2013 Constellation Cup

2013 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countries Australia
 New Zealand
Dates15 September–13 October 2013
Final positions
Champions Australia (3rd title)
Runner-up New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played5
Top scorer(s)Caitlin Bassett
Goals scored 163/179 (91%)
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The 2013 Constellation Cup was the 4th Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series, also known as the New World Netball Series, featured five netball test matches, played in September and October 2013. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Laura Geitz. New Zealand were coached by Waimarama Taumaunu and captained by Casey Kopua. New Zealand won the opening match before Australia leveled the series. After winning the third test, Australia took a 2–1 series lead. Australia clinched the series with a 52–47 win in the fourth test. After winning the fifth test, Australia finished 4–1 series winners.[1][2][3][4][5]

Squads

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Australia

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Australia roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Caitlin Bassett GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 25) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 27) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Madison Browne WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 25) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens
Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 31) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Bianca Chatfield (vc) GK, GD, WD (1982-04-02)2 April 1982 (aged 31) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Laura Geitz (c) GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 25) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 27) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts
Renae Hallinan WD, C (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 27) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 25) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 29) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Queensland Firebirds
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 20) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 26) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Head coach
Assistant coach


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

Sources:[3][6][7]

New Zealand

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New Zealand roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Jodi Brown GA, GS (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 32) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 36) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Irene van Dyk GS, GA (1972-06-21)21 June 1972 (aged 41) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Shannon Francois WA, C, GA (1990-10-12)12 October 1990 (aged 22) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Steel
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 26) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Joline Henry GD, WD (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 30) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Casey Kopua (c) Injured GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 28) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Laura Langman C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 27) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 26) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit GK, GD (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 24) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse
Courtney Tairi C, WA (1988-07-15)15 July 1988 (aged 25) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel
Anna Thompson GA, GS (1986-06-18)18 June 1986 (aged 27) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Canterbury Tactix
Maria Tutaia GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 26) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Head coach
Assistant coach

Physiotherapist:
Sharon Kearney
Performance Analyst
Dr Bobby Willcox
Operations Manager
Esther Molloy

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

Sources:[1]

Debuts

Matches

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New World Netball Series

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First test

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15 September 2013  New Zealand 55–51  Australia    SIT Zero Fees Velodrome
Attendance: 2,700
Scoring by quarter: 19–14, 31–29, 45–37, 55–51
Irene van Dyk Goals scored 27/29 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 28/36 (78%) 		Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 31/31 (100%)
Erin Bell Goals scored  15/18 (83%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 5/6 (83%)

Sources:[9][7][12][13]

Second test

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19 September 2013  New Zealand 45–47  Australia    Vector Arena
Scoring by quarter: 12–12, 22–22, 31–36, 45–47
Irene van Dyk Goals scored 25/29 (86%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 20/30 (67%) 		Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 32/36 (89%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 15/20 (75%)

Sources:[14][15][16]

Third test

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4 October 2013  Australia 58–50  New Zealand    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 15–13, 30–24, 47–34, 58–50
Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 40/43 (93%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 18/19 (95%) 		Maria Tutaia Goals scored 23
Irene van Dyk Goals scored 18/19 (95%)
Cathrine Latu Goals scored 9

Sources:[11][17][18][19]

Fourth test

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7 October 2013  Australia 52–47  New Zealand    Rod Laver Arena
Scoring by quarter: 12–10, 26–21, 41–31, 52–47
Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 40/44 (91%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 12/14 (86%) 		Maria Tutaia Goals scored 26/32 (81%)
Cathrine Latu Goals scored 21/25 (84%)

Sources:[2][3][20][21]

Fifth test

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13 October 2013  Australia 50–49  New Zealand    AIS Arena
Scoring by quarter: 13–10, 23–26, 32–32, 50–49
Caitlin Bassett Goals scored 20/25 (80%)
Caitlin Thwaites Goals scored 17/19 (89%)
Natalie Medhurst Goals scored 10/13 (77%)
Erin Bell Goals scored 3/3 (100%) 		Catherine Latu Goals scored 25/27 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Goals scored 24/33 (73%)

Sources:[4][6][22]

References

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