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The Advertiser
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Perfect 10: Fever torch Lightning in record fashion
Rampant West Coast Fever have created Super Netball history, winning a single-season record 10th straight game with a 69-54 trouncing of Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Fever hushed the sold-out UniSC Arena early with a commanding opening salvo, before finishing with a heavy flourish to move to 10-2. Since the current format superseded the old Trans-Tasman Championship in 2017, no team had won 10 in a row in one year until West Coast's history-making performance on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. In-form Alice Teague-Neeld celebrated her 100th game by amassing 26 assists and 40 feeds, her dominance at wing attack capitalised on by star goaler Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 51 goals The previous best by any team was nine consecutive victories, a three-way tie between the NSW Swifts (2023, 2025) and the Lightning (2019). With two more regular-season games to come before finals, the Fever are in no hurry to end the streak. "Definitely going for (wins) 11 and 12," said Teague-Neeld, who was named player of the match. "Every team knows it's important to finish the season strong leading into finals. "Definitely looking for a couple more wins." Teague-Neeld's combination with centre Jordan Cransberg was lethal from the start, forcing Sunshine Coast's midcourt into costly cough-ups as the Fever strolled to a 22-13 quarter-time lead. Diamonds captain Liz Watson lifted the Lightning in the second term, having the better of West Coast skipper Jess Anstiss, but the home side's errant finishing from long range meant the margin was still nine goals at halftime. Sunshine Coast trimmed the deficit to seven in the third quarter, but continued to be hit-and-miss with their goal-shooting before being snowed under in the final period. Attacking trio Teague-Neeld, Fowler-Nembhard and Shanice Beckford ran riot as the Fever blew the margin out to 69-50 late, inflicting the Lightning's equal-heaviest defeat of the season and leaving them barely clinging to a spot in the top four at 6-6. Rampant West Coast Fever have created Super Netball history, winning a single-season record 10th straight game with a 69-54 trouncing of Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Fever hushed the sold-out UniSC Arena early with a commanding opening salvo, before finishing with a heavy flourish to move to 10-2. Since the current format superseded the old Trans-Tasman Championship in 2017, no team had won 10 in a row in one year until West Coast's history-making performance on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. In-form Alice Teague-Neeld celebrated her 100th game by amassing 26 assists and 40 feeds, her dominance at wing attack capitalised on by star goaler Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 51 goals The previous best by any team was nine consecutive victories, a three-way tie between the NSW Swifts (2023, 2025) and the Lightning (2019). With two more regular-season games to come before finals, the Fever are in no hurry to end the streak. "Definitely going for (wins) 11 and 12," said Teague-Neeld, who was named player of the match. "Every team knows it's important to finish the season strong leading into finals. "Definitely looking for a couple more wins." Teague-Neeld's combination with centre Jordan Cransberg was lethal from the start, forcing Sunshine Coast's midcourt into costly cough-ups as the Fever strolled to a 22-13 quarter-time lead. Diamonds captain Liz Watson lifted the Lightning in the second term, having the better of West Coast skipper Jess Anstiss, but the home side's errant finishing from long range meant the margin was still nine goals at halftime. Sunshine Coast trimmed the deficit to seven in the third quarter, but continued to be hit-and-miss with their goal-shooting before being snowed under in the final period. Attacking trio Teague-Neeld, Fowler-Nembhard and Shanice Beckford ran riot as the Fever blew the margin out to 69-50 late, inflicting the Lightning's equal-heaviest defeat of the season and leaving them barely clinging to a spot in the top four at 6-6. Rampant West Coast Fever have created Super Netball history, winning a single-season record 10th straight game with a 69-54 trouncing of Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Fever hushed the sold-out UniSC Arena early with a commanding opening salvo, before finishing with a heavy flourish to move to 10-2. Since the current format superseded the old Trans-Tasman Championship in 2017, no team had won 10 in a row in one year until West Coast's history-making performance on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. In-form Alice Teague-Neeld celebrated her 100th game by amassing 26 assists and 40 feeds, her dominance at wing attack capitalised on by star goaler Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who hit 51 goals The previous best by any team was nine consecutive victories, a three-way tie between the NSW Swifts (2023, 2025) and the Lightning (2019). With two more regular-season games to come before finals, the Fever are in no hurry to end the streak. "Definitely going for (wins) 11 and 12," said Teague-Neeld, who was named player of the match. "Every team knows it's important to finish the season strong leading into finals. "Definitely looking for a couple more wins." Teague-Neeld's combination with centre Jordan Cransberg was lethal from the start, forcing Sunshine Coast's midcourt into costly cough-ups as the Fever strolled to a 22-13 quarter-time lead. Diamonds captain Liz Watson lifted the Lightning in the second term, having the better of West Coast skipper Jess Anstiss, but the home side's errant finishing from long range meant the margin was still nine goals at halftime. Sunshine Coast trimmed the deficit to seven in the third quarter, but continued to be hit-and-miss with their goal-shooting before being snowed under in the final period. Attacking trio Teague-Neeld, Fowler-Nembhard and Shanice Beckford ran riot as the Fever blew the margin out to 69-50 late, inflicting the Lightning's equal-heaviest defeat of the season and leaving them barely clinging to a spot in the top four at 6-6.
