In just their second year of existence, the Magpies held off hosts Canberra 54-53 to take out Tasmanian netball's first-ever national win.

Inaugural assistant coach Aaron Pidgeon ascended to Netball Tasmania chief executive in 12 months last year.

He is aware of the behind-the-scenes drama transitioning from one ANL season to the next for Collingwood's Super Netball feeder side.

"Even last year, we were about the process first and I think with the talent base we have and the matter of getting the process right, they got that win," Pidgeon said.

"This year is no different, but the lead-up has been a lot more disruptive things."

The changes to personnel this year has seen a 40 per cent turnover of the side.

This is further compounded with a number of preseason injuries at Collingwood forcing ANL stars to train with the Super Netball side.

"New coach, new players, plenty of talent, but not the lead-up we'd like," he said.

"It's hard to judge where we think we're going to be at for the first few rounds until the new lineup settles in."

That's only one part of the reason why Pidgeon is not cocky about the state going back-to-back in 2019.

The Tasmanians finished the eight-team competition in its revised format in sixth place before rising to the top.

Western Sting won in 2018 before slipping to sixth. There is sound reason behind that.

"It's not the sort of competition, given its nature, where it's about a title defence and you expect consistency from teams year on year," he said.

"The reality of it is that there is going to be high turnover because you get players picked up by Super Netball."

Tasmania has benefited from the cosy relationship of Victoria's next best players topping up the Magpies side.

Pidgeon said whether or not Netball Tasmania extends its three-year deal with Collingwood, the state's on the right path to lift future stars into elite performers.

"We want players from around the country to want to be training partners with Collingwood," he said.

"But the real test in Tasmania is how do we couple that success with making sure our players get enough development to climb the tree.

"While Tasmanian Magpies' success is important, I probably rank higher as a success measure the ability to get our athletes in as Super Netball training partners."