Wikipedia

2011 New South Wales Swifts season

The 2011 New South Wales Swifts season saw New South Wales Swifts compete in the 2011 ANZ Championship. During the regular season, Swifts finished in third place. They qualified for the playoffs but subsequently lost to Northern Mystics in the minor semi-final, finishing the season in 4th place. [1][2] After fifteen seasons as Sydney Swifts/New South Wales Swifts head coach, this was the last season Julie Fitzgerald served as head coach. Following a controversial "internal review", Fitzgerald was replaced as head coach by Lisa Beehag. The review was conducted during the 2011 season. Catherine Cox and Liz Ellis publicly criticized Netball New South Wales for distracting players with the review and even alleged that it was responsible for Swifts losing the 2011 minor semi-final.[3][4]

New South Wales Swifts
2011 season
Head coachJulie Fitzgerald
Asst. coachRob Wright
ManagerAngela Kerr
CaptainCatherine Cox
Vice-captainKimberlee Green
Kimberley Smith
Main venueSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Season results
Wins–losses9–5
Regular season3rd
Finals placing4th
Team colours
Team colours
New South Wales Swifts seasons

Players edit

Player movements edit

  Gains   Losses

Source:[1][2][7]

Roster edit

2011 New South Wales Swifts roster
Players Coaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
  Ashleigh Brazill C, WD (1989-12-29)29 December 1989 (aged 21) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
  Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 28) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Catherine Cox (c) GS, GA (1976-05-24)24 May 1976 (aged 34) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
  Carla Dziwoki   GS, GA (1982-08-29)29 August 1982 (aged 28) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Mo'onia Gerrard GD, WD (1980-11-15)15 November 1980 (aged 30) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Kimberlee Green (vc) C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 24) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
  Sonia Mkoloma GD, GK (1979-01-17)17 January 1979 (aged 32) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
  Susan Pratley GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 26) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Kimberley Smith (vc) GD, GK, WD (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 28) 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
  Melissa Tallent (TRP) GS, GA (1991-02-04)4 February 1991 (aged 21) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
  Courtney Tairi C, WA (1988-07-15)15 July 1988 (aged 22) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Vanessa Ware WA, C (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 25) 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
  Amorette Wild GA, GS, WA (1989-08-10)10 August 1989 (aged 21) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  •   Robert Wright

Manager: Angela Kerr
Physiotherapist:
Sean Mungovan
Paula Peralta
Strength and conditioning: Bryce Cavanagh

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

Source:[1][2]

Milestones edit

Source:[1][2][7]

Pre-season edit

NSW Swifts Tournament

On 22–23 January, New South Wales Swifts hosted and won a tournament at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. The other participants included Melbourne Vixens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, West Coast Fever

Five Quarter series

On 29–30 January, Northern Mystics and New South Wales Swifts played two five-quarter matches.[9]

29 January Northern Mystics 61–64 New South Wales Swifts Auckland  
30 January Northern Mystics 61–52 New South Wales Swifts Auckland  

