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Goal shoot Ellie Bird stepped up for the Tactix after an inconsistent first three games, landing 54 from 55 in a player of the match performance. Bird was superb for the Tactix, showing what she is capable of when she keeps her composure and plays with confidence. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Ellie Bird was outstanding for the Tactix against the Magic, landing 54 from 55. The Magic gave it everything and could have easily nabbed the win in a pulsating final quarter. Australian shooting legend Caitlin Bassett also delivered in the attack end after some sub-par play the last two games. Basset...

The councillors soldiered on through most of the day without saying a word about Forsyth’s death until 2.30pm, when a minute’s silence was held. In a statement, Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate said Forsyth was a “stoic and principled” councillor who was forthright and considered in her views. “Margaret was not afraid to speak her mind and to take a firm position on issues that were important to her and to our community. She delivered exceptional service to our city in many ways, over many, many years,” she said. “She was an outstanding role model for young women in particular...

Netball: Silver Ferns great and former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Margaret Forsyth dies aged 59 4 May, 2021 02:35 AM 2 minutes to read NZ Herald Silver Fern great and former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach Margaret Forsyth has died at the age of 59. Forsyth was the youngest Silver Fern to play at a netball World Cup, selected as just a 17-year-old for the tournament in 1979. Following her playing career, Forsyth served in the Police force as well as three terms as a Hamilton City councillor, while also coaching the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic in 2017 and 2018. Former Silver F...

The teenage sensation became a legendary NZ netballer and formed a world-beating shooting circle partnership with Margharet Matenga.

Grief within the netball community after the death of Margaret Forsyth from cancer aged 59 Grief within the netball community after the death of Margaret Forsyth from cancer aged 59 5 May 2021 The Silver Fern great was the youngest to play for the national side at a World Cup, selected as a 17-year-old for the 1979 tournament where New Zealand were joint winners. She won again with the 1987 squad. Former teammate and friend Tracey Fear says Forsyth's grace, skill and athleticism stood out. Forsyth was last year made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to netball and ...