The defection of Magic stars Laura Langman and Irene van Dyk has set in motion an intriguing player merry-go-round in the transtasman league.

Australian Diamonds vice-captain Catherine Cox could replace Irene van Dyk at the Magic.

The departures from the Magic have begun, with Waikato stalwart Laura Langman set to join the Northern Mystics next season.

Triumphant Adelaide Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson expects cashed-up rivals to try to poach many of her transtasman netball championship winners.

Robyn Broughton looks likely to sign on for a third season with the Central Pulse.

Coach Roselee Jencke is confident a nerve-testing preliminary final win over the Melbourne Vixens will stand the Queensland Firebirds in good stead.

New Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald wants to get a feel for the surroundings before she comes in and makes any changes at the franchise.

There was plenty left unsaid in the post-match press conference as the Magic reflected on their failed transtasman league title defence.

It was not the fairytale end Magic coach Noeline Taurua was looking for, but in own understated words, “that's sport”.

Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured a home grand final in the transtasman Netball Championships.

While most are focused on the Magic making history, Casey Kopua is concerned they could be history.

Just a small slip of a woman - it is hard to imagine she used to mix it up in the goal circle - Taurua is dwarfed by the likes of Irene van Dyk and Casey Kopua, but she commands their attention.