2016 New South Wales Swifts season

The 2016 New South Wales Swifts season saw New South Wales Swifts compete in the 2016 ANZ Championship. Swifts finished the regular season in second place in the Australian Conference. In the play-offs, they defeated Melbourne Vixens and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic but lost twice to Queensland Firebirds, including 69–67 in the grand final. [1][2]

New South Wales Swifts
2016 ANZ Championship season
Head coachRob Wright
Asst. coachMegan Anderson
Anita Keelan
ManagerGail Eckert
CaptainKimberlee Green
Vice-captainLaura Langman
Main venueSydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Season results
Wins–losses12–4 (1 draw)
Regular season2nd (Australian Conference)
Finals placing2nd
Team colours

Players

Player movements
Summary of 2015 player movements
Gains Losses

Source:[6][7]

2016 roster
2016 New South Wales Swifts roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
Kaitlyn Bryce WA, C (1995-07-07)7 July 1995 (aged 20) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Kimberlee Green (c) C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 30) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Paige Hadley C, WA, WD (1992-08-26)26 August 1992 (aged 23) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Laura Langman (vc) WD, C, WA (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 29) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-06-06)6 June 1988 (aged 27) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Abbey McCulloch WD, C, GD (1990-02-12)12 February 1990 (aged 26) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Lauren Moore GK, GD (1998-01-30)30 January 1998 (aged 18) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Susan Pettitt GA, GS (1984-03-23)23 March 1984 (aged 32) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Amy Sommerville GS, GA (1993-03-21)21 March 1993 (aged 23) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Maddy Turner GD, WD (1995-12-17)17 December 1995 (aged 20) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Stephanie Wood GA, WA (1991-11-28)28 November 1991 (aged 24) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Head coach
  • Rob Wright
Assistant coach

Manager: Gail Eckert
Physiotherapist:
Paula Peralta
Daniel Vukovic
Strength and conditioning:
Jason Howell
Lukas Cannan
Performance Analyst:
Bjorn Maddern
Doctor:
Dr Grace Bryant OAM
Sport Psychologist:
Dr Michael Martin
Dietician:
Caitlin Reid

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

Source:[1][2]

Debutants

Source:[9][10]

Regular season

In Round 6, Swifts defeated Central Pulse 79–41. This was both the Swifts highest ever score and their largest winning margin. In Round 9, they hosted Queensland Firebirds at the Qudos Bank Arena in front of 13,314 fans, one of the largest crowds attendance in the history of the ANZ Championship. Swifts maintained an undefeated record at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre which contributed to their ten wins, two losses and one draw during the regular season. [2]

Fixtures and results

Source:[1][2]

Standings
Australian Conference
Pos Team W L D GF GA GD % PTS
1 Queensland Firebirds 11 2 0 796 656 140 121.3 22
2 New South Wales Swifts 10 2 1 828 670 158 123.6 21
3 Melbourne Vixens 8 5 0 731 679 52 107.7 16
4 West Coast Fever 7 6 0 756 707 49 106.9 14
5 Adelaide Thunderbirds 2 11 0 660 775 -115 85.2 4
New Zealand Conference
Pos Team W L D GF GA GD % PTS
1 Southern Steel 11 0 2 852 732 120 116.4 24
2 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 6 7 0 665 755 -90 88.1 12
3 Northern Mystics 3 9 1 674 743 -69 90.7 7
4 Canterbury Tactix 2 10 1 708 825 -117 85.8 5
5 Central Pulse 2 10 1 676 804 -128 84.1 5

Play-offs

Elimination Final
Australian Conference
10 July 2016
5.18 pm (AEST)
Stats		 New South Wales Swifts67–53Melbourne Vixens    Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Scoring by quarter: 17-13, 20-12, 16-10, 14-18
Caitlin Thwaites  40/44 (91%)
Susan Pettitt  23/24 (96%)
Stephanie Wood  4/7 (57%)		 Emma Ryde
Alice Teague-Neeld
Kimberly Commane

Source:[11]

Conference Finals
Australian Conference
18 July 2016
7.18 (AEST)		 Report
Stats		 Queensland Firebirds63–52New South Wales Swifts    Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 16-12, 16-15, 15-10, 16-15

Semi-Final
25 July 2016
7.45 pm (NZST)		 Report
Stats		 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic45–64New South Wales Swifts    Claudelands Arena
Scoring by quarter: 14 - 16, 10 - 17, 7 - 16, 14 - 15

Grand Final
31 July 2016
12.10 pm (AEST)
Stats		 Queensland Firebirds69–67New South Wales Swifts ET  Brisbane Entertainment Centre Fox Sports
Sky Sport
Scoring by quarter: 12-15, 17-12, 12-15, 13-12, ET: 15-13
Scoring by half: 29-27, 25-27 ET: 15-13

Source:[12][13][14][15]

Award winners
Award Winner
Australian ANZ Championship Player of the Year [16]Sharni Layton
QBE NSW Swifts MVPLaura Langman
NSW Swifts Members' Player of the YearSharni Layton
NSW Swifts Players' Player of the YearAmy Sommerville
NSW Swifts Coaches' Player AwardPaige Hadley/Stephanie Wood

Source:[2][17]

References
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  10. "Moore makes Swifts debut". www.nbnnews.com.au. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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  13. "Allora skipper leads Firebirds to record-breaking third win". www.themorningbulletin.com.au. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
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