2015 ANZ Championship season

Netball league season June 2020 June 2020 ANZ Championship Netball 10 28 February – 21 June 2015 Fox Sports (Australia)Sky Sport (New Zealand) OneTe ReoPrime TV Queensland Firebirds Champions Winners Australian ConferenceQueensland FirebirdsNew Zealand ConferenceWaikato Bay of Plenty MagicChallenge Trophy Queensland Firebirds New South Wales Swifts Queensland Firebirds Romelda Aiken (Firebirds)Jhaniele Fowler-Reid (Steel) Romelda Aiken (Firebirds) ANZ Championship 2014 ANZ Championship season 2014 2016 ANZ Championship season 2016 The 2015 ANZ Championship season was the eighth season of the ANZ Championship. The season began on 28 February and concluded on 21 June.https://www.flashscore.com/netball/australia-oceania/anz-championship-2015/results/ ANZ Championship 2015 – Results www.flashscore.com https://web.archive.org/web/20210506205716/https://www.flashscore.com/netball/australia-oceania/anz-championship-2015/results/ 6 May 2021 10 May 2021 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.https://www.skysports.com/watch/news/9570942/netball-anz-championships-in-structure-shake-up Netball: ANZ Championship in structure shake-up www.skysports.com 20 November 2014 10 May 2021https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-rule-amendment-to-draws-and-points ANZ Championship rule amendment to draws and points www.netballnz.co.nz 4 December 2014 25 April 2021 25 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210425182402/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-rule-amendment-to-draws-and-points dead 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.https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/06195326/2015-Netball-Queensland-Annual-Report-1.pdf 2015 Netball Queensland Annual Report Netball Queensland https://web.archive.org/web/20201007193618/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/06195326/2015-Netball-Queensland-Annual-Report-1.pdf 7 October 2020 12 August 2020https://nswswifts.com.au/news/nsw-swifts-2015-season NSW Swifts – 2015 Season nswswifts.com.au 14 December 2020 29 November 2015https://nsw.netball.com.au/sites/nsw/files/2020-01/2015%20Annual%20ReportV2.pdf 2015 Annual Report – Netball NSW nsw.netball.com.au 14 December 2020https://www.sbs.com.au/news/firebirds-fine-with-all-star-netball-snub Firebirds fine with All-Star netball snub www.sbs.com.au 18 June 2015 11 May 2021https://www.theroar.com.au/2015/06/21/queensland-firebirds-crowned-anz-champions-in-a-last-minute-thriller/ Queensland Firebirds crowned ANZ Champions in a last minute thriller www.theroar.com.au 21 June 2015 7 October 2020https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-firebirds-win-thrilling-grand-final/VGKBCIJPWAV3DZLVKSIAQJWHCM/ Netball: Firebirds win thrilling grand final www.nzherald.co.nz 21 June 2015 11 October 2020 15 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210515182929/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-firebirds-win-thrilling-grand-final/VGKBCIJPWAV3DZLVKSIAQJWHCM/ deadhttps://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/firebirds-stunning-anz-championship-win-20150621-ghtmxi.html Firebirds' stunning ANZ Championship win www.brisbanetimes.com.au 21 June 2015 10 May 2021https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/21/netball-grand-final-firebirds-deliver-gut-wrenching-defeat-to-super-swifts Netball Grand Final: Firebirds deliver gut-wrenching defeat to super Swifts www.theguardian.com 21 June 2015 10 May 2021https://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/anz-championship-grand-final-queensland-firebirds-vs-nsw-swifts-live-netball-updates-video/news-story/925e7ee5223f19db820dfd3f078fb850 ANZ Championship Grand Final: Queensland Firebirds defeat NSW Swifts, crowned 2015 champions www.foxsports.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20190415175915/https://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/anz-championship-grand-final-queensland-firebirds-vs-nsw-swifts-live-netball-updates-video/news-story/925e7ee5223f19db820dfd3f078fb850 15 April 2019 21 June 2015 10 May 2021https://netball.draftcentral.com.au/memorable-matches-firebirds-defeat-swifts-in-2015-anz-championship-grand-final/ Memorable Matches: Firebirds defeat Swifts in 2015 ANZ Championship Grand Final netball.draftcentral.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20200918100922/https://netball.draftcentral.com.au/memorable-matches-firebirds-defeat-swifts-in-2015-anz-championship-grand-final/ 18 September 2020 29 June 2020 10 May 2021 New format 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.https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/netball/anz-championship-to-split-into-australian-nz-conferences-6147429 ANZ Championship to split into Australian-NZ Conferences www.tvnz.co.nz 19 November 2014 10 May 2021https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-introduces-new-initiatives ANZ Championship introduces new initiatives www.netballnz.co.nz 19 November 2014 11 May 2021 11 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210511193238/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-introduces-new-initiatives dead 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. 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.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/swifts-steal-draw-with-firebirds/6321070 NSW Swifts grab draw with Queensland Firebirds in trans-Tasman netball www.abc.net.au 15 March 2015 11 May 2021 Transfers Player 2014 team 2015 team ENG Eboni Beckford-ChambersWest Coast FeverAdelaide Thunderbirds AUS Kristina BriceNNSW Waratahshttps://nsw.netball.com.au/sites/nsw/files/2020-01/2014NetballNSWAnnualFinancialReportWeb.pdf 2014 Annual Report – Netball NSW nsw.netball.com.au 12 December 2020Adelaide Thunderbirds AUS Hannah PettySouthern Forcehttps://sa.netball.com.au/sites/sa/files/2020-01/Annual-Report-2014.pdf Annual Report 2014 – Netball SA sa.netball.com.au 23 July 2020Adelaide Thunderbirds AUS Amy SteelMelbourne VixensAdelaide Thunderbirds AUS Kelsey BrowneVictorian Furyhttps://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2020-01/NV_AnnualReport14_Digital_FA_Spreads.pdf Netball Victoria – Annual Report 2014 vic.netball.com.au 28 August 2020Melbourne Vixens AUS Emily MannixVictorian FlamesMelbourne Vixens AUS Alice Teague-NeeldVictorian FuryMelbourne Vixens AUS Carla DziwokiNew South Wales SwiftsMelbourne Vixens ENG Jade Clarkehttps://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/netball/signature-of-england-captain-jade-clarke-nsw-swifts-experience-heading-into-anz-championship/news-story/fec74c92708fb06f3f09b7b2285ed3ad Signature of England captain Jade Clarke NSW Swifts experience