Alyce Collett
Big wins for some, but some don’t get to cruise
THE North East Blaze were one of a few Victorian Netball League sides to pick up a big win in Round 3, downing the Western Warriors 74-54. The Blaze were quick to get out to a lead, making the most of an attacking contact call that went in their favour. This sparked a run for […]
Contenders win big while others gain momentum
THE Loughborough Lightning have showed their class once again, defeating the Leeds Rhinos 71 goals to 55 to add another big win to their tally for this season. A poor start really did cost the Rhinos in the end, as simple, jittery errors in attack saw them come undone as the Lightning showed their class […]
SSN Scouting Notes – Ballarat Blitz 2024
LAST weekend saw the Ballarat Blitz take place, where four Suncorp Super Netball teams – Adelaide Thunderbirds, GIANTS Netball, Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever – gathered in the Victorian city of Ballarat for a mini preseason round robin event. Each team played two matches across the weekend. Below take a look at who played, […]
PREVIEW | VNL Round 3 – No rest for the wicked
ROUND 2 of the 2024 VNL season may have only finished yesterday, but it is already time again for Round 3. There is one match set to take place tonight, with the Boroondara Express welcoming the Casey Demons to the Boroondara Sports Complex. The match is set to take place between two sides that could […]
VNL keeping fans on their toes
AFTER a nail-biting first up loss last week, reigning Victorian Netball League (VNL) champions City West Falcons got their 2024 season back on track during the week with a 72-66 win over the Hawks. The match started tight, but did not end that way as the Falcons shot away in the second term to show […]
Multi-talented mid honored to pull on Emerald dress
IRISH midcourter Seren Redmond has a tale like many of her Irish teammates, but also does not. Although born in the United Kingdom, her Irish grandfather gave her eligibility to represent the Republic, and as someone who grew up very immersed in Irish culture, she took up that opportunity. It is this upbringing that makes […]
PREVIEW | NSL Round 5 – Intrigue aplenty
THERE are plenty of intriguing clashes this weekend in the Netball Super League, and with the up and down nature of the form of many teams this season, these results could be decisive. Strathclyde Sirens vs Cardiff DragonsFriday at 7:30pmSports Hall, Emirates The Sirens are back at home for the first time this season, and […]
Stats Central: 2024 NSL – Month 1
IT is one month down already in the 2024 Netball Super League season, so let us take a look at see who has been racking up the stats so far. There may still be three and a half months left in the season, but a lot of interesting pictures for this season can be painted […]
PREVIEW | 2024 VNL: Round 2
IT is week two in the Victorian Netball League, and while Round 1 told some of the story of how this season may unfold, Round 2 is where the full picture may start to emerge. There were a few unexpected results last time out, so will they continue this week? Fans will get their first […]
Streaks broken at both ends of the NSL ladder
THE match of the round in the Netball Super League over the weekend was an intriguing top of the table clash between the Severn Stars and Manchester Thunder, which saw the Thunder come away victorious 65 goal to 50 and with their undefeated record for 2024 still in tact. The margin may have been big, […]
PREVIEW | NSL Round 4 – Time to snap some streaks
IT is already the one month mark of the 2024 Netball Super League, and things are only continuing to ramp up further. Friday at 7:30pm GMTUniversity of Worcester Arena The weekend kicks off with what is arguably the match of the round, with the last two undefeated sides in the competition set to battle it […]
Not all goes as expected as VNL kicks off
THE Victorian Netball League kicked off for 2024 last night, with some very intriguing results across the five matches. Express exact revenge for Grand Final heartbreak. The Boroondara Express have exacted some revenge for last season’s Grand Final heartbreak, defeating the City West Falcons by a singular goal to kick of their 2024 campaign in […]