Regular season edit

Fixtures and results edit

Round 1
13 February New South Wales Swifts 60 – 40 Adelaide Thunderbirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
12:20 (UTC+13) Catherine Cox   22/29 (76%)
Carla Dziwoki   11/11 (100%)
Susan Pratley   27/27 (100%) 		Report
Stats 		Erin Bell   5/8 (63%)
Carla Borrego   31/35 (89%)
Bianca Giteau   4/6 (67%)
Round 2
Mon 21 February Queensland Firebirds 51 – 48 New South Wales Swifts Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre  
18:40 (UTC+10) Romelda Aiken   28/37 (76%)
Natalie Medhurst   23/26 (88%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   27/34 (79%)
Susan Pratley   21/25 (84%)
Round 3
Sun 27 February New South Wales Swifts 45–49 Melbourne Vixens Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
14:20 (UTC+10) Catherine Cox   11/15 (73%)
Carla Dziwoki   14/16 (88%)
Susan Pratley   20/26 (77%) 		Report
Stats 		Kate Beveridge   29/38 (76%)
Sharelle McMahon   20/25 (80%)
Round 4
Mon 7 March New South Wales Swifts 55 – 51 West Coast Fever Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
19:40 (UTC+11) Catherine Cox   22/38 (58%)
Susan Pratley   33/40 (83%) 		Report
Stats 		Caitlin Bassett   43/50 (86%)
Leah Shoard   8/12 (67%)
Round 5
Mon 14 March New South Wales Swifts 54 – 45 Canterbury Tactix Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
19:40 (UTC+11) Catherine Cox   27/37 (73%)
Susan Pratley   17/20 (85%)
Amorette Wild   10/12 (83%) 		Report
Stats 		Ellen Halpenny   21/25 (84%)
Donna Wilkins   24/25 (96%)
Round 6
Thu 17 March West Coast Fever 49 – 70 New South Wales Swifts Challenge Stadium  
19:10 (UTC+8) Caitlin Bassett   30/34 (88%)
Leah Shoard   19/24 (79%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   29/35 (83%)
Carla Dziwoki   14/15 (93%)
Susan Pratley   27/31 (87%)
Sun 20 March New South Wales Swifts 53 – 57 Queensland Firebirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
14:20 (UTC+11) Catherine Cox   31/36 (86%)
Susan Pratley   22/25 (88%) 		Report
Stats 		Romelda Aiken   37/43 (86%)
Natalie Medhurst   20/25 (80%)
Round 7
Sun 27 March Central Pulse 43 – 48 New South Wales Swifts TSB Bank Arena  
18:20 (UTC+13) Te Amo Amaru-Tibble   2/2 (100%)
Amber Bellringer   8/15 (53%)
Caitlin Thwaites   33/43 (77%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   23/32 (72%)
Susan Pratley   25/29 (86%)
Round 8

New South Wales Swifts received a bye.

Round 9
Mon 11 April Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 46 – 53 New South Wales Swifts Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre  
19:40 (UTC+12) Irene van Dyk   28/30 (93%)
Jamilah Gupwell   10/13 (77%)
Julianna Naoupu   8/8 (100%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   31/36 (86%)
Amorette Wild   3/4 (75%)
Susan Pratley   19/26 (73%)
Round 10
Sat 16 April Adelaide Thunderbirds 57 – 53 New South Wales Swifts ETSA Park  
13:50 (UTC+9:30) Erin Bell   19/23 (83%)
Carla Borrego   38/40 (95%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   34/40 (85%)
Carla Dziwoki   3/3 (100%)
Susan Pratley   16/24 (67%)
Mon 18 April New South Wales Swifts 53 – 46 Northern Mystics Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre  
19:40 (UTC+10) Catherine Cox   37/48 (77%)
Susan Pratley   16/23 (70%) 		Report
Stats 		Megan Dehn   2/2 (100%)
Cathrine Latu   17/17 (100%)
Bailey Mes   1/4 (25%)
Maria Tutaia   26/29 (90%)
Round 11
Thu 21 April Southern Steel 39 – 40 New South Wales Swifts Edgar Centre  
19:40 (UTC+12) Paula Griffin   16/23 (70%)
Daneka Wipiiti   23/35 (66%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   25/33 (76%)
Susan Pratley   15/19 (79%)
Round 12
Sun 1 May Melbourne Vixens 33 – 45 New South Wales Swifts Hisense Arena  
14:20 (UTC+10) Kate Beveridge   8/14 (57%)
Tegan Caldwell   16/21 (76%)
Kathleen Knott   9/14 (64%) 		Report
Stats 		Catherine Cox   33/42 (79%)
Susan Pratley   12/15 (80%)

Source:[2][10]