heading into ANZ Championship www.dailytelegraph.com.au 15 July 2014 15 December 2020https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/nsw-swifts-star-jade-clarke-9262216 NSW Swifts star Jade Clarke soaking up the pressure Down Under www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk 15 May 2015 15 December 2020Mainland TactixNew South Wales Swifts AUS Julie Corlettohttps://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/10256274/Julie-Corletto-signs-on-with-the-NSW-Swifts Julie Corletto signs on with the NSW Swifts www.stuff.co.nz 27 December 2020 11 July 2014Northern MysticsNew South Wales Swifts AUS Erin HoareMelbourne VixensNew South Wales Swifts AUS Stephanie Woodhttp://nswswifts.com.au/extra.asp?ID=17784 Stephanie Wood nswswifts.com.au 26 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905165014/http://nswswifts.com.au/extra.asp?ID=17784 23 December 2020 5 September 2014https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/06195720/Netball-Qld-Annual-Report-2014-E-version-complete.pdf Netball Queensland – Annual Report 2014 Netball Queensland https://web.archive.org/web/20201012141852/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/09/06195720/Netball-Qld-Annual-Report-2014-E-version-complete.pdf 12 October 2020 2 September 2020Queensland FusionNew South Wales Swifts AUS Rebecca Bulleyhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/netball/queensland-firebirds-sign-australian-defender-rebecca-bulley-to-add-muscle-to-a-strong-backcourt-ng-f698876430aec599cd714ff7501b4107 Queensland Firebirds sign Australian defender Rebecca Bulley to add muscle to a strong backcourt www.perthnow.com.au 21 August 2014 6 September 2020https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/netball/anz-championship-rebecca-bulley-brings-the-animal-to-queensland-firebirds/news-story/cc603288fd423b75eac83fd13d796158 ANZ Championship: Rebecca Bulley brings the 'animal' to Queensland Firebirds www.couriermail.com.au 12 December 2014 8 September 2020Adelaide ThunderbirdsQueensland Firebirds AUS Beryl Fridayhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/beryl-friday-joins-queensland-firebirds-from-ingham/news-story/a8108a86b048557a4f79993b7bfae554 Beryl Friday joins Queensland Firebirds from Ingham www.adelaidenow.com.au 22 August 2014 22 May 2021Queensland FusionQueensland Firebirds AUS Caitlyn Strachanhttps://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2436755/strachan-becomes-a-firebird/ Strachan becomes a Firebird www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20210518135814/https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2436755/strachan-becomes-a-firebird/ 18 May 2021 23 July 2014 19 May 2021Melbourne VixensQueensland Firebirds AUS Gretel TippettNew South Wales SwiftsQueensland Firebirds AUS April LettonNew South Wales SwiftsWest Coast Fever NZL Erena Mikaerehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-kiwi-defender-signs-with-west-coast-fever/KCFGY2RZ7AMUIEYJRCHQFH7FIA/ www.nzherald.co.nz Netball: Kiwi defender signs with West Coast Fever 15 July 2014 19 November 2022https://i.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/sport/10269675/Erena-Mikaere-signs-with-the-West-Coast-Fever stuff.co.nz Erena Mikaere signs with the West Coast Fever 16 July 2014 19 November 2022Southern SteelWest Coast Fever AUS Chelsea Pitmanhttps://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/12040/9384242/netball-manchester-thunder-sign-australian-star-chelsea-pitman Netball: Manchester Thunder sign Australian star Chelsea Pitman www.skysports.com 19 July 2014 9 May 2021https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/manchester-thunder-sign-australian-star-7457602 Manchester Thunder sign Australian star Chelsea Pitman www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk 19 July 2014 9 May 2021West Coast FeverManchester Thunder NZL Jodi Brownhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/netball-brown-to-feel-pulse-of-playing-for-home/4EDMK7WADJKV2BTPWRXXDOWC3A/ Netball: Brown to feel Pulse of playing for home www.nzherald.co.nz 22 August 2014 9 May 2021Southern SteelCentral Pulse NZL Ameliaranne Wellshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-12/firebirds-wells-signs-for-pulse/5664076 Ameliaranne Wells leaves Queensland Firebirds to join Central Pulse for next netball season www.abc.net.au 11 August 2014 14 February 2023https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/bundaberg/sport/shift-across-the-ditch-pays-off-for-ameliaranne-wells/news-story/952fb2eeb9aaf225899ba46b4331e318 Shift across the ditch pays off for Ameliaranne Wells www.couriermail.com.au 23 October 2014 14 February 2023Queensland FirebirdsCentral Pulse AUS Demelza FellowesQueensland FirebirdsMainland Tactix NZL Erikana PedersenNorthern MysticsMainland Tactix NZL Bailey MesNorthern MysticsMainland Tactix NZL Paula GriffinCentral PulseNorthern Mystics ENG Serena Guthriehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-mystics-bolstered-by-english-midcourter/D2RXQXXLUQUVORESOITS6GIXMQ/ Netball: Mystics bolstered by English midcourter www.nzherald.co.nz 17 July 2014 9 May 2021https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/mystics-sign-england-star-serena-guthrie Mystics sign England star Serena Guthrie www.netballnz.co.nz 17 July 2014 9 May 2021Team BathNorthern Mystics NZL Camilla LeesCentral PulseNorthern Mystics NZL Sulu Tone-Fitzpatrick Northern Mystics NZL Sophia FenwickMainland TactixSouthern Steel NZL Jane WatsonMainland TactixSouthern Steel NZL Kelly Jury Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Sources:https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/12414/9382819/anz-championships-key-player-transfers-in-the-trans-tasman-league ANZ Championships: Key player transfers in the Trans-Tasman league www.skysports.com 10 September 2014 14 April 2021https://sa.netball.com.au/sites/sa/files/2020-01/Annual-Report-2015_0.pdf 2015 Annual Report – Netball SA sa.netball.com.au 29 June 2020https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2020-01/NV_Annual-Report-2015_v4.pdf Netball Victoria – Annual Report 2015 vic.netball.com.au 29 August 2020 Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Adelaide ThunderbirdsJane Woodlands-ThompsonRenae Hallinan Melbourne VixensSimone McKinnisBianca Chatfield New South Wales SwiftsRob WrightKimberlee Green Queensland FirebirdsRoselee JenckeLaura Geitz West Coast FeverStacey Rosmanhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/west-coast-fever/former-assistant-stacey-rosman-named-new-west-coast-fever-coach-ng-5cabe29f3a00b137d7174ecac681a65f Former assistant Stacey Rosman named new West Coast Fever coach www.perthnow.com.au 20 June 2014 