2001 Southern Sting season

The 2001 Southern Sting season saw the Southern Sting netball team compete in the 2001 Coca-Cola Cup league season. With a team coached by Robyn Broughton, captained by Bernice Mene and featuring Reinga Bloxham, Adine Harper, Donna Loffhagen, Lesley Nicol and Leana de Bruin (née du Plooy), Sting won their third Coca-Cola Cup title. In the semi-final, they defeated Capital Shakers 60–49. In the grand final, they defeated Canterbury Flames 47–44.[1][2][3][4][5]

Southern Sting
2001 season
Head coachRobyn Broughton
ManagerJackie Barron
CaptainBernice Mene
Main venueStadium Southland
Season results
Wins–losses8–2
Season placing1st
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours

Players

Player movements
Gains and losses
Increase GainsDecrease Losses
  • Julie Carter (retirement)
  • Michelle Krynen
  • Bulou Rabuka
  • Maria O'Neill

Sources:[5][6]

2001 roster
2001 Southern Sting roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
New Zealand Reinga Bloxham WD, C (aged 26) –
New Zealand Kirsty Broughton WD, C –
New Zealand Adine Harper WA, C, GA (1979-06-08)8 June 1979 (aged 21) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
New Zealand Megan Hutton GK (1976-03-26)26 March 1976 (aged 25) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
New Zealand Rachel Gill –
New Zealand Donna Loffhagen GS, GA (1978-04-29)29 April 1978 (aged 22) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
New Zealand Bernice Mene (c) GD, GK (1975-01-18)18 January 1975 (aged 26) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
New Zealand Kate Newson –
New Zealand Lesley Nicol WD, C (1973-05-09)9 May 1973 (aged 27) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
South Africa Leana du Plooy GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 23) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
New Zealand Jo Tapper –
New Zealand Janine Topia –
Head coach


Manager: Jackie Barron
Physiotherapist:
Neil Familton
Sports Science:
Steve Jackson
Marketing & Events Manager:
Liz McDonald
Sponsorship Manager & Office Administrator:
Robyn Koehler

Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • Injured or on maternity leave – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Source:[1][5][7][8]

Regular season

In Round 4 of the regular season, Sting lost 51–48 to an Irene van Dyk inspired Capital Shakers. The loss ended a winning run of 18 matches over two years for Sting.[5][8][9][10] In Round 8, Sting lost a second match, losing 46–44 to Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Two losses meant Sting were in 4th place and in danger of not qualifying for the semi-finals. Sting had to beat the league leaders, Canterbury Flames, in their Round 9 match to make certain they reached the semi-finals.[5][11]

Fixtures and results
Round 1

Southern Sting received a bye.

Round 2
31 March Southern Sting 58–26 Otago Rebels Stadium Southland  
Report
Round 3
7 April Auckland Diamonds 51–58 Southern Sting Auckland  
Report
Round 4
22 April Capital Shakers 51–48 Southern Sting Wellington  
Irene van Dyk (Note 1) Donna Loffhagen Goals scored 11/11 (100%) Attendance: 3,000

Source:[9][10]

Round 5
27 April Western Flyers 44–68 Southern Sting New Plymouth  
Round 6
29 April Southern Sting 50–41 Northern Force Stadium Southland  
Report
Round 7
4 May Southern Sting 62–42 Counties Manukau Cometz Stadium Southland  
Report
 Attendance: 4,100
Round 8
May 6 Southern Sting 44–46 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Stadium Southland  
Attendance: 4,100
Round 9
13 May Canterbury Flames 47–59 Southern Sting Christchurch  
Report

Source:[5]

Notes
  • ^1 Reports give Irene van Dyk's shooting stats as either Goals scored 38/40 (95%) or Goals scored 35/39 (90%).[9][10]

Finals series

Semi-final
18 May Southern Sting60–49Capital Shakers    Stadium Southland
Attendance: 4,100
Scoring by quarter: 14–14, 29–24, 46–36, 60–49
Janine Topia Goals scored 35/46 (76%)

Sources:[2]

Grand final
26 May Southern Sting47–44Canterbury Flames    Stadium Southland
Attendance: 4,100
Scoring by quarter: 13–12, 27–20, 38–33, 47–44

Sources:[3][4][5]

References
  1. "Netball – (2001) Coca-Cola Cup Squads". www.nzherald.co.nz. 23 January 2001. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  2. "Netball: Sting on track with win over Shakers". www.nzherald.co.nz. 18 May 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  3. "The Southern Sting team celebrate with the trophy". www.photosport.nz. 26 May 2001. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  4. "Netball: Flames feel the final Sting". www.nzherald.co.nz. 27 May 2001. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  5. "Sting History 2001". www.sting.co.nz. Archived from the original on 26 May 2006. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  6. "Sting History 2000". www.sting.co.nz. Archived from the original on 26 May 2006. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  7. "Netball – (2001) Coca-Cola Cup Squads". www.nzherald.co.nz. 3 November 2000. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  8. "Netball: Coaches' exchange of words adds spice to semi". www.nzherald.co.nz. 18 May 2001. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  9. "Netball: Southern Sting suffer first loss in two years". www.nzherald.co.nz. 22 April 2001. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  10. "Netball: Exuberant Shakers overpower champs". www.nzherald.co.nz. 22 April 2001. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  11. "Netball: Sting beat Flames". www.nzherald.co.nz. 13 May 2001. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.