The Magic netball side is set to kick off the 2025 pre-season with an international clash against the Melbourne Vixens in Bendigo on Thursday 20 March 2025.
The game gives the Magic side ideal preparation for the upcoming
ANZ Premiership season testing themselves against one of Australia's best.
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Magic Head Coach Mary Jane Araroa, is enthusiastic about the experience.
“As a Super Netball league grand finalist, playing the Melbourne Vixens is an integral
part of our pre-season build-up.”
“Playing against a team of this calibre will push us to our limits and help us
consolidate as a group. It’s a chance for our players to take another step up from last
season and show what they’re capable of on the court.”
The Vixens are no strangers to high-pressure matches, having established
themselves as one of the premier teams in Australia.
Their history with Magic adds another layer of excitement, including the 2012 ANZ Championship Grand Final, where Magic won their first trans-Tasman title with a 41-38 victory over the Vixens.
“A few of our players have had the opportunity to train and play with the Silver Ferns,
NZA and FAST5, and this game is a chance for them to showcase the skills and
learnings they’ve gained at that elite level. We are grateful for the opportunity Vixens
have provided us and know it will be a fantastic match up of players.” said Araroa.
The match will be livestreamed via the Vixens Facebook page and YouTube channel.