VNSL 2021: Midseason gamebreakers
WITH the midway point of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) well and truly upon us, its time to take a look at the players in each side that have worked hard week in, week out to produce strong efforts, win, lose or draw. Some may be the most consistent and some may be the […]
Stars upset reigning premiers to start 2021 ANZ Premiership with a bang
IT was a historic win for the Northern Stars to open the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, defeating Central Pulse for the very first time in a huge 57-53 battle. Whilst a huge opening quarter set the tone, the Pulse are not reigning premiers for nothing, and reeled in the contest to go toe-to-toe until the […]
ANZ Premiership 2021: Who will hold down goal attack for Central Pulse?
A LONG-TIME formidable force in the ANZ Premiership, two-time reigning premiers Central Pulse are in a really tough position this season facing an influx of changes over the off-season and, just in the days leading up to the season proper, confirmation that starting goal attack and New Zealand Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio will sit out […]
VNSL 2021: Round 10/11 ladder update
A THIRD huge double round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw the end of the Wakefield leg of the competition, as the league shifts to London for the remainder of the season. Now that the VNSL has hit its midway point, the front-runners have well and truly made their mark on the competition as a […]
VNSL 2021: Round 10/11 preview – Ladder heating up at midway point of season
A THIRD double round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is up this weekend, with Round 10/11 set to provide some cracking matches that are sure to test sides now that we have reached the midway point of the season. Whilst a clean-cut top five has emerged, a number of teams are jostling for the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 9 ladder update
WHERE last round saw not one single ladder change between weeks, Round 9 of the Vitality Netball Superleague took a turn this week as teams flicked the switch and proved just what they are capable of. Whilst further injury issues plague the competition, teams made the most of their opportunities to shake up the ladder. […]
VNSL 2021: Round 9 – Monday wrap
AFTER a huge Sunday of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action, Monday’s Round 9 results were always set to shake the competition up further – and that they did, with just one of the previous day’s winners getting a win on the board from the two matches. Severn Stars (36) defeated by London Pulse (41) Player […]
VNSL 2021: Round 9 preview – Easter weekend sees huge clashes all around
ANOTHER huge round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is upon us, with three sides sitting out of Round 9 and handed an extended break during the Easter long weekend. Saracens Mavericks have the toughest task this week taking on two fellow top five sides, as London Pulse and Severn Stars have a really good […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 ladder update
ANOTHER huge round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is done and dusted with plenty to talk about following Round 8, with Team Bath maintaining top spot and a couple of interesting results setting up a real charge to the finish. In this new series, each week Draft Central will compare the most recent ladders given how […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 – Monday wrap
VITALITY Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 8 continued on Monday, with Saracens Mavericks slamming home an impressive win to remain within the top four, as Leeds Rhinos recovered well from their Sunday loss to register a two-goal victory over London Pulse. Saracens Mavericks (53) defeated Severn Stars (36) Player of the match: Razia Quashie (Saracens Mavericks) A […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 preview – Top sides look to consolidate ladder-leading positions
ROUND 8 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is set to provide some interesting match-ups, with the top end of the ladder really looking to find some separation and a couple of sides hoping to add a much-needed win to the books. Surrey Storm will enjoy a week off to recuperate and look to go […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 ladder update
A HUGE Round 7 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action has seen yet another shuffle of the ladder, with real separation beginning to become clear across the leaderboard as match discrepancies continue to change standings. In this new series, each week Draft Central will compare the most recent ladders given how quickly things can change, and […]