25 September 2020https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-all-star-team-announced ANZ Championship All-Star Team announced www.netballnz.co.nz 18 June 2015 25 September 2020 16 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210216043218/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-all-star-team-announced deadhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/west-coast-fever/west-coast-fevers-stacey-rosman-named-all-star-team-coach-ng-ef57d169b5b3d0d6337e0703112fa062 West Coast Fever's Stacey Rosman named All-Star team coach www.perthnow.com.au 18 June 2015 25 September 2020Ashleigh Brazill Central PulseRobyn Broughtonhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67766278/central-pulse-coach-robyn-broughton-gets-set-to-bring-up-century Central Pulse coach Robyn Broughton gets set to bring up century www.stuff.co.nz 15 April 2015 11 May 2021Katrina Granthttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/may/26/anz-championship-netball-player-disciplinary-hearing Katrina Grant set for ANZ Championship player first – a disciplinary hearing www.theguardian.com 25 May 2015 13 May 2021 Mainland TactixSue Hawkinshttps://www.netballmainland.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Mainland/Documents/2015/Netball%20Mainland%20Annual%20Report%202015.pdf Netball Mainland Annual Report 2015 www.netballmainland.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20191218041256/https://www.netballmainland.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Mainland/Documents/2015/Netball%20Mainland%20Annual%20Report%202015.pdf 18 December 2019 9 May 2021Anna Thompson Northern Mysticshttps://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/northern-mystics-welcome-skycity-as-principal-sponsor Northern Mystics Welcome SKYCITY as Principal Sponsor www.netballnz.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20170420224029/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/northern-mystics-welcome-skycity-as-principal-sponsor 20 April 2017 4 February 2015 14 May 2021Debbie FullerMaria Tutaia Southern Steelhttps://www.southernsteel.co.nz/about-us/steel-history/team-players-netball-games-2015-__I.46763 Southern Steel 2015 Netball Team www.southernsteel.co.nz 9 May 2021Janine SouthbyWendy Frewhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/261382/frew-to-lead-southern-steel Frew to lead Southern Steel www.rnz.co.nz 10 December 2014 8 September 2023https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-oh-so-close Netball: Oh so close www.odt.co.nz 10 June 2015 14 May 2021 Waikato Bay of Plenty MagicJulie FitzgeraldLeana De Bruin Summer Shootout 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.http://www.anz-championship.com/Fixtures-Results/Pre-Season Pre-Season www.anz-championship.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150630210622/http://www.anz-championship.com/Fixtures-Results/Pre-Season 30 June 2015 8 May 2021https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/sydney-to-host-anz-championship-summer-shootout Sydney to host ANZ Championship Summer Shootout www.netballnz.co.nz 26 November 2014 11 May 2021 11 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210511190847/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/sydney-to-host-anz-championship-summer-shootout deadhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/65910594/southern-steel-edge-adelaide-thunderbirds-in-pre-season-summer-shootout-in-sydney Southern Steel edge Adelaide Thunderbirds in pre-season Summer Shootout in Sydney www.stuff.co.nz 7 February 2015 11 May 2021 Regular season Round 1 Sat 28 February 1:48 PM (ACDT) Adelaide Thunderbirds Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 44–45 Netball SA Stadium https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-28/waikato-edges-adelaide-in-netball-thriller/6271548?pfmredir=sm&pfm=sm https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/magics-youthful-input-shocks-thunderbirds/KGLD2K4G6OWVSCOVITLH6QEJP4/ Carla Borrego 23 32Erin Bell 21 25 Joanne Harten 25 34Malia Paseka 14 18Ellen Halpenny 6 13 Sun 1 March 11:18 AM (AEST) Queensland Firebirds West Coast Fever 50–57 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-01/fever-upset-firebirds-in-trans-tasman-netball/6272186 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken ?Amy Wild ? Caitlin Bassett 44 Natalie Medhurst ? Sun 1 March 2:18 PM (AEDT) Melbourne Vixens Central Pulse 64–40 Margaret Court Arena https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-01/vixens-make-perfect-start-to-title-defence/6272330 https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1503/S00014/netball-championships-vixens-64-defeated-mojo-pulse-40.htm?from-mobile=bottom-link-01 Tegan Philip 35 41Karyn Bailey 29 35 Jodi Brown 24 29Irene van Dyk 13 14Ameliaranne Wells 3 7 Sun 1 March 7.10 PM (NZDT) Southern Steel New South Wales Swifts 62–68 Stadium Southland https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-28/waikato-edges-adelaide-in-netball-thriller/6271548?pfmredir=sm&pfm=sm Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 46 55Te Paea Selby-Rickit 16 19 Susan Pettitt 29 32Caitlin Thwaites 39 43 Mon 2 March 7.40 PM (NZDT) Mainland Tactix Northern Mystics 53–59 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-02/final-quarter-surge-earns-mystics-win/6275488 Horncastle Arena Mwai Kumwenda 36 40Bailey Mes 12 16?? ? Maria Tutaia 23 28Cathrine Latu 32 35Elsa Brown 4 7 Round 2 Sat 7 March 4:10 PM (NZDT) Southern Steel Mainland Tactix 68–54 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-steel-defence-dismantles-tactix/WI5LJUDOPGVLTZNIDHHYHTIA64/ Stadium Southland Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 56 60Te Paea Selby-Rickit 8 11Sophia Fenwick 4 11 Mwai Kumwenda 34 38Bailey Mes 17 24Gemma Hazeldine 3 5 Sun 8 March 12:18 PM (AEDT) Melbourne Vixens Adelaide Thunderbirds 48–39 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-08/melbourne-vixens-edge-adelaide-thunderbirds-48-39-in-trans-tasm/6289340 https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67112814/melbourne-vixens-knock-off-adelaide-thunderbirds Hisense Arena Tegan Philip 13 21Karyn Bailey 30 Carla Dziwoki 5 5 Carla Borrego 13 25Erin Bell 17 25Kristina Brice 9 14 Sun 8 March 11:18 AM (AWST) West Coast Fever Northern Mystics 67–51 https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67113288/northern-mystics-blown-out-by-west-coast-fever HBF Stadium Caitlin Bassett 51 61Natalie Medhurst 16 17 Maria Tutaia 22 30Catherine Latu 18 Paula Griffin 11 14 Sun 8 March 7:10 PM (NZDT) Central Pulse Queensland Firebirds https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67115645/central-pulse-fade-in-fourth-quarter-in-loss-to-queensland-firebirds 