Five things we learnt: Round 7
WEST Coast Fever continued their winning ways making it seven on the trot while the GIANTS fell to their third consecutive loss credit to a strong performance from the Adelaide Thunderbirds. In this series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be consistent themes or standout performances. No one […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 9&19
VITALITY Netball Superleague returned this week with the finals race front and centre while Round 19 of the ANZ Premiership rolled around. There were plenty of impressive performances from players across both leagues as Draft Central compiles two teams of the week from the respective leagues. ANZ Premiership GS: Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics) GA: Jamie […]
Fisher steers Steel to hard-fought two goal win
IT was always going to be a tough task without Ellie Bird and although the Mainland Tactix put up a good fight the Southern Steel showcased their grit and determination to steal a two goal win in a low-scoring affair (47-45). The Steel have gotten good at coming from behind to snatch victory, replicating their […]
Mystics continue winning form and keep Magic planted to bottom of the ladder
A DOMINANT final quarter gifted Northern Mystics the win as they toppled Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by five goals (68-63). There were a couple of key figures that retuned to both sides as Khiarna Williams and Tayla Earle both made their way back onto the court for their respective teams after being sidelined with […]
Stars shine in final quarter comeback
NORTHERN Stars revered their fortunes against Central Pulse sneaking home with a narrow two-goal win to get back on the winners list (55-53). It was heartbreak for the Pulse who held the lead at three quarter time but were simply overpowered by the Stars who found that extra gear to kick into. After a quiet […]
Adelaide Thunderbirds stun Swifts claiming back-to-back wins
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds have claimed a huge upset win over NSW Swifts, securing their second victory for the season 58-53. The Thunderbirds won every quarter and subsequently led at every break with their full court defensive pressure proving to be the real tipping point for the Swifts. It was an uncharacteristically sloppy start by NSW Swifts […]
Magpies claim bragging rights in Melbourne Derby
DESPITE the Melbourne Derby not being played in Victoria, the game still lived up to the hype with Collingwood Magpies getting the chocolates over a struggling Melbourne Vixens unit (67-51). It was a tight opening quarter before Collingwood well and truly put the foot down in the final second half to notch up its third […]
2021 SSN Head to head: Round 7
THE highly anticipated match-up between Queensland Firebirds and West Coast Fever headlines Round 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball. With plenty of key contests across the court, Draft Central hones in one on battle between a couple of experienced figures in Firebirds captain Gabi Simpson and Fever pocket rocket Verity Charles. Queensland Firebirds vs. West […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the ANZ Premiership rolls around with the ladder continuing to chop and change given the unpredictable season so far. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will be eager to get another win on the board after falling agonisingly short last round. Northern Stars vs. Central Pulse Sunday, June 13 @6:15pm The Northern Stars […]
2021 SSN: Round 6 – Five things we learnt
SUNCORP Super Netball (SSN) entered the second week of Indigenous Round and the four matches brought plenty of exciting results as Adelaide Thunderbirds notched up their first win and West Coast Fever made it six from six. In this new series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 8 – Oceane Maihi
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account now only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 7 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
2021 Stats Wrap: SSN Round 6 and ANZ Premiership Round 8
IT was a big week in both the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and ANZ Premiership with a couple of unexpected results and nail-biters dictating the round. Round 6 of the SSN saw Queensland Firebirds get back on the winners list while Mainland Tactix upped the ante over in New Zealand to topple an undermanned Central […]
