2011 Constellation Cup

2011 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countries Australia
 New Zealand
Dates9 June – 30 October 2011 (2011-06-09 – 2011-10-30)
Final positions
Champions Australia (2nd title)
Runner-up New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played5
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The 2011 Constellation Cup was the 2nd Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series featured five netball test matches. The series was effectively two separate series played before and after the 2011 World Netball Championships. In June 2011, Australia traveled to New Zealand for the New World Series. The Australia team was coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Natalie von Bertouch. New Zealand were coached by Ruth Aitken and captained by Temepara George and Casey Williams. Australia won the opening test before New Zealand leveled the series at 1–1. In October 2011, New Zealand traveled to Australia for the Holden Netball Test Series. This time the Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Catherine Cox. New Zealand also saw a change in their leadership with Waimarama Taumaunu taking over as head coach and Laura Langman taking on the captaincy. After winning the third test, New Zealand led the series 2–1. However, Australia won the final two tests to win the series 3–2.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 25) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie von Bertouch1 (c) Injured C, WA, WD (1982-12-16)16 December 1982 (aged 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Madison Browne WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 23) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens
Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 28) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) New South Wales Swifts
Julie Corletto (vc) GD, WD, GK (1986-10-10)10 October 1986 (aged 24) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Melbourne Vixens
Catherine Cox1 (c) GS, GA (1976-05-24)24 May 1976 (aged 35) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) West Coast Fever
Susan Fuhrmann GK (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 24) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Laura Geitz GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 23) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Mo'onia Gerrard (vc) GD, WD (1980-11-15)15 November 1980 (aged 30) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 25) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 23) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 27) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Queensland Firebirds
Chelsea Pitman GA, WA (1988-06-08)8 June 1988 (aged 23) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Queensland Firebirds
Susan Pratley GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) New South Wales Swifts
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager:
Margaret Molina
Doctors
Roslyn Carbon
Tom Hilton
Physiotherapist:
Alanna Antcliff
Steve Hawkins
Performance Analyst
Tara Handke3

Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • Injured or on maternity leave – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Notes
  • ^1 Natalie von Bertouch captained Australia during the New World Netball Series in June. Catherine Cox captained Australia during the Holden Netball Test Series in October.[8][9][10]
  • ^2 Norma Plummer was Australia's head coach during the New World Netball Series in June. Lisa Alexander was Australia's head coach during the Holden Netball Test Series in October.
  • ^3 Australia support team for during the Holden Netball Test Series in October.
Debuts

Sources:[1][8][12]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 19) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 33) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Southern Steel
Irene van Dyk (vc) GS, GA (1972-06-21)21 June 1972 (aged 38) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Temepara George4 (c) C, WA (1975-10-23)23 October 1975 (aged 35) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Northern Mystics
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 24) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Paula Griffin GS, GA (1988-07-11)11 July 1988 (aged 22) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Joline Henry GD, WD (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 28) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Laura Langman4 (c) C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 25) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 24) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Liana Leota C, WA (1984-10-31)31 October 1984 (aged 26) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Southern Steel
Anna Scarlett GK, GD, WD (1983-04-15)15 April 1983 (aged 28) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Anna Thompson GA, GS (1986-06-18)18 June 1986 (aged 24) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Canterbury Tactix
Maria Tutaia GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 24) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Casey Williams4 (c) GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 25) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Head coach


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

Sources:[8][12]

Notes

Matches

New World Netball Series

In June 2011, Australia traveled to New Zealand for the New World Series. The Australia team was coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Natalie von Bertouch. New Zealand were coached by Ruth Aitken and captained by Casey Williams. However, Williams missed the first test due to injury and New Zealand were captained by Temepara George. Australia won the opening test before New Zealand leveled the series at 1–1. Both teams used this series to prepare for the 2011 World Netball Championships.[1][2][15]

First test

9 June 2011  New Zealand 47–52  Australia    Arena Manawatu
Attendance: 2,700
Scoring by quarter: 15–14, 29–25, 38–39, 47–52
Irene van Dyk Goals scored 26/30 (87%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 21/27 (78%) 		Catherine Cox Goals scored 28/36 (78%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 24/30 (80%)

Sources:[2][11][16]

Second test

12 June 2011  New Zealand 45–42  Australia    Vector Arena
Attendance: 8,300
Scoring by quarter: 10–12, 24–20, 36–32, 45–42
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 27/33 (82%)
Irene van Dyk Goals scored 13/14 (93%)
Paula Griffin Goals scored 5/9 (56%) 		Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 28/33 (85%)
Catherine Cox Goals scored 11/13 (85%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 3/6 (50%)

Sources:[8][15]

Holden Netball Test Series

In October 2011, New Zealand traveled to Australia for the Holden Netball Test Series. This time the Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and, in the absence of an injured Natalie von Bertouch, were captained by Catherine Cox. New Zealand also saw a change in their leadership with Waimarama Taumaunu taking over as head coach and Laura Langman taking on the captaincy. After winning the third test, New Zealand led the series 2–1. However, Australia won the final two tests to win the series 3–2.[1][3][9][10]

Third test

23 October 2011  Australia 48–49  New Zealand    Burswood Dome
Attendance: 6,500
Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 19/21 (90%)
Catherine Cox Goals scored 14/23 (61%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 15/20 (75%) 		Irene van Dyk Goals scored 27/29 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 22

Sources:[17][18][19][20]

Fourth test

26 October 2011  Australia 51–44  New Zealand    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 12–14, 25–26, 36–36, 51–44
Catherine Cox Goals scored 34/42 (81%)
?? Goals scored 		Cathrine Latu Goals scored 27/31 (87%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored

Sources:[21][22][23]

Fifth test

30 October 2011  Australia 44–41  New Zealand    Hisense Arena
Attendance: 9,600
Scoring by quarter: 6–12, 16–22, 33–31, 44–41
Catherine Cox Goals scored 9/12 (75%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 1/2 (50%)
Erin Bell Goals scored 14/17 (82%)
Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 20/22 (91%) 		Irene van Dyk Goals scored 24/26 (92%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 17/22 (77%)

Sources:[4][5][6][7]

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