In a big final quarter effort, Mainland went on to win their first national league grand title 48-44, in an electrifying see-sawing match against Central Manawa.
One week on, Central Manawa will be working on a repeat performance when they meet Mainland in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL) Grand Final in Wellington on Saturday.
Coming into their last game of the regular season, the equation couldn't be more clear-cut for Central Manawa who need a win to cement their spot in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL) grand final.
Shaking off a disruptive season, Central Manawa have put their best foot forward to deliver a storming must-win match while boosting their play-off chances in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL).
It's make-or-break time for Central Manawa when they come up against the Northern Marvels in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL) in Wellington on Sunday.
Midcourt co-captain Salote Taufa is adding a touch of international experience with her return to the Central Manawa line-up for this year's Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL).
In a year full of change, including playing for Central Manawa in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL), teenaged midcourter Skylah Tainui-Takerei is revelling in her new post-school life.
Central Manawa have an extra week to regroup and work on areas of improvement following a disappointing first-round loss in the Synergy Hair Netball League (NNL).