Aztec Sports Club News
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec 2 v Manurewa Rugby Gold
DATE: Saturday 19/5/12 RESULT: 41 - 42 Manurewa Rugby Gold
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, , Luana Beazley-Tango, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence, Vaivasa Fatialofa
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Lucy Bremner
STARTING LINE UP:
Fatialofa GS, Inkster GA, Page WA, White C, Lendrum WD, Spence GD Beazley-Tango GK
BENCH:
O’Malley, Hemi, Paea, Bilton, Warren
Goal for goal in the first 15 minutes with Aztec scoring 8 from 15 and Manurewa Rugby scoring 8 from 13. Defence were working hard with 6 interepts or deflections amongst the 3 and Centre White.
First quarter score: 8 - 8
No positional changes for the second quarter but possession was not treasured and hard earnt ball went out the base line and was squandered at the attacking end giving Manurewa Rugby the ball they needed to pull ahead. Half time score: 16 - 23 Manurewa Rugby
The third quarter started with Manurewa Rugby scoring 6 before we found the net and pulling ahead by 12. Fatialofa called injury time which gave coach Bremner the chance to swap her to the defence end, bringing Spence out to GD and Bilton on at GS. This had an immediate effect as the defence started to dominate getting critical ball down to the shooters. Aztec took control scoring 9 to 4 goals in the remaining minutes of this quarter ending with a gap of 6.
Third quarter score: 26 - 32 Manurewa Rugby
No positional changes for the final period of play. Aztec came out determined to continue the way they ended the last quarter and scored 9 to Manurewa Rugby’s 6 closing the gap to 3. Manurewa Rugby called injury time but made a critical error making changes not including the player that called injury. This caused some confusion as they had to return to positions prior to the call and allowed Aztec to take advantage and score 5 before they regained their composure. Rewa scored the next 4 taking them in front by 2 and the final second saw a penalty goal by Bilton reducing the margin to 1. Final score 42-41 to Manurewa Rugby.
An exhilarating second half that had everyone pacing the sideline and screaming with excitement. Even though it was a loss Aztec felt like they had finished winners.
The following day was the second and final RPL tournament and Aztec won all 4 of their matches to secure a place in the Regional Premier league commencing on the 8th of June. One more game to play in the PNC Presidents round against Ardmore Abs next week.
- Written by Aztec 1 Team Management
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec Prem 1 v MAGs Capil
VENUE: Rosehill College, Papakura TIME: 7.00pm
WON BY: MAGs Capil RESULT: 30 / 71
An inexperienced Aztec attack end struggled to execute accurate passes & get free, making hard work of the first quarter.
1st quarter score: 3 – 16 MAGs
In an attempt to get points on the board, Coach Hauraki rang the changes introducing youngster Sarah Inkster and utilizing Marcia Bennett in the midcourt - making an instant improvement.
½ time score: 14 – 32 MAGs
An injury in the 3rd quarter again forced Hauraki to make changes to the defence end. Stephanie Campbell working hard to pressure her opposition, creating several turnovers for her team.
¾ score: 20 – 52 MAGs
More changes were made in the last quarter, with a new untried defensive unit making their debut in the defensive circle for Aztec.
Coach Hauraki said after the game “Marcia played a nice steady game showing good leadership and supporting her young charges, linking well with Stephanie and Sarah.”
Aztec faces off against College Rifles on Friday, 27th April 6.30pm at Rosehill College.
MVP Award: Marcia Bennett
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec 2 v Hui Hui Kotahi Black
DATE: Saturday, 12/5/12 RESULT: 40 - 37 Aztec won
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, , Luana Beazley-Tango, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence, Vaivasa Fatialofa
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Lucy Bremner
STARTING LINE UP:
Fatialofa GS, Inkster GA, Page WA, White C, Lendrum WD, Warren GD Beazley-Tango GK
BENCH:
O’Malley, Hemi, Paea, Bilton, Spence (injured)
A close contest from the first whistle, goal for goal throughout the quarter. Fatialofa and Inkster shot 10 from 15 between them but rebounded well. Some unforced errors through the mid gave ball to the opposition that should have been ours but Warren and Beazley-Tango gathered in 4 intercepts and rebounded 1 of the 3 missed attempts by HHK shooters. The first quarter had a gap of 2. 10 - 8 to Aztec.
