Victorian Netball League Review: Round 14
ROUND 14 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) saw some big results as we head towards the final rounds of the season. The top five sides all beat their respective Round 14 opposition meaning no ladder changes occurred this week though the North East Blaze do have on opportunity to jump ahead into second with […]
Victorian Fury claim eighth Australian Netball League title
A MASSIVE finals weekend in the Australian Netball League (ANL) saw the Victorian Fury come out victors for the eighth time in an ANL decider, with a one-goal win over NSW Waratahs on Sunday on home territory at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne. It was a fitting Grand Final between the two […]
Player Focus: Collingwood Magpies vs. Queensland Firebirds
IN the final match before the Netball World Cup break the Collingwood Magpies dominated the Queensland Firebirds by 13 goals, keeping the side winless from nine rounds. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MAGPIES: KELSEY BROWNE Kelsey Browne put out one of […]
Magpies back on track ahead of World Cup break
COLLINGWOOD Magpies have snuck their way back into the top four this week after a 13 goal win over the suffering Queensland Firebirds. Despite a second quarter bonus point and fight in the second half, the Firebirds could not compete with the Magpies who were on a mission after a disastrous effort in Round 8. […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 9
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES v. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS GEVA MENTOR (GK) v. LENIZE POTGIETER (GS) In yet another big battle in the goal circle, this week will see Magpies co-captain, Geva Mentor and new Firebirds recruit Lenize […]
SSN: Round 9 preview – Final round before World Cup break
ROUND 9 of Suncorp Super Netball sees the end of the first half of the season as the league pauses for July’s Netball World Cup. The Fever are surely looking for redemption after the Lightning dealt them a 25 goal thumping in the 2018 Grand Final rematch back in Round 2, while this is the […]
Swifts steal victory in battle of the bridge
THE Swifts timed their run to perfection in the final match of Round 8, coming from behind in the dying minutes to beat a confident GIANTS outfit, 59-56. It was an even start to the match, with the sides unable to be split at quarter time to sit even at 13 goals apiece, with only […]
SSN: Round 8 preview – Indigenous Round sees teams back to square one
THE 2019 season of Suncorp Super Netball has officially hit the halfway mark, with all eight teams gearing up to take on their Round 1 opposition in the reverse fixture for the 2019 Indigenous Round. Queensland Firebirds are still looking for their first win of the season so will come in hungry against the Melbourne […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Collingwood Magpies
IN the last match of Round 7 the Collingwood Magpies won their first game against the Melbourne Vixens since their introduction into the competition. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: KATE MOLONEY In a game of more lows than highs […]
Thunderbirds challenge Lightning in Top End battle
THE first match at Territory Netball Stadium almost saw the Adelaide Thunderbirds get a win at their home away from home, before a final quarter burst from Sunshine Coast Lightning saw the top four side fight for their fifth win of the season to secure second on the ladder in Round 7 of the Suncorp […]
SSN: Round 7 preview – Top versus bottom and Queen’s Birthday clash
ROUND 7 sees the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season hit the halfway point, with some massive results so far dictating both the ladder and form of teams in the early stages of the competition. This is the final round before the fixture starts over, meaning the last chance to come in and cause a big […]
Swifts swoop on Magpies and claim top spot
IT was a big day out for the New South Wales (NSW) Swifts on Sunday as they hosted the Collingwood Magpies, winning all four bonus points on their way to a solid 16-goal win to sit at the top of the ladder once again. An early run for the Swifts saw a big win in […]
