22 March | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 47–45 | Melbourne Vixens | Netball SA Stadium | |
11.48 AM (ACDT) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() Carla Dziwoki ![]() |
Sun 22 March | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 52–49 | Mainland Tactix | Claudelands Arena | |
7.10 PM (NZDT) | Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
Mon 23 March | Northern Mystics | 49–44 | Central Pulse | The Trusts Arena | |
7.40 PM (NZDT) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() |
Report |
Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Mon 23 March | New South Wales Swifts | 59–59 | West Coast Fever | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
7.18 PM (AEDT) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
BYES: Queensland Firebirds and Southern Steel |
Round 5
[edit]Sun 29 March | West Coast Fever | 55–50 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | HBF Stadium | |
9:18 PM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Sun 29 March | Northern Mystics | 57–52 | Southern Steel | The Trusts Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZDT) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Mon 30 March | Central Pulse | 49–38 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | TSB Bank Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZDT) | Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Mon 30 March | Queensland Firebirds | 51–47 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
7:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
BYES: Melbourne Vixens and Mainland Tactix |
Round 6 Easter Round
[edit]Sun 5 April | Queensland Firebirds | 48–46 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Report Stats |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Attendance: 3,150 |
Sun 5 April | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 45–45 | Northern Mystics | Energy Events Centre | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Joanne Harten ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Mon 6 April | West Coast Fever | 53–47 | Melbourne Vixens | HBF Stadium | |
2:18 PM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Mon 6 April | Mainland Tactix | 58–84 | Southern Steel | Horncastle Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Sophia Fenwick ![]() Brooke Leaver ![]() |
BYES: New South Wales Swifts and Central Pulse |
Round 7
[edit]Sat 11 April | Southern Steel | 57–63 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Stadium Southland | |
4:10 PM (NZST) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Sun 12 April | Melbourne Vixens | 48–55 | Queensland Firebirds | Hisense Arena | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Sun 12 April | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 56–49 | New South Wales Swifts | Netball SA Stadium | |
1:48 PM (ACST) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report Stats |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() Erin Hoare ![]() |
Sun 12 April | Mainland Tactix | 51–66 | West Coast Fever | Marlborough Lines Stadium, Blenheim | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
Report Stats |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Mon 13 April | Central Pulse | 45–47 | Northern Mystics | TSB Bank Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Round 8
[edit]Sat 18 April | Queensland Firebirds | 50–42 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Sun 19 April | New South Wales Swifts | 66–50 | Northern Mystics | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Report Stats |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Sun 19 April | Melbourne Vixens | 63–54 | Southern Steel | Hisense Arena | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Sun 19 April | Central Pulse | 48–51 | West Coast Fever | TSB Bank Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Mon 20 April | Mainland Tactix | 51–63 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Horncastle Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() |
Report |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Round 9 ANZAC Round
[edit]Sat 25 April | Central Pulse | 47–47 | New South Wales Swifts | TSB Bank Arena | |
4:10 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Sun 26 April | West Coast Fever | 54–49 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | HBF Stadium | |
10:18 PM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Sun 26 April | Melbourne Vixens | 56–52 | Mainland Tactix | Hisense Arena | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
Sun 26 April | Northern Mystics | 47–53 | Queensland Firebirds | The Trusts Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Mon 27 April | Southern Steel | 53–53 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | More FM Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Brooke Leaver ![]() |
Report |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Round 10
[edit]Fri 1 May | West Coast Fever | 48–56 | Queensland Firebirds | Perth Arena | |
7:18 PM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Sat 2 May | Southern Steel | 50–49 | Central Pulse | More FM Arena | |
4:10 PM (NZST) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Report |
Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() |
Sun 3 May | New South Wales Swifts | 67–43 | Melbourne Vixens | Allphones Arena | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Report |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Attendance: 10,370 |
Sun 3 May | Northern Mystics | 61–53 | Mainland Tactix | The Trusts Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
BYES: Adelaide Thunderbirds and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
