The 2001 Southern Sting season saw the Southern Sting netball team compete in the 2001 Coca-Cola Cup league season. With a team coached by Robyn Broughton, captained by Bernice Mene and featuring Reinga Bloxham, Adine Harper, Donna Loffhagen, Lesley Nicol and Leana de Bruin (née du Plooy), Sting won their third Coca-Cola Cup title. In the semi-final, they defeated Capital Shakers 60–49. In the grand final, they defeated Canterbury Flames 47–44.
Players Player movements + Gains and losses Gains Losses Reinga Bloxham Adine Harper (Otago Rebels) Megan Hutton (Canterbury Flames) Leana du Plooy (South Africa) Julie Carter (retirement) Michelle Krynen Bulou Rabuka Maria O'Neill
2001 roster
Regular season In Round 4 of the regular season, Sting lost 51–48 to an Irene van Dyk inspired Capital Shakers. The loss ended a winning run of 18 matches over two years for Sting. In Round 8, Sting lost a second match, losing 46–44 to Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Two losses meant Sting were in 4th place and in danger of not qualifying for the semi-finals. Sting had to beat the league leaders, Canterbury Flames, in their Round 9 match to make certain they reached the semi-finals.
Fixtures and results Round 1 Southern Sting received a bye. Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Notes Reports give Irene van Dyk's shooting stats as either or .
Finals series Semi-final
Grand final
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