Masterton take the win in every way

POWER: Rapper Kaleb Vitale, aka K.One, powers a one-handed pass across the court.

Bring It To Colombo, the Masterton netball courts fundraiser on Saturday, proved to be a demonstration that fitness is fitness, no matter what sporting code.

The good-natured tussle between celebrity teams I love Masterton and MyMasterton drew a packed audience of spectators and netballers who had completed their own finals earlier that morning.

The biggest cheer was reserved for the arrival of former Silver Ferns shooter Irene van Dyk, who was placed at centre for the first time in her life.

It was not clear whether the boxing glove on her left hand, worn during the first quarter, was to handicap her or - in light of her upcoming boxing charity match - meant people needed to watch out.

Celebrity couple Art Green and Matilda Rice, from TV3's The Bachelor, also earned an impressive cheer, nearly topped by the roar for NZ Rapper K.One (Kaleb Vitale).

Although the talent clearly shone in van Dyk, others notably useful on the court were Mojo Pulse players Elias Shadrock, Te Huinga Selby-Rickett and Ameliaranne Wells, former Silver Fern Sandra Edge, plus NZ men's netball team player Josh Gubb.

Van Dyk's time in centre, against Wairarapa United coach Paul Ifill, was shortlived, as players frequently swapped bibs to take turns at all roles.

It meant Green was up against Rice in the goal area, which was where The Bachelor proved most formidable for team MyMasterton, scoring the first goal of the match. That was soon followed by Zane Hopman for I Love Masterton.

It was an early departure for Thames the police dog, who was initially tied to a goal post, but enthusiastically joined handler Mike Wakefield at goal defence.

Green and Hopman, both hard workers, soon found kindred spirits, with van Dyk feeding Green accurate lobs which he fed home with suspiciously basketball-like leaps.

Hopman and Ifill combined to keep the score ticking I Love Masterton's way, with Hopman even managing to score past a standing block by van Dyk.

MyMasterton set the trend at half-time at 10-9, and the score clocked rapidly their way, until a sudden five-point adjustment to I Love Masterton's tally evened things up.

An inquiry to the scorekeepers revealed they had awarded I Love Masterton coach Lyn Patterson an extra four points for her goal placement.

At the third-quarter break, a group of impatient fan-hunters invaded the court, begging Rice for a selfie.

At 17-all the game went into two minutes of extra time, with MyMasterton prevailing to win 18-17.

Rice, Green and van Dyk were mobbed for autographs and selfies after the match.