Aztec Sports Club News
- Written by Aztec Prem 1 Team Management
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec Prem 1 v Mellons Bay 1
DATE: 30th March 2012
RESULT: 34 / 47 Mellons Bay 1
Aztec started the first quarter with a new look defensive line up this week. Mellons Bay defensive pressure caused Aztec to struggle to cope with the new combinations and exposed some complacency in the first quarter.
1st quarter score: 10 – 14 Mellons Bay
Coach Winnie Hauraki made changes in the 2nd quarter, introducing Ashleigh Timoko & Leonie Matoe into the game, hoping they could inject their experience & settle the team. Shanna Coetzee worked tirelessly to rally her team, mirroring the hunger and determination that the opposition displayed.
½ time score: 18 – 26 Mellons Bay
The 3rd quarter was a better quarter for Aztec, with Matoe coming off the transverse line to take centre passes and Coetzee remaining in form to assist the through court play.
¾ score: 29 – 35 Mellons Bay
Aztec defence struggled to shut down the Mellons Bay attack, leaving them static & caught behind their opposition players. Valentina Fesolai was reintroduced to the court providing some great turn over ball for her team, but Aztecs lack of concentration meant that the turnovers were not capitalised on.
Aztec shooting circle struggled to adjust to calls, culminated by some poor decision making in attack, the last quarter pretty much represented the overall poor showing of a complacent and intensity lacking Aztec side.
Coach Hauraki said after the game “Very disappointed with individual focus & concentration. Individuals looked tired and unprepared to match the intensity of our opposition, well done to Mellons Bay - they were dynamic & played as a team unit. I thought Shanna worked her butt off tonight - she took just about every second pass and was relentless on defence.”
Aztec has much to work on before facing off against North’s 2nd seed team Shore Rovers on Friday, 13th April at Onewa Arena, Netball North Harbour 6.30pm.
MVP Award: Shanna Coetzee
- Written by Aztec 1 Team Management
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec Prem 1 v Timbertown Shelly Park
VENUE: Netball Manurewa WON BY: Aztec Prem 1 FINAL SCORE: 51 - 50
Game day was here, Aztec having achieved their set goal for the season “to secure Super12 spot for 2013”, looked to set another goal over the last week - “to win back to back RPL Div 1 titles”.
Missing their gutsy GD Italia Tipelu - absent due to Volleyball Nationals in Nelson, and the late arrival of formidable GS Dannielle Steffany who rushed to the game from a university exam in Auckland, the task was going to be a tall ask. Aztec took these challenges in their stride and set out to play as a team and for each other.
Aztec started poorly (a common trait for the season), and the new shooting combination of Valentina Fesolai in GS and Latoiza Leaso in GD didn’t gel as they had hoped. Conversely TTSP started well, and set about capitalising on Aztec’s error ridden first quarter performance. ¼ time score: 6 - 17 to TTSP
The injection of Steffany at GS and youngster Stephanie Campbell at GD saw an instant change to Aztec’s composure and team cohesion. Slowly, one goal at a time Aztec regained control scoring an amazing 20 goals to 10 in the 2nd quarter - bringing the scoreline to within 1 goal at half time. ½ time score: 26 - 27 to TTSP
With only standing room left in the entire venue, the atmosphere was tense - this was going to be a “battle to the end”! Aztec maintained their composure and overtook the lead on the scoreboard within the first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter. Strong midcourt play by Aztec midcourt magicians Marcia Bennett (WA), Ashleigh Timoko (GA), Shanna Coetzee (WD) and stalwart Leonie Matoe (C) enabled Aztec to maintain a very narrow lead. The defensive duo of Campbell & Vaivasa Fatialofa (GK) continued to stifle TTSP of the ball - the final quarter was set for a true Grand Final display! ¾ time score: 42 - 38 to Aztec
TTSP came out of the blocks fired up in the last quarter, with the steely determination not to let Aztec take the game without a challenge. Steffany continued to reward her Aztec team mates, successfully potting 37 goals from 43 attempts (86%) and Timoko in a more supporting role did her part outside the circle and as back up shooter with 13 successful goals from 14 (93%). However, in the latter part of the quarter, poor decision making by Aztec at crucial times, and their failure to chase loose balls, meant TTSP were eventually able to narrow the scoreline to within 1 goal of Aztec, with 30 seconds to go!
Coach Winnie Hauraki was elated with her teams hard fought win. “I thought it would probably be a shaky start but with the familiarity of playing catch up netball most of the season I knew the team had the know-how. It’s been a challenging season for us & I’m impressed with the teams courage and determination to get us to the final. I thought Timoko had an outstanding game tonight, along with Steffany whose shooting was once again phenomenal! But my star of the game was our young newcomer Stephanie Campbell - she went out on the court and did everything that was asked of her - and more! I am so proud of Steph, and I know the rest of the team is as well. We kept the faith & stuck to the philosophy it’s not how you start but how you finish. What a great way to end a season which was touted to be a ‘development’ season for Aztec!
Most Valuable Player: Stephanie Campbell
- Written by Aztec Executive
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
Thanks to all the Players, Coaches, Officials, Umpires & Supporters who have turned up week after week to represent the club! Here is how our teams finished up in 2012:
AZTEC SOCIAL TEAM
Overall Result: 3rd placing Netball Manurewa Senior A Grade
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec Two v Mangere Hawks
DATE: 10/08/12 RESULT: 43 - 58 Mangere Hawks
- ¼ time score 12-10
- ½ time score 24-25
- ¾ time score 32-45
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence, Lucy Bremner, Mary Jane Ale
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Josephine Otene
STARTING LINE UP:
GS Inkster, GA Bilton, WA Bremner, C Page, WD Hemi, GD Lendrum, GK Spence.
