The 2015 New South Wales Swifts season saw New South Wales Swifts compete in the 2015 ANZ Championship. Swifts finished the regular season in second place in the Australian Conference. In the play-offs, they defeated West Coast Fever and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic but twice lost narrowly to Queensland Firebirds in both the Australian Conference final and the Grand Final. It was Swifts' first appearance in the title decider since their successful 2008 campaign.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
New South Wales Swifts | |
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2015 season | |
Head coach | Rob Wright |
Asst. coach | Megan Anderson |
Manager | Toni Kidwell |
Captain | Kimberlee Green |
Vice-captain | Sharni Layton Abbey McCulloch |
Main venue | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre |
Season results | |
Wins–losses | 10–3 (4 draws) |
Regular season | 2nd (Australian Conference) |
Finals placing | 2nd |
Players
editPlayer movements
editGains | Losses |
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Source:[14]
2015 roster
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Manager: Toni Kidwell
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Debutants
edit- Jade Clarke and Julie Corletto both make their Swifts debut in Round 1 against Southern Steel.
- Stephanie Wood made her ANZ Championship debut for Swifts in Round 2 against Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.
- Erin Hoare made her Swifts debut in Round 7 against Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Source:[15]
Gold medallists
editJulie Corletto, Kimberlee Green, Paige Hadley, Sharni Layton and Caitlin Thwaites were all members of the Australia team that won the gold medal at the 2015 Netball World Cup. The squad also included former Swifts' players, Erin Bell and Rebecca Bulley. [2][16][17][18][19]
Summer Shootout
editBetween 6 and 8 February, New South Wales Swifts hosted the Summer Shootout at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park. This was the first major netball tournament to be held at the venue. All ten ANZ Championship teams participated in the three-day tournament. A total of 25 games, consisting of both full length and shortened games consisting of two 15-minute periods, were played over the weekend.[2][20][21][22][23][24]
Fri 6 Feb | New South Wales Swifts | 58–47 | Northern Mystics | ||
6:30pm |
Sat 7 Feb | New South Wales Swifts | 25–19 | Central Pulse | ||
9:00am |
Sat 7 Feb | New South Wales Swifts | 21–25 | West Coast Fever | ||
2:30pm |
Sat 7 Feb | New South Wales Swifts | 27–25 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | ||
5:30pm |
Sun 8 Feb | New South Wales Swifts | 49–46 | Melbourne Vixens | ||
2:00pm |
Regular season
editFixtures and results
edit- Round 1
Sun 1 March | Southern Steel | 62 - 68 | New South Wales Swifts | Stadium Southland | |
7.10 PM (NZDT) | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 46/55 (84%) Te Paea Selby-Rickit 16/19 (84%) |
Report |
Susan Pettitt 29/32 (91%) Caitlin Thwaites 39/43 (91%) |
- Round 2
Mon 9 March | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 43 - 48 | New South Wales Swifts | ASB Arena | |
7:40 PM (NZDT) | Joanne Harten 15 Malia Paseka 10/17 (59%) Ellen Halpenny 18/25 (72%) |
Report |
Susan Pettitt 7/10 (70%) Caitlin Thwaites 34/42 (81%) Stephanie Wood 7/10 (70%) |
- Round 3
Sun 15 March | New South Wales Swifts | 47 - 47 | Queensland Firebirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
12.18 PM (AEDT) | Susan Pettitt 29/37 (78%) Caitlin Thwaites 18/22 (82%) |
Report |
Romelda Aiken 36/46 (78%) Gretel Tippett 11/14 (79%) |
- Round 4
Mon 23 March | New South Wales Swifts | 59 - 59 | West Coast Fever | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
7.18 PM (AEDT) | Susan Pettitt 23 Caitlin Thwaites 36 |
Report |
Caitlin Bassett 51 Natalie Medhurst 8 |
- Round 5
Mon 30 March | Queensland Firebirds | 51 - 47 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | |
7:18 PM (AEST) | Romelda Aiken 43 Gretel Tippett ? |
Report |
Susan Pettitt ? Caitlin Thwaites ? |
- Round 6
New South Wales Swifts received a bye.
