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ROUND 1 • STEEL VS TACTIX

Watch the coaching boxes this Sunday with two of New Zealand’s netball greats suiting up for their time in the hot seat.  Donna Wilkins and Wendy Frew will guide the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix and Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel respectively for the first time in the ANZ Premiership and their coaching credentials will come under scrutiny as they clash in the opening round.

Steel shooter rates two point shot a ‘game changer’

The introduction of a two-point shot in this year’s ANZ Premiership has Georgia Heffernan buzzing.

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel shooter believes the innovation will add a thrilling new dynamic to matches.

“The two-point shot really does change the game and I’m really excited about it,” she said.

“I feel like it really mixes things up. You’re never safe anymore"

There are four key changes set to debut in this 2025 ANZ Premiership season:

1. Two-Point Shot 
In an exciting new development, a two-point shot will be introduced in the final five minutes of each quarter, rewarding long-range shooting and adding a thrilling dimension to the competition.

2. Coach’s Box 
Head coaches will now be permitted in a designated space in front of their team’s bench, allowing for more direct engagement and strategic communication with their players.

3. Team Timeouts 
Each team will have the opportunity to call one timeout per half, providing a valuable moment to reset, strategise, and adjust tactics during the game.

4. Live Umpire Audio 
Umpires will wear microphones with live audio broadcast in the stadium, offering fans greater insight into officiating decisions and improving clarity.

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