The prospect of getting back on court was exciting enough for Trident Homes Tactix defender Karin Burger, but the chance to play in front of a home crowd has added an extra “buzz” to their ANZ Premiership return.
A massive second half effort - spearheaded by an eight-goal run - saw the Trident Home Tactix score their first win of the ANZ Premiership season, 61-54 over the Splice Construction Magic on their home court in Tauranga.
Re-establishing links into the shooting circle has taken some time for Trident Homes Tactix’ Samon Nathan but the wing attack believes connections through the court took a “major shift” ahead of their ANZ Premiership match against the Magic.
The Robinhood Stars put their disjointed preparations behind them to clinch a satisfying 57-52 win over the Trident Homes Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday.
The opportunity to have a full squad training together for the first time since December was something for Trident Homes Tactix’ Marianne Delaney-Hoshek to relish as they looked to dissect a disappointing first-up ANZ Premiership defeat – only for the head coach to be side-lined as a household contact of a family member who has tested positive to Covid.
The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel enjoyed the luxury of giving all players court-time after delivering an emphatic season-opening 71-54 win over the Trident Homes Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday.
Trident Homes Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek is keen to talk netball after a pre-season dominated by Covid, and says her team is ready to put their best foot forward when they host the Steel in the opening round of the ANZ Premiership on Sunday – not that she’s entirely certain just which feet those will be.