- Round 7
Sun 12 April | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 56 - 49 | New South Wales Swifts | Netball SA Stadium | |
1:48 PM (ACST) | Carla Borrego 39/46 (85%) Erin Bell ? |
Report Stats |
Susan Pettitt ? Caitlin Thwaites ? Erin Hoare ? |
- Round 8
Sun 19 April | New South Wales Swifts | 66 - 50 | Northern Mystics | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt ? Caitlin Thwaites 30/33 (91%) |
Report Stats |
Maria Tutaia ? Cathrine Latu ? Paula Griffin 10/16 (63%) |
- Round 9
Sat 25 April | Central Pulse | 47 - 47 | New South Wales Swifts | TSB Bank Arena | |
4:10 PM (NZST) | Jodi Brown 21/25 (84%) Ameliaranne Wells 26/33 (79%) |
Report |
Susan Pettitt 22/26 (85%) Caitlin Thwaites 25/29 (86%) |
- Round 10
Sun 3 May | New South Wales Swifts | 67 - 43 | Melbourne Vixens | Allphones Arena | |
12:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt 28/30 (93%) Caitlin Thwaites 39/41 (95%) |
Report |
Tegan Philip ? Karyn Bailey ? |
Attendance: 10,370 |
- Round 11
Sun 10 May | New South Wales Swifts | 65 - 54 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt 27/31 (87%) Caitlin Thwaites 38/42 (90%) |
Report |
Carla Borrego 39/47 (83%) Erin Bell 15/17 (88%) |
- Round 12
Sun 17 May | New South Wales Swifts | 68 - 49 | Mainland Tactix | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Susan Pettitt 32/34 (94%) Caitlin Thwaites 31/35 (89%) Stephanie Wood 5/6 (83%) |
Report |
Mwai Kumwenda 33/35 (94%) Bailey Mes 16/21 (76%) |
- Round 13
Sun 24 May | Melbourne Vixens | 48 - 52 | New South Wales Swifts | Margaret Court Arena | |
2:18 PM (AEST) | Tegan Philip 21/27 (78%) Karyn Bailey 27/32 (84%) |
Report |
Susan Pettitt 23/27 (85%) Caitlin Thwaites 29/38 (76%) |
- Round 14
Sat 30 May | West Coast Fever | 56 - 63 | New South Wales Swifts | Perth Arena | |
10:18 AM (AWST) | Caitlin Bassett 44/51 (86%) Natalie Medhurst 12/15 (80%) |
Report |
Susan Pettitt 28/32 (88%) Caitlin Thwaites 35/37 (95%) |
Attendance: 9,703 |
Standings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | G% | Pts |
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1 | Queensland Firebirds | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 708 | 608 | 116.4% | 23 |
2 | New South Wales Swifts | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 746 | 665 | 112.2% | 19 |
3 | West Coast Fever | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 744 | 701 | 106.1% | 19 |
4 | Melbourne Vixens | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 670 | 657 | 102.0% | 14 |
5 | Adelaide Thunderbirds | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 667 | 682 | 97.8% | 10 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | G% | Pts |
1 | Northern Mystics | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 682 | 695 | 98.1% | 16 |
2 | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 643 | 663 | 97.0% | 11 |
3 | Southern Steel | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 759 | 775 | 97.9% | 8 |
4 | Central Pulse | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 620 | 656 | 94.5% | 8 |
5 | Mainland Tactix | 13 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 664 | 801 | 82.9% | 2 |
Qualified for Conference finals
Qualified for Elimination finals
- Pld = Games played
- W = Win (2 points)
- D = Draw (1 points)
- L = Loss (0 points)
- GF = Goals For
- GA = Goals Against
- G% = Goal percentage (= 100 × GF/GA)
- Pts = Points
Sources:[25]
Play-offs
editElimination Final
edit- Australian Conference
Fri 5 June 7:18 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
New South Wales Swifts | 60–53 | West Coast Fever | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | |
Caitlin Thwaites 32/34 (94%) Susan Pettitt 28/29 (97%) |
Caitlin Bassett 37/40 (93%) Natalie Medhurst 16/18 (89%) |
Source:[26]
Conference Finals
edit- Australian Conference
Sun 7 June 12:18 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
Queensland Firebirds | 55–44 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Entertainment Centre Attendance: 5,175 | |
Romelda Aiken 36/39 (92%) Gretel Tippett ? |
Susan Pettitt ? Caitlin Thwaites 17/21 (81%) Stephanie Wood ? |
Semi-final
editSun 14 June 7:10 PM (NZST) |
Stats |
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | 52–60 | New South Wales Swifts | Claudelands Arena Attendance: 4,200 | |
Joanne Harten 39/44 (89%) Malia Paseka ? Ellen Halpenny ? |
Susan Pettitt 27/29 (93%) Caitlin Thwaites 33/36 (92%) |
Grand Final
editSun 21 June 12:10 PM (AEST) |
Stats |
Queensland Firebirds | 57–56 | New South Wales Swifts | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Fox Sports Sky Sport | |
Romelda Aiken 47/51 (92%) Gretel Tippett 10/17 (59%) |
Susan Pettitt 26/28 (93%) Caitlin Thwaites 30/34 (88%) |
Award winners
editNSW Swifts awards
editAward | Winner |
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QBE NSW Swifts MVP | Caitlin Thwaites |
NSW Swifts Members' Player of the Year | Sharni Layton |
NSW Swifts Players' Player of the Year | Sharni Layton |
NSW Swifts Coaches' Player Award | Susan Pettitt |
ANZ Championship awards
editAward | Winner |
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ANZ Championship Finals Series MVP | Sharni Layton[32] |
All Star Team
editPosition | Player |
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GA | Susan Pettitt |
WA | Kimberlee Green |
GD | Julie Corletto |
GK | Sharni Layton |
Australian Netball Awards
editAward | Winner | Team |
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Australian ANZ Championship Player of the Year[36][37][38] | Sharni Layton |
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