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Melbourne Vixens v Adelaide Thunderbirds SundAy, 31 MArch, hiSenSe ArenA, 12.10pMWorld class netball returns to Hisense Arena this weekend when the Melbourne Vixens host the Adelaide Thunderbirds as Round 2 action heats up in the ANZ Championship.

It was a week of highs for both teams with the Vixens coming off a strong win against the Northern Mystics in Auckland, pushing out the lead in the final term to break free for a 60-46 goal victory.

The highlight of the match for fans was cer-tainly the second half battle between former Vixens teammates and Australian Diamonds pairing Sharelle McMahon and Julie Corletto. Both players were the talk of the netball town during the off season, with the return of Mc-Mahon to elite netball; a great achievement for the already successful player and a boost for the sport in general.

The Thunderbirds were a well-oiled ma-chine against a now dangerous Haier Pulse franchise and were able to get the job done in Adelaide with a 49-42 goal win over the Wellington based side.

Fans are in for an exceptional contest between these two classy outfits with his-tory on the Vixens side. Since the inception of the competition in 2008, the Melbourne franchise has posted 7 wins out of 10 when these sides have faced off in regular season matches.

Look out for former Vixen Renae Hallinan lining up in the Thunderbirds wing defence position against Madison Browne, who seems to have maintained her exceptional form if the first round was anything to go on.

Australian captain Natalie von Bertouch will tough it out against Vixen Elissa Macleod in the mid court, whilst Geva Mentor and Bianca Chatfield will have their work cut out in defence against a quality Thunderbirds shooting lineup that boasts Jamaican Carla Borrego and Diamond Erin Bell.

No doubt the team will be hoping the mighty Vixens crowd will help them get over the line and consolidate after a strong opening round of netball!

match preview


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Coach: Jane Woodlands-Thompson Team Manager: Catherine ForemanAssistant Coach: Judy Greenwood Captain: Natalie Von Bertouch

Location: Adelaide, SAHome Stadium: Netball SA StadiumColours: Pink, White

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Emily Beaton 09/04/87 1.80m WA, C ThunderbirdsErin Bell 30/04/87 1.78m GA, WA, GS ThunderbirdsCarla Borrego 11/11/83 1.93m GS, GA ThunderbirdsRebecca Bully 18/08/82 1.86m GD, GK ThunderbirdsRenae Hallinan 18/07/86 1.78m WD, C ThunderbirdsSharni Layton 06/01/88 1.87m GK, GD, WD ThunderbirdsLaura Packard 14/03/91 1.82m GS, GA –Samantha Poolman 04/03/91 1.89m GK, GD –Stephanie Puopolo 12/11/91 1.81m GA, GS –Kate Shimmin 13/02/92 1.86m GK, GD ThunderbirdsNatalie von Bertouch 16/12/82 1.75m C, WD ThunderbirdsLeigh Waddington 13/12/84 1.66m C, WD, WA –

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melbourne vixensLocation: Melbourne, VictoriaHome Stadium: Hisense ArenaColours: Navy, Crimson & GreenPremier Partner: Jason Bedding

Coach: simone Mckinnis Team Manager: donna MonteathAssistant Coach: eloise southby-halbish Captain: Bianca Chatfield

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Madison Browne 05/01/88 1.68m WA, C VixensTegan Caldwell 03/09/88 1.75m GA, GS VixensBianca Chatfield 02/04/82 1.89m WD, GK, GD VixensJohannah Curran 09/12/86 1.83m GD, WD –Shannon Eagland 16/05/90 1.82m GD, WD, C FirebirdsErin Hoare 17/06/89 1.93m GS, GA –Karyn Howarth 28/07/86 1.92m GS, GA VixensElissa Macleod 19/03/84 1.73m C, WD, WA FirebirdsSharelle McMahon 12/08/77 1.77m GA, GS –Geva Mentor (UK) 17/09/84 1.88m GK, GD, WD VixensKate Moloney 08/01/93 1.76m C, WD —Amy Steel 07/04/89 1.90m GD, GK, WC Firebirds


A legend of the game, she has a reputation for fierce competi-tiveness, extraordinary athletic ability, dynamic speed and poise under the post second to none.A pioneer of the modern game, McMahon has

done it all.

As the former captain of the Australian

Diamonds, a Commonwealth Games gold

medallist, a World Champion, and an ANZ

Championship premiership player with the

Melbourne Vixens, she is one of the greatest

players in recent years.

It was Round 8, 2011 against the Queensland

Firebirds when she suffered an Achilles ten-

don rupture that ruled her out of captaining

Australia to an eventual World Championship

win in Singapore later that year and it has

been a long road back.

“I’m nervous and excited when that oppor-

tunity comes along but I am ready for it and

going to give it my all,” she said.

