VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Monday wrap
ROUND 7 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is complete, with Team Bath and Leeds Rhinos reigning supreme in the final two matches of the round. Both blue and yellow sides proved clinical, with Bath taking top spot on the ladder drawing even with Loughborough Lightning for matches, as Leeds moved up to sixth following […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 preview – Lightning earns week off as ladder heats up
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) competition continues to heat up, with plenty at stake as we head into Round 7. One of the flag favourites in Loughborough Lightning has been afforded the break this round, while Strathclyde Sirens and Team Bath are the only teams that will play two matches this weekend with back-to-back Sunday […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 ladder update
A WEEKEND away from the court has done some Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) franchises justice and others a disservice, as we delve into the significant ladder changes of not only a double round over the weekend, but also the benefits and struggles of an extended break. In this new series, each week Draft Central will compare […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 – Sunday & Monday wraps
VITALITY Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 5/6 continued on the weekend, with a couple of sides taking the court for the first time this round and the first draw for the year playing out between Strathclyde Sirens and Saracens Mavericks. London Pulse finally got its name in lights, no longer sitting winless after a victory over […]
What is the key to Team Bath’s 2021 success?
WHEN it comes to the Vitality Netball Superleague, one thing for sure is that there are teams that have continuously been up there on the ladder and some that have been knocking at the door for finals contention over the past few years but have not quite hit the mark. One of these sides is […]
2021 SSN fixture confirmed with blockbuster Round 1 set
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball fixture has dropped, with the new season beginning on May 1, including 14 rounds and three weeks of finals commencing on August 14. The 2021 grand final will play out on August 29, with the fixture flexible and subject to change pending COVID-19 border restrictions. Unlike last season, there will […]
Stats sheet: Constellation Cup
THE 2021 Constellation Cup is complete, with the New Zealand Silver Ferns running down a rebuilding Australian Diamonds squad for a 3-1 sweep of the series and bragging rights on the international stage. With that said, both nations had their moments and whilst New Zealand took out the title, did they win on the stats […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Team of the Series
FOUR huge test matches between Australia and New Zealand are done and dusted, with plenty of players putting their hands up for regular selection in the respective starting sevens following excellent form. GS: Maia Wilson (NZ) GA: Kiera Austin (AUS) WA: Liz Watson (AUS) C: Kate Moloney (AUS) WD: Sam Winders (NZ) GD: Jane Watson […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Five things we learned
THE first international test matches between Australia and New Zealand are well and truly done and dusted, with the New Zealand Silver Ferns dominating the 2021 Constellation Cup and winning 3-1 to take home the trophy for the first time since 2012. With all four matches complete and plenty of talking points, Draft Central is […]
Vixens goalers Stanton and Barkmeyer confident in achieving goal of back-to-back premierships
WHEN it comes to Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) list changes following the 2020 season, there are not many teams that suffered the same changes as 2020 SSN Premiers, Melbourne Vixens. Whilst a number of squads made cuts and added new strings to their bows, the Vixens’ entire frontline was dealt an overhaul as the squad, […]
VNSL 2021: Round 4 ladder update
ROUND 4 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action saw some huge results, with all 11 teams gifted a week off now after a massive start to the season. In a new series, each week Draft Central will compare the most recent ladders given how quickly things can change, and delve into how each round of fixturing can change […]
VNSL 2021: Round 4 – Monday wrap
ROUND 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is complete with Loughborough Lightning getting its second win of the round on the board as the Saracens Mavericks piled on the pressure to dispose of a weary-looking Celtic Dragons outfit. This round’s completion marks the end of the first grouping of the season, with the entire […]
