Northern Mystics
{{short description|New Zealand netball team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=June 2020}}
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|founded = 2007
|location = Auckland
|regions = Auckland Region
Northland Region
|venue = The Trusts Arena
|coach = Tia Winikerei
|captain = Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
|premierships = 3 (2021, 2023, 2024)
|league = ANZ Premiership
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Northern Mystics are a New Zealand netball team based in Auckland. Between 2008 and 2016, they played in the ANZ Championship. Since 2017 they have represented Netball Northern in the ANZ Premiership. Netball Northern is the governing body that represents the Auckland and Northland Regions. In 2021, Mystics won their first premiership and in 2023 they won their second.
History
= Formation =
Northern Mystics were formed in 2007. The new team was effectively a merger of the two former National Bank Cup teams, Northern Force and Auckland Diamonds. Mystics subsequently became founder members of the ANZ Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/news/mystics-join-forces/news-story/c9b2371c2ba6cfd39fd78e9cc13eff2b|title=Mystics join forces|publisher=www.foxsports.com.au|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202951/https://www.foxsports.com.au/news/mystics-join-forces/news-story/c9b2371c2ba6cfd39fd78e9cc13eff2b|archive-date=24 June 2021|date=6 April 2008|access-date=22 June 2021}}{{cite news|author=Lana Margaret McCarthy|url=https://mro.massey.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10179/7569/McCarthyMSpExThesis.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y|title=A Case Study of the Northern Mystics Netball Team (2008–2014)|work=Massey University|publisher=mro.massey.ac.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709150724/https://mro.massey.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10179/7569/McCarthyMSpExThesis.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y|archive-date=9 July 2022|access-date=22 June 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/news/a-look-back-on-the-makings-of-the-mystics-for-heritage-round/|title=A look back on the makings of the Mystics for Heritage Round|publisher=www.northernmystics.co.nz|date=31 March 2023|access-date=8 June 2023}} Yvonne Willering became Mystics first head coach and Temepara George became Mystics first player.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-willering-desperate-to-get-stuck-in/BXLE6UI4QUKREOKNCSKSBPLNPM/|title=Netball: Willering desperate to get stuck in|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=7 December 2007|access-date=30 July 2022}}{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10482225|title=George opening Mystics' gambit|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=14 December 2007|access-date=22 March 2010}}
=ANZ Championship=
Between 2008 and 2016, Mystics played in the ANZ Championship. On 6 April 2008, Mystics made their ANZ Championship debut in a match against Canterbury Tactix at The Trusts Arena, losing 44–48.{{cite web|url=https://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/12762/1/anzp-media-guide-2017.pdf|title=ANZ Premiership Netball 2017 Media Guide|publisher=www.anzpremiership.co.nz|date=26 March 2017|access-date=30 April 2017|archive-date=9 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409071006/https://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/12762/1/anzp-media-guide-2017.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/history/|title=Northern Mystics – History|publisher=www.northernmystics.co.nz|access-date=18 November 2021}}
In 2011, with a team coached by Debbie Fuller and captained by Temepara George, Mystics reached their first grand final. They finished the regular season fourth behind Queensland Firebirds, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and New South Wales Swifts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/ladder_yr_2011.html|title=ANZ Championship - 2011 Season Ladder|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628005539/http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/ladder_yr_2011.html|archive-date=28 June 2021|accessdate=8 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-fuller-looks-spice-mystics|title=Netball: Fuller looks to spice up Mystics|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=6 April 2011|access-date=14 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/2011-anz-championship-grand-final|title=2011 ANZ Championship – Grand Final|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=22 May 2011|access-date=14 November 2021}} During the regular season, Mystics claimed their first win in Australia, with a 56–54 win over West Coast Fever in Round 9.