2020 Central Pulse season

Central Pulse
2020 season
Head coachYvette McCausland-Durie
Asst. coachPelesa Semu
CaptainKatrina Rore
Main venueTSB Bank Arena
Season results
Wins–losses15–4
Regular season1st
Finals placingSuper Club 3rd
ANZ Premiership 1st
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Central Pulse seasons

The 2020 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2020 ANZ Premiership.[1][2][3] As part of their pre-season preparations, Pulse competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club, finishing the tournament in third place.[4][5][6] With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Rore and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Pulse finished the regular ANZ Premiership season as minor premiers.[7][8] In the grand final, Pulse defeated Mainland Tactix 43–31, winning their second consecutive premiership.[9][10][11][12]

Players

Player movements

Gains and losses
Increase Gains Decrease Losses

Source:[1]

2020 roster

2020 Central Pulse roster
Players Coaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
New Zealand Karin Burger GD, WD, GK (1993-04-12)12 April 1993 (aged 26) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
New Zealand Aliyah Dunn GS (1999-10-19)19 October 1999 (aged 20) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio GS, GA (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 29) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
New Zealand Maddy Gordon C, WA, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 20) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
New Zealand Kelly Jury GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 23) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
New Zealand Claire Kersten WD, C (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 30) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
New Zealand Tiana Metuarau GA, WA, GS (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 19) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
New Zealand Katrina Rore (c) GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 32) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
New Zealand Rene Savai'inaea WD, GD, C (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 19) 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
New Zealand Elle Temu GK, GD (1999-08-03)3 August 1999 (aged 20) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • New Zealand Pelesa Semu

Physiotherapist:
Nikki Lynch
Operations Manager:
Jill Clapcott
High Performance Director/Specialist Coach:
Waimarama Taumaunu
Specialist Coaches:
Vicki Wilson
Anna Andrews
Strength and conditioning:
Adam Allen
Athlete Life: Helen Regan
Nutrition: Rebecca Jones
Mental Skills: Natalie Hogg

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

Sources:[1][7]

Pre-season

2019 Super Club

In December 2019, Central Pulse together with the other five ANZ Premiership teams plus Collingwood Magpies from Suncorp Super Netball and Wasps Netball from the Netball Superleague competed in the 2019 Netball New Zealand Super Club. Pulse finished the tournament in third place.[4][5][6]

Group A

Matches
Sun 8 Dec Central Pulse 39–49 Northern Mystics Trafalgar Centre  
6.35pm Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 26/34 (76%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 13/21 (62%) 		Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Goals scored 37/44 (84%)
Bailey Mes Goals scored 7/9 (78%)
Saviour Tui Goals scored 5/7 (71%)
Mon 9 Dec Central Pulse 56–39 Wasps Netball Trafalgar Centre  
8.10pm Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 27/28 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 14/15 (93%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 15/16 (94%) 		Report
Stats 		Rachel Dunn Goals scored 34/40 (85%)
Katie Harris Goals scored 5/8 (63%)
Alexia Baker Goals scored 0/1 (0%)
Tue 10 Dec Central Pulse 51–28 Southern Steel Trafalgar Centre  
8.10pm Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 26/30 (87%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 20/23 (87%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 15/16 (94%) 		Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Goals scored 17/23 (74%)
Kalifa McCollin Goals scored 11/13 (85%)
Georgia Heffernan Goals scored 0/4 (0%)
Final ladder
Group A
Pos Team P W D L GF GA % Pts
1 New Zealand Northern Mystics 3 2 0 1 142 115 123.48 4
2 New Zealand Central Pulse 3 2 0 1 146 116 125.86 4
3 New Zealand Southern Steel 3 2 0 1 123 128 96.09 4
4 England Wasps Netball 3 0 0 3 106 158 67.09 0

  Qualified for Semi-finals
  5th/8th place classification

Source:[6]

Semi-finals

Thu 12 Dec Collingwood Magpies 54–40 Central Pulse Trafalgar Centre  
6.35pm Shimona Nelson Goals scored 41/44 (93%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 10/11 (91%)
Gabrielle Sinclair Goals scored 2/2 (100%)
Nyah Allen Goals scored 1/1 (100%) 		Report
Stats 		Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 28/31 (90%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 9/12 (75%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 3/3 (100%)

Third place play-off

Fri 13 Dec
6.35pm 		Report
Stats 		Central Pulse 47–45 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Trafalgar Centre Sky Sport
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 32/35 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 11/13 (85%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 4/4 (100%) 		Kelsey McPhee Goals scored 31/40 (78%)
Georgia Marshall Goals scored 10/11 (91%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Goals scored 4/7 (57%)

Queensland Firebirds series

Central Pulse hosted Queensland Firebirds for a two match series at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki on 8 and 9 February. Both teams one a match each.[16][17]

8 Feb Central Pulse 58–56 Queensland Firebirds Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
9 Feb Central Pulse 54–61 Queensland Firebirds Te Wānanga o Raukawa  

Queenstown series

Central Pulse played matches against Mainland Tactix and Southern Steel in Queenstown.[18]

Otaki tournament

Central Pulse hosted the official ANZ Premiership tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Otaki between 28 February and 1 March. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part.[18]

Fri 28 Feb Central Pulse 52–51 Mainland Tactix Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
11:00am
Fri 28 Feb Central Pulse 42–25 Southern Steel Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00 pm
Sat 29 Feb Central Pulse 61–42 Northern Stars Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
11:00pm
Sat 29 Feb Central Pulse 39–36 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
6:00 pm
Sun 1 Mar Central Pulse 69–55 Northern Mystics Te Wānanga o Raukawa  
1:00 pm

Sources:[19][20][21]