46–52 Te Rauparaha Arena Jodi Brown 27 Irene van Dyk 19 Romelda Aiken 37 Amy Wild 15 Mon 9 March 7:40 PM (NZDT) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic New South Wales Swifts 43–48 ASB Arena https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-09/swifts-hold-off-magic-to-win-48-43/6292206 Joanne Harten 15 Malia Paseka 10 17Ellen Halpenny 18 25 Susan Pettitt 7 10Caitlin Thwaites 34 42Stephanie Wood 7 10 Round 3 Sat 14 March 7.18 PM (AWST) West Coast Fever Southern Steel https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-fever-beat-steel-67-60 https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67409506/southern-steel-show-strength-despite-close-loss 67–60 HBF Stadium Caitlin Bassett 50 57Natalie Medhurst 17 18 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 47 51Te Paea Selby-Rickit 11 17Sophia Fenwick ? Sun 15 March 12.18 PM (AEDT) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/swifts-steal-draw-with-firebirds/6321070 New South Wales Swifts Queensland Firebirds 47–47 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Susan Pettitt 29 37Caitlin Thwaites 18 22 Romelda Aiken 36 46Gretel Tippett 11 14 Sun 15 March 1:48 PM (ACDT) Adelaide Thunderbirds Northern Mystics https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67399991/northern-mystics-collapse-to-draw-with-adelaide-thunderbirds 51–51 Netball SA Stadium Carla Borrego 34 41Erin Bell 17 Maria Tutaia 23 Catherine Latu 28 29 Sun 15 March 7.10 PM (NZDT) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Melbourne Vixens https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/vixens-hold-off-magic-for-win/6321258 48–51 ASB Arena Malia Paseka 23 34Ellen Halpenny 25 34 Tegan Philip 17 25Karyn Bailey 34 38 Mon 16 March 7:40 PM (NZDT) Mainland Tactix Central Pulse https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67419378/central-pulse-prevail-in-battle-of-winless-teams 41–48 Horncastle Arena Mwai Kumwenda 26 29Bailey Mes 15 26Gemma Hazeldine 0 1 Jodi Brown 18 27Irene van Dyk 16 21Ameliaranne Wells 14 17 Round 4 Sun 22 March 11.48 AM (ACDT) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67472767/adelaide-thunderbirds-upset-melbourne-vixens Adelaide Thunderbirds Melbourne Vixens 47–45 Netball SA Stadium Carla Borrego 24 Erin Bell 23 Tegan Philip 18 Karyn Bailey 23Carla Dziwoki 4 Sun 22 March 7.10 PM (NZDT) https://web.archive.org/web/20160209172933/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1503/S00456/netball-result-kia-magic-52-defeated-mainland-tactix.htm Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Mainland Tactix 52–49 Claudelands Arena Joanne Harten 30 32Malia Paseka 11 16Ellen Halpenny 11 14 Mwai Kumwenda 36 41Bailey Mes 0 1Gemma Hazeldine 13 17 Mon 23 March 7.40 PM (NZDT) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67484352/central-pulse-succumb-to-northern-mystics-in-fourth-quarter Northern Mystics Central Pulse 49–44 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 21 Catherine Latu 28 Jodi Brown 28Irene van Dyk 5Ameliaranne Wells 11 Mon 23 March 7.18 PM (AEDT) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67485009/dramatic-fever-draw-denies-nsw-swifts-top-spot New South Wales Swifts West Coast Fever 59–59 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Susan Pettitt 23Caitlin Thwaites 36 Caitlin Bassett 51Natalie Medhurst 8 BYES:  Queensland Firebirds and Southern Steel Round 5 Sun 29 March 9:18 PM (AWST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-29/west-coast-fever-stay-unbeaten-in-trans-tasman-championship/6357062 West Coast Fever Adelaide Thunderbirds 55–50 HBF Stadium Caitlin Bassett 40 44Natalie Medhurst 15 17 Carla Borrego 35 45Erin Bell 15 23 Sun 29 March 7:10 PM (NZDT) https://web.archive.org/web/20160209071649/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1503/S00545/skycity-mystics-57-ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-52.htm Northern Mystics Southern Steel 57–52 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 23 25Catherine Latu 34 37 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 38 48Te Paea Selby-Rickit 14 17 Mon 30 March 7:40 PM (NZDT) https://web.archive.org/web/20160208195901/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1503/S00583/mojo-pulse-49-defeated-kia-magic-38.htm Central Pulse Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 49–38 TSB Bank Arena Jodi Brown 25 30Irene van Dyk 24 30 Joanne Harten 25 30Malia Paseka 2 3Ellen Halpenny 11 13 Mon 30 March 7:18 PM (AEST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-30/firebirds-edge-nsw-swifts/6360488 Queensland Firebirds New South Wales Swifts 51–47 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken 43 Gretel Tippett ? Susan Pettitt ?Caitlin Thwaites ? BYES:  Melbourne Vixens and Mainland Tactix Round 6 Easter Round Sun 5 April 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-05/firebirds-climb-ladder-with-win-over-adelaide/6371944 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/anz-championship-queensland-firebirds-hold-out-fastfinishing-adelaide-thunderbirds/news-story/552be93a40352d10541ae1fa93f8c61c Queensland Firebirds Adelaide Thunderbirds 48–46 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken 26 32Gretel Tippett 22 Carla Borrego 30 32Erin Bell 16 3,150 Sun 5 April 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-05/mystics-steal-thrilling-draw-against-magic/6372094 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Northern Mystics 45–45 Energy Events Centre Joanne Harten 23 27Ellen Halpenny 21 26Malia Paseka ? Maria Tutaia ?Catherine Latu 15 15Paula Griffin ? Mon 6 April 2:18 PM (AWST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-06/fever-beat-vixens-to-stay-unbeaten/6373676 West Coast Fever Melbourne Vixens 53–47 HBF Stadium Caitlin Bassett 34 42Natalie Medhurst 19 20 Tegan Philip 23 28Karyn Bailey 24 28 Mon 6 April 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67623350/southern-steel-thump-tactix-as-highest-score-in-history-of-competition-recorded Mainland Tactix Southern Steel 58–84 Horncastle Arena Mwai Kumwenda 38 41Gemma Hazeldine 11 14Bailey Mes 9 15 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 58 66Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15 17Sophia Fenwick 9 12Brooke Leaver 2 3 BYES:  New South Wales Swifts and Central Pulse Round 7 Sat 11 April 4:10 PM (NZST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-magic-show-some-metal-in-win-over-steel/DV4M55XNTTA5S2G5L4YOMCRK7Y/ Southern Steel Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 57–63 Stadium Southland Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 42 51Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15 20 Joanne Harten 