Steel inspired by Black Caps

Cricket fever is in full swing throughout New Zealand and the Steel camp is no exception.
 
The Black Caps sensational semi-final victory over South Africa is testament to what can be achieved by a team united in its quest.

With five runs needed to book a ticket to their first World Cup final, Grant Elliot whacking a six on the penultimate ball is what legends are made of.

We don’t need to look any further than that for inspiration as we head into Sunday night’s clash against the Mystics in Auckland.

This encounter shapes as crucial for both teams under the competition’s new conference format. Refreshed and eager to get back into the thick of the action after our bye weekend, we are determined to add to our points tally and deliver our own tenacious performance – just what our fans have come to expect from this team.

Stacked with seven current international players and two former Silver Ferns, the Mystics boast a formidable line up. After collecting the wooden spoon in 2013, they earned 7th in last year’s ANZ Championship and desperately need to chalk up wins in order to continue the upward trend.

Our mission is to hit them for six without being bowled over by their defenders. #madeofsteel

Steel yourself for Round 5

SKYCITY Mystics v Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel
Sunday 29 March, 7.10pm - The Trusts Arena, Auckland
Broadcast Live - FOX SPORTS 2 (AUS); SKY SPORT 1 (NZ)

Umpires: Angela Armstrong Lush, Yvonne Morgan. Reserve: Fay Meiklejohn

The Facts:

LAST MEETING: Round 10, 2014: Steel 73 defeated the Mystics 61, Auckland

• Mystics hold a narrow 8-6 lead in the head-to-head meetings between the two sides after 14 previous meetings.
• The Steel has won three of the past four meetings between the sides.
• The Mystics and Steel have met in Auckland on seven previous occasions with the Steel winning four and the Mystics three.
• The Mystics have a record of two wins (against Tactix and Pulse), one loss against Fever and a draw after four rounds.
• The Steel has a record of one win from their opening three matches. The Steel defeated the Tactix 68-54 in Round 2 but lost in Round 1 to the Swifts (Invercargill) and Round 3 against the Fever in Perth.
• The Steel is coming off the bye in Round 4 and they have a record of five wins from six matches following their bye.
• The Mystics are the New Zealand conference leaders after four rounds ahead of the Magic and Steel.
• The Steel has scored 60-goals or more in all three of their opening matches this season; 62 v Swifts RD1, 68 v Tactix RD2 and 60 v Fever RD3. The Steel has shot 60 or more goals in their past seven ANZ Championship matches stretching back to Round 10 last year.

Dress up time!

Limited edition Steel scarves have arrived from the UK! There’s only 150 so don’t miss out! Just $25 each.

Kit yourself out in the latest Steel supporters gear! We have a great range of merchandise available at our home games or from the Netball South offices at ILT Stadium Southland.

We think the players look incredibly sharp in their Scody uniforms and now you can wear it too!

Replica clothing is only available online at http://www.scody.com.au/event-merchandise/event_362/southern-steel/official-merchandise/

Simon Jones is our
Man of Steel

The Black Caps victory on Tuesday night was the greatest advertisement for sport I have witnessed in some time. First the drama … how magnificently entertaining was this match? The emotional rollercoaster between despair and disbelief through to joy and total belief was one hell of a ride. I felt sick in my stomach one second and was leaping from the couch the next, punching my fists in approval at a piece of Black Caps brilliance.  Click Here to read more

Vote for your E Hayes STEEL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

It's time to stand behind your favourite team and get behind your favourite players.
Right throughout the 2015 season you can vote online for your choice for the Steel Player of the Year and go into the end-of-season draw to win a $500 GIFT CARD from E Hayes and Sons, Proud Supporters of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel.

The winner of the Player of the Year Trophy, as well as the winner of our Prize Draw, will be announced at a special end-of-season function in our store, details to be announced soon.  Vote carefully though as you can only vote ONCE!

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