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Quiz about ANZ Netball Championship 2008

ANZ Netball Championship 2008 Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge about the first year of the Trans Tasman ANZ Netball Championship.

A multiple-choice quiz by good1girl. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
good1girl

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
294,095

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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330

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two teams played the first ever match of the ANZ Championship in 2008? Hint

NSW Swifts v Southern Steel

Central Pulse v Melbourne Vixens

Queensland Firebirds v West Coast Fever

Northern Mystics v Canterbury Tactix

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team scored the most amount of goals in a single game in the 2008 championship tournament? Hint

Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

Adelaide Thunderbirds

NSW Swifts

Queensland Firebirds

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was named Holden's Most Valuable Player for the year? Hint

Sonia Mkoloma

Mo'onia Gerrard

Casey Williams

Temepara George

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was interesting about the two clashes between the Central Pulse and the Canterbury Tactix? Hint

Both matches involved a toss up which were the only toss ups contested during the whole championship

The final scores were exactly the same in both games

Both games were tied at full time and the Tactix ended up winning in extra time

All shooters only missed 1 goal each in both games

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Pulse were involved in an unusual match against the West Cover Fever in Round 10. What happened in this match? Hint

Both umpires fell ill and there was no replacement, so the match was abandoned

The roof was leaking on to the court, and the umpires deemed this unsafe and the game was called off at halftime

A blackout was caused in the Stadium which forced the match to be cancelled due to a lack of lighting

A minor fire broke out in one of the fast food outlets during the game and the stadium had to be evacuated

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the Northern Mystics win their first game against? Hint

Central Pulse

Canterbury Tactix

West Coast Fever

Southern Steel

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many games did NSW Swifts win in a row? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the most amount of goals in a single game during the Round Robin stage? Hint

Natalie Medhurst

Catherine Cox

Romelda Aiken

Irene Van Dyk

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did the Adelaide Thunderbirds play all their home games? Hint

Adelaide Convention Centre

Acer Arena

ETSA Park

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the inaugural champions of the ANZ Championship? Hint

NSW Swifts

Adelaide Thunderbirds

Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

Melbourne Vixens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams played the first ever match of the ANZ Championship in 2008?

Answer: Central Pulse v Melbourne Vixens

The Melbourne Vixens beat the Central Pulse 50-33.

2. Which team scored the most amount of goals in a single game in the 2008 championship tournament?

Answer: Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic

The Magic scored 69 goals to win their Round 14 game against the Canterbury Tactix, who scored 44 goals. NSW, Queensland, and Adelaide all scored 66 goals in a game which was the second highest score.

3. Who was named Holden's Most Valuable Player for the year?

Answer: Casey Williams

Casey won a brand new Holden Captiva for her efforts too. Sonia Mkoloma and Romelda Aiken jointly won the ANZ Championship MVP award.

4. What was interesting about the two clashes between the Central Pulse and the Canterbury Tactix?

Answer: Both games were tied at full time and the Tactix ended up winning in extra time

The first game in Round 7 was 43 all at full time. The Tactix won 55-50. The second match in Round 11 was 41 all at full time. The Tactix went on to win that game 50-49.

5. The Pulse were involved in an unusual match against the West Cover Fever in Round 10. What happened in this match?

Answer: The roof was leaking on to the court, and the umpires deemed this unsafe and the game was called off at halftime

The Fever had a handy lead at halftime, but had to split the points with the Pulse.

6. Who did the Northern Mystics win their first game against?

Answer: Southern Steel

The Mystics had a slow start to the season, winning their first match against Southern Steel 50-48 in Round 5.

7. How many games did NSW Swifts win in a row?

Answer: 10

The Swifts had not lost a game since Round 6, and went on a 10-match winning streak to claim the title.

8. Who scored the most amount of goals in a single game during the Round Robin stage?

Answer: Romelda Aiken

Romelda amassed a total of 58 goals against the NSW Swifts in their Round 6 game. The Firebirds went on to win that game 66-52.

9. Where did the Adelaide Thunderbirds play all their home games?

Answer: ETSA Park

The Thunderbirds had called ETSA Park home since 2003.

10. Who were the inaugural champions of the ANZ Championship?

Answer: NSW Swifts

The Swifts beat the Magic 65-56 to claim the trophy. Catherine Cox played a blinder and was named Player of the Match.

Source: Author good1girl

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