42 47Ellen Halpenny 21 26 Sun 12 April 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SP1504/S00005/queensland-firebirds-55-defeated-melbourne-vixens-48.htm Melbourne Vixens Queensland Firebirds 48–55 Hisense Arena Tegan Philip 27 30Karyn Bailey 21 24 Romelda Aiken 37 46Gretel Tippett 18 26 Sun 12 April 1:48 PM (ACST) https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/thunderbirds-win-over-swifts-shows-they-can-make-life-tough-for-finals-contenders/news-story/fb8e705af156bfce5c37d76eedbb2592 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-12/thunderbirds-beat-swifts-in-trans-tasman-netball/6386950 Adelaide Thunderbirds New South Wales Swifts 56–49 Netball SA Stadium Carla Borrego 39 46Erin Bell ? Susan Pettitt ?Caitlin Thwaites ?Erin Hoare ? Sun 12 April 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SP1504/S00006/west-coast-fever-66-defeated-mainland-tactix-51.htm https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67706765/hapless-mainland-tactix-trounced-66-51-by-impressive-western-fever-in-blenheim Mainland Tactix West Coast Fever 51–66 Marlborough Lines Stadium, Blenheim Mwai Kumwenda 34 36Bailey Mes 13 20Gemma Hazeldine 4 8 Caitlin Bassett 49 57Natalie Medhurst 17 19 Mon 13 April 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SP1504/S00010/skycity-mystics-47-defeated-mojo-pulse-45.htm Central Pulse Northern Mystics 45–47 TSB Bank Arena Jodi Brown 28 32Irene van Dyk 6 10Ameliaranne Wells 11 15 Maria Tutaia 22 30Catherine Latu 13 13Paula Griffin 12 13 Round 8 Sat 18 April 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/sport/netball-magic-lose-to-firebirds-in-brisbane/LNV7U2Y3JFGVNWGYS5ZE7XFP2Q/ Queensland Firebirds Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 50–42 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken 40 49Gretel Tippett 10 17 Joanne Harten 29 34Ellen Halpenny 10 15Malia Paseka 3 6 Sun 19 April 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67863503/nsw-swifts-fight-off-scrappy-northern-mystics-to-clinch-66-50-win-in-sydney https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-19/swifts-turn-around-poor-form-to-thump-northern-mystics/6404236 New South Wales Swifts Northern Mystics 66–50 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Susan Pettitt ?Caitlin Thwaites 30 33 Maria Tutaia ?Catherine Latu ?Paula Griffin 10 16 Sun 19 April 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67862297/melbourne-vixens-prove-too-good-for-southern-steel-in-trans-tasman-league Melbourne Vixens Southern Steel 63–54 Hisense Arena Tegan Philip 22 25Karyn Bailey 41 49 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 37 41Te Paea Selby-Rickit 17 21 Sun 19 April 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-19/fever-continue-winning-netball-run-against-pulse/6404542 Central Pulse West Coast Fever 48–51 TSB Bank Arena Jodi Brown 31 37Ameliaranne Wells 17 26 Caitlin Bassett 41 45Natalie Medhurst 10 13 Mon 20 April 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/67901566/tactix-go-down-fighting-to-thunderbirds-in-trans-tasman-netball-clash Mainland Tactix Adelaide Thunderbirds 51–63 Horncastle Arena Mwai Kumwenda 25 27Bailey Mes 26 36 Carla Borrego 37 46Erin Bell 25 27 Round 9 ANZAC Round Sat 25 April 4:10 PM (NZST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-25/nsw-swifts-draw-47-47-with-central-pulse/6421742 Central Pulse New South Wales Swifts 47–47 TSB Bank Arena Jodi Brown 21 25Ameliaranne Wells 26 33 Susan Pettitt 22 26Caitlin Thwaites 25 29 Sun 26 April 10:18 PM (AWST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68060095/waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic-beaten-by-west-coast-fever-in-trans-tasman-netball-clash West Coast Fever Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 54–49 HBF Stadium Caitlin Bassett 39 54Natalie Medhurst 15 20 ? Joanne Harten 35 40Ellen Halpenny 2 ?Malia Paseka 12 12 Sun 26 April 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-26/vixens-record-56-52-win-over-tactix/6422998 Melbourne Vixens Mainland Tactix 56–52 Hisense Arena Mwai Kumwenda 17 20Bailey Mes 32 35Gemma Hazeldine 3 5 Tegan Philip 26 33Karyn Bailey 30 33 Sun 26 April 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.sbs.com.au/news/firebirds-remain-perfect-against-mystics Northern Mystics Queensland Firebirds 47–53 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 28 30Cathrine Latu 15 15Paula Griffin 4 ? Romelda Aiken 42 53Gretel Tippett 11 19 Mon 27 April 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/272222/steel-draw-with-thunderbirds Southern Steel Adelaide Thunderbirds 53–53 More FM Arena Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 40 45Te Paea Selby-Rickit 5 7Brooke Leaver 8 11 Carla Borrego 38 45Erin Bell 15 21 Round 10 Fri 1 May 7:18 PM (AWST) https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/netball/firebirds-hand-fever-first-loss-of-season-6305868 West Coast Fever Queensland Firebirds 48–56 Perth Arena Caitlin Bassett 35 39Natalie Medhurst 13 15 Romelda Aiken 47 57Gretel Tippett 9 18 Sat 2 May 4:10 PM (NZST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-steels-sink-pulse-in-dunedin/4WJAMOM6YG6IYXGVQIB6Z4K5DI/ Southern Steel Central Pulse 50–49 More FM Arena Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 35 44Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15 18 Jodi Brown 31 33Ameliaranne Wells 11 15Irene van Dyk 7 9 Sun 3 May 12:18 PM (AEST) https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-03/swifts-stun-vixens-with-24-goal-win-in-sydney/6441434%3Fsection%3Dnsw New South Wales Swifts Melbourne Vixens 67–43 Allphones Arena Susan Pettitt 28 30Caitlin Thwaites 39 41 Tegan Philip ?Karyn Bailey ? 10,370 Sun 3 May 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68225631/tactix-fightback-shut-down-by-tenacious-mystics Northern Mystics Mainland Tactix 61–53 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 24 30Cathrine Latu 37 41 Mwai Kumwenda 40 43Bailey Mes 9 14Gemma Hazeldine 4 8 BYES:  Adelaide Thunderbirds and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Round 11 Sun 10 May https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-10/firebirds-on-track-for-home-final-after-beating-vixens/6458810 12:18 PM (AEST) Queensland Firebirds Melbourne Vixens 54–45 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken 38 44Gretel Tippett 16 25 Tegan Philip 21 25Karyn Bailey 24 30 4,444 Sun 10 May 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-10/swifts-too-fast-for-thunderbirds-in-sydney/6458870?pfmredir=sm&pfm=ms New South Wales Swifts Adelaide Thunderbirds 65–54 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Susan Pettitt 27 31Caitlin Thwaites 38 42 Carla Borrego 39 47Erin Bell 15 17 