2014 Constellation Cup

The 2014 Constellation Cup was the 5th Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series, also known as the New World Netball Series, featured four netball test matches, played in October 2014. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Laura Geitz. New Zealand were coached by Waimarama Taumaunu and captained by Casey Kopua. Australia won the series 4–0. It was the first time since the Constellation Cup was introduced that one team had gained a clean sweep in the series.[1][2][3][4][5]

2014 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countries Australia
 New Zealand
Dates2–15 October 2014
Final positions
Champions Australia (4th title)
Runner-up New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Top scorer(s)Caitlin Bassett
Goals scored 129/147 (88%)
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Squads

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Australia

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Australia roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Caitlin Bassett GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 26) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever 40
Tegan Caldwell GA, GS (1988-09-03)3 September 1988 (aged 26) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Melbourne Vixens 5
Julie Corletto GD, WD, GK (1986-10-10)10 October 1986 (aged 27) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics 41
Laura Geitz (c) GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 26) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds 49
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 28) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts 62
Renae Hallinan WD, C (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 28) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds 51
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 26) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) New South Wales Swifts 18
Clare McMeniman GD, WD (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 29) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Queensland Firebirds 0
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 30) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) West Coast Fever 60
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 21) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds 13
Madison Robinson WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 26) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens 38
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 27) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) New South Wales Swifts 8
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager: Julie Richardson
Physiotherapist:
Alanna Antcliff
Performance Analyst: Mitchell Mooney
Media Manager:
Chris Gottaas
Doctor: Sophie Armstrong
Massage Therapist:
Bernd Adolph


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Milestones
  • Caitlin Bassett scored her 1,000th international goal, midway through the third quarter of the first test, on 2 October 2014.[6]

Sources:[3][5]

New Zealand

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New Zealand roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Jodi Brown GA, GS (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 33) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel 42
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 37) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 81
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 22) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics 12
Temalisi Fakahokotau GD, WD, GK (1994-09-09)9 September 1994 (aged 20) 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics 0
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 27) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse 55
Joline Henry GD, WD (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 32) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse 85
Casey Kopua (c) GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 84
Laura Langman (vc) C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 28) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Northern Mystics 107
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 27) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics 20
Liana Leota C, WA (1984-10-31)31 October 1984 (aged 29) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Central Pulse 37
Bailey Mes GS, GA (1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 25) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics 3
Grace Rasmussen GA, WA (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 26) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 8
Ameliaranne Wells GS, GA (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 23) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Central Pulse 0
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager: Esther Molloy
Physiotherapist:
Sharon Kearney
Performance Analyst:
Dr Bobby Willcox
Head of Communication and Marketing:
Kerry Manders


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Debuts

Sources:[3][4][11]

Matches

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First test

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2 October 2014   New Zealand 42–59   Australia    Stadium Southland
Scoring by quarter: 8–13, 17–32, 28–45, 42–59
Cathrine Latu   26/28 (93%)
Jodi Brown   5/8 (63%)
Bailey Mes   11/19 (58%)
Caitlin Bassett   44/48 (92%)
Tegan Caldwell   4/5 (80%)
Natalie Medhurst   11/15 (73%)

Sources:[6][12][13][14]

Second test

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8 October 2014   Australia 49–40   New Zealand    Hisense Arena
Scoring by quarter: 11–7, 24–21, 35–29, 49–40
Caitlin Bassett   33/40 (83%)
Natalie Medhurst   7/7 (100%)
Tegan Caldwell   9/10 (90%)
Cathrine Latu   25/25 (100%)
Ameliaranne Wells   14/20 (70%)
Bailey Mes   1/4 (25%)

Sources:[8][9]

Third test

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11 October 2014   Australia 47–34   New Zealand    Allphones Arena
Scoring by quarter: 14–7, 24–15, 35–24, 47–34
Caitlin Bassett   32/37 (86%)
Natalie Medhurst   10/10 (100%)
Tegan Caldwell   5/6 (83%)
Cathrine Latu   14/14 (100%)
Jodi Brown   8/12 (67%)
Ameliaranne Wells   7/8 (88%)
Bailey Mes   5/9 (56%)

Sources:[1][15][16]

Fourth test

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15 October 2014   New Zealand 47–51   Australia    The Trusts Arena
Scoring by quarter: 11–12, 22–21, 38–34, 47–51
Jodi Brown   25/31 (81%)
Bailey Mes   22/33 (67%)
Caitlin Bassett   20/22 (91%)
Caitlin Thwaites   15/16 (94%)
Natalie Medhurst   10/10 (100%)
Tegan Caldwell   6/9 (67%)

Sources:[2][3]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Australia Diamonds beat New Zealand Silver Ferns 51-47 to post clean sweep of Constellation Cup". www.abc.net.au. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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  10. ^ "Temalisi Fakahokotau". www.silverferns.co.nz. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Silver Ferns 2014/15 Squad and Constellation Cup Team Announced". www.netballnz.co.nz. 19 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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  13. ^ "Australia extends netball winning run over New Zealand to six Tests with 59-42 thrashing". The Advertiser. www.adelaidenow.com.au. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Silver Ferns humbled yet again by Australia". Southland Times. stuff.co.nz. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Constellation Cup: Injury mars Diamonds' victory over Silver Ferns". www.theguardian.com. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Netball: Kopua hit by sickening injury as Ferns fall". www.nzherald.co.nz. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2022.