M-League Round 3 preview: Panthers return as bottom two tussle
ROUND 3 of the Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (MMNA) kicks off with some blockbuster clashes in both the Men’s and Mixed Premier Division. MEN’S PREMIER DIVISION Taking a look at the Men’s first, there are three undefeated sides, with the most impressive of the three thus far having a bye. Whilst top-of-the-table St Therese […]
Top Performers – Roses Reunited Series: Game 1
THERE were plenty of impressive performers in Game One of the Roses Reunited Series, which saw England triumph by 10 goals at Copper Box Arena. Jess Thrilby‘s side knocked off Connie Francis‘ chargers, 55-45 after a 30-19 second half. Rookie Me Central takes a look at some of the Top Performers from the match. Eleanor […]
Roses bloom in third quarter to win Roses Reunited first test
ENGLAND Roses bloomed at the right time to defeat the Jamaica for only the second time in six outings, recording a 55-45 win in the Reunited Series first test at Cooper Box Arena last night. In the first of three tests, the Roses – who boasted their strongest goal combination of Jo Harten and Helen […]
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games netball schedule confirmed
THE Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games match schedule has been announced, with the six automatic qualifying nations sorted into their groups. Top ranked Australia will face fourth and fifth ranked Jamaica and South Africa in Group A, whilst arguably tournament favourites New Zealand take on third ranked England and sixth seed Malawi in Group B. The […]
2021 SSN signing update: 24/9
MELBOURNE Vixens traded goal keepers over the past 24 hours, by replacing the departing Kadie-Ann Dehaney with West Coast Fever’s Olivia Lewis. The Vixens announced yesterday that Dehaney had informed them of obtaining a contract with another SSN club and the Sunshine Coast Lightning confirmed this morning that they had welcome Dehaney into the club, […]
Magpies swoop to re-sign eight, complete squad of 10
COLLINGWOOD has already completed its full complement of 10 players for the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season by announcing the re-signing eight players this morning. The Magpies announced that captain Geva Mentor, Kelsey Browne, Ash Brazill, Jodi-Ann Ward, Shimona Nelson and Molly Jovic will all remain at the club for a further two years. […]
Super Netball athletes to earn up to a 22 per cent pay increase in 2022
SUNCORP Super Netballers will receive up to a 22 per cent increase next year to remain the highest-paid female domestic club athletes in the country. The announcement came today that the netballers could earn up to an additional fifth of their current salary, following a new pay deal agreed upon by Netball Australia, the Australian […]
Lightning strikes more than twice in dominant four-quarter win over Magpies
SUNSHINE Coast Lightning have spoiled the party in Nicole Richardson‘s debut as Collingwood Magpies coach, winning 67-56 in a comfortable four-quarter performance. Led by a shooting combination of Steph Wood and Cara Koenen, the Lightning punished the Magpies on turnovers, running away victors thanks to a 34-26 second half. It was a remarkable first term […]
This week in netball: Taini Jamison Trophy concludes, England netball features and SSN debutant countdown
THIS week on Draft Central, we covered the three major netball competitions across the globe with plenty of content to suit everyone. The Taini Jamison Trophy wrapped up which saw New Zealand Silver Ferns win 3-0 against a young and improving England Roses. We recapped the game, as well as spoke to acting head coach […]
SSN Stats wrap: Round 5 – Young guns step up in Super Netball
EVERY year the Rookie of the Year award in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is one that many look to as the player that has stepped up and been a massive influence on court. Inaugural winner Liz Watson has gone on to show how young guns can back up their first impressions with elite careers, […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 3 – Tactix defence stands up to conquer Magic win
MAINLAND Tactix have temporarily bounced back into third after putting their stomach bug loss to Northern Stars last week behind them to defeat Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by nine goals last night (45-36). In what was a remarkable defensive performance – the three defenders picked up a combined seven intercepts and four rebounds – […]
ANZ Premiership Round 2 midpoint update: Mystics and Tactix secure seven-goal wins
AT the midpoint of the ANZ Premiership’s Round 2, the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix have secured early wins to kick-start their seasons again, whilst Northern Stars prepare to go back-to-back over the next two days, including a grand final rematch tonight. COMPLETED MATCHES: Northern Mystics (47) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (40) THE […]
