Karin Burger Explained

Karin Burger
Fullname:Karin Burger
Birth Date:12 April 1993
Birth Place:Cape Town, South Africa[1]
Height:1.84m
Positions:GK, GD, WD
Clubyears1:2011–2016
Clubteam1:Naenae Collegians United
Clubyears2:2016–2017
Clubyears3:2017–2020
Clubapps3:56
Clubyears4:2020–
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalcaps1:46

Karin Burger (born 12 April 1993) is a New Zealand netball international. She was a member of the New Zealand teams that won the 2019 Netball World Cup and the 2021 Constellation Cup. Burger has also played for both Central Pulse andMainland Tactix in the ANZ Premiership. She was a member of the Pulse teams that won 2019 and 2020 ANZ Premiership titles. While playing for Tactix, she was named 2021 ANZ Premiership Player of the Year.

Early life and family

Burger was born and raised in South Africa.[2] Her family home is in Vredendal, Western Cape. She is daughter of Alma and Gerrit Burger. She has a sister, Almarie, and a brother Gerrit Junior.[3] [4] [5] Burger started playing netball aged 6. In her youth, she greatly admired Irene van Dyk and Leana de Bruin. At aged 18, she made the decision to move to Wellington, New Zealand to pursue a netball career.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Playing career

Naenae Collegians United

Burger began her New Zealand netball career with Naenae Collegians United in Lower Hutt. She played for NNCU in Hutt Valley club netball competitions. While playing for Central Pulse, Burger continued to coach and mentor at NNCU.[8] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Central Zone

In 2016 and 2017, Burger played for Central Zone in the Beko Netball League. Her team mates included Tiana Metuarau and Kimiora Poi.[16] [17] In 2016 she was a member of the Central Zone team that finished the season as runners up to Netball South.[16] [18] [19] [20] She was subsequently named the 2016 Beko Netball League Player of the Year.[6] [21] [22] In 2017 she was a member of the Central Zone team that won the title. In the grand final they defeated Hellers Netball Mainland 43–41 and Burger was named player of the match.[17] [23]

Central Pulse

Between 2017 and 2020, Burger played for Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership.[24] [25] [26] [27] After impressing in the Beko Netball League, Burger was invited by Yvette McCausland-Durie to join the Pulse squad for 2017. However, her court time was limited in her first season with Katrina Grant being the first chose goal defender. She switched to wing defence for 2018 and went on to establish herself as a regular member of the team.[6] [7] She was subsequently a member of the Pulse teams that won 2019 and 2020 titles. Along the way, between 2018 and 2019, Burger played in three successive grand finals for Pulse.[14] [28] [29] [30]

Mainland Tactix

In September 2020, Burger switched from Central Pulse to Mainland Tactix.[5] [31] [32] [33] The move to Tactix gave her the opportunity to play at goal defence and to partner with her New Zealand team mate, Jane Watson.[34] She subsequently enjoyed a stand out season and was named the 2021 ANZ Premiership Player of the Year.[3] [4] [22] [35] On 7 May 2023, she made her 100th senior league appearance in a Round 10 match against Northern Stars.[36]

New Zealand

Burger made her senior debut for New Zealand on 15 September 2018 against England during the September 2018 Netball Quad Series. It was a debut that was memorable for the wrong reasons, as she was sent off the court.[37] [2] [7] [38] She was a prominent member of the New Zealand team that won the 2019 Netball World Cup.[39] [40] She was also a member of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 Constellation Cup.[41] Burger had to pull out of trials for the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to a navicular fracture in her foot.[42]

TournamentsPlace
2018 Netball Quad Series (September)[43] 3rd
2018 Fast5 Netball World Series[44]
2019 Netball Quad Series[45] 3rd
2019 Netball World Cup[46] [47]
2019 Constellation Cup[48] [49]
2020 Netball Nations Cup[50] [51]
2020 Taini Jamison Trophy Series[52]
2021 Constellation Cup[53] [54] [55]
2021 Taini Jamison Trophy Series[56] [57] 2nd
2022 Netball Quad Series[58] 3rd
2023 Netball Quad Series[59] [60]
2023 Netball World Cup[61] [62] 4th
2023 Taini Jamison Trophy Series[63] [64] [65] 1st
2023 Constellation Cup[66] 2nd
2024 Netball Nations Cup[67] 3rd