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
New Zealand Has A New Scrabble Champion
Press Release – New Zealand Association of Scrabble Players Wellingtonian Dylan Early has become New Zealand's 45th Scrabble Champion. The premier event in NZ's Scrabble calendar drew a large field of experienced players and grand masters to Hamilton this long weekend. Early won 17 of his 24 games just ahead of Lewis Hawkins of Christchurch on 15 games and 12-times winner Howard Warner of Wellington on 14. This year for the first time, the tournament was livestreamed with commentary from expert international Scrabble players. Thousands of viewers tuned in from all over the world to share the excitement, including expert players and non-Scrabblers. The 2025 national title tops off a very impressive year for Early. He also won the 2025 NZ Masters title and was a member of the winning NZ team which took out the Trans-Tasman Championship for the first time in 14 years. Originally from South Africa, Early has a very impressive international Scrabble record. He has won the South African national championships six times and has competed in six world championships in all parts of the globe. Reflecting on his win, he says, 'This was a very exciting tournament with a tough field and gruelling schedule. The lead alternated between several top players throughout the weekend which made it very exciting for players and spectators alike. I suffered two early losses on the final day so thought my chances were over, but then my luck turned and I managed to win the next four in a row. Each game was hard-fought and I'm elated with the result and my second national title.' The National Championships attracted 68 players from all parts of New Zealand and of all ages including 12-year-old Maheu T-Pole and15-year-old Cooper Ashley from Auckland. Mount Albert Scrabble Club took out the team prize. Winners by grade are as follows: GRADE A Dylan Early (Wellington) GRADE B Murray Rogers (Golden Bay) GRADE C Lynn Wood (Wellington) GRADE D Carolyn Kyle (Dunedin) GRADE E Tei Ngatai (Australia) GRADE F Cooper Ashley (Auckland) The Georgie Trophy for the player at the tournament with the biggest ratings gain went to Glenys Hansen from the Martinborough Scrabble Club. For the full results of the National Championship or to find out more about New Zealand Scrabble and where you can join a club go to: https: To watch the livestream use the following links:
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
New Zealand Has A New Scrabble Champion
Wellingtonian Dylan Early has become New Zealand's 45th Scrabble Champion. The premier event in NZ's Scrabble calendar drew a large field of experienced players and grand masters to Hamilton this long weekend. Early won 17 of his 24 games just ahead of Lewis Hawkins of Christchurch on 15 games and 12-times winner Howard Warner of Wellington on 14. This year for the first time, the tournament was livestreamed with commentary from expert international Scrabble players. Thousands of viewers tuned in from all over the world to share the excitement, including expert players and non-Scrabblers. The 2025 national title tops off a very impressive year for Early. He also won the 2025 NZ Masters title and was a member of the winning NZ team which took out the Trans-Tasman Championship for the first time in 14 years. Originally from South Africa, Early has a very impressive international Scrabble record. He has won the South African national championships six times and has competed in six world championships in all parts of the globe. Reflecting on his win, he says, 'This was a very exciting tournament with a tough field and gruelling schedule. The lead alternated between several top players throughout the weekend which made it very exciting for players and spectators alike. I suffered two early losses on the final day so thought my chances were over, but then my luck turned and I managed to win the next four in a row. Each game was hard-fought and I'm elated with the result and my second national title.' The National Championships attracted 68 players from all parts of New Zealand and of all ages including 12-year-old Maheu T-Pole and15-year-old Cooper Ashley from Auckland. Mount Albert Scrabble Club took out the team prize. Winners by grade are as follows: GRADE A Dylan Early (Wellington) GRADE B Murray Rogers (Golden Bay) GRADE C Lynn Wood (Wellington) GRADE D Carolyn Kyle (Dunedin) GRADE E Tei Ngatai (Australia) GRADE F Cooper Ashley (Auckland) The Georgie Trophy for the player at the tournament with the biggest ratings gain went to Glenys Hansen from the Martinborough Scrabble Club. For the full results of the National Championship or to find out more about New Zealand Scrabble and where you can join a club go to: https: To watch the livestream use the following links:
