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The Metes took its second title in the Kaiwaka Fast Five Netball Module on October 29, beating The Pirates 25-20.
The side won the competition in 2015 before it disbanded for a year after three players had knee surgery.
Team manager Jodie Bennetto says the key to winning was the chemistry and experience of the side.
“We all play together in a number of competitions so we have gelled well over time,” Jodie says.
“Maia Fairburn is the only new player and although she is only 11 years old, she has an amazing skill set.”
Jodie says the module was competitive, but she always felt her team was in control during the final.
“We were ahead 11-8 after they finished their power play, where each goal is worth two points, so with ours still to come, we were in a dominant position for most of the match.”
The team received $300 for coming first and will likely compete again next year.
The Pirates took away $200 for second place and the No Names $100 for finishing third.
The Pirates also won the award for most organised team, while Greg Jaques took a prize for being the oldest player and Rizyiah Gray for being the youngest.
Other special prizes went to Melanie Van Waveren, James Johnson, Te Kauri Kapea, Korurangi Kapea, Adrian Buxton, Georgia Brierly and Benji Woodman.
Both Nikola Kemp and Melissa Watts received gifts for umpiring.