Round 11
[edit]Sun 10 May | Queensland Firebirds | 54–45 | Melbourne Vixens | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Report |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Attendance: 4,444 |
Sun 10 May | New South Wales Swifts | 65–54 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Report |
Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Sun 10 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 59–53 | Southern Steel | Claudelands Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Joanne Harten ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Mon 11 May | Central Pulse | 51–48 | Mainland Tactix | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() Gemma Hazeldine ![]() |
BYES: West Coast Fever and Northern Mystics |
Round 12
[edit]Sat 16 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 42–58 | Queensland Firebirds | Adelaide Arena | |
7:18 PM (ACST) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Attendance: 5,000 |
Sun 17 May | Melbourne Vixens | 56–48 | West Coast Fever | Margaret Court Arena | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Attendance: 5,380 |
Sun 17 May | New South Wales Swifts | 68–49 | Mainland Tactix | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() Stephanie Wood ![]() |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() |
Sun 17 May | Central Pulse | 55–55 | Southern Steel | Arena Manawatu | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Brooke Leaver ![]() |
Mon 18 May | Northern Mystics | 54–49 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | The Trusts Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Round 13
[edit]Sat 23 May | Southern Steel | 61–63 | Northern Mystics | Stadium Southland | |
4:10 PM (NZST) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Brooke Leaver ![]() |
Report |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Catherine Latu ![]() |
Sun 24 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 61–63 | West Coast Fever | Netball SA Stadium | |
11:48 AM (ACST) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Sun 24 May | Melbourne Vixens | 48–52 | New South Wales Swifts | Margaret Court Arena | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Sun 24 May | Mainland Tactix | 43–68 | Queensland Firebirds | Marlborough Lines Stadium, Blenheim | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() |
Report |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() Amy Wild ![]() |
Mon 25 May | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 52–47 | Central Pulse | Claudelands Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Report |
Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() |
Round 14
[edit]Sat 30 May | West Coast Fever | 56–63 | New South Wales Swifts | Perth Arena | |
10:18 AM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Attendance: 9,703 |
Sun 31 May | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 62–51 | Central Pulse | Netball SA Stadium | |
11:48 AM (ACST) | Carla Borrego ![]() Erin Bell ![]() |
Report Stats |
Jodi Brown ![]() Ameliaranne Wells ![]() Irene van Dyk ![]() |
Sun 31 May | Queensland Firebirds | 66–50 | Southern Steel | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Report |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() Brooke Leaver ![]() |
Sun 31 May | Mainland Tactix | 62–58 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Horncastle Arena | |
7:10 PM (NZST) | Mwai Kumwenda ![]() Bailey Mes ![]() |
Report |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Mon 1 June | Northern Mystics | 48–56 | Melbourne Vixens | The Trusts Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZST) | Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Report Stats |
Tegan Philip ![]() Karyn Bailey ![]() |
Source:[1]
Final standings
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | G% | Pts |
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1 | ![]() |
13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 708 | 608 | 116.4% | 23 |
2 | ![]() |
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 746 | 665 | 112.2% | 19 |
3 | ![]() |
13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 744 | 701 | 106.1% | 19 |
4 | ![]() |
13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 670 | 657 | 102.0% | 14 |
5 | ![]() |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 667 | 682 | 97.8% | 10 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | G% | Pts |
1 | ![]() |
13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 682 | 695 | 98.1% | 16 |
2 | ![]() |
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 643 | 663 | 97.0% | 11 |
3 | ![]() |
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 759 | 775 | 97.9% | 8 |
4 | ![]() |
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 620 | 656 | 94.5% | 8 |
5 | ![]() |
13 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 664 | 801 | 82.9% | 2 |
Qualified for Conference finals
Qualified for Elimination finals
- Pld = Games played
- W = Win (2 points)
- D = Draw (1 points)
- L = Loss (0 points)
- GF = Goals For
- GA = Goals Against
- G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)
- Pts = Points
Sources:[54]
Challenge Trophy