Standings edit

2011 ANZ Championship ladder
Pos Team Pld W L GF GA GD G% Pts
1   Queensland Firebirds 13 13 0 758 587 171 129.13 26
2   Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 13 10 3 647 578 69 111.94 20
3   New South Wales Swifts 13 9 4 677 606 71 111.72 18
4   Northern Mystics 13 9 4 684 619 65 110.5 18
5   Melbourne Vixens 13 8 5 664 610 54 108.85 16
6   Adelaide Thunderbirds 13 5 8 662 737 -75 89.82 10
7   Southern Steel 13 4 9 533 594 -61 89.73 8
8   Central Pulse 13 3 10 599 683 -84 87.7 6
9   West Coast Fever 13 3 10 646 754 -108 85.68 6
10   Canterbury Tactix 13 1 12 621 723 -102 85.89 2
Updated 8 March 2021

  Qualified for Major semi-final
  Qualified for Minor semi-final

  • Pld = Games played
  • W = Win (2 points)
  • L = Loss (0 points)
  • GF = Goals For
  • GA = Goals Against
  • GD = Goals Difference (= GF−GA)
  • G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)

Pts = Points

Source:[11]


Finals edit

SemifinalsPreliminary finalGrand final
9 May – Gold Coast22 May – Brisbane
Queensland Firebirds50Queensland Firebirds57
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic3915 May – HamiltonNorthern Mystics44
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic42
8 May – SydneyNorthern Mystics43
New South Wales Swifts44
Northern Mystics49

Minor semifinal edit

Sunday 8 May
14:20 (UTC+10) 		New South Wales Swifts 44–49 Northern Mystics    Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Umpires: Rachael Ayre (Australia)
Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Reserve umpire: Jemma Carlton (Australia) 		TEN
SKYSport
Scoring by quarter: 11-15, 9-13, 11–10, 13-11
Catherine Cox   28/36 (78%)
Amorette Wild   8/8 (100%)
Susan Pratley   8/10 (80%) 		Cathrine Latu   25/28 (89%)
Maria Tutaia   24/29 (83%)

Source:[12]

Major semifinal edit

Monday 9 May
19:40 (UTC+10)
Stats 		Queensland Firebirds 50–39 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic    Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre TEN
SKYSport
Scoring by quarter: 12–8, 11-8, 16–10, 11-13
Romelda Aiken   29/33 (88%)
Natalie Medhurst   21/27 (78%) 		Irene van Dyk   17/19 (89%)
Jamilah Gupwell   16/18 (89%)
Julianna Naoupu   6/8 (75%)

Source:[13][14]

Preliminary final edit

Sunday 15 May
18:20 (UTC+12)
Stats 		Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 42–43 Northern Mystics    Mystery Creek Events Centre TEN
SKYSport
Scoring by quarter: 13–9, 7-16, 12–10, 10-8
Irene van Dyk   27/28 (96%)
Julianna Naoupu   14/19 (74%)
Jamilah Gupwell   1/3 (33%) 		Cathrine Latu   15/17 (88%)
Maria Tutaia   28/30 (93%)

Source:[15][16][17]

Grand final edit

Sunday 22 May
14:30 (UTC+10)
Stats 		Queensland Firebirds 57–44 Northern Mystics    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Attendance: 3,541[18]
Umpires: Sharon Kelly (Australia)
Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Reserve umpire: Rachael Ayre (Australia) 		TEN
SKYSport
Scoring by quarter: 12–12, 14–12, 18–8, 13-12
Romelda Aiken   35/40 (88%)
Natalie Medhurst   22/24 (92%) 		Cathrine Latu   21/21 (100%)
Maria Tutaia   23/31 (74%)

Source:[19][20] [21]

Minor semifinal edit

Sunday 8 May
14:20 (UTC+10)
Stats 		New South Wales Swifts 44–49 Northern Mystics    Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Umpires:
Rachael Ayre (Australia)
Mandy Nottingham (New Zealand)
Reserve umpire:
Jemma Carlton (Australia) 		TEN
SKYSport
Scoring by quarter: 11-15, 9-13, 11–10, 13-11
Catherine Cox   28/36 (78%)
Amorette Wild   8/8 (100%)
Susan Pratley   8/10 (80%) 		Cathrine Latu   25/28 (89%)
Maria Tutaia   24/29 (83%)

