New Zealand netball team
Northern Mystics are a
New Zealand netball team based in
Auckland . Between
2008 and
2016 , they played in the
ANZ Championship . Since
2017 they have represented Netball Northern in the
ANZ Premiership . Netball Northern is the governing body that represents the
Auckland and
Northland Regions . In
2021 , Mystics won their first premiership and in
2023 they won their second.
History
Formation
Northern Mystics were formed in
2007 . The new team was effectively a merger of the two former
National Bank Cup teams,
Northern Force and
Auckland Diamonds . Mystics subsequently became founder members of the
ANZ Championship .
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Yvonne Willering became Mystics first head coach and
Temepara George became Mystics first player.
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ANZ Championship
Between
2008 and
2016 , Mystics played in the
ANZ Championship . On 6 April 2008, Mystics made their ANZ Championship debut in a match against
Canterbury Tactix at
The Trusts Arena , losing 44–48.
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In
2011 , with a team coached by
Debbie Fuller and captained by
Temepara George , Mystics reached their first grand final. They finished the regular season fourth behind
Queensland Firebirds ,
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and
New South Wales Swifts .
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[10] During the regular season, Mystics claimed their first win in
Australia , with a 56–54 win over
West Coast Fever in Round 9.
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In
2012 , Mystics finished second on the table after the regular season. However, they subsequently lost the major semi-final to
Melbourne Vixens and the preliminary final to Magic and finished in third overall.
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Round 8 match against Vixens, Mystics introduced the
Harrison Hoist .
Anna Harrison made several vital blocks while being hoisted
rugby union lineout -style by her defensive partners. Harrison was lifted first by
Kayla Cullen and then twice in the final quarter by
Jessica Moulds . Mystics won the match 49–45.
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Karyn Howarth 's goal-bound shots were twice batted away.
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In
2015 , Mystics went through the regular season unbeaten against their fellow
New Zealand teams and topped the New Zealand Conference.
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and a semi-final to Firebirds.
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Regular season statistics
Grand finalists New Zealand Conference minor premiers
Source :
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ANZ Premiership
Since
2017 , Mystics have played in the
ANZ Premiership .
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2021 , with a team coached by Helene Wilson and 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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2023 , with a team coached by Tia Winikerei, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring
Phoenix Karaka , Grace Nweke,
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and
Peta Toeava , Mystics won their second title.
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[52] Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above
Central Pulse and
Northern Stars .
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[54] Mystics defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.
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Regular season statistics
Minor Premiers and Premiership
Grand finals
ANZ Championship
Netball New Zealand Super Club
ANZ Premiership
Home venues
Mystics main home venue is
The Trusts Arena .
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Notable players
2024 squad
2024 Northern Mystics roster
Players
Coaching staff
Nat.
Name
Position(s)
DoB
Height
Catherine Hall
GK,GD
(2003-12-16 ) 16 December 2003 (age 20)
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
WD,GD
(1996-10-02 ) 2 October 1996 (age 27)
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Tayla Earle
C,WD,WA
(2000-04-22 ) 22 April 2000 (age 23)
1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hannah Glen
GS,GA
(2000-11-12 ) 12 November 2000 (age 23)
1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Phoenix Karaka
GD,GK,WD
(1993-11-06 ) 6 November 1993 (age 30)
1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Grace Nweke
GS
(2002-02-07 ) 7 February 2002 (age 22)
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Katie Te Ao
WD,C
(2001-04-15 ) 15 April 2001 (age 22)
1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Carys Stythe
GD,GK
(2003-06-19 ) 19 June 2003 (age 20)
1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Elisapeta Toeava
WA,C
(1994-03-10 ) 10 March 1994 (age 30)
1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Filda Vui
GS, GA, WA
(1996-04-16 ) 16 April 1996 (age 27)
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
Notes
(c) – Captain
(cc) – Co-captain
(vc) – Vice-captain
– Injury / maternity leave
(TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles :
Team website
Last updated : 5 August 2023
Internationals
New Zealand
New Zealand Fast5
Australia
England
Fiji
Jamaica
Samoa
South Africa
Captains
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Award winners
ANZ Championship awards
ANZ Championship MVP
Notes
ANZ Championship Best New Talent
New Zealand Netball Awards
New Zealand ANZ Championship Player of the Year
Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award
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Coaches
Head coaches
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Assistant coaches
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Specialist coaches
Main sponsors
Reserve team
Since 2016, Netball Northern have entered a team in the
National Netball League . In 2017 they became known as Northern Marvels. They are effectively the reserve team of Northern Mystics. Helene Wilson was their inaugural head coach. Former Marvels players include
Elisapeta Toeava and
Grace Nweke .
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[112] In 2021 Northern Marvels were NNL premiers after they defeated Northern Comets 64–56 in the grand final.
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Honours
References
External links
Established 2007 in
Auckland , New Zealand
Premierships (1) Seasons
Home venues Captains Head coaches History
Organising body Teams Seasons
Main articles Premiers Grand finalists
Related competitions See also
Organising bodies 2016 teams
Australian Conference New Zealand Conference
Seasons
Championships Premierships Minor Premiers Grand finalists
See also
Governing bodies National team Leagues
Teams
ANZ Premiership teams National Netball League teams
Central Manawa
Mainland
Northern Comets
Northern Marvels
Southern Blast
Waikato Bay of Plenty
See also