ANZ Premiership International Player Watch – Round 7

Round 7 of the ANZ Premiership (ANZP) took place this weekend, live and on demand on NetballPass, Sky Sport and TVNZ, with Steels one goal win keeping their top three hopes alive.

Here is this week’s International Player Watch: 

Magic vs Mystics

Mystics and Magics faced each other for the second time in just six days in Round 7 of the ANZP, with Mystics once again victorious.

Mystics won by just two last time out, but this week’s performance was much more consistent and controlled as they won all four quarters, and the game 51 – 63.

Silver Fern Catherine Hall’s ability to win ball was unmatched, as she made four interceptions and two deflections, whilst in the midcourt Mystics controlled play well, maintaining possession and taking the ball to goal with ease.  

You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here.*

Tactix vs Stars

Tactix flew out the blocks in the first half of their game against Stars, taking a 36 – 19 lead into half time.

Silver Fern Eleanor Bird had a strong start, scoring 16 from 16 in the first 15 minutes alone.

Stars retaliated in the second half, winning the remaining two quarters but it was too little too late from the visitors as Tactix won the game, 61 – 53.

The victory means the home side have reclaimed their spot at the top of the table.

You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here.*

Pulse vs Steel  

Steel showed their strength as they came back from behind to beat Pulse by one and keep their top three hopes alive.

One international player that had her game of the season was New Zealand Silver Fern Georgia Heffernan.

The Steel shooter worked tirelessly in and outside the circle and scored a crucial two point shot in the dying minutes of the match to help her team win 57 – 58, putting them 4th in the table.

You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here. * 

Head to NetballPass now to catch up on all the action ahead of Round 8 matches which start on Saturday 28th June.  

To view all the fixtures, results, where to watch information and more visit our ANZP page here.

*Restrictions are in place – viewers in New Zealand should head to Sky Sports and TVNZ.