Melbourne Phoenix Netball

Anyone watching the Melbourne Phoenix Netball team on the ABC last night could not help but admire the dedication and enthusiasm.

Melbourne Phoenix created history in 2003, being the first team to win an 'AWAY' Grand Final. After the smallest of margins loss (1 goal) in the qualifying final at home, Phoenix lost the right to host the Grand Final.

Showing true grit and determination, they accounted for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the preliminary final before stunning the Sydney TAB Swifts on their home court. The final margin only 3 goals, as the Phoenix came out victors 47-44.

They are now the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won 4 premierships in the 7 years since it started.

Coach’s Comment:
Phoenix has much to look forward to including the naming of the new leadership group (following the retirement of Liz Boniello) with 2003 CBT Most Valuable Player, Sharelle McMahon joining Eloise Southby as co-captain.

I know that Sharelle is mightily proud of this honour and is ready for the challenges she will face as a leader of the club. We have two new players joining the Phoenix; Peta Stephens from the Queensland Firebirds and Hayley Warne from the AIS CAnberra Darters. They are both excited and ready for the many challenges they face just to make the team of 12!
- Lisa Alexander

Coach: Lisa Alexander
Manager: Bree Hodges

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MELBOURNE PHOENIX MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

- COURTSIDE MEMBERSHIP
- JUNIOR FLYERS MEMBERSHIP
- PURPLE MEMBERSHIP

GAMES NOT TO BE MISSED IN 2004

The 2004 season opens with a double-header on Anzac Day. Anzac Day will feature two matches with an official RSL ceremony between the games.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Commonwealth Bank Trophy Ticketing
Tickets available from Ticketek on 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
and at the State Netball Hockey Centre reception during all Netball Victoria competitions.

CBT Tickets for Double Header Matches at the State Netball Hockey Centre and Vodafone Arena

Discounts are available for Netball Victoria Members through Ticketek.

Also see

Melbourne Phoenix Netball web site.

Melbourne Netball Links

Netball Victoria

Netball Australia

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MEL
18 NOV 2004

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