McMahon made a triumphant return to elite

netball last Monday night in Auckland when

she took the goal attack bib in the third quar-

ter against the Northern Mystics, lining up

against former teammate and friend

Julie Corletto.

What a mouthwatering match up for the

netball community to see in action. Notch-

ing up 10 goals from 14 attempts, McMahon

joined the game off the bench - something

she would not be familiar with - but picked

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up where the game left off and got involved

straight from the get go. There is no denying

that with the return of McMahon to the ANZ

Championship, she will have the entire net-

ball fraternity watching her every move.

Will she be the Sharelle of old? The answer

she says is a simple no.

“I’m not going to be the same athlete I was

two years ago. Every year that I have played

netball I have tried to develop and grow into a

better player and this year will be no different.”

“As I was going through the rehab for my

achilles I certainly wanted to get back out

there on court and having the injury as the

end point of my career didn’t seem to sit very

well for me and then having Xavier threw

another thing into the mix.”

McMahon is the first Australian ANZ

Championship player to return to the compe-

tition post-pregnancy after giving birth to her

son in August last year. Juggling mother-

hood, netball and work during the season,

McMahon is careful to make sure she has

enough time to dedicate to everyone.

“Life is very different…in years gone by I only

had myself to organise and get ready and

things were much less complicated. It was a

decision I didn’t make lightly to come back but

I am committed to the team and our goals.”

“When I play for the Vixens there are always

some nerves mixed in there...it’s a huge

privilege and responsibility when you wear

the uniform and something that I have a lot

of pride in because I am representing a lot

of people,” she said.

McMahon is stepping back into the game

because of the belief she has in her team to

share in victory once more and depart the

game on her terms.

“Last year from outside of the group there

wasn’t a lot of expectation on what the girls

could achieve but within the

group there was really

strong belief…this year is

a different feeling

because people are

watching out for this

group and on paper

we do have a very

strong line up.”

“We have a great

feeling within the group,

it’s incredibly supportive

across the board and

what I have loved is that

everyone really pushes

each other to get

better…I always have

expectations of myself

and this group has

high expectations and

standards for everyone

involved.”


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Enter now for ANZ Junior Club

of the Year!At ANZ, we don’t just support elite netball. During the 2013 ANZ Championship, we will be providing weekly cash and equipment grants to selected junior netball clubs in communities around Australia.

Nominate a junior netball club in the ANZ Junior Club of the Year promotion and the club could receive a cash and equipment grant, tickets to attend an ANZ Championship match in their home State and the chance to play on court at quarter time.

One club will be selected as the 2013 ANZ Junior Club of the Year and win a trip to the ANZ Championship Grand Final to present the Championship medals.

For full terms and details and to enter, visit anznetball.com

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The Melbourne Vixens are a new look team, there is no denying it.After inching so close towards championship

success last year, only five of those Vixens

players remain in the 2013 team and the rest

have filtered into the side to form an all

Victorian line up, with the exception of import

Geva Mentor.

A Victorian resurgence will headline the

Melbourne Vixens 2013 ANZ Championship

campaign with the return of the experienced

gaoler Sharelle McMahon to her beloved side,

re-joining the group after undergoing rehabili-

tation to repair a ruptured Achilles and giving

birth to her first son, Xavier in August last year.

Welcomed home after time with the Queens-

land Firebirds, mid courter Elissa Macleod will

fill the shoes of retired centre Chelsey Tregear,

whilst her teammates Amy Steel and

Shannon Eagland will both be vying for defen-

sive positions alongside Bianca Chatfield and

Geva Mentor.

After making a name for herself with the West

Coast Fever, Johannah Curran has slotted

back into the Vixens after a year away from the

game.

Two players of particular interest are the rook-

ies of the team. Both signed to bring added

depth, Erin Hoare and Kate Moloney now have

the opportunity to learn from some of the best

in the game.

Standing at 193cm, Hoare has climbed the

ranks at an incredible pace when she was

selected for the 2012 Victorian Fury team after

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an impressive season with Geelong Cougars in

the Victorian Netball League.

“Coming into a new side you want to be as

prepared as you can be and work on every-

thing possible. My focus has been across the

board to build up all of my skills.”

Hoare had her first taste of ANZ Championship

level netball in front of a home crowd at the

Melbourne Vixens Summer Challenge, saying

“I like to be challenged so stepping out on

court was a great opportunity with the faster

pace, heightened intensity and bigger bodies.”

As for working with her teammate and child-

hood idol in McMahon, things could not get

any better for the youngster who is studying

her PhD in adolescent psychology in her spare

time away from the court.

“Sharelle is really supportive with all of us and

can teach me so much more, as a goaler and

person, and it is just amazing to be able to

step out on court with her,” she said.

