An interesting start to the second last day, followed from an interesting night. Whilst settling in for the right after some highly competitive rounds of cards, we were shocked to find we had a visitor - our new French friend, Celine, had scared us half to death as none of us were expecting her to be sharing our room. But not only us got the surprise, as she came to get her bags, she was greeted by 6 stunned girls, who were quite shocked as well.
The next morning was quite eventful as Ms Derrington had a throwdown with the parking attendant, who tried to rip us off but she pulled out her cards and we got through victorious - he is quite scared of us now.
Off to Mt Roskill Grammar and the bus was full of pump up music with a few hardcore cheers. Being our last game on tour, it was all or nothing and our girls went hard. We exploded on the court with our pre-game warcry and when the whistle blew, it began with a bang. It was goal for goal in the first and second quarters. Hitting the third quarter hard, Tamara (Player of the Match) with her intercepts and the defensive pressure stooped MRGS in their tracks. This enabled us to get the edge going into the fourth quarter. MRGS fired a few quick goals in the last quarter, giving them the lead - this tested our determination and fortitude. However, they were too strong for us in the end as we had met our match.
This game was definitely one of our best on tour with intensity and good sportsmanship from both teams. MRGS provided an amazing lunch and after the formalities, we proceeded to Trusts Stadium to watch an ANZ Championship match between Mystics and Magic. GO MAGICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an epic game and the Magic won 55-46!!! I have never witnessed a match with so much enthusiasm and energy from the crowd - and yes, some of the girls lost their voices. It was incredible to see Irene Van Dyk shoot with Casey Williams (the insane GK - WOW) and the tough Centre court player. These were just some of our favourite players. What a great experience - after the match, we raced for signatures to cover our posters with.
Whilst travelling around and sight-seeing, we agreed that Auckland reminds us a lot of Sydney. Lesson for criggalls - if you use your mobile phone at the petrol station, you will soon find yourself busless!!!!
After a 9-day solid search for fish & chips with many close calls, we have finally found one open - the bus was stoked!!!! And we know it is not peak Netball playing food, it was so worth it, eating by the Marina.
Kate H.
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