2022 SSN Lists: Adelaide Thunderbirds
A HUGE month of 2022 Suncorp Super Netball signing action is done and dusted, with all eight 10-player teams confirmed for the upcoming season and some intriguing changes amongst the ranks. Without further ado, it is time to run through each of the 2022 team lists, starting off with the Adelaide Thunderbirds.
The Thunderbirds have nowhere to go but up heading into the 2022 season, with a couple of building seasons under them now and a chance to prove their connections have what it takes to move up the ladder next year. The T’Birds will retain majority of their 2021 squad heading into next season, making for a cohesive group that has played a couple of seasons together now which could make them a finals smoky. Their two newcomers provide solid like-for-like replacements for outgoing players Sam Gooden and Shadine Van der Merwe, and add a little more spark and versatility to the 10-player squad. While the Thunderbirds are looking good for next season, the real question is whether they are finals material up against the wholesale changes that some of the other sides have seen in the hunt for the 2022 silverware.
Newcomers:
Tippah Dwan (GA/GS)
Heads to Thunderbirds from the Queensland Firebirds, replacing the outgoing Gooden in the process. Looking to earn greater court time, Dwan offers consistency and playmaking skills to the front-end. Should add a reliable third option to the Thunderbirds attack, able to ply her trade in both goal attack and goal shooter and transition seamlessly into the game.
Tayla Williams (C/WA/WD)
A speedy midcourter who has been elevated off the Thunderbirds’ training partner list for 2022. Williams is a hard worker with the ability to cover any of the three centre court position to provide a versatile fourth midcourt option and a viable chop out for all of the expected starters, but particularly that centre role which has plagued the side.
2022 SQUAD
Attack:
Midcourt:
Defence:
Picture credit: Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sharp shooter taking advantage of opportunities
YOU would think being 5’10 would be tall. In general yes, but this day in the age of netball, that is seen as being on the shorter side, especially as a shooter. Nowadays you see 6 ‘5 shooters like Grace Nweke, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Caitlin Bassett. Jess Tetley has figured out how to turn her […]
England draws first blood in the Horizon Series
ENGLAND has taken a 1-0 lead over Jamaica in the four match Horizon Series. After a nail biting finish to the first game 24 hours ago, England has claimed the first win of the series. After a tight first half, the Roses shifted into gear to win the match by eight-goals thanks to brilliant defence. […]
Horizon Series begins in a 49-all draw
A DRAW kicked off the Horizon Series between England and Jamaica thanks to clinical end-to-end transition from the Jamaicans. A 49-49 result summed up the calibre of both of these sides with several big time players shining throughout. A formidable defensive end for the Sunshine Girls was up against an ever so growing shooting combination […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Horizon Series
THE LAST international series between the big countries of world netball gets underway this weekend as England and Jamaica battle it out for the 2024 Horizon Series. The first two matches will be played in the AO Arena in Manchester, before the series heads to Kingston in Jamaica a week later for tests three and […]
Country star Lavis takes major leaps to get a taste of SSN
TRAVELLING from Victoria-New South Wales border into Melbourne multiple times a week would take a toll on any person. Numerous hours in the car, training for two hours, then having to drive back. It’s an endless cycle. Mia Lavis has learnt to adapt to that being from the country town of Howlong, but she appreciates […]
2025 Suncorp Super Netball fixture revealed
STARTING on April 5 2025, the Suncorp Super Netball fixture was announced with big matchups and a split round included in the 14-round season, which will end on July 13. Opening the new season, the Adelaide Thunderbirds will play the Melbourne Vixens in a Grand Final rematch, while First Nations Round will be played in […]
Fast5 Netball: Australia takes home the double against the Kiwis
THIS year’s Fast5 competition was a fruitful one for the Australian men’s and women’s teams, taking home the gold after two days play in Christchurch. The Australian Women won their third consecutive campaign after claiming the title, whereas the New Zealand Men missed out on the treble this year after the Aussies turned the tables […]
PREVIEW | Fast 5 World Series
THE INTERNATIONAL netball season heads for a more of a light hearted turn this weekend with the annual Fast 5 World Series taking place across the ditch in New Zealand. For the next two days, six women’s teams and three mens teams from around the world will descend on Christchurch for a very different version […]
Charlotte Sexton’s dreams are becoming a reality
“I WANT to make Suncorp Super Netball, not sure how many years I’m off doing that, but hopefully a training partner role is the next step.” Little did Charlotte Sexton know, that statement would soon become a reality. Sexton was announced as one of the five training partners with the Melbourne Vixens for the 2025 […]
[…] Team lists: Adelaide Thunderbirds | Collingwood Magpies | GIANTS Netball | Melbourne Vixens | NSW […]
[…] Team lists: Adelaide Thunderbirds | Collingwood Magpies | GIANTS Netball | Melbourne Vixens | NSW Swifts | Queensland Firebirds | […]
[…] Adelaide Thunderbirds – Georgie Horjus, Tilly Garrett, Maisie Nankivell, Latanya Wilson, Shamera Sterling, Tippah Dwan, Elle McDonald, Hannah Petty, Lenize Potgieter, Tayla Williams […]