Pulse's captain Katrina Rore, left, with Tactix Ellie Bird during their ANZ Premiership Netball clash. Photosport
For the first time in 16 years, the Mainland Tactix have a chance at silverware in domestic netball, after upsetting the Central Pulse 39-32 to secure a spot in the ANZ Premiership decider.
The Tactix had a mountainous challenge on their hands – against the competition's unrivalled benchmark in the
second of a back-to-back, both of which were away fixtures. But coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek said in the lead-up they were aware of the challenges.
That translated onto the court, as the Tactix raced out to a six-point lead after the first quarter
Shooting for both sides ranged around 80 per cent, and while the Tactix matched the great supply of ball the Pulse managed, some dogged defence gave them the edge.
Ellie Bird was the star nailing 32 goals, personally equaling how much the Pulse managed.
