The 2009 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season saw Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic compete in the 2009 ANZ Championship. With a team coached by Noeline Taurua and co-captained by Joline Henry and Irene van Dyk, Magic finished the regular season as runners-up to Melbourne Vixens. They subsequently lost the major semi-final to Vixens and the preliminary final to Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Players Player movements In January 2009, Amigene Metcalfe announced her retirement. In March 2009, Joline Henry and Irene van Dyk were named as co-captains. Leana de Bruin returned to Magic after a season with Northern Mystics, while Frances Solia transferred from Central Pulse. The all-international-level starting line-up drew concerns regarding the uneven distribution of top players among New Zealand franchises and allegations of salary cap breaches.
+ Gains Losses Leana de Bruin (Northern Mystics) Elias Shadrock Frances Solia (Central Pulse) Jessica Tuki (Southern Steel) Rachel Beale Keshia Grant (Northern Mystics) Amigene Metcalfe Retirement Brigette Tapene
Roster
Pre-season tournaments In early March 2009 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic played in the 2009 SOPA Cup, hosted by Netball New South Wales at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. Later in the month Magic hosted and won the Waipa Pre-Season Tournament, defeating Northern Mystics 53–37 in the final.
Regular season Fixtures and results Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic received a bye. Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Final table
Playoffs
Major semi-final
Preliminary final
Gallery
References