[edit]The 2015 season saw the introduction of the Ranfurly Shield-style, Challenge Trophy. The trophy was available to win every time the holder played at home. Once a visiting team defeats the title holders, the trophy is theirs to protect and hold against all challengers in every home game during the regular season until they are beaten.[2][14][15] A pre-season draw saw West Coast Fever declared the inaugural holder and they defended the trophy for first time on 8 March in Round 2 against Northern Mystics.[55][56] Fever subsequently enjoyed a nine-game unbeaten run in the league. They retained the Challenge Trophy until Round 10 when they were defeated 56–48 by Queensland Firebirds.[57][58][59] Firebirds defended the trophy in Round 11 against Melbourne Vixens and in Round 14 against Southern Steel, finishing the season as trophy holders.[4][7][57][60]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Queensland_Netball_Firebirds_parade_day-05_%2819192021692%29.jpg/130px-Queensland_Netball_Firebirds_parade_day-05_%2819192021692%29.jpg)
Round | Holders | Score | Challengers |
---|---|---|---|
Round 2 | West Coast Fever | 67–51 | Northern Mystics |
Round 3 | West Coast Fever | 67–60 | Southern Steel |
Round 5 | West Coast Fever | 55–50 | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
Round 6 | West Coast Fever | 53–47 | Melbourne Vixens |
Round 9 | West Coast Fever | 54–49 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
Round 10 [58][59] | West Coast Fever | 48–56 | Queensland Firebirds |
Round 11 | Queensland Firebirds | 54–45 | Melbourne Vixens |
Round 14 | Queensland Firebirds | 66–50 | Southern Steel |
Source:[57]
Finals series
[edit]The new Conference format saw the top three teams from each Conference qualify for the Finals Series. The second and third placed teams from each Conference played off in the Elimination Final. The winner then took on the first placed team in the Conference Final. The four Conference finalists will then progress to the semi-finals where the Conference Champions hosted the runner up of the other conference for a chance to compete in the ANZ Championship Grand Final.[14][15][2]
Australian Conference
[edit]- Elimination Final
Fri 5 June 7:18 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
New South Wales Swifts | 60–53 | West Coast Fever | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
Caitlin Thwaites ![]() Susan Pettitt ![]() |
Caitlin Bassett ![]() Natalie Medhurst ![]() |
Source:[61]
- Conference Final
Sun 7 June 12:18 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
Queensland Firebirds | 55–44 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Entertainment Centre Attendance: 5,175 | |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() Stephanie Wood ![]() |
New Zealand Conference
[edit]- Elimination Final
Sat 6 June 3:10 PM (NZST) |
Stats |
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 71–69 | Southern Steel | Claudelands Arena | |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Jhaniele Fowler-Reid ![]() Te Paea Selby-Rickit ![]() |
Source:[64]
- Conference Final
Mon 8 June 7:40 PM (NZST) |
Stats |
Northern Mystics | 54–57 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | The Trusts Arena | |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() |
Source:[65]
Semi-finals
[edit]Sun 14 June 12:18 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
Queensland Firebirds | 60–44 | Northern Mystics | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Attendance: 3,200 | |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Maria Tutaia ![]() Cathrine Latu ![]() Paula Griffin ![]() |
Sun 14 June 7:10 PM (NZST) |
Stats |
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 52–60 | New South Wales Swifts | Claudelands Arena Attendance: 4,200 | |
Joanne Harten ![]() Malia Paseka ![]() Ellen Halpenny ![]() |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Grand Final
[edit]Sun 21 June 12:10 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
Queensland Firebirds | 57–56 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Fox Sports Sky Sport | |
Romelda Aiken ![]() Gretel Tippett ![]() |
Susan Pettitt ![]() Caitlin Thwaites ![]() |
Award winners
[edit]ANZ Championship awards
[edit]- Notes
^1 Romelda Aiken was the MVP player in the Australian Conference and Jhaniele Fowler-Reid was the MVP player in the New Zealand Conference.
All Star Team
[edit]Australian Netball Awards
[edit]New Zealand Netball Awards
[edit]Award | Winner | Team |
---|---|---|
New Zealand ANZ Championship Player of the Year | Laura Langman | Northern Mystics |
New Zealand ANZ Championship Coach of the Year | Julie Fitzgerald | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic |
Statistics
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]Player | Team | GS/GA/G% |
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Queensland Firebirds | ![]() |
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Southern Steel | ![]() |
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West Coast Fever | ![]() |
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New South Wales Swifts | ![]() |
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Adelaide Thunderbirds | ![]() |
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New South Wales Swifts | ![]() |
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Melbourne Vixens | ![]() |
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Mainland Tactix | ![]() |
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Northern Mystics | ![]() |
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Northern Mystics | ![]() |
Top rebounds
[edit]Sources:[86]
Media coverage
[edit]All 72 games were broadcast live on Fox Sports (Australia). Their commentary team included Liz Ellis, Sharelle McMahon, Catherine Cox and Kelli Underwood. Sunday afternoon's Match Of The Round were also broadcast live on One.[87][88] Sky Sport (New Zealand) remained as the principal broadcast partner in New Zealand. Māori Television broadcast one full match replay on Te Reo while Prime TV showed highlights.[89]
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