“I admire my teammates and I think that they

are obviously amazing athletes but also such

intelligent women on the court…one thing that

I have learnt from the beginning and that has

become apparent in everything is just hard

work…it is always about working hard for each

other, working hard for yourself, working hard

for the coaches and that mentality is just fan-

tastic to have in a team.”

Nineteen year old Kate Moloney has enjoyed

a similar rise through the Victorian netball

pathway after a standout year for the Fury in

the Australian Netball League.

A Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship

holder and Under 21 Australian representative,

Moloney has the versatility to play centre,

wing attack and wing defence, allowing Vixens

coach Simone McKinnis to try several new

combinations with Macleod and Australian

Diamonds wing attack Madison Browne.

Browne is the only returning player to the

Vixens mid court structure from the ANZ

Championship season gone, with Moloney

recognising the challenges ahead in elite

netball.

“I am very excited to be playing for the Vixens

in 2013. To be given the opportunity to step up

from the Australian Netball League to the ANZ

Championship is a challenge I am really looking

forward to,” she said.

“After last year, the team wants to go one step

further and with such versatility and depth in

our line-up, it is a really exciting prospect to be

part of this team.”

“i admire my teammates and i think that they are obviously amazing athletes but also such intelligent women on the court…one thing that I have learnt from the beginning and that has become apparent in everything is just hard work…” erin hoare – GS


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Nickname: Shaz

Occupation: Athlete, Mother, Self Employed

nATiOnAL hOnOurS

Australian Diamond 1998-2011Australian Diamonds Captain (2008-2011)Commonwealth Games (Gold – 1998 and 2002, Silver – 2006 and 2010)World Netball Championships (Gold 1999 and 2007, Silver 2003)Australian 21U (1997)Australian Diamond MVP (2002, 2003)

AchieVeMenTS

Melbourne Vixens Team Member (2008-2011, 2013), ANZ Champi-onship Premiership Melbourne Vix-ens (2009), Melbourne Vixens MVP (2009, 2010), Melbourne Phoenix Premierships (1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005), Melbourne Phoenix MVP (2000, 2004, 2006, 2007) Commonwealth Bank Trophy MVP (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007) Victorian Female Athlete and Sportsperson of the Year (2009) Flag bearer COM Games (2010)

Favourite Film: ChicagoFavourite Food: Chocolate and chicken risotto

Who has been the biggest influence on your netball career? My Mum and Joyce Brown. Mum was my first netball coach and Joyce was a wonderful influ-ence on my career both in the past and present.What are you scared of? Nothing much really! Which sports teams do you support? Carlton Football Club, Melbourne Storm & Melbourne Stars in the BBLThe happiest/most memorable moment in your life? The most amazing experience was giving birth to my son Xavier in AugustFavourite city in the world & why? Melbourne is definitely number one, but outside of that, I love Rome….the food, wine, people, sights….it has such an amazing atmosphereBefore a game I always… Like to have a meal of chicken and rice, and I also like to feel a little rushed so I don’t like to get to the game too early and have too much time to wait around. If I wasn’t playing netball for the Melbourne Vixens I would be… If I hadn’t played netball I would’ve loved to be a vet. Otherwise, prob-ably just a mum!

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highest score 80 (v pulse, r14 2009) Biggest Win 41 (v pulse, r14 2009)

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Consecutive Losses 7 (rd 6 - 13 2010)

YeAr bY YeAr FiniSHeD GAmeS Won LoSt DrAWn CoACH CAPtAin/S2012 4th 14 9 5 0 J. Woodlands-Thompson S. Layton &

N. von Bertouch2011 6th 13 5 8 0 J. Woodlands-Thompson N. von Bertouch2010 1st 15 11 4 0 J. Woodlands-Thompson N. von Bertouch

M. Gerrard2009 2nd 16 12 4 0 J. Woodlands-Thompson N. von Bertouch2008 3rd 15 10 5 0 J. Woodlands-Thompson N. von Bertouch

highest score 75 (v pulse, r5 2010) Biggest Win 35 (v pulse, r5 2010)highest score incl eT 53 (v Tactix, r4 2009) Biggest loss 22 (v Firebirds, r5 2011)lowest score 36 (v WBop Magic, r11 2011) Consecutive Wins 6 (r6-11 2009)

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she may be a superstar defender for the Melbourne Vixens but it is the work off court that english interna-tional Geva Mentor is starting to make waves in for Netball Victoria.Geva’s role as Community Engagement Officer has seen her embark on travel around metro and regional Victoria as she starts to build and form relationships with schools to promote the game of netball for everyone.

“Building relationships about developing and building the Netball Victoria pathway so there is a clear direction for the kids to go is really important for the future of the sport.”