Statistics

Grand finals

Grand finalsTeamPlaceOpponent
12018[68] Central PulseRunners upSouthern Steel
22019[69] Central PulseWinnersNorthern Stars
32020[70] [71] [72] Central PulseWinnersMainland Tactix
42021[73] Mainland TactixRunners upNorthern Mystics

ANZ Premiership

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Honours

New Zealand
Central Pulse
Mainland Tactix
Central Zone
Individual Awards
YearAward
2016Beko Netball League Player of the Year
2021[74] ANZ Premiership Player of the Year
2021Fan Favourite

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ANZ Premiership Netball 2017 Media Guide. www.anzpremiership.co.nz. 26 March 2017. 30 April 2017. 9 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170409071006/https://www.anzpremiership.co.nz/Images/Assets/12762/1/anzp-media-guide-2017.pdf. dead.
  2. Web site: Off The Court: Karin Burger on her journey from South Africa to becoming a world champion. www.skysports.com. 25 May 2020. 4 May 2022.
  3. Web site: "I'm being a bit selfish at the moment" – The switch that saw Silver Ferns star Karin Burger find top form. PressReader. Sunday Star-Times. 25 July 2021. 4 May 2022.
  4. Web site: ANZ Premiership: Karin Burger excelling in first season at goal defence. stuff.co.nz. 25 July 2021. 5 May 2022.
  5. Web site: The Good Oil Tactix new recruit ready for new learnings. www.tactixnetball.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20210225122002/https://www.tactixnetball.co.nz/tactix/news/the-good-oil-tactix-new-recruit-ready-for-new-learnings.html. 25 February 2021. 5 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Karin Burger's journey to the Central Pulse WD bib a seven year process. stuff.co.nz . 15 July 2018. 18 July 2019.
  7. Web site: Netball: Silver Fern debutant Karin Burger's seven-year journey to the black dress. www.nzherald.co.nz. 18 August 2018 . 4 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Ewen Chatfield's fancy footwork steals the show at Hutt Valley Sports Awards. stuff.co.nz. 9 October 2020. 8 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Getting to know Karin Burger. www.puravidabeauty.co.nz. 1 July 2021. 4 May 2022.
  10. Web site: 10 October 2020 . Jiving Chats bowls them over . 8 May 2022 . . PressReader.
  11. Web site: Under 19 and 21 netball squads feature Valley players. stuff.co.nz. 8 May 2012. 8 May 2022.
  12. Web site: United White trumps Maidstone. stuff.co.nz. 28 May 2013. 8 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Gilbert: Our Interview with Karin Burger!. gnsports.com. 6 July 2020. 8 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Karin Burger. gnsports.com. 18 June 2021. 4 May 2022.
  15. Web site: Hutt Valley Sports Awards – 2020 Winners & Event Images. gnsports.com. 6 July 2020. 8 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Central Zone Beko Team 2016. www.netballcentral.co.nz. 5 May 2022.
  17. Web site: Central Zone Beko Team 2017. www.netballcentral.co.nz. 5 May 2022.
  18. Web site: South wins Beko Netball League crown. https://web.archive.org/web/20220220044546/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/south-wins-beko-netball-league-crown. 20 February 2022. www.netballnz.co.nz. 26 June 2016. 2 May 2022.
  19. Web site: Central dip out to South in national netball league final. stuff.co.nz. 27 June 2016. 2 May 2022.
  20. Web site: Central dip out to South. PressReader. Manawatū Standard. 28 June 2016. 2 May 2022.
  21. Web site: Netball Central – Annual Report 2016. www.mynetball.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20170417232441/https://www.mynetball.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2017/Netball-Central-AR-2016-WEB.pdf. dead. 17 April 2017. 14 February 2017. 31 May 2022.
