M-League Juniors: Darebin, DDNA cause upsets
A COUPLE of third placed sides were able to hold off against their higher-ranked opponents, defeating them for the first time in the 2021/22 M-League Juniors season. Both DDNA (Under 18 Mixed) and Darebin (Under 15 Boys) were able to cause upsets in Round 8 of the competitions, as the league leader in each grade […]
2022 VNSL season preview hub
OVER the last couple of weeks, Rookie Me Central has been takin a look at the 11 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) clubs in readiness for the opening round starting this weekend. Here you can find all 11 previews, as well as our opening round preview in one place. >> ROUND 1 & 2 PREVIEW TEAM […]
2022 VNSL Round 1&2 preview: New season begins
THE new era in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is about to take off, with the 11 teams back on an even slate at the start of the 2022 season. As usual, the blockbuster two-day, 10-game bonanza of matches take place at Resorts World Area, where each team – with the exception of Leeds Rhinos […]
Levi leads Netblacks to win over Heat
JUNIOR Levi has lead the Netblacks to an important 11-goal win over City Heat in Wednesday night’s M-League Men’s Premier Division to ensure the side kept touch with the undefeated St Therese. Though the side’s opening round clash had been close, it was the Netblacks who got off to a strong start, and managed to […]
Ariels strong start causes Quakes upset
A 34-GOAL first half from the Ariels has seen them leapfrog fourth placed Melbourne Quakes in last night’s M-League Mixed Premier Division clash. Touted as the match of the round, it was certainly that, even if the Ariels did end up winning by 13 goals. In what was an outstanding performance to put them into […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Loughborough Lightning
REIGNING Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) premiers Loughborough Lightning are predicted to be up there at the pointy end once again. The Lightning have brought in a star defender, and have international talents across all thirds, ready to make their mark on another year of VNSL action. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Loughborough Lightning 2022 SQUAD: […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Manchester Thunder
REIGNING Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Grand Finalists Manchester Thunder will look to go one better in the 2022 season. They have recruited a couple of international stars and some rising young talents to bulk up an already impressive list of players that drove the Thunder to the 2021 decider off the back of a 17-3 […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Team Bath
BOASTING a starting seven that will be stacked with international representatives, Team Bath will be one of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) contenders. They have a rock solid defence, star-studded midcourt and reliable attacking circle, making them very tricky to come up against. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Team Bath 2022 SQUAD: DEFENDERS: Lily-May […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Leeds Rhinos
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL)’s newest club, Leeds Rhinos, is coming off an impressive 2021 season, playing finals in its first full year. Over the off-season, the Rhinos had a change of coach, and a few squad moves, to try and reinvigorate the side to remain in the hunt for the 2022 title. >> VNSL […]
M-League Round 8 preview: Quakes and Ariels to do battle
AFTER a week off due to last Wednesday’s Public Holiday, the Victorian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (VMMNA) returns to Parkville tomorrow night. We take a look at the six Premier League clashes on display. MIXED PREMIER LEAGUE: A mid-table clash between Melbourne Quakes and Ariels looks to be the pick of the bunch for […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Saracens Mavericks
GAINING a red-hot international shooter in the wake of a reliable veteran retiring, and the Saracens Mavericks again look like a team to watch in 2022. The Mavericks just missed out on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) finals series last year, but with minimal changes and an exciting, developing team, there is every chance they […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Strathclyde Sirens
WITH one of the most stable off-seasons of any Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) club, the Strathclyde Sirens would be hoping continuity can spur them into the top four. Finishing sixth last season, the Sirens were just four points off a finals spot, and had a couple of draws with some mid-table rivals that would have […]