{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/fever-meltdown-hands-mystics-first-win-in-australia-ng-ya-173443|title=Fever meltdown hands Mystics first win in Australia|publisher=thewest.com.au|date=12 April 2011|accessdate=19 November 2021}}{{cite web|title=Breakthrough win for LG Mystics against the Fever|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/breakthrough-win-for-lg-mystics-against-the-fever/680|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415022630/http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/breakthrough-win-for-lg-mystics-against-the-fever/680|archive-date=15 April 2011|date=11 April 2011|accessdate=18 November 2021}} Mystics defeated Swifts in the minor semi-final{{cite web|title=LG Mystics upset Swifts|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/lg-mystics-upset-swifts/716|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511004142/http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/lg-mystics-upset-swifts/716|archive-date=11 May 2011|date=8 May 2011|accessdate=16 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-05-08/mystics-dump-swifts-from-finals/2708854|title=Mystics dump Swifts from finals|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=8 May 2011|accessdate=18 November 2021}} and Magic in the preliminary final{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-05-15/mystics-stun-magic-to-make-final/2694100|title=Mystics stun Magic to make final|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=15 May 2011|accessdate=6 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-mystics-defy-magic-history|title=Netball: Mystics defy Magic history|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=25 May 2011|accessdate=6 March 2021}} before losing to Firebirds in the grand final.{{cite web|url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2011/05/23/queensland-firebirds-win-anz-championship/|title=Queensland Firebirds crowned ANZ Champions|publisher=www.theroar.com.au|date=22 May 2011|access-date=7 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20110522/283493612666439|title=Queensland Firebirds burn Northern Mystics|publisher=www.pressreader.com|work=The Press|date=23 May 2011|access-date=11 October 2020}} Mystics finished the season second overall.{{cite news|url=https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/news/lg-mystics-2nd-in-anz-championship-2011/|title=LG Mystics 2nd in ANZ Championship 2011|publisher=www.northernmystics.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124070031/https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/news/lg-mystics-2nd-in-anz-championship-2011/|archive-date=24 January 2016|date=22 May 2011|accessdate=18 November 2021}}
In 2012, Mystics finished second on the table after the regular season. However, they subsequently lost the major semi-final to Melbourne Vixens and the preliminary final to Magic and finished in third overall. On 20 May 2012, during a Round 8 match against Vixens, Mystics introduced the Harrison Hoist. Anna Harrison made several vital blocks while being hoisted rugby union lineout-style by her defensive partners. Harrison was lifted first by Kayla Cullen and then twice in the final quarter by Jessica Moulds. Mystics won the match 49–45.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10807391|title=Netball: Harrison's hoist has been coming|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=21 May 2012|accessdate=21 December 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/netball/league-leaders-stunned-as-new-zealand-netball-team-adopt-rugby-tactic-20120521-1z09z.html|title=League leaders stunned as New Zealand netball team adopt rugby tactic|publisher=www.smh.com.au|date=21 May 2012|access-date=23 March 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/netball/melbourne-vixens-lose-to-northern-mystics-at-hisense-arena/news-story/886a36531ee1daa2a917e77375bc2b32?sv=f2377ae58eae87575f272c2dd1b9cde|title=Melbourne Vixens lose to Northern Mystics at Hisense Arena|publisher=www.news.com.au|date=20 May 2012|access-date=23 March 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-mystics-win-across-the-tasman/5LCH6JZ6QN3LVLJAA7NNWFBDIY/|title=Netball: Mystics win across the Tasman|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=20 May 2012|access-date=23 March 2021}}{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10807188|title=Dana Johannsen: Revolutionary hoist could change the game|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=21 May 2012|accessdate=21 December 2012}}{{Cite web|url=https://netball.com.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/Annual-Report-2012.pdf|title=Netball Australia Annual Report 2012 |publisher=netball.com.au|accessdate=30 September 2020}} Cullen and Moulds adopted the role of a lineout lifter to hoist Harrison and the move had the desired result in the final quarter when Vixens goal shooter Karyn Howarth's goal-bound shots were twice batted away.{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/6955657/Northern-Mystics-adopt-lineout-lift-tactic|title=Northern Mystics adopt lineout lift tactic|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=21 May 2012|access-date=23 March 2021}}
In 2015, Mystics went through the regular season unbeaten against their fellow New Zealand teams and topped the New Zealand Conference.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/273988/mystics-seal-top-spot-in-nz-conference|title=Mystics seal top spot in NZ conference|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=19 May 2015|access-date=2 November 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/NZ%20Netball%20Annual%20Report_v15_REVISED%20WEB_FINAL.pdf|title=Netball New Zealand – Ninety-first Annual Report 2015|publisher=silverferns.co.nz|access-date=24 May 2022}} However they subsequently lost the Conference final to Magic{{cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/275743/magic-win-nz-netball-conference|title=Magic win NZ netball conference|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=9 June 2015|accessdate=14 May 2021}}
