LOOKING to rise up the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) ladder in 2022, Severn Stars had quite the off-season. Recruiting four players from opposition VNSL sides and getting an international star back on court in the new season, expect the Stars to rise up the table.

>> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Severn Stars

2022 SQUAD:

DEFENDERS:

Summer Artman (GD/GK)
Adi Bolakoro (GD/GK/WD)
Lucy Herdman (GD/GK)
Iman Thomas (GD/WD)

MIDCOURT:

Chloe Carchrie (C/WA)
Michelle Drayne (C/WA)
Bethan Dyke (C/WA)
Nicole Humphrys (C/WD)
Liana Leota (C/WA)
Elisha New (C/WD)

SHOOTERS:

Issy Eaton (GS)
Katie Harris (GA/GS)
Paige Reed (GA/GS)
Jane Taylor (GA/GS/WA)
Cathrine Tuivaiti (GS)

Severn Stars have welcomed in some experience both in the midcourt and shooting circle. Drayne and Humphrys are able to step straight into the starting seven if required, whilst Harris adds extra experience alongside the star power that is Tuivaiti up front. Some incredible youth in Artman coming into the side will also give a look to the future in the defensive goal circle.

FIXTURES:

R1: vs. Surrey Storn
R2: vs. Manchester Thunder
R3: vs. Wasps
R4: vs. Saracens Mavericks
R5: vs. Team Bath
R6: vs. London Pulse
R6: vs. Celtic Dragons
R7: vs. Leeds Rhinos
R9: vs. Loughborough Lightning
R10: vs. Strathclyde Sirens
R11: vs. Surrey Storm
R12: vs. Manchester Thunder
R15: vs. Team Bath
R16: vs. London Pulse
R17: vs. Celtic Dragons
R18: vs. Leeds Rhinos
R19: vs. Loughborough Lightning
R20: vs. Strathclyde Sirens

LAST SEASON: 9th (4-16)

THIS SEASON:

The Stars have been able to add some serious depth and underrated talent to their lineup over the off-season. Whilst they had a down year last season in terms of wins and losses, they will look to build back up and tick over regular wins as they did throughout the 2018-19 seasons to be competitive throughout the season.