Sun 10 May 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68423489/southern-steels-59-53-loss-to-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic-makes-tough-job-tougher Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Southern Steel 59–53 Claudelands Arena Joanne Harten 46 53Ellen Halpenny 4 4Malia Paseka 9 12 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 38 44Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15 16 Mon 11 May 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-pulse-hold-on-against-tactix/7RO5277VJH2MNAGMPBZ55TDHGI/ Central Pulse Mainland Tactix 51–48 Te Rauparaha Arena Jodi Brown 18 22Ameliaranne Wells 33 40 Mwai Kumwenda 30 31Bailey Mes 16 23Gemma Hazeldine 2 3 BYES:  West Coast Fever and Northern Mystics Round 12 Sat 16 May 7:18 PM (ACST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68610710/queensland-firebirds-thump-adelaide-thunderbirds Adelaide Thunderbirds Queensland Firebirds 42–58 Adelaide Arena 5,000 Carla Borrego 40 Erin Bell 18 Romelda Aiken 26 Gretel Tippett 16 Sun 17 May 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/netball/karyn-bailey-shines-in-melbourne-vixens-win-6314412 Melbourne Vixens West Coast Fever 56–48 Margaret Court Arena 5,380 Tegan Philip 17 24Karyn Bailey 39 42 Caitlin Bassett 35 38Natalie Medhurst 13 17 Sun 17 May 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68612993/nsw-swifts-too-classy-for-mainland-tactix-in-trans-tasman-netball-clash New South Wales Swifts Mainland Tactix 68–49 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Susan Pettitt 32 34Caitlin Thwaites 31 35Stephanie Wood 5 6 Mwai Kumwenda 33 35Bailey Mes 16 21 Sun 17 May 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-pulse-keep-season-alive/EUB6UI5RJPCTPEUQ2SEE5X44HI/ Central Pulse Southern Steel 55–55 Arena Manawatu Jodi Brown 20 22Ameliaranne Wells 35 41 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 40 46Te Paea Selby-Rickit 12 16Brooke Leaver 3 3 Mon 18 May 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/273988/mystics-seal-top-spot-in-nz-conference Northern Mystics Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 54–49 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 24 31Catherine Latu 30 31 Joanne Harten 35 45Malia Paseka 14 19 Round 13 Sat 23 May 4:10 PM (NZST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-hot-mystics-unstoppable/7A5LGFMRRDY7MUN4PVSE2EQTYI/ Southern Steel Northern Mystics 61–63 Stadium Southland Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 43 45Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15 17Brooke Leaver 3 5 Maria Tutaia 19 24Catherine Latu 44 49 Sun 24 May 11:48 AM (ACST) https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/adelaide-thunderbirds-blow-another-golden-chance-against-west-coast-fever/news-story/f0234e7ab908135a0f23d0ca1dfd0334 Adelaide Thunderbirds West Coast Fever 61–63 Netball SA Stadium Carla Borrego 44 50Erin Bell ? Caitlin Bassett 52 56Natalie Medhurst ? Sun 24 May 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-24/vixens-miss-out-on-finals/6493384 Melbourne Vixens New South Wales Swifts 48–52 Margaret Court Arena Tegan Philip 21 27Karyn Bailey 27 32 Susan Pettitt 23 27Caitlin Thwaites 29 38 Sun 24 May 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68803983/queensland-firebirds-trounce-mainland-tactix-in-trans-tasman-netball-league Mainland Tactix Queensland Firebirds 43–68 Marlborough Lines Stadium, Blenheim Mwai Kumwenda 22 25Bailey Mes 21 25 Romelda Aiken 52 67Gretel Tippett 10 17Amy Wild 6 9 Mon 25 May 7:40 PM (NZST) https://web.archive.org/web/20160211005843/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1505/S00467/official-result-kia-magic-52-def-mojo-pulse-47.htm Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Central Pulse 52–47 Claudelands Arena Joanne Harten 39 39Malia Paseka 13 15Ellen Halpenny 0 2 Jodi Brown 18 20Ameliaranne Wells 29 35 Round 14 Sat 30 May 10:18 AM (AWST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-30/swifts-see-off-fever-to-earn-home-elimination-final/6509330 West Coast Fever New South Wales Swifts 56–63 Perth Arena 9,703 Caitlin Bassett 44 51Natalie Medhurst 12 15 Susan Pettitt 28 32Caitlin Thwaites 35 37 Sun 31 May 11:48 AM (ACST) https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/thunderbirds-driven-by-emotion-in-anz-championship-win-over-pulse-robyn-broughton/news-story/9c817c6b7ae3f91b81075574834d9bf0 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-steel-limp-into-playoffs/ZN3RJSFYMOILA2S5JVH626K25A/ Adelaide Thunderbirds Central Pulse 62–51 Netball SA Stadium Carla Borrego 42 47Erin Bell 20 25 Jodi Brown 22 31Ameliaranne Wells 16 16Irene van Dyk 13 15 Sun 31 May 2:18 PM (AEST) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-steel-limp-into-playoffs/ZN3RJSFYMOILA2S5JVH626K25A/ Queensland Firebirds Southern Steel 66–50 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Romelda Aiken 49 60Gretel Tippett 17 29 Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 29 36Te Paea Selby-Rickit 17 24Brooke Leaver 4 4 Sun 31 May 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/68995181/mainland-tactix-get-redemption-in-last-gasp-trans-tasman-win-over-magic Mainland Tactix Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 62–58 Horncastle Arena Mwai Kumwenda 39 44Bailey Mes 22 24 Joanne Harten 52 58Malia Paseka 2 3Ellen Halpenny 4 6 Mon 1 June 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-01/vixens-beat-mystics-to-farewell-chatfield/6513284 https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/netball/northern-mystics-still-winless-against-aussie-opposition-6327954 Northern Mystics Melbourne Vixens 48–56 The Trusts Arena Maria Tutaia 16 30Cathrine Latu 9 10Paula Griffin 23 28 Tegan Philip ?Karyn Bailey ? Source: Final standings Challenge Trophy 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. 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.https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-mystics-keen-bring-down-fever Netball: Mystics keen to bring down Fever www.odt.co.nz 7 March 2015 11 May 2021https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-challenge-steel-perth Netball: Challenge for Steel in Perth www.odt.co.nz 14 March 2015 11 May 2021 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.http://www.anz-championship.com/Fixtures-Results/Challenge-Trophy Challenge Trophy www.anz-championship.