and a semi-final to Firebirds.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-14/firebirds-beat-mystics-to-secure-home-grand-final/6544920|title=Queensland Firebirds beat Northern Mystics in trans-Tasman netball to secure Boondall grand final|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=14 June 2015|accessdate=14 May 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/69366360/queensland-firebirds-thump-northern-mystics-to-book-trans-tasman-netball-final-berth|title=Queensland Firebirds thump Northern Mystics to book trans-Tasman netball final berth|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=14 June 2015|accessdate=14 May 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/netball/queensland-firebirds-beat-norther-mystics-in-anz-championship-semifinal-in-brisbane/news-story/2c848fd3172762ed6f292b2797a5a146|title=Queensland Firebirds beat Northern Mystics in ANZ Championship semi-final in Brisbane|publisher=www.adelaidenow.com.au|date=17 June 2015|accessdate=14 May 2021}}
;Regular season statistics
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= ANZ Premiership =
Since 2017, Mystics have played in the ANZ Premiership.{{cite news|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/teams/team/northern-mystics|title=Northern Mystics|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|accessdate=28 June 2022}} In 2021, with a team coached by Helene Wilson and captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Ama Agbeze, Bailey Mes and Grace Nweke, Mystics won their first ever premiership. After finishing the regular season as minor premiers, they defeated Mainland Tactix 61–59 in the grand final.{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/125624928/is-this-the-northern-mystics-year-captain-sulu-fitzpatrick-weighs-in|title=Is this the Northern Mystics' year? Captain Sulu Fitzpatrick weighs in|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=4 July 2021|accessdate=2 August 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/news/article/mystics-clinch-minor-premiership-with-nail-biting-win|title=Mystics clinch minor premiership with nail-biting win|publisher=www.anzpremiership.co.nz|date=18 July 2021|access-date=25 June 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/448759/nweke-inspires-mystics-to-maiden-title|title=Nweke inspires Mystics to maiden title|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=8 August 2021|access-date=17 June 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-northern-mystics-claim-first-anz-premiership-title-with-win-over-mainland-tactix/WTZATMXN2GDCIDXTAQ72MZRFDA/|title=Netball: Northern Mystics claim first ANZ Premiership title with win over Mainland Tactix|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=8 August 2021|access-date=17 June 2022}}{{Cite web|author=Brendon Egan|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/300374079/northern-mystics-v-mainland-tactix-live--anz-premiership-grand-final|title=Northern Mystics v Mainland Tactix live - ANZ Premiership grand final|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=8 August 2021|access-date=17 June 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnorthern.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Northern/Documents_/2022/2021_Annual_Report_FINAL_1.pdf|title=Netball Northern 2021 Annual Report|publisher=www.netballnorthern.co.nz|date=3 March 2022|access-date=25 June 2022}} In 2023, with a team coached by Tia Winikerei, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Phoenix Karaka, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Peta Toeava, Mystics won their second title.{{cite web|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/premiership/news/latest/mystics-grand-final-win-provides-perfect-send-off-for-fitzpatrick.html|title=Mystics Grand Final win provides perfect send-off for Fitzpatrick|publisher=www.anzpremiership.co.nz|date=4 June 2023|access-date=8 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/132232015/perfect-end-for-sulu-fitzpatrick-as-mystics-beat-stars-in-anz-premiership-final|title=Perfect end for Sulu Fitzpatrick as Mystics beat Stars in ANZ Premiership final|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=4 June 2023|access-date=12 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/491320/mystics-give-sulu-fitzpatrick-fairytale-send-off|title=Mystics give Sulu Fitzpatrick fairytale send-off|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=4 June 2023|access-date=10 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/news/the-real-tale-behind-the-mg-mystics-fairytale-season/|title=The real tale behind the MG Mystics' fairytale season|publisher=www.northernmystics.co.nz|date=20 June 2023|access-date=12 August 2023}} Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Central Pulse and Northern Stars.{{cite web|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/premiership/news/latest/mystics-defeat-stars-to-clinch-minor-premiership.html|title=Mystics defeat Stars to clinch minor premiership|publisher=www.anzpremiership.co.nz|date=21 May 2023|access-date=8 August 2023}}{{cite web|author=Brendon Egan|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/132092063/mystics-topple-crosstown-stars-to-secure-place-in-anz-premiership-decider|title=Mystics topple crosstown Stars to secure place in ANZ Premiership decider|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=21 May 2023|access-date=13 August 2023}} Mystics defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.
