Central
Congratulations to the following players named in the Central Manawa Beko wider training squad 2019-2020. This squad will be provided with S&C programme and support to prepare for the final Beko trial that will take place on 18 January 2020, Saturday. During the pre-season and before the trial, players may be added and de-selected.
Central Zone Players transitioned to Franchise level
Players have played for Central Zone Manawa Teams who are or have been contracted to franchise teams in ANZ Premiership competition:
| Ainsleyana Puleiata | Central Pulse |
| Elle Temu | Central Pulse/Northern Stars |
| Karin Burger | Central Pulse/Tactix |
| Kelsey McPhee | WBoP Magic |
| Kimiora Poi | Tactix |
| Maddy Gordon | Central Pulse |
| Mila Reuelu-Buchanan | Northern Stars |
| Parris Mason | Central Pulse |
| Renee Savai’inaea | Central Pulse/Southern Steel |
| Saviour Tui | Northern Mystics/Southern Steel |
| Sheridan Bignall | Central Pulse |
| Tiana Metuarau | Central Pulse |
Players that have played for Central Zone/Manawa Beko teams who have represented in NNZ national teams/squads such as the Silver Ferns, Fast 5, Silver Ferns Development Squad, NZ U21, NZ Secondary School (NZSS):
| Ainsleyana Puleiata | NZSS, NZU21 Squad |
| Karin Burger | Silver Ferns, Fast 5 |
| Kimiora Poi | Silver Ferns, Fast 5, NZU21, NZSS |
| Maddy Gordon | Silver Ferns Development Squad |
| Mila Reuelu-Buchanan | NZU21 Team, NZSS |
| Paris Lokotui | NZSS |
| Renee Savai’inaea | NZSS, NZU21 Squad |
| Saviour Tui | NZSS |
| Tiana Metuarau | Silver Ferns Development Squad, NZU21 Team, NZSS |
Central Zone Beko Team 2016
Beko Netball League - Grand Finalists (Runners-up)
Head Coach
Yvette McCausland-Durie
Assistant Coach
Frances Solia
Team Manager
Vai Tuita’alili
Physiotherapist
Gina Di Rienzo
Players
Api Taufa
Colleen Faleafaga
Emma May Murray-Fifita
Jermaine Howard-Vallance
Karin Burger
Kimiora Poi
Marcelle Parkes
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Renee Matoe
Renee Te Riini
Rhiarna Ferris
Sheridan Bignall
Talia Hullena
Tiana Metuarau
Central Zone Beko Team 2017
Beko Netball League - Champions
Head Coach
Natalie Milicich
Assistant Coach
Anna Andrews-Tasola
Team Manager
Kelly Herbert
Primary Care
George Metuarau
Physiotherapist
Gina Di Rienzo
S&C Trainer
Hamish Kyne
Players
Ainsleyana Puleiata
Antonia Heihei
Danielle Tafili
Eseta Autagavaia
Jermaine Howard-Vallance
Karin Burger
Kelsey McPhee
Kimiora Poi
Layce Walker
Marcelle Parkes
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Monalisa Groom
Renee Matoe
Renee Savaiinaea
Renee Te Riini
Rhiarna Ferris
Sheridan Bignall
Tiana Metuarau
Tori Watt
Central Zone Beko Team 2018
Beko Netball League - Champions
Head Coach
Pelesa Semu
Assistant Coach
Anna Andrews-Tasola
Team Manager
Natasha Lajpold
Primary Care
George Metuarau
S&C Trainer
Hamish Kyne / David Sturrock (HPSNZ)
Performance Analyst
Dessi Broughton
Players
Ainsleyana Puleiata
Braxton Te Riini
Colleen Faleafaga
Danielle Tafili
Elle Temu
Georgia White
Grace McLean
Jenna Barrett
Jermaine Howard-Vallance
Layce Walker
Maddy Gordon
Monalisa Groom
Paris Lokotui
Salote Taufa
Saviour Tui
Victoria Miller
Central Zone Beko Team 2019
Beko Netball League - Champions
Head Coach
Pelesa Semu
Assistant Coach
Anna Andrews-Tasola
Team Manager
Kelly Herbert
Primary Care
George Metuarau
S&C Trainer
David Sturrock (HPSNZ)
Performance Analyst
Dessi Broughton
Players
Ainsleyana Puleiata
Api Taufa
Bianca Nagaiya
Danielle Tafili
Emma-May Murray-Fifita
Grace McLean
Jessica Fagan-Pease
Monalisa Groom
Paris Lokotui
Renee Savai’inaea
Salote Taufa
Saviour Tui
Tahlia Runga
Tori Watt
After three years in the assistant’s role, Anna Andrews-Tasola will make the step up to head coach of the Central Manawa team for next year’s Beko Netball League.