Source:[22][23]

Statistics edit

Player GS GA G% A R CPR I D P T
Ashleigh Brazill 0 0 0 11 0 8 7 5 10 8
Rebecca Bulley 0 0 0 4 16 93 11 40 115 15
Catherine Cox 380 490 77.6 22 13 0 0 6 24 40
Carla Dziwoki 42 45 93.3 7 3 4 0 0 2 3
Mo'onia Gerrard 0 0 0 6 6 58 10 36 118 23
Kimberlee Green 0 0 0 197 1 144 10 23 96 36
Sonia Mkoloma 0 0 0 0 19 0 30 41 200 20
Susan Pratley 278 340 81.8 75 26 200 3 9 39 33
Kimberley Smith 0 0 0 0 0 36 6 15 58 4
Courtney Tairi 0 0 0 52 10 10 5 24 37 6
Melissa Tallent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vanessa Ware 0 0 0 60 0 75 0 7 32 10
Amorette Wild 21 24 87.5 8 0 18 1 1 3 2
Statistics key
GS Goals scored A Assists I Intercepts
GA Goal attempts R Rebounds D Deflections
G% Goal percentage CPR Centre pass receives P Penalties
  = Competition leader T Turnovers conceded

Source:[24]

Award winners edit

Swifts awards edit

Award Winner
QBE NSW Swifts MVP Catherine Cox
NSW Swifts Members' Player of the Year Kimberlee Green
NSW Swifts Players' Player of the Year Kimberley Smith

Source:[2][25]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "NSW Swifts - 2011 Season". nswswifts.com.au. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Netball NSW and NSW Swifts – 2011 Annual Report" (PDF). Netball NSW. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Review that resulted in Fitzgerald's dumping put Swifts off their game: Cox". www.smh.com.au. 3 June 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2012.
  4. ^ "NSW Swifts: an unhappy history and a fresh start". www.theguardian.com. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Gerrard hails return to Swifts". www.abc.net.au. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Leeds Carnegie sign ANZ netball stars Dziwoki and Beale". www.express.co.uk. 4 December 2009. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ^ a b "NSW Swifts - Honour Roll". nswswifts.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Swifts in unconvincing win over Tactix". www.abc.net.au. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Big guns happy with Mystics hitouts". www.nzherald.co.nz. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
  10. ^ "ANZ Championship - 2011 Season Fixture". www.anz-championship.com. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  11. ^ "ANZ Championship - 2011 Season Ladder". www.anz-championship.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  12. ^ "New South Wales Swifts 44–49 Northern Mystics". www.anz-championship.com. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  13. ^ "Waikato-BOP Magic trounced by Firebirds". www.stuff.co.nz. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Firebirds take win over Magic". www.netballnz.co.nz. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Mystics stun Magic to make final". www.abc.net.au. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Another black night for Waikato-BOP Magic". www.stuff.co.nz. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Netball: Mystics defy Magic history". www.odt.co.nz. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  18. ^ "2011 Netball Queensland Annual Report" (PDF). Netball Queensland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Queensland Firebirds crowned ANZ Champions". www.theroar.com.au. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  20. ^ "Queensland Firebirds burn Northern Mystics". The Press. www.pressreader.com. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  21. ^ "2011 ANZ Championship – Grand Final". www.netballnz.co.nz. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  22. ^ "LG Mystics upset Swifts". www.anz-championship.com. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  23. ^ "Mystics dump Swifts from finals". www.abc.net.au. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  24. ^ "NSW Swifts - 2011 season statistics". www.anz-championship.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  25. ^ "Awards". nswswifts.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2011_New_South_Wales_Swifts_season&oldid=1163635629"