2009 Melbourne Vixens season explained

Year:2009
Team:Melbourne Vixens
Head Coach:Julie Hoornweg
Asst Coach:Carol Byers
Cathy Fellows
Manager:Bree McDonald
Wins:14
Losses:1
Placing:1st
Finals:Champions
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The 2009 Melbourne Vixens season saw Melbourne Vixens play in the 2009 ANZ Championship. With a team co-captained by Bianca Chatfield and Sharelle McMahon, Melbourne Vixens won 12 of their 13 matches during the regular season and finished as minor premiers. Vixens subsequently defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 58–43 in the major semi-final and Adelaide Thunderbirds 54–46 in the grand final to finish as overall premiers. Vixens hosted the grand final on Sunday 26 July at Hisense Arena. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Players

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Losses

2009 team

Pre-season

In March 2009, Melbourne Vixens played in the 2009 SOPA Cup, hosted by Netball New South Wales at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. Vixens finished third in the tournament behind New South Wales Swifts and Adelaide Thunderbirds.[7] [8]

Regular season

Melbourne Vixens won 12 of their 13 matches during the regular season. Their only defeat came in Round 10 against Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, their main challengers for top spot. Vixens had to win their final two home matches with plenty of goals to guarantee top place. After a 63–35 win against Canterbury Tactix in Round 13, Vixens' defeated Central Pulse 80–39 in Round 14 to secure the minor premiership. [1] [2]

Fixtures and results

Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 3
  • Round 4
  • Round 5
  • Round 6Melbourne Vixens received a bye
  • Round 7
  • Round 8
  • Round 9
  • Round 10
  • Round 11
  • Round 12
  • Round 13
  • Round 14
  • Final table

    Playoffs

    Major semi-final

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    Grand final

    Award winners

    Vixens awards

    Award Winner
    Best and FairestSharelle McMahon
    Player of the Finals
    Coaches’ AwardRenae Hallinan
    Rookie of the YearChelsey Nash
    Best Club PersonBree McDonald
    Excellence in Sport and Life AwardRenae Hallinan

    Australian Netball Awards

    Award Winner
    Liz Ellis DiamondJulie Corletto
    Australian ANZ Championship Coach of the YearJulie Hoornweg

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: ANZ Championship - 2009 Season Fixture. www.anz-championship.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210628070542/http://www.anz-championship.com/matches/past-season_yr_2009.html. 28 June 2021. 20 February 2021.
    2. Web site: Netball Victoria – Annual Report 2009. Netball Victoria. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112224117/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/10/06164500/NV-Annual-Report-2009_reduced-size2.pdf. 12 January 2021. 14 September 2020.
    3. Web site: 2009 Annual Report - Netball Australia. netball.com.au. 23 June 2020.
    4. Web site: Melbourne Vixens - Our history. melbournevixens.com.au. 13 September 2020.
    5. Web site: Melbourne Vixens Champions 2009. www.youtube.com. 29 July 2009. 22 February 2021.
    6. Web site: Vixens 2009 Championship Season Highlights. Melbourne Vixens. www.youtube.com. 12 August 2009. 22 February 2021.
    7. News: Pre-Season Tournaments to test teams. netballnz.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20090225222053/http://netballnz.co.nz/default.aspx?s=articledisplay&id=66984. 25 February 2009. 9 February 2009. 17 February 2009.
    8. Web site: NSW Swifts win netball's pre-season cup. www.theroar.com.au. https://web.archive.org/web/20090311074627/http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/03/09/nsw-swifts-win-netballs-pre-season-cup/. 11 March 2009. 8 March 2009. 4 April 2009.