The 2023 Northern Mystics season saw Northern Mystics compete in the 2023 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Tia Winikerei, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Phoenix Karaka, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Peta Toeava, Northern Mystics won their second title. Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Central Pulse and Northern Stars. Mystics defeated Stars 74âÂÂ56 in the Grand final.
Players
Player movements
Roster
Notes
- In September 2022, it was announced that Claire O'Brien was leaving Mystics. However she returned as a temporary replacement player for Round 7 following an injury to Tayla Earle. She remained in the squad for the rest of the 2023 season.
Milestones
Debutants
- Mystics #84: Katie Te Ao made her Mystics debut in Round 1 against Southern Steel.
- Mystics #85: Catherine Hall made her Mystics debut in Round 5 against Southern Steel.
- Mystics #86: Holly Mather
Pre-season
Otaki tournament
Northern Mystics participated in the official ANZ Premiership tournament, hosted by Central Pulse at Te WÃÂnanga o Raukawa in Ã
Âtaki 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
Grand final
Award winners
Team of the season
Three Mystics players were included in Brendon Egan's Stuffs team of the season.
All Star Seven
Bench
Mystics Awards
References