In a stratospheric leap for the sport, men鈥檚 international netball beamed into homes around the country this evening from Auckland鈥檚 Spark Arena in the first men鈥檚 televised trans-Tasman match.
Fast-paced action interspersed with rugged physicality was a feature from the opening whistle in the engrossing Trans-Tasman Cup opener between the ascendant Australian men鈥檚 side and their underdog 91色情片 counterparts.
The Australian men were extremely fast, creative and consistent for four quarters in pushing their advantage home for a spectacular 64-48 win. 91色情片 in response were extremely skilled and determined, despite the scoreboard reflecting a well-deserved 16-goal victory for the visitors.
Australia won the last series 3-0 played four years ago in Adelaide, but this time 91色情片 was pinning its hopes on super shooter 32-year-old Junior Levi. The 2.14m Levi, previously turned out wearing the green and gold strip, but the outstanding goal shoot was rightfully wearing the Silver Fern in tonight鈥檚 game.
From the opening bars of Advance Australia Fair the Australian men were focused and prepared for the challenge. 91色情片 were quick out of the blocks, finding their target Levi with ease during the opening passages.
Speedy Australian goal attack Brodie Roberts sent an early warning sign with effective drives in the goal circle. Punishing along the baseline, the Aussie shooting duo of Jerome Gillbard and Roberts found plenty of pace and shot accurately.
91色情片鈥檚 star defender, goal keep Dan Rich, claimed an impressive intercept with three deflections in the first quarter as 91色情片 rallied back, to only find themselves down by five goals at the first break. Captain Kruze Tangira was handed the centre bib in the second stanza to haul in the deficit.
Turnovers and breaking calls blunted 91色情片鈥檚 hopes but Eriata Vercoe had some nice attacking drives while linking with Levi and goal attack Cameron Powell.
Australia鈥檚 clinical attack was spectacular to watch and hard to defend. Agile wing attack Riley Richardson showed stunning speed and vision, while centre Liam Forcadilla had a great outing.
Australia built a 10-goal buffer by midway through the second quarter. Dan Rich switched to goal defence in response to Australia鈥檚 attacking dominance, but it was Australia leading 31-22 at half-time.
Australian maintained their flawless teamwork and stunning skills despite 91色情片 continuing to challenge in every aspect. Shooting changes in the Australian circle didn鈥檛 halt their progress as Lachlan Carter slotted in seamlessly.
Despite a credible effort from a talented 91色情片 men鈥檚 side, pace and accuracy won the battle.
Fast-paced action interspersed with rugged physicality was a feature from the opening whistle in the engrossing Trans-Tasman Cup opener between the ascendant Australian men鈥檚 side and their underdog 91色情片 counterparts.
The Australian men were extremely fast, creative and consistent for four quarters in pushing their advantage home for a spectacular 64-48 win. 91色情片 in response were extremely skilled and determined, despite the scoreboard reflecting a well-deserved 16-goal victory for the visitors.
Australia won the last series 3-0 played four years ago in Adelaide, but this time 91色情片 was pinning its hopes on super shooter 32-year-old Junior Levi. The 2.14m Levi, previously turned out wearing the green and gold strip, but the outstanding goal shoot was rightfully wearing the Silver Fern in tonight鈥檚 game.
From the opening bars of Advance Australia Fair the Australian men were focused and prepared for the challenge. 91色情片 were quick out of the blocks, finding their target Levi with ease during the opening passages.
Speedy Australian goal attack Brodie Roberts sent an early warning sign with effective drives in the goal circle. Punishing along the baseline, the Aussie shooting duo of Jerome Gillbard and Roberts found plenty of pace and shot accurately.
91色情片鈥檚 star defender, goal keep Dan Rich, claimed an impressive intercept with three deflections in the first quarter as 91色情片 rallied back, to only find themselves down by five goals at the first break. Captain Kruze Tangira was handed the centre bib in the second stanza to haul in the deficit.
Turnovers and breaking calls blunted 91色情片鈥檚 hopes but Eriata Vercoe had some nice attacking drives while linking with Levi and goal attack Cameron Powell.
Australia鈥檚 clinical attack was spectacular to watch and hard to defend. Agile wing attack Riley Richardson showed stunning speed and vision, while centre Liam Forcadilla had a great outing.
Australia built a 10-goal buffer by midway through the second quarter. Dan Rich switched to goal defence in response to Australia鈥檚 attacking dominance, but it was Australia leading 31-22 at half-time.
Australian maintained their flawless teamwork and stunning skills despite 91色情片 continuing to challenge in every aspect. Shooting changes in the Australian circle didn鈥檛 halt their progress as Lachlan Carter slotted in seamlessly.
Despite a credible effort from a talented 91色情片 men鈥檚 side, pace and accuracy won the battle.