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New Zealanders show too much Magic for Vixens
Wellington Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic has reprised its trans-Tasman netball league winning effort.
Back in defence
LINDA PEARCE Being dropped from the national team gave Bianca Chatfield new focus and determination.
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Ellis backs McMahon to drive Vixens over the line
LINDA PEARCE Melbourne Vixens' exceptional defence has helped to mask deficiencies that have gradually been exposed, according to former Australian captain Liz Ellis.
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Swifts halt Vixens' charge
LINDA PEARCE A week after their biggest home crowd was still not enough to get their season back on track, the NSW Swifts on Saturday upset the Melbourne Vixens to retain the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup and put a severe dent in their southern rivals' hopes for a finals double chance.
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Swifts dent the Vixens' top-two bid
LINDA PEARCE It was, indeed, a danger game that may yet prove costly in the context of the Vixens' season.
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Vixens' shock loss hits final plans
LINDA PEARCE The Melbourne Vixens prospects of earning a finals double-chance have been imperilled by a shock 48-39 loss to the NSW Swifts
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McKinnis pushes for excellence
LINDA PEARCE First-year coach rates second-placed Vixens' season so far at ''around a seven'' out of 10.
Pulse moves up the ladder
Wellington Pulse gets comfortable 62-45 win over Canterbury Tactix in Christchurch.
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Vixens all fired up
Queensland captain Laura Geitz says team cannot drop any more matches before finals.
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Sweet revenge for Vixens with win over Firebirds
The Melbourne Vixens gained sweet revenge on the Queensland Firebirds with a hard-fought 53-47 victory in their trans-Tasman competition netball match on Sunday.
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Swifts fight back but Thunderbirds rule the roost
DOMINIC BOSSI NSW Swifts showed why pride means more than competitions points as they came close to sealing one of the upsets of the season in a hard-fought defeat to Adelaide Thunderbirds.
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From understudy to a star
LINDA PEARCE When Sharelle McMahon's Achilles tendon ruptured in 2011, Tegan Caldwell took over.
Swifts on course to set record attendance
DOMINIC BOSSI Sydney is often accused of being a city of fair-weather sports fans but the NSW Swifts are set to break that stigma by setting an attendance record when they host Adelaide Thunderbirds.
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Crucial win has Vixens well placed
LINDA PEARCE Melbourne Vixens' week-long exile from the ANZ Championship's top two ends.
Vixens' showing praised, but coach wants more
LINDA PEARCE Simone McKinnis tells team it has to step up a gear against Queensland Firebirds on Sunday.
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Steel a big challenge for Vixens
LINDA PEARCE For the first time, the Southern Steel is the competition's outstanding New Zealand team.
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Swifts attitude to thank for win over Mystics: Green
NSW Swifts co-captain Kimberley Green was proud of the character shown by her struggling team in claiming just their second win of the tran-Tasman netball championship season on Sunday.
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Vixens aim to add Steel to their execution
LINDA PEARCE Melbourne Vixens remain committed to regaining top spot on ANZ Championship ladder, despite producing easily their worst performance of the season last weekend.