“We are heavily focused on CaLD (culturally and linguistically diverse) groups, so basically multiculturalism which is something I am obviously quite passionate about having an ethnic background,” she said.

Geva has been instrumental in promoting net-ball in multicultural communities through the Melbourne Vixens Friendly Schools program, first piloted in 2012.

“I have now been in charge of focusing on the Friendly Schools Program which targets schools with a 70% CaLD background and

I also help deliver some of those 7-8 weeks programs in schools which is very rewarding.”

The initiative aims to expose more children to netball and demonstrate how the sport can benefit health and wellbeing. Starting to settle herself into the Melbourne lifestyle, Geva recently had her permanent residency approved and has bought an inner city apart-ment with her partner, with plans to apply for her Australian citizenship in a years’ time.

“I think I was really happy off the court last year which reflected my performance on the court,” she said when asked about her fantas-tic season with the Vixens.

Apart from working hard off court in the netball community, Geva is working hard on court to get the job done and bring the ANZ Championship trophy back to Melbourne in 2013.

“We have come leaps and bounds and definitely moving in the right direction. I am expecting exceptional things because I expect nothing less of myself and the people that I am working with…I know it’s going to be tough and easier said than done but for us we will take each game as it comes and that will put us in the best position leading into finals.”

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Here are some tips to get your preseason sorted and ready to play your best netball when you step out on court in round one!

Ball Skills: Excellent ball skills are fundamental to playing netball well. You should repeatedly practice all different passes (e.g. shoulder, bounce, lob, and chest) at every training ses-sion, practicing accuracy both under pressure with defense and without defense. Use a wall at home or get a friend to come around and work on the skills together.

Agility & Footwork: Along with ball skills, good agility and footwork is essential on the netball court and athletes should practice short, sharp changes of direction and movements that reflect footwork patterns in play. Your good footwork, agility and ball skills are very impor-tant to being effective in attack and defense.

Attack: Practice different attacking moves (dodge, double dodge, break back, roll off, front cuts) that you can add to your attacking game to mix things up and keep the defender guess-ing about what you will do next. It is important to be strong and definite in your movements with good timing onto the ball to make yourself a strong option in attack.

Defence: The first step in being an effective de-fender is being able to defend your player ‘one on one’. Practice working in front of an attacker while keeping vision of both the ball and your opponent - your vision is very important. Good hands over pressure at 3 feet will help create mistakes and bad passes, allowing your team-mates to contest the ball and a better chance at getting an intercept.

Shooting: Practice your shooting both with and without defenders. Repetition is important to maintain your technique and rhythm. You can then build the pressure by asking someone to defend your shot so you are under a more pres-sure. Practice, practice, practice!


On court with Simone McKinnisThe Melbourne Vixens have had a long and tough preseason under the guidance of new coach Simone McKinnis, however it is important for players to put in the hard yards first so they can reap the benefits throughout the season.

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Did you know the youngest player to be drafted into an ANZ Championship team was just 16?

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Fan proFile aimee jUnGFler (10)melboUrne Vixens member since 2010


What colour does the umpire usually wear?

Unscramble the names of the Vixens players and write them in the boxes to answer the mystery question!

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2. karyn WArhThO

3. bianca FILDEHATC

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5. madi eBrWnO

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An enthusiastic netball fan, Aimee has been a Vixens member since she was 6 years old and is a big fan of Sharelle mcmahon. A goal defence herself, Aimee likes to watch the shooters plan to help improve her defensive game!

Favourite Vixen: sharelle McMahonWho is the team to beat in 2013?The Magic won the grand final last year and probably have a good shot at winning it again.What’s your tip for the Vixens players before a game?stay on their player and try their best.

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How long have you been working with the Melbourne Vixens?

I got the phone call from Simone in early January this year and I was absolutely thrilled to come on board with the Vixens!

What other teams have you worked with over the years?

I worked with the Perth Orioles for 6 years in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy along-side working with the West Australian state teams. Highlights have definitely been winning the World Youth Championship in the Cook Islands with the Australian 21U team and also being part of the Australian Diamonds management team.

What do you love about your job?

At the end of training, I love it when all of the girls eat all of the food I have prepared for them because I hate seeing it go to waste! Also the travel and friendships is a great aspect of the role.

What are your main responsibilities?

Basically I need to make sure the girls are looking after themselves when it comes to eating, getting treatment, travel arrange-ments and during the matches I help out Simone with stats and the like.

What is your favourite city or country to travel to with netball?

After a tour with one of the Aus-tralian teams I was able to stay on in South Africa for a safari tour. It was absolutely amazing and a great experience to have.

What is something about your job that most people wouldn’t know?

Before every training session and game day, I spend quite a bit of time at the local supermarket buying snack and recovery food for all of the players.

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