Midweek round number two sees teams put to the test again
IT is time for the second and final mid week round of the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball season, and as the SSN season train rushes towards finals, the ladder is tight and the pressure on some teams to win increases. Sunshine Coast Lightning vs NSW SwiftsTonight at 6pm AESTUSC Stadium Last week the Sunshine Coast […]
Nifty Swifts too strong for Thunderbirds
THE NSW Swifts have continued their remarkable climb up the Super Netball ladder, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds 54-40. Although it was even at times, the Swifts streaked ahead in the second half to secure another victory. The first term was a low-scoring one, but one of swinging momentums. It was the Swifts who got the […]
Magpies do it in style on the Apple Isle
COLLINGWOOD continues to keep pace with the top four, after defeating the Queensland Firebirds 71-67 in Tasmania on the weekend. The final margin did not reflect how dominant the Magpies were at times, but at the same time hardly does justice to the Firebirds’ incredible late comeback. Collingwood got the jump and raced ahead to […]
Vixens stand up to GIANT comeback to take thriller
IN one of the matches of the season, the Melbourne Vixens prevailed in a nail-biter over GIANTS Netball by three goals in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) yesterday. Despite all the challenges the GIANTS had to deal with, they never gave up and sent the match into overtime. The GIANTS pinched a goal off the […]
Fever weather Lightning storm
DESPITE being challenged by the Sunshine Coast Lightning, the West Coast Fever overcame the challenge and recorded a nine-goal win over their gallant opponents. Both of these sides had key outs heading into the game. Jessica Anstiss was missing for the Fever, while Laura Scherian was missing for the Lightning. It was very even for […]
Apple Isle gets a taste of SSN action
AMONG the Round 9 highlights in this week’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action is a game in Tasmania, as the Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds travel down to the Apple Isle on Sunday afternoon. We preview the four upcoming clashes. Sunshine Coast Lightning vs West Coast FeverSaturday, 5pm AESTUSC Stadium This weekend’s task is a […]
Hawks raise hell of their own over Demons in VNL
IN this week’s Victorian Netball League (VNL) Round 8 Match of the Round, Hawks Netball were far too strong for Casey Demons, winning by 18 goals, 64–46. A dominant third quarter in particular really set up the win, and they were able to maintain it in the last and capitalise on the scoreboard. There were […]
SSN Player Focus: Gretel Bueta (Queensland)
QUEENSLAND Firebirds star Gretel Bueta is a stalwart of the Suncorp Super Netball, having played in the league for a long time and become a first choice shooter for both the Firebirds and the Diamonds. This Player Focus takes a look specifically at her efforts in last weekend’s match against the Vixens, which although the […]
SSN Stats Leaders – Round 8 2022
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball season is heading into its second half, so let us take another look at who the stats leaders are at the moment. Shooting Goals As she has all season, it is still Jhaniele Fowler who leads the way in terms of most goals scored. She has been so dominant this […]
Derby take two proves history never repeats
THE second Sydney Derby of the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball has gone very differently to the first time around, with the NSW Swifts defeating the GIANTS 52 to 43. The first quarter was one of swinging momentums. The Swifts got the better start, before the GIANTS surged forward and then the Swifts retook the lead. […]
Fourth quarter miracle sees West Coast take care of eastern visitors
IN an arm wrestle out west, Collingwood’s recent run of form has come to an end, going down to the West Coast Fever by five goals. It was an entertaining battle in the first term. It was goal for goal for much of the first half of the period, but the defensive pressure was also […]
Thunderbirds back on the winners list
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are back in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) winner’s books, snapping a five-game losing streak after defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning 51-44 yesterday. The Thunderbirds had the ideal start to the match, nailing the first two goals of the match. Although the Lightning had plenty of chances to level things up, they […]