BENCH:
Warren, O’Malley, Injured: White ABSENT: O'Malley, Ale
A fast paced game from the first whistle as Aztec and Hawks contested every pass. It was goal for goal after the first 6 passes with Page settling into the Centre position as White was on the bench through injury at training. She combined well with Hemi and Bremner in the mid-court and there was some excellent use of possession. Lendrum and Spence were putting pressure on the Hawk shooters and making it hard for them and the accuracy of Bilton and Inkster allowed Aztec to pull ahead to a 3 goal lead in front 8-5 when Bremner called injury time. She was able to stay on after ice was applied to her calves . The stop in play however allowed Mangere to take advantage of the halt in momentum and they scored the next 3 goals before Aztec settled again to draw even. The quarter finished with Aztec in front by 2.
Bremner went to the bench to be replaced by Paea at WA, no other changes to Aztec’s line-up. After 4 passes a collision resulted in Hemi calling time and requiring treatment to her wrist. She was able to continue on the court and the game recommenced with the same gap. Everyone was hunting and both shooters and 2 defenders gathered in 4 intercepts between them. Aztec pulled ahead to a 4 goal lead but Hawks settled into the match and managed to break their centre pass and close the gap. Another 2 breaks closed the gap and let Hawks pull in front. The half time score had Aztec behind by 1.
After 5 centre passes the game was again tied up then Hawks made a crucial break and pull ahead by 3. A heavy fall by Lendrum at the defensive end resulted in her having to leave the court with an injured ankle. Warren came on at GD. Aztec lost momentum and the new combinations didn’t work. Hawks took advantage scoring from every opportunity presented to them. Aztec squandered possession and the quarter became a 3 to 1 game in the 2nd half of this disappointing quarter. Aztec had scored 8 to Hawks 20.
Warren and Spence swapped bibs. Aztec were successful intercepting 6 passes in this 15 minutes and Inkster scored 9 from 9. Bilton injured her thumb at the end of the match. A much better period of play than the previous 15 and more in line with the first half. the final quarter was only a 4 goal difference to Hawks.
A disspointing result as the girls played skilful netball throughout the majority of the match with passion and commitment . It’s a shame that Lendrum will be out for the rest of the season after a solid first half. We have 2 hours of netball left for 2012 and we hope to finish without any more injuries.
- Written by Aztec Executive
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
Aztec Sports Club
Annual General Meeting 2012
Date: Saturday, 17th November 2012
Time: 10.00am
Venue: 61 Rogers Rd, Manurewa
All past, present and new members welcome to attend.
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec 2 v Bombay
DATE: 27/07/12 RESULT: 48 - 29 Bombay won
- ¼ time score 10 - 15 Bombay
- ½ time score 18 - 31 Bombay
- ¾ time score 32 - 47 Bombay
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence, Lucy Bremner, Mary Jane Ale
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Josephine Otene
STARTING LINE UP:
Inkster GS, Bilton GA, Page WA, White C, Lendrum WD, Warren GD Spence GK.
BENCH:
Hemi, O’Malley, Paea Injured: Bremner, Ale
We were defeated 34-59 when we met just two weeks ago, so it was a confident Bombay team that took the court tonight against us. We had set our own goals for the match and that was to score 9 goals and 3 intercepts in each quarter. Bombay broke our 2nd centre pass so pulled ahead by 2 straight away. Another two breaks had Aztec trailing by 5 goals before we settled into the match. Two crucial intercepts at the defensive end and some confident shooting at the other allowed Aztec to halt the momentum by Bombay and Aztec managed to stay within the 5 goal gap established in the first half of this quarter. Ending the first period of play 10-15 and achieving our own targets.
The second quarter saw no changes to the Aztec line up but we squandered possession and were unable to score from our own centre pass 3 times in succession which enabled Bombay to increase their lead to 10 before we settled and scored goal for goal. Lendrum called time with a few minutes to go in the quarter and Paea came on at WD. The second quarter was 2 to 1 to Bombay 8-16 and the lead had increased to 13 at the half time whistle. We let ourselves down and were just under our own target scoring only 8 this quarter, but we did get 3 intercepts. Half time score: 18 - 31 Bombay
The same 7 that left the court returned to start the second half and scored the first two goals. The pace increased and a goal was being scored every 30 seconds at each end of the court. We struggled to contain the Bombay shooting duo but were managing to score from our own centre passes on most occassions. We were pleased to have exceeded our team target for this quarter scoring 14. However an extra break by Bombay gave them a win in this quarter too and they increased the lead by 2 with a score of 32 - 47 to Bombay.
Lendrum replaced Warren at GD and Aztec were confident going onto the court. Despite tight tough defence by Bombay, Bilton and Inkster had been working hard and accurately throughout the match which lifted the team going into the final quarter. 2 for 2 when Bombay called time. Aztec were unaffected by the stop in play and managed to dominate the next 14 minutes winning this quarter by 4 goals 16-12 and reducing the gap to 11. Paea, Spence, Bilton and White all achieved intercepts and Lendrum was tightly marking the GA making Bombay change their pace. Confident quick release of the ball into the shooters by Page and White saw a slick full team improved performance to end the game well. Final Score: 48 - 59 to Bombay.