Rocketing out of the blocks in their season-opener, Kia Magic are expecting a Northern Mystics backlash in the round two ANZ Championship netball clash in Auckland on Monday.
She’s instantly recognisable on the Netball court with her long curly red hair scooped up into a bun or pony tail and while new Kia Magic recruit Samantha Sinclair certainly stands out, it’s her athletic ability and on-court skill for which she will ultimately be talked about.
Accomplished coach Julie Fitzgerald will take a step into the unknown when Kia Magic open the 2014 ANZ Championship netball season against Mainland Tactix in Christchurch on Saturday.
Cautious approach from Kopua ahead of pre-season tournament
Press Release February 12, 2014
There are promising signs that inspirational Kia Magic captain Casey Kopua will take the court during this weekend’s ANZ Championship pre-season netball tournament in Melbourne.
Despite falling short in their two ANZ Championship netball pre-season matches at the weekend, Kia Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald was happy enough with the team’s progress.
Experienced international defensive duo Casey Kopua and Leana de Bruin have been named captain and vice-captain respectively of Kia Magic for this year’s ANZ Championship netball competition.