Regular season

Fixtures and results

Round 1
Sun 15 Mar Mainland Tactix 41–53 Central Pulse Stadium 2000, Blenheim  
4:10 pm Ellie Bird Goals scored 26/29 (90%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Goals scored 15/22 (68%) 		Report
Stats 		Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 35/38 (92%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 18/22 (82%)
Round 2
Sun 21 Jun Northern Stars 39–63 Central Pulse Auckland Netball Centre  
Maia Wilson Goals scored 30/36 (83%)
Jamie Hume Goals scored 7/10 (70%)
Vika Koloto Goals scored 2/3 (67%) 		Stats Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 43/45 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 20/22 (91%)
Round 3
Mon 29 Jun Central Pulse 42–35 Northern Mystics Auckland Netball Centre  
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 21/24 (88%)
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 12/14 (86%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 9/12 (75%) 		Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Goals scored 28/33 (85%)
Saviour Tui Goals scored 6/7 (86%)
Asher Grapes Goals scored 1/1 (100%)
Round 4
Sat 4 Jul Central Pulse 47–40 Southern Steel Auckland Netball Centre  
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 25/25 (100%)
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 22/22 (100%) 		Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Goals scored 27/32 (84%)
Kalifa McCollin Goals scored 13/14 (93%)
Sun 5 Jul Central Pulse 51–30 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 23/27 (85%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 21/24 (88%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 7/11 (64%) 		Report
Stats 		Kelsey McPhee Goals scored 19/26 (73%)
Khiarna Williams Goals scored 8/11 (73%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Goals scored 3/3 (100%)
Round 5
Fri 10 Jul Central Pulse 40–37 Southern Steel Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 23/25 (92%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 17/20 (85%) 		Report
Stats 		Jennifer O'Connell Goals scored 25/34 (74%)
Kalifa McCollin Goals scored 12/17 (71%)
Round 6
Sat 18 Jul Central Pulse 44–38 Northern Mystics Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 24/29 (83%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 14/19 (74%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 6/11 (55%) 		Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Goals scored 37/39 (95%)
Saviour Tui Goals scored 1/1 (100%)
Sun 19 Jul Central Pulse 33–32 Mainland Tactix Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 13/13 (100%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 13/16 (81%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 7/11 (64%) 		Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Goals scored 24/28 (86%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Goals scored 8/11 (73%)
Round 7
Fri 24 Jul Central Pulse 52–29 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 19/20 (95%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 29/30
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 2/4 (50%)
Grace McLean Goals scored 2/2 (100%) 		Report
Stats 		Khiarna Williams Goals scored 12/17 (71%)
Kelsey McPhee Goals scored 9/13 (69%)
Abigail Latu-Meafou Goals scored 6/10 (60%)
Harley Smith Goals scored 2/2 (100%)
Sat 25 Jul Central Pulse 46–36 Northern Stars Auckland Netball Centre  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 27/30 (90%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 19/20 (95%) 		Report
Stats 		Maia Wilson Goals scored 29/35 (83%)
Jamie Hume Goals scored 7/13 (54%)
Round 8
Sun 2 Aug Central Pulse 42–44 Northern Mystics Te Rauparaha Arena  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 21/23 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 20/28 (71%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 1/2 (50%) 		Report
Stats 		Grace Nweke Goals scored 38/44 (86%)
Saviour Tui Goals scored 4/4 (100%)
Filda Vui Goals scored 2/2 (100%)
Round 9
Mon 10 Aug Central Pulse 32–39 Mainland Tactix TSB Bank Arena  
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 20/24 (83%)
Tiana Metuarau Goals scored 12/17 (71%) 		Report
Stats 		Ellie Bird Goals scored 32/38 (84%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Goals scored 7/9 (78%)
Round 10
Sun 16 Aug Central Pulse drawn Northern Stars TSB Bank Arena  
Mon 17 Aug Central Pulse drawn Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic TSB Bank Arena  

Sources:[7]

Final standings

2020 ANZ Premiership ladder
Pos Team P W L D GF GA GD G% BP Pts
1 Central Pulse 15 11 2 2 594 474 120 125.3 1 49
2 Mainland Tactix 15 9 4 2 606 566 40 107.1 2 42
3 Northern Mystics 15 7 6 2 582 475 7 101.2 3 35
4 Northern Stars 15 5 7 3 590 626 -36 94.2 3 29
5 Southern Steel 15 4 10 1 578 637 -59 90.7 3 21
6 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 15 2 9 4 520 592 -72 87.8 3 19

  Qualified for Grand final
  Qualified for 3rd/4th place match
  Qualified for 5th/6th place match

Point System
  • Win = 4 points
  • Draw = 2 points
  • Loss of 5 or less goals = 1 point
  • Loss of more than 5 goals = 0 points

Sources:[1][8][22]


Finals Series

Grand final

Sun 23 Aug
6.45pm
Stats 		Central Pulse 43–31 Mainland Tactix    Stadium Southland Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 12–6, 23–13, 31–24, 43–31
Aliyah Dunn Goals scored 28/30 (93%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Goals scored 15/18 (83%) 		Ellie Bird Goals scored 19/23 (83%)
Te Paea Selby-Rickit Goals scored 12/13 (92%)

Sources:[9][10][11][12]

Award winners

New Zealand Netball Awards

Award Winner
ANZ Premiership Coach of the Year Yvette McCausland-Durie

Sources:[23][24]

ANZ Premiership Awards

Award Winner
Grand Final MVP[11][25] Maddy Gordon

Team of the season

Three Pulse players were included in Stuff's team of the season, selected by Brendon Egan.

Position Player
GA Ameliaranne Ekenasio
C Claire Kersten
WD Karin Burger

Sources:[26]

References

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