Fever come from behind to knock out reigning premiers
IT was always expected to be a huge battle between the West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts and the elimination final did not disappoint with both teams having their time to shine.The Fever maintained pressure at both ends for an excellent second half, defeating the reigning premiers 67-62 to head through to the preliminary final […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Semi-finals
A HUGE 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season has culminated in this week’s semi-finals, with a highly even series set to begin. While the Melbourne Vixens have not lost to any of the other teams in the finals, West Coast Fever came very close to victory against the minor premiers and defeated both of the other […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]
SSN Stats wrap: Round 14
THE final round of Suncorp Super Netball produced some great stats across the board to finish off an excellent season. Intriguingly, very little seemed to go to plan with the top four spots sewn up and three teams fighting for second position on the ladder – but two teams out of the running by the […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 14 – Emma Cosh
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 14 focus is Emma Cosh, with the West Coast Fever training partner stepping up well into the role of wing […]
Thunderbirds bid Pitman farewell with clutch win over Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds delivered a huge one-goal come-from-behind win against the West Coast Fever to bid farewell co-captain Chelsea Pitman and close out their 2020 season. It was a huge effort from both sides seeing neither team look comfortable with ball in hand. Despite winning each of the final three quarters, the Thunderbirds did not […]
Firebirds come from behind to win final match of season
THE final round of the season began with a battle between two sides that cannot make finals but left everything out on the court in their last appearances for the year. The Collingwood Magpies got the chocolates in their first meeting this season, but have not won a match since, while the Queensland Firebirds have […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 14
THE final round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action is upon us, with a host of great games ahead and a couple of results that could change up positions in both the top and bottom four. While none of the top four sides are in danger of falling out of finals contention, the West […]
2020/21 Diamonds Squad list released
THE 2020/21 Australian Diamonds Squad list has been released this morning, with plenty of returning names in the mix and a couple of newbies to the fray. While players with continued injuries in Kelsey Browne and Ash Brazill are missing from the squad, Liz Ellis Diamond winner Gretel Bueta has still been named despite missing […]
SSN Stats wrap: Round 13
OUR Suncorp Super Netball stats wrap will again this week solely focus on Round 13’s proceedings, with a huge penultimate round of action culminating in a couple of massive results and its fair share of controversy with Caitlin Bassett once more left on the bench and Jemma Mi Mi in a similar position despite being […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 13 – Tara Hinchliffe
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 13 focus is Tara Hinchliffe, with the Queensland Firebirds defender continuously building in form and applying constant pressure down in goal […]
Firebirds shock error-ridden Vixens
THE Queensland Firebirds added another excellent win to their tally this season with a huge six goal victory over the Melbourne Vixens to close out not only Suncorp Super Netball Indigenous Round but also the penultimate round of the 2020 season. The Firebirds did not let up throughout the entire contest, consistently forcing uncharacteristic errors […]