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150629171048/http://www.anz-championship.com/Fixtures-Results/Challenge-Trophy 29 June 2015 8 May 2021https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/netball-romelda-aiken-scores-4000th-league-goal-as-firebirds-take-control-of-title-race/news-story/8224c59c77613eb53985d8cf04477692 Netball: Romelda Aiken scores 4000th league goal as Firebirds take control of title race www.adelaidenow.com.au 1 May 2015 11 May 2021https://wais.org.au/other/news_detail.php?id=2735 Fever Suffers First Defeat for 2015 wais.org.au https://web.archive.org/web/20160315173359/https://wais.org.au/other/news_detail.php?id=2735 15 March 2016 7 May 2015 11 May 2021 Firebirds defended the trophy in Round 11 against Melbourne Vixens and in Round 14 against Southern Steel, finishing the season as trophy holders.https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/more-sports/netball-queensland-firebirds-to-unleash-double-trouble-on-melbourne-vixens-in-challenge-cup/news-story/a99f2fd9579c0c4dd1274cc831fa0049 Netball: Queensland Firebirds to unleash double trouble on Melbourne Vixens in Challenge Cup www.couriermail.com.au 8 May 2015 11 May 2021 thumb|right|130px|27 June 2015; Romelda Aiken (Queensland Firebirds) with the ANZ Championship Challenge Trophy. Round Holders Score Challengers Round 2West Coast Fever67–51Northern Mystics Round 3West Coast Fever67–60Southern Steel Round 5West Coast Fever55–50Adelaide Thunderbirds Round 6West Coast Fever53–47Melbourne Vixens Round 9West Coast Fever54–49 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Round 10 West Coast Fever48–56Queensland Firebirds Round 11Queensland Firebirds54–45Melbourne Vixens Round 14Queensland Firebirds66–50Southern Steel Source: Finals series 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. Australian Conference Elimination Final #EEEEEE Fri 5 June 7:18 PM (AEST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/IHzzGQe0/#match-summary New South Wales Swifts 60 West Coast Fever 53 Caitlin Thwaites 32 34Susan Pettitt 28 29 Caitlin Bassett 37 40Natalie Medhurst 16 18 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Source:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/06/netball-nsw-swifts-shade-west-coast-fever-in-eliminator Netball: NSW Swifts shade West Coast Fever in eliminator www.theguardian.com 6 June 2015 15 December 2020 Conference Final #EEEEEE Sun 7 June 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/tjdYV5Wn/#match-summary Queensland Firebirds 55 New South Wales Swifts 44 Romelda Aiken 36 39Gretel Tippett ? Susan Pettitt ?Caitlin Thwaites 17 21Stephanie Wood ? Brisbane Entertainment Centre 5,175 Source:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-07/aiken-and-geitz-star-as-firebirds-beat-swifts-in-australian-con/6528354 Queensland Firebirds beat NSW Swifts 55–44 in trans-Tasman netball Australian conference final www.abc.net.au 7 June 2015 14 May 2021https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/netball/anz-championship-firebirds-crowned-best-in-australia-as-swifts-prove-no-match-ng-f5d9f3b0b41c424a71046c0630ca2b7b ANZ Championship: Firebirds crowned best in Australia as Swifts prove no match www.perthnow.com.au 7 June 2015 14 May 2021 New Zealand Conference Elimination Final #EEEEEE Sat 6 June 3:10 PM (NZST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/WKvvFpB6/#match-summary Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 71 Southern Steel 69 Joanne Harten 53 60Malia Paseka ?Ellen Halpenny ? Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 58 64Te Paea Selby-Rickit ? Claudelands Arena Source:https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/69151329/magic-keep-season-alive-after-downing-southern-steel-in-extra-time-thriller Magic keep season alive after downing Southern Steel in extra time thriller www.stuff.co.nz 6 June 2015 14 May 2021 Conference Final #EEEEEE Mon 8 June 7:40 PM (NZST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/KtexVPog/#match-summary Northern Mystics 54 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 57 Maria Tutaia 28 32Cathrine Latu 26 27 Joanne Harten 35 38Malia Paseka 22 26 The Trusts Arena Source:https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/275743/magic-win-nz-netball-conference Magic win NZ netball conference www.rnz.co.nz 9 June 2015 14 May 2021 Semi-finals #EEEEEE Sun 14 June 12:18 PM (AEST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/xlKATfwM/#match-summary Queensland Firebirds 60 Northern Mystics 44 Romelda Aiken 42 48Gretel Tippett 18 27 Maria Tutaia 24 33Cathrine Latu 17 18 Paula Griffin 3 ? Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 3,200 Source:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-14/firebirds-beat-mystics-to-secure-home-grand-final/6544920 Queensland Firebirds beat Northern Mystics in trans-Tasman netball to secure Boondall grand final www.abc.net.au 14 June 2015 14 May 2021https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/69366360/queensland-firebirds-thump-northern-mystics-to-book-trans-tasman-netball-final-berth Queensland Firebirds thump Northern Mystics to book trans-Tasman netball final berth www.stuff.co.nz 14 June 2015 14 May 2021https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/queensland-firebirds-beat-norther-mystics-in-anz-championship-semifinal-in-brisbane/news-story/2c848fd3172762ed6f292b2797a5a146 Queensland Firebirds beat Northern Mystics in ANZ Championship semi-final in Brisbane www.adelaidenow.com.au 17 June 2015 14 May 2021 #EEEEEE Sun 14 June 7:10 PM (NZST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/jiOESEhS/#match-summary Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 52 New South Wales Swifts 60 Joanne Harten 39 44Malia Paseka ?Ellen Halpenny ? Susan Pettitt 27 29Caitlin Thwaites 33 36 Claudelands Arena 4,200 Source:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-14/nsw-swifts-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic-trans-tasman-netball/6545122 NSW Swifts beat Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 60–52 to reach trans-Tasman netball grand final www.abc.net.au 14 June 2015 14 May 2021https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/69366410/nsw-swifts-end-waikato-bop-magics-season-to-make-it-an-all-aussie-final NSW Swifts end Waikato-BoP Magic's season to make it an all-Aussie final www.stuff.co.nz 14 June 2015 14 May 2021 Grand Final #EEEEEE Sun 21 June 12:10 PM (AEST) https://www.flashscore.com/match/dKsgeyuG/#match-summary Queensland Firebirds 57 New South Wales Swifts 56 Romelda Aiken 47 51Gretel Tippett 10 17 Susan Pettitt 26 28Caitlin Thwaites 30 34 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Fox SportsSky Sport Source: Award winners ANZ Championship awards Award Winner TeamANZ Championship MVPJamaica Romelda Aiken 1 (Note 1) https://www.smh.com.au/sport/netball/queensland-firebirds-romelda-aiken-claims-third-mvp-award-20150605-ghhpag.html Queensland Firebirds' Romelda Aiken claims third MVP award www.smh.com.au 5 June 2015 17 February 2021https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1506/S00100/aiken-fowler-reid-named-winners-of-conference-mvp-awards.htm Aiken, Fowler-Reid named winners of Conference MVP awards www.scoop.