Lightning strikes over Cougars in hard-fought win
DESPITE a third quarter fight back from the Geelong Cougars, the Melbourne University Lightning added another victory to their Victorian Netball League (VNL) tally, winning 51-46 last night. Many expected this to be a convincing win for the Cougars, but a first half push by the Lightning proved otherwise. Lightning went off to an early […]
Firebirds cause upset over Vixens
FIRST Nations Round concluded with the in-form Queensland Firebirds getting a five-goal upset over the Melbourne Vixens who are losing their footing at the wrong time of the season. It was a topsy turvy outing with neither side really getting an upper hand and running away with it out of the blocks. The Firebirds stuck […]
Hawks soar over a drowning Waves
A STRONG starting Hawks Netball came away 25-point victors over the Peninsula Waves, who are still chasing their first win of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) season. First Nations round in the VNL saw everyone looking stunning with their dresses, warm up shirts and bibs. The posts and centre circle was decorated with Indigenous designs […]
Stars book ticket to grand final
NORTHERN Stars have booked their spot in the ANZ Premiership Grand Final after a 53-52 win over Central Pulse. Last year’s grand final rematch proved to be a heart wrenching showdown as both teams had something to prove coming off of losses last week. The pure emotion from the players on and off the court […]
Saints stun astonished Ariels
SOUTHERN Saints rose in the almighty championship quarter to demolish the Ariels by 28 goals in the second half of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) Round 10 clash. A 75-47 victory for the Southern Saints pushed their campaign for the top four even further with their convincing third quarter performance over the ninth placed Ariels. […]
Grand final bound Mystics bump out Tactix
THE Mainland Tactix were overcome in an extra time thriller and just fell short of their finals campaign with the Northern Mystics coming out victorious with a three goal win. A 64 – 61 victory for the Mystics solidified their place in their home grand final against either the Central Pulse or Tactix who face […]
A showcase of talent for Boroondara in VNL
BOROONDARA Express put on an absolute clinic during against the North East Blaze, who were left feeling defeated after a 21-goal loss in the Victorian Netball League (VNL). This week marked the competition’s Pride Round, with trans and pride flags featured on the courts, decals, goal posts, and the players’ bibs in a stunning show of […]
Stars sit seamlessly for finals
THE Northern Stars have come out victorious with an 11-goal win (47 – 58) over the still winless Southern Steel. The Stars entered this game historically having their best quarter in the third, and this game proved to be no different with a 10 – 18 game solidifier. The Stars were able to capitalise on […]
Demons set fire to Ariels in VNL
A CONSISTENT outing for Casey Demons saw them get a 25-goal win (39 – 64) over the Ariels, getting one up over their opposition on the ladder in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) on Mother’s Day. It was a difficult game for the Ariels with plenty of chances to get the ball through the ring, […]
Magic back on winners list
WAIKATO Bay of Plenty Magic broke a four game losing streak over the still winless Southern Steel with a seven-goal victory (52-45), denying the Steel a bonus point in the dying seconds of the game. The Magic were coming off a one-goal loss to the reigning premiers in the previous 24 hours with their confidence […]
Snapping back at ACL injuries in Australia
THE pop in the knee and the acceptance that you have ruptured your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the first hurdle, but the rehabilitation is a whole marathon. The heartbreak of knowing straight away what has happened is difficult to accept. ACL injuries happen at an alarming rate in Australian elite netball. For example, Australia’s […]
Falcons remain on top in VNL
CITY West Falcons produced a dominant second half to storm to a 22-goal win (73-51) over Melbourne University Lightning in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) last night. The Lightning are still searching for the form they produced last year, just shy of making the grand final. This season is a different story, with the championship […]
