Diamonds announce squad for 2019 World Cup
AUSTRALIAN coach Lisa Alexander has officially unveiled the Diamonds squad for the 2019 World Cup campaign in July, in what could be considered a changing of the guard from the previous World Cup. Just three players – Caitlin Bassett, Paige Hadley and Caitlin Thwaites were a part of the side that triumphed at the 2015 […]
Swifts stun Vixens to snatch top spot in 10-goal win
NEW South Wales (NSW) Swifts have produced their best performance of the season to down a strong Melbourne Vixens team on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Swifts lost Sophie Garbin before the game, but following on from the weekend’s trend of injured sides getting up – with the Fever downing the Magpies and Lightning […]
Magpies swoop on all eight points against Thunderbirds
AFTER a disappointing loss last round against the previously winless GIANTS Netball, Collingwood Magpies have made an ominous statement to the rest of the competition in a huge 18-goal win over Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Magpies looked in control for almost the full hour on Friday night as they worked hard across the court, winning crucial […]
SSN Head 2 Head: Round 4
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. New South Wales Swifts vs. Sunshine Coast Lightning HELEN HOUSBY (GA) v. KARLA PRETORIUS (GD) Both players are integral players for their respective sides with Helen Housby a real play maker for the […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Episode 4
IN the third episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat about Round 2 of the Suncorp Super Netball, reviewing all four games and previewing Round 3. The team also chats about their Team of the Week, explored in detail here. Centre […]
Magpies storm past Lightning in first opening round win
COLLINGWOOD Magpies have kick-started their 2019 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season with a bang, running away with a 14-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Magpies led early on and despite some challenges from the Lightning throughout, the Magpies’ defensive end led by April Brandley and Geva Mentor was superb. Up the other end, fellow […]
Vixens overcome slow start to overpower young Firebirds
MELBOURNE Vixens have come from an early deficit to overpower a young Queensland Firebirds outfit, 73-61 in front of 6475 people at Melbourne Arena on Saturday afternoon in the opening match of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season. Caitlin Thwaites and Tegan Philip put on a shooting display with 73 goals from 75 attempts, while […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Episode 2
IN the second episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat all things Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) ahead of the new season beginning on 27 April. The second part of two preseason episodes, this episode focuses on the 2018 SSN finalists; Queensland […]
Magpies swoop on #TeamGirls title
COLLINGWOOD Magpies ran over the top of Victorian rival Melbourne Vixens in the final of the Suncorp Super Netball #TeamGirls Cup held in Queensland over the weekend. The Vixens went into the match undefeated, while the Magpies did enough in their wins over West Coast Fever and New South Wales Swifts to qualify despite a […]
Vixens and Magpies qualify for Team Girls Cup final
WITH all eight teams playing two games apiece yesterday there were plenty of surprises with big wins and narrow loses. The Melbourne Vixens were the only side to remain undefeated earning a spot in the Team Girls Cup grand final alongside the Collingwood Magpies. NSW Swifts (29) defeated by Collingwood Magpies (51) The Collingwood Magpies […]
Lightning strikes, Swifts impress and Vics claim wins in Team Girls Cup
WITH one day of games down and another to come, there were plenty of terrific team and individual performances in the Suncorp Super Netball’s Team Girls Cup. The pre-season tournament was designed as a hitout for all eight clubs with two groups of four playing off against each other, with the top side from each […]
Weekly news wrap: Magpies fall short; H2H battles test allegiances
IN this week’s weekly wrap, we take a look at what’s making news in the netball world that we covered on Netball Draft Central over the past week. SUNCORP SUPER NeTBALL: Magpies fall short in practice match against Lightning By: Taylah Melki THE Collingwood Magpies were unable to steal a win in both practice […]