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20160211190247/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1506/S00100/aiken-fowler-reid-named-winners-of-conference-mvp-awards.htm 11 February 2016 5 June 2015 19 April 2021https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/275484/steel-shooter-named-mvp Steel shooter named MVP www.rnz.co.nz 5 June 2015 19 April 2021Queensland FirebirdsANZ Championship MVPJamaica Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 1 (Note 1) Southern SteelANZ Championship Finals Series MVPAustralia Sharni Laytonhttps://diamonds.netball.com.au/news/sharni-layton-retires-all-forms-netball Sharni Layton retires from all forms of netball diamonds.netball.com.au 18 July 2018 14 December 2020 20 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210420194053/https://diamonds.netball.com.au/news/sharni-layton-retires-all-forms-netball deadNew South Wales SwiftsANZ Championship Best New TalentEngland Serena Guthriehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-mytics-guthrie-earns-acclaim/AGWVGHU577UW3UOG5D4OO3QEBI/ Netball: Mytics' Guthrie earns acclaim www.nzherald.co.nz 4 June 2015 20 April 2021https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/275415/mystics-midcourter-named-best-new-talent Mystics midcourter named best new talent www.rnz.co.nz 5 June 2015 20 April 2021Northern Mystics Notes 1 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 Position Player Team GS Australia Caitlin BassettWest Coast FeverGA Australia Susan PettittNew South Wales SwiftsWA Australia Kimberlee GreenNew South Wales SwiftsC Australia Kim RavaillionQueensland FirebirdsWD England Serena GuthrieNorthern MysticsGD Australia Julie CorlettoNew South Wales SwiftsGK Australia Sharni LaytonNew South Wales SwiftsCoach Australia Stacey RosmanWest Coast Fever Sources:http://www.anz-championship.com/All-Star (2015) All-Star www.anz-championship.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150629172623/http://www.anz-championship.com/All-Star 29 June 2015 23 April 2021 dead Australian Netball Awards Award Winner TeamAustralian ANZ Championship Player of the YearSharni LaytonNew South Wales SwiftsLiz Ellis DiamondCaitlin Bassett West Coast FeverAustralian ANZ Championship Coach of the YearRoselee JenckeQueensland Firebirds Sources:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-08/bassett-becomes-first-goal-shooter-to-win-liz-ellis-diamond/6921996 Caitlin Bassett wins Liz Ellis Diamond as Australian netballer of the year www.abc.net.au 7 November 2015 20 April 2021https://www.smh.com.au/sport/netball/shooter-caitlin-bassett-wins-liz-ellis-diamond-20151108-gktg80.html Shooter Caitlin Bassett wins Liz Ellis Diamond www.smh.com.au 8 November 2015 20 April 2021https://netball.com.au/history/australian-netball-awards Australian Netball Awards netball.com.au 6 April 2021https://netball.com.au/sites/default/files/2020-11/Annual-Report-2015.pdf Netball Australia – Directors Report 2015 netball.com.au 6 September 2021 New Zealand Netball Awards Award Winner TeamNew Zealand ANZ Championship Player of the YearLaura LangmanNorthern Mystics New Zealand ANZ Championship Coach of the YearJulie FitzgeraldWaikato Bay of Plenty Magic Source:https://www.silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/news/latest-news/langman-crowned-inaugural-dame-lois-muir-supreme-award-winner.html Langman crowned inaugural Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award winner www.silverferns.co.nz 18 April 2022 18 November 2015https://silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/NZ%20Netball%20Annual%20Report_v15_REVISED%20WEB_FINAL.pdf Netball New Zealand – Ninety-first Annual Report 2015 silverferns.co.nz 24 May 2022http://nznetballawards.co.nz/winners New Zealand Netball Awards – Winners nznetballawards.co.nz 15 April 2022 Statistics Top scorers Player Team GS/GA/G%Jamaica Romelda Aikenhttps://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/netball/2015/08/04/youd-mad-miss-netball-world-cup/ Why you'd be mad to miss the Netball World Cup thenewdaily.com.au 4 August 2015 21 April 2021Queensland Firebirds648 779Jamaica Jhaniele Fowler-ReidSouthern Steel607 697Australia Caitlin BassettWest Coast Fever600 687Australia Caitlin ThwaitesNew South Wales Swifts506 574Jamaica Carla BorregoAdelaide Thunderbirds425 523Australia Susan PettittNew South Wales Swifts422 481Australia Karyn BaileyMelbourne Vixens384 444Malawi Mwai KumwendaMainland Tactix371 405New Zealand Cathrine LatuNorthern Mystics360 384New Zealand Maria TutaiaNorthern Mystics345 363 Top rebounds Player Team ReboundsJamaica Romelda AikenQueensland Firebirds110Jamaica Jhaniele Fowler-ReidSouthern Steel60Jamaica Carla BorregoAdelaide Thunderbirds57Australia Sharni LaytonNew South Wales Swifts39Australia Caitlin BassettWest Coast Fever35New Zealand Jodi BrownCentral Pulse35Australia Laura GeitzQueensland Firebirds33Australia Karyn BaileyMelbourne Vixens28Malawi Mwai KumwendaMainland Tactix26 Sources:https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/swoop/anz-championship-2016-guide-teams-tips-draw-tv-netball-guns-player-movement/news-story/5c1a9fe176037044bd011dc5fd77b627 ANZ championship 2016 guide: Teams, tips, draw, TV, netball guns, player movement www.dailytelegraph.com.au 9 May 2016 3 June 2021 Media coverage 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.https://melbournevixens.com.au/news/feature-articles/fox-sports-and-network-ten-partner-netball Fox Sports and Network Ten partner netball melbournevixens.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20200918233059/https://melbournevixens.com.au/news/feature-articles/fox-sports-and-network-ten-partner-netball 18 September 2020 23 December 2021https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2015/02/23/2015-2-23-fox-sports-and-network-ten-announce-new-deal-for-anz-netbal-championship/ Fox Sports and Network Ten announce new deal for ANZ Netball Championship tvblackbox.com.au 23 February 2015 15 May 2021 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.https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-netball-on-free-to-air-television ANZ Championship Netball On Free-To-Air Television www.netballnz.co.nz 6 March 2015 15 May 2021 15 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210515171637/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/anz-championship-netball-on-free-to-air-television dead References 3 2015 Category:2015 in New Zealand netball Category:2015 in Australian netball