The 2023 Northern Stars season saw the Northern Stars netball team compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Kiri Wills, captained by Maia Wilson and featuring Gina Crampton, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Elle Temu, Stars finished the regular season in third place, behind Northern Mystics and Central Pulse. In the Elimination final, Stars defeated Pulse 53–52. Mystics then defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.
Players Player movements + Gains and losses Gains Losses Samon Nathan (Mainland Tactix) Kelera Nawai-Caucau (Mainland Tactix) Lisa Putt (Northern Comets) Kayla Johnson (pregnant) Anna Harrison (retirement) Lisa Mather (Saracens Mavericks) Greer Sinclair (Mainland Tactix)
2023 roster
Notes Katrina Rore came out of retirement and helped Northern Stars defeat her former team, Central Pulse 59–51 in Round 3.
Pre-season Otaki tournament Northern Stars participated in the official ANZ Premiership tournament, hosted by Central Pulse at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki between 17 and 19 February. All six ANZ Premiership teams took part.
Regular season Fixtures and results Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Final standings
Finals Series Elimination final
Grand final
National Netball League With a team featuring Lisa Putt, Stars reserve team, Northern Comets, finished as runners up in the 2023 National Netball League. In the grand final they lost 45–43 to Central Manawa.
Award winners Team of the season Three Stars players featured in Brendon Egan's Stuff's team of the season.
All Star Seven Position PlayerWAGina Crampton Bench Positions PlayerGSMaia WilsonGK, GDElle Temu
Robinhood Stars Awards Award WinnerStonz Jewellers Player of the YearGina CramptonMembers Choice Player of the YearAmorangi MalesalaPlayers Choice Player of the YearMila Reuelu-BuchananEmerging Talent AwardAmorangi MalesalaMatariki AwardGina CramptonHolly Fowler
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