No changes to the players on the court. Both Warren and Lendrum gained an intercept a piece and Beazley-Tango was dynamic hunting down 5 of her own. These positive turnovers were critical as we continued to give away possession through the mid through bad decision making on passes and footwork. Thankfully our shooters accuracy gave us points when the ball got into the circle and we increased the lead by another 2. Half time score 18-14 to Aztec.
Bilton came on at WA, Paea at WD going into the second half of the game. This quarter was so closely contested with both ends shooting well that it was 12 each and no change to the lead going into the final 15 minutes. 30 - 26 to Aztec
White moved to WA, Hemi came on at C for the final period of play. The whistle was blown extensively throughout this last quarter which resulted in a very stop – start end to the game. Both ends were shooting in the 70% range and it was a closely contested match until the final whistle with HHK gaining 1 and reducing the margin to 3 at the end of the game. Aztec won the match 40 - 37
We finished the game looking forward to our 5 tough games in the RPL tournament the next day.
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec 2 v Ardmore 1
DATE: Saturday 28/4/12 RESULT: 52 - 49 Aztec won
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, Josephine Otene, Luana Beazley-Tango, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Lucy Bremner
STARTING LINE UP:
O’Malley GS, Otene GA, Page WA, White C, Paea WD, Warren GD Beazley-Tango GK.
BENCH:
Inkster, Hemi, Lendrum, Bilton, Spence (injured)
First game of the President’s round today. Ardmore dominated the first 15 minutes and despite Paea, Warren and Beazley-Tango working hard to gain possession at the defensive end, Aztec failed to convert it into points as O’Malley and Otene struggled to give the feeders a good target and then only managing to convert 5 goals from 15 shots. 1st quarter score: 5 - 12 Ardmore
Inkster came on at GS, Bilton at GA, Lendrum at WD. It was a different quarter in this period of play as possession was treasured, feeders found their shooters who shot every attempt, an incredible perfect effort from both Inkster and Bilton. Ardmore managed to maintain the lead at half time but the gap had closed to 1. Half time score: 22 - 34 Ardmore
Paea came back on at WD no other changes for the start of the 3rd quarter which was more closely contested than either of the first 2. Accuracy dropped at the shooting end but Inkster was able to rebound well. Handling and off-side errors gave away possession that had been hunted down by the hard-working defenders and going into the final quarter the gap had not changed. 3rd quarter score: 33 - 34 Ardmore
Otene came back on at GS and Hemi came off the bench to take the WD bib. Lots of whistle at both ends this quarter but Aztec was hunting and gathered in 4 intercepts between the midcourt and shooters. After 17 centre passes in this quarter Aztec finally pulled in front and stayed there increasing the lead to 3 by full time.
A really hard fought match and well deserved win.
- Written by Wendy Bremner - Coach Aztec 2
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec 2 v Generations
DATE: Saturday 5/5/12 RESULT: 36 - 47 Generations
TEAM:
Alison White, Ariana Page, Chelsea Bilton, Josephine Otene, Luana Beazley-Tango, Ngamira Warren, Nicola O’Malley, Sara Lendrum, Sarah Inkster, Shaiann Hemi, Terri Anne Paea, Tracey Spence
COACH: Wendy Bremner MANAGER: Lucy Bremner
STARTING LINE UP:
O’Malley GS, Bilton GA, Page WA, Paea C, Lendrum WD, Warren GD Beazley-Tango GK.
