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Magic tricks defeat Steel - Monday 25th May 2009
Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel 39
Colourplus Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic 48
by Kate Buchanan
The Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic reinforced its status as the team to beat with a comprehensive 48-39 victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel at Stadium Southland on Monday night.
The Steel may have failed in its bid to upset New Zealand’s strongest team but hasn’t wavered in its determination to seal a top four spot.
“We’ve still got six games – it doesn’t mean our season’s over to make that top four by any means,” Steel captain Adine Wilson said. “Definitely our goal as a team is to make that top four – I think we’d be bitterly disappointed if we didn’t. We’ve still got the opportunity to do that – yes, it’s going to take some hard work and yes, it’s going to take some wins against Australian teams but if you don’t get those wins you’re not worth being in the top four anyway.”
Back on home turf for the first time since the season opener in April, the Steel players were enveloped by parochial support as they stepped into the sold-out Stadium Southland.
“It was just fabulous to be home,” Wilson said. “You could feel the girls surge because the crowd surged.”
CLICK HERE TO READ FULL MATCH REPORT
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Click Here to view Photos from Monday Nights game against the Magic
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Thanks for all the Undies
Thanks to all our supporters who got behind the "Knickers for Africa" Appeal.
You may be interested to know that after asking supporters to donate a new pair of knickers to the appeal at Monday's game against the Magic, OVER 400 PAIRS HAD ARRIVED BY THE END OF THE GAME !!
CLICK HERE to watch the TV3 News item about our appeal.
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Stitching up the opposition by Kate Buchanan
Brushing threats to her reputation aside, staunch Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defender Katrina Grant admits to finding a new passion in the south – sewing.
While a contrast to her other skills, for Katrina heading to rural Lochiel to master a needle and thread has proven a valuable lesson in perseverance – a key ingredient to formidable defence. “Surfing, skateboarding and sewing – it just makes sense doesn’t it?” she quipped.
While Katrina’s blessed with natural talent in the netball stakes, it’s fair to assume she proved a challenge for sewing tutor Alvena McKenzie.
“Sewing is hard because I’m not used to not knowing how to do something straight away,” Katrina admits. “I’m not a perfectionist but I like to try my best and get things right. Alvena’s awesome – she makes us yummy lunches and is so generous and nice. It’s relaxing and the time goes too quickly.”
Being immersed in the demands of professional sport and studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce means hobbies take on a new significance, providing light relief.
Raised at Beachlands, an hour’s drive from the bustle of central Auckland, Katrina is used to sand underfoot. “I surf – not very well but I do have fun. I brought my board down here but was too cold.”
READ KATRINA GRANT'S FULL PROFILE
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If you're the one, YOU'VE WON !
At every Southern Steel Home game, in Invercargill or Dunedin, you'll find our special 'Southern Steeler' Photographers taking pictures of our loyal supporters in the crowd. After every home game, we'll post ONE of our favourite shots, here on our website and if the picture we show is you -YOU'VE WON!!
There are great prizes to be won, so take a look - it could be you..
The fan who was photographed at Monday's game against the Magic has already contacted us to claim her prize.
Congratulations Gail Sargeant - YOU'RE THE ONE ! CLICK HERE
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The action heats up at www.easytosupport.co.nz
This year the action heats up even more with the brand new website created by ANZ just for fans - www.easytosupport.co.nz
With amazing weekly prizes, a super-simple ScoreSelect virtual netball competition and blogs from celebrity fans and professional players, we're making it easier get behind the Southern Steel. There's a trip for two to Sydney for the ScoreSelect overall winner*, so get your picks in now!
Register now at www.easytosupport.co.nz and you'll receive a FREE copy of Women's Health or Men's Health magazine**.
Whether you're in the stands, or following the Steel on television, www.easytosupport.co.nz has got all the good stuff to make it easy to support the ANZ Championship - the hottest game in town!
*Terms and conditions apply. **This is a limited offer and available while stocks last. This offer is only available to residents in New Zealand who are over the age of 16 years. |
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Don't miss the all out excitement of a Southern Steel HOME GAME !
As good as the live television coverage is - nothing beats the full on energy and sheer excitement of a home game. And when you're surrounded by the famous Supporters from the South at the Edgar Centre or Stadium Southland, it's a feeling you'll never forget !
So don't miss out - there's still plenty of good seats available for the Steel's 2009 Home Games :
Monday 15 June vs. LG Mystics - Stadium Southland 7.15pm
Monday 29 June vs. Adld. Thunderbirds - Edgar Centre, Dunedin 7.15pm
Saturday 4 July vs. NSW Swifts - Stadium Southland 2.15pm
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