  22. Web site: New Zealand Netball Awards – Winners. nznetballawards.co.nz. 15 April 2022.
  23. Web site: Central claim Beko Netball League crown. www.netballnz.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20170626090443/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/central-claim-beko-netball-league-crown. 26 June 2017. 18 June 2017. 2 May 2022.
  24. Web site: Annual Report 2017 – Netball Central. www.mynetball.co.nz. 15 February 2018. 1 May 2022.
  25. Web site: Netball Central – Annual Report 2019. www.netballcentral.co.nz. 1 May 2022.
  26. Web site: Burger itching to get back out on court for Pulse. central.rookieme.com. 28 May 2020. 5 May 2022.
  27. Web site: Netball Central – Annual Report 2020. www.netballcentral.co.nz. 1 May 2022.
  28. Web site: Netball: Southern Steel stun the Central Pulse 54-53 in thrilling final. www.nzherald.co.nz. 12 August 2018. 5 May 2022.
  29. Web site: Central Pulse 52–48 Northern Stars. mc.championdata.com. 3 June 2019. 5 May 2022.
  30. Web site: ANZ Premiership: Central Pulse retain title with Grand Final victory over Tactix. www.skysports.com. 23 August 2020. 5 May 2022.
  31. Web site: Netball: Karin Burger signs with Mainland Tactix for 2021 ANZ Premiership season. www.nzherald.co.nz. 11 September 2020. 4 May 2022.
  32. Web site: Pulse lose Silver Ferns defender. www.rnz.co.nz. 11 September 2020. 5 May 2022.
  33. Web site: Mainland Tactix sign Silver Ferns netball star Karin Burger from Central Pulse. stuff.co.nz. 11 September 2020. 4 May 2022.
  34. Web site: Teaming up with Jane Watson at Tactix a drawcard for Silver Ferns standout Karin Burger. stuff.co.nz. 16 September 2020. 5 May 2022.
  35. Web site: Netball's finest honoured at NZ Netball Awards. www.netballnz.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307162510/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/netballs-finest-honoured-at-nz-netball-awards. 7 March 2022. 15 April 2022. 8 December 2021.
  36. Web site: Brendon Egan. Stars gain crucial win in ANZ Premiership finals race, handing Tactix third straight loss. stuff.co.nz. 7 May 2023. 11 October 2023.
  37. Web site: Karin Burger. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  38. Web site: England Defeat Silver Ferns in Netball Quad Series Opener. www.scoop.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20180915104258/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1809/S00193/england-defeat-silver-ferns-in-netball-quad-series-opener.htm. 15 September 2018. 15 September 2018. 7 May 2022.
  39. Web site: Karin Burger. www.nwc2019.co.uk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926180752/https://www.nwc2019.co.uk/people/karin-burger/. 26 September 2020. 4 May 2022. dead.
  40. Web site: Brendon Egan. One year on: How the Silver Ferns stunned the netball world in Liverpool. stuff.co.nz. 18 July 2020. 26 April 2022.
  41. Web site: Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns snap nine-year Constellation Cup drought. www.stuff.co.nz. 7 March 2021.
  42. Web site: Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger ruled out of Commonwealth Games due to injury. stuff.co.nz. 14 June 2022. 21 June 2022.
  43. Web site: Australia 60–55 New Zealand. mc.championdata.com. 23 September 2018.
  44. Web site: Fast5 Netball World Series 2018. World Netball. 22 October 2018. 14 April 2021.
  45. Web site: Australia 53–50 New Zealand. mc.championdata.com. 19 January 2019. 27 April 2022.
  46. Web site: Pulse captain back in black with Ekenasio and Burger alongside. www.pulse.org.nz. 23 May 2019. 4 May 2022.