BENCH:
Inkster, Hemi, Otene, White, Spence (injured)
A beautiful Autumn afternoon for the 2nd game of the president’s round today at 2pm at PNC. Aztec failed to fire from the start and despite good possession, turned it over before it could get to the shooters who struggled to present a target for the feeders. Paea called injury time after 7 centre passes which gave coach Bremner the opportunity to make some changes. Inkster came on at GS, White at C and Paea moved to WA. Generations scored the next 4 goals before Aztec settled into a rhythm and got into the game. Beazley-Tango achieved 2 rebounds and 2 intercepts and we managed to claw back the lead from 5 to 2 by the end of the first quarter.
First quarter score: 9 - 11 to Generations
Inkster stayed at GS, Otene came on at GA, Bilton moved to the defensive end at GD with Beazley-Tango GK, Page came back on at WA, White stayed at C, Hemi came on at WD. Generations again came out strong to start the second quarter making the most of the ball they had and scoring 5 goals to our 2 in the first 7 passes. Bilton rolled her ankle and tearfully left the court replaced by Beazley-Tango who moved out to GD and Warren came back on at GK. Lots of whistle at both ends of the court and the physicality of the match intensified. Aztec was still in the game, but the lead had increased to 4 at half time.
1/2 time score: 17 - 21 to Generations.
Otene and Inkster swapped bibs everyone else stayed how they had ended the second quarter. Another strong start by Generations who had Aztec chasing as we failed to score from our centre passes. The shooters struggled for accuracy but gained rebounds. White, Hemi and Beazley-Tango gained some good ball with intercepts, however we squandered the possession so gallantly won and made handling errors we couldn’t afford. We failed to use space and there was obvious panic as we let the game slip through our fingers. Generations had pulled ahead by 10 goals when Page injured her finger. Paea came on at WA. The last portion of this 3rd quarter was more closely contested, but we failed to break their centre passes and had to work hard to score from ours. Generations led by 11 going into the final quarter.
Third quarter score: 25 - 36 to Generations.
Paea stayed at WA and Lendrum came on WD. Inkster improved her accuracy and the defenders were hunting. Lendrum bought a feeling of calm to the mid-court and we dominated the first few minutes of this quarter scoring 5 goals to Generations 1 when Generations called injury time. The momentum slowed and it was goal for goal from the next 6 centre passes with the gap reduced to 7. Lendrum and Warren made 3 intercepts a piece and Beazley-Tango was impressive gaining possession as the ball came into the shooters in the circle 5 times. Generations then suddenly got back into this quarter with a decisive run of play scoring 6 goals in a row and cancelling out the gain Aztec had achieved. Each held their own centre pass in the final stages of the match but Generations had done enough in the first 3 quarters to finish with a convincing margin of 11 at the final whistle.
It was a very physical encounter and difficult match to watch from the sideline with inconsistency throughout and reactive netball. However Aztec had some strong periods of play that we can build on and there are some good learning opportunities for us. (Good news Bilton’s ankle injury is a sprain and she should be okay with lots of rest over the next 7 days).
- Written by Prem 1 Team Management
- Category: 2012 Netball Articles
MATCH: Aztec Prem 1 v Shore Rovers
VENUE: Onewa Arena, North Shore TIME: 6.30pm
WON BY: Shore Rovers RESULT: 66 / 54
Aztec started the first quarter well, defensive unit Ashleigh Timoko and Valentina Fesolai working well to pressure the Rovers shooting action.
1st quarter score: 14 – 17 Shore Rovers
A much stronger team effort to bring the ball through court to the shooting circle, Marcia Bennett contributing to the midcourt along with a stronger shooting performance with her in-form shooting partner Danielle Steffany.
½ time score: 29 – 30 Shore Rovers
Forced changes in the 3rd quarter meant Aztec struggled at times to find their rhythm and the combination disruptions took time to settle.
¾ score: 41 – 46 Shore Rovers
With a further injury in the final quarter, Aztec was again forced to make radical changes, with Stephanie Campbell and Fesolai combining in defence.
Coach Hauraki said after the game “a much better team effort tonight, I look forward to maintaining that sort of performance on a weekly basis.”
Aztec faces off against College Rifles on Friday, 20th April 7.00pm at Rosehill College.
MVP Award: Ashleigh Timoko