;Regular season statistics
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Grand finals
;Netball New Zealand Super Club
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! Season ! Winners ! Score ! Runners Up ! Venue | ||||
| 2021 | Northern Mystics | 61–59 | Mainland Tactix | Spark Arena |
| 2023 | Northern Mystics | 74–56 | Northern Stars | Globox Arena |
Home venues
Mystics main home venue is The Trusts Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnorthern.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Northern/Newsletters_/Northern_Zone_Community_Newsletter_-_November.pdf|title=Community Newsletter - Netball Northern - November 2021|publisher=www.netballnorthern.co.nz|date=29 November 2021|accessdate=2 August 2022}}
Notable players
=2024 squad=
{{Netball roster header |year=2024|team=Northern Mystics}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Catherine Hall |pos=GK,GD |dob={{birth date and age|2003|12|16|df=yes}}|height=1.91}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Michaela Sokolich-Beatson |pos=WD,GD |dob={{Birth date and age|1996|10|02|df=y}}|height=1.84}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Tayla Earle|pos=C,WD,WA |dob={{birth date and age|2000|04|22|df=yes}}|height=1.74}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Hannah Glen|pos=GS,GA |dob={{Birth date and age|2000|11|12|df=y}}|height=1.89}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Phoenix Karaka |pos=GD,GK,WD |dob={{birth date and age|1993|11|6|df=y}}|height=1.86}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Grace Nweke |pos= GS |dob={{Birth date and age|2002|02|07|df=y}} |height=1.93}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Katie Te Ao|pos=WD,C |dob={{birth date and age|2001|04|15|df=yes}}|height=1.8}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Carys Stythe|pos=GD,GK|dob={{birth date and age|2003|06|19|df=yes}} |height=1.92 }}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Elisapeta Toeava|pos=WA,C|dob={{Birth date and age|1994|03|10|df=y}}|height=1.61}}
{{Netball roster player |nat=NZL |name=Filda Vui|pos=GS, GA, WA|dob={{birth date and age|1996|04|16|df=yes}}|height=1.80}}{{Netball roster footer
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| asst_coach = Rob Wright
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=Internationals=
;{{nb|New Zealand}}
;{{nb|New Zealand|name=New Zealand Fast5}}
;{{nb|Australia}}
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=Captains=
=Award winners=
==ANZ Championship awards==
;Notes
- {{note|1|1}} Temepara George shared the award with Laura Langman (Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic).
;ANZ Championship Best New Talent
==New Zealand Netball Awards==
;New Zealand ANZ Championship Player of the Year
{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=http://nznetballawards.co.nz/winners|title=New Zealand Netball Awards – Winners|publisher=nznetballawards.co.nz|access-date=15 April 2022}}}}
Coaches
=Head coaches=
=Assistant coaches=
=Specialist coaches=
Main sponsors
Reserve team
Since 2016, Netball Northern have entered a team in the National Netball League. In 2017 they became known as Northern Marvels. They are effectively the reserve team of Northern Mystics. Helene Wilson was their inaugural head coach. Former Marvels players include Elisapeta Toeava and Grace Nweke.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnorthern.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Northern/Documents_/2021/Northern_Zone_and_Norther_Stars_NNL_Selection_Process_-_2021.pdf|title=Northern Marvels and Northern Comets National Netball League (NNL) Team Update|publisher=www.netballnorthern.co.nz|date=26 January 2021|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnorthern.co.nz/zones/northern/nnl.html|title=Northern Marvels|publisher=www.netballnorthern.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}} In 2021 Northern Marvels were NNL premiers after they defeated Northern Comets 64–56 in the grand final.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnorthern.co.nz/zones/northern/news/history-making-win-for-northern-marvels.html|title=History-making win for Northern Marvels|publisher=www.netballnorthern.co.nz|date=9 July 2021|access-date=1 May 2022}}
Honours
{{Commons category|Northern Mystics}}
- ANZ Premiership
- Winners: 2021, 2023
- Minor premiers: 2021, 2023
- ANZ Championship
- Runners Up: 2011
- ANZ Championship – New Zealand Conference
- Minor premiers: 2015
- Netball New Zealand Super Club
- Runners Up: 2017, 2019
References
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External links
- [https://www.northernmystics.co.nz/ Official website]
- [https://www.facebook.com/northernmystics Northern Mystics on Facebook]
- [https://twitter.com/northernmystics Northern Mystics on Twitter]
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