  47. Web site: Silver Ferns Netball World Cup team announced. www.silverferns.co.nz. 23 May 2019. 5 May 2022.
  48. Web site: New Zealand 53–52 Australia . mc.championdata.com. 2 August 2021. 13 October 2019.
  49. Web site: A Silver Ferns star is born in defender Karin Burger. stuff.co.nz. 29 October 2019. 7 May 2022.
  50. Web site: The privilege of playing netball for NZ again. www.newsroom.co.nz. 19 October 2020. 4 May 2022.
  51. Web site: New Zealand 48–41 South Africa. mc.championdata.com. 25 January 2020. 30 April 2022.
  52. Web site: New Zealand 62–47 England. mc.championdata.com. 1 November 2020. 27 April 2022.
  53. Web site: Silver Ferns team named to take on Australian Diamonds. silverferns.co.nz. 24 February 2021.
  54. Web site: Constellation Cup: Karin Burger gets chance to shine as Silver Ferns' goal defence. stuff.co.nz. 2 March 2021. 7 May 2022.
  55. Web site: New Zealand 49–44 Australia. mc.championdata.com. 2 March 2021.
  56. News: Silver Ferns look to put chaotic preparation behind them against England. stuff.co.nz. 18 September 2021. 24 September 2021.
  57. Web site: Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger out to end season on a high against the men. stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2021. 4 May 2022.
  58. News: Netball Quad Series: Dame Noeline Taurua names Silver Ferns squad for January tour. www.skysports.com. 22 December 2021. 21 January 2022.
  59. Web site: Silver Ferns add experience for Netball Quad Series. www.silverferns.co.nz. 19 December 2022. 20 January 2023.
  60. Web site: Australia 56–50 New Zealand. mc.championdata.com. 25 January 2023. 9 February 2023.
  61. Web site: Silver Ferns 2023 Netball World Cup team announced. www.silverferns.co.nz. 7 June 2023. 17 June 2023.
  62. Web site: New Zealand 76–27 Trinidad and Tobago. mc.championdata.com. 28 July 2023. 7 October 2023.
  63. Web site: New-look Vitality Roses take dramatic win in first test with New Zealand. www.englandnetball.co.uk. 24 September 2023. 29 December 2023.
  64. Web site: Silver Ferns retain Taini Jamison Trophy with a 59–52 win in the deciding test. www.englandnetball.co.uk. 30 September 2023. 29 December 2023.
  65. Web site: New Zealand level the series to take the Taini Jamison Trophy to a decider. www.englandnetball.co.uk. 27 September 2023. 29 December 2023.
  66. Web site: New Zealand 53–50 Australia. mc.championdata.com. 23 October 2023. 19 January 2024.
  67. Web site: New Zealand 62–57 Uganda. mc.championdata.com. 7 February 2024. 28 January 2024.
  68. Web site: Central Pulse 53–54 Southern Steel. mc.championdata.com. 12 August 2018. 10 May 2022.
  69. Web site: Central Pulse crowned 2019 ANZ Premiership champions. www.starsnetball.co.nz. 3 June 2019. 5 May 2022.
  70. Web site: Pulse send their coach off in style. www.pulse.org.nz. 23 August 2020. 5 May 2022.
  71. Web site: Pulse vs Tactix - ANZ Premiership Grand Final. www.photosport.nz. 23 August 2020. 5 May 2022.
  72. Web site: Pulse Karin Burger in action.... photoshelter.com. 23 August 2020. 5 May 2022.
  73. Web site: Northern Mystics Defeated The Good Oil Tactix 61-59 In The 2021 ANZ Premiership Grand Final. www.scoop.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20210808213710/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2108/S00074/northern-mystics-defeated-the-good-oil-tactix-61-59-in-the-2021-anz-premiership-grand-final.htm. 8 August 2021. 9 August 2021. 5 May 2022.
  74. Web site: 8 December 2021 . Silver Ferns defender Sulu Fitzpatrick claims top honour at Netball NZ awards . 15 April 2022 . www.nzherald.co.nz.

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