VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division wrap – Round 1
THE opening round of Men’s Premier Division started with a bang, with blowout games aplenty and both new and returning teams finding some good form to start the season. Geelong Cougars slipped right back into top spot after their 2018 premiership season, defeating the Ariels in their Premier Division debut by a measly 25 goals […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division wrap – Round 1
THE Mixed Premier Division saw some big results on Wednesday, with reigning premiers Parkville Panthers skyrocketing to the top of the ladder with a 41 goal victory (35-76) over DDNA to start the season on a high, starting well and continuing their form throughout despite a late fight back from from DDNA. In other games […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 1
WITH the Victorian Netball League done and dusted and the Suncorp Super League in its finals run over the next few weeks, all eyes turn to the Victorian Mens and Mixed Netball Association (VMMNA). 17 teams will compete across the two Premier League divisions on Wednesday evenings at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division preview – Round 1
WITH the Victorian Netball League done and dusted and the Suncorp Super League in its finals run over the next few weeks, all eyes turn to the Victorian Mens and Mixed Netball Association (VMMNA). 17 teams will compete across the two Premier League divisions on Wednesday evenings at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in […]
SSN Round 14 Preview – Final round to determine minor premier
THE final round of 2019 has hit Suncorp Super Netball, with both Collingwood Magpies and GIANTS Netball still fighting for one spot in the top four while the title of minor premiers will be decided by this round’s results. The only position secured in the top four is the Melbourne Vixens in third, while all […]
Emma Ryde’s wild journey
IT has been a massive year for goal shooter Emma Ryde, who has found herself returning to netball in 2019 and providing a massive target in the goal circle for every team she has taken the court with. While a relatively well known name in the netball community thanks to her stature in the circle […]
Firebirds get maiden win to continue streak over Fever
QUEENSLAND Firebirds finally had the game they have been waiting for this season, running home in the final quarter to defeat the West Coast Fever by six goals (68-62). Fever were missing captain Courtney Bruce allowing the Firebirds to take full advantage of their understrength defensive unit to claim their first victory of the season […]
Player Focus: VNL Grand Final
THE grand final of the 2019 Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement with the Geelong Cougars defeating Casey Demons for their inaugural VNL Championship title. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Brooke Allan (Geelong Cougars) The goalkeeper had no easy opposition […]
VNL Grand Finals – Under 19s and Division 1
City West Falcons (53) defeated Peninsula Waves (41) Victorian Netball League 19 and Under By: Sophie Taylor It was a close match to begin with in the VNL Under 19s Grand Final, with a goal for goal start seeing both City West Falcons and Peninsula Waves unable to find their form. It was the Falcons […]
Adelaide thunders home against struggling Firebirds
IT was a hard and fast start for the Queensland Firebirds in their final home game of 2019, but it was unfortunately a mostly forgettable match to say goodbye to upcoming retirees, Laura Clemesha and Caitlyn Nevins. The Adelaide Thunderbirds were far too good on the day, winning three bonus points against the struggling Firebirds […]
17 year old Emma Barrie takes world by storm
WITH a number of big names taking part in the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup, the news of a 17 year old playing at the highest international level brought plenty of attention to the Scottish Thistles. At only 17 years old, Scotland’s Emma Barrie was the youngest competitor in the 2019 Netball World Cup. Standing […]
Another draw as the birds battle down to the wire
IT was a battle of defence between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies on Sunday afternoon, unable to be split with the match finishing in yet another draw showcasing the closeness of the 2019 season. This marked the sixth draw this season with both the Pies and Thunderbirds finishing a second respective match with no […]
