Stars maintain undefeated record in 2021
THE Northern Stars remain the only undefeated team in the ANZ Premiership after toppling the renewed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (55-51). They held on despite a strong comeback from the Magic in the final term, who mustered up all their energy to cause plenty of nerves across the board. It did not take long […]
Southern Steel hold on to claim four goal win over Pulse
SOUTHERN Steel showcased their class and determination in Round 3, downing Central Pulse 56-52 in a thriller. The Steel led throughout the game but were put through their paces by the reigning premiers who put on a physical showing but could not quite do enough to take the ascendancy. The Southern Steel made a fast […]
Finals in sight for GIANTS in 2021
HEADING into her third season with the GIANTS, Amy Parmenter is keen to see what the girls in the orange and charcoal can do this season, touting the impressive level of depth they have across the court as a real weapon. “I think a big thing for us is just being united and playing defensive […]
Family first Firebirds ready to pounce
IT has been a homecoming of sorts for midcourt star Kim Ravaillion, with the highly talented midcourter returning to where it all began, signing with Queensland Firebirds for the 2021 season. A former premiership player with the Firebirds, Ravaillion will be hoping to replicate those highs once again this year. “It definitely feels like I’m […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 3
THE Northern Stars will be hoping to retain their unbeaten form heading into Round 3 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, while the Mainland Tactix are still on the hunt for their first win of the year. We preview the entire round of action. Southern Steel vs. Central Pulse Sunday, May 2 @4:15pm Sitting on […]
Thunderbirds looking for consistency in 2021
NEW year, new season and with that brings new opportunities, as the Adelaide Thunderbirds look to improve on their 2020 season by finding that level of consistency to grind out games according to captain Hannah Petty. “Our main area of growth is our consistency and we see our team as a top four side and […]
2021 SSN Preview: West Coast Fever
THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]
2021 VNL Round 2 wrap: North East Blaze and Casey Demons make it two from two
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Netball League Championship Division lived up to the expectations with exciting games happening at both Parkville and Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre. Casey Demons and North East Blaze are the only sides that remain undefeated after two rounds, while both the Cougars and Falcons notched up their first wins of the […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 2 – Peta Toeava
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 2 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
2021 VNL Round 2 Preview
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Netball League commences tonight as both the Geelong Cougars and City West Falcons search for their first win of the season after a thrilling encounter last week. Casey Demons will be looking to make it two wins on the trot, as will North East Blaze. Boroondara Express vs. Casey Demons […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young gun watch – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 12/2
IN the first of our new series, Draft Central will compose two Teams of the Week with one side each hailing from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and the other from the ANZ Premiership. VNSL GS: Donnell Wallam (Leeds Rhinos) GA: Sophie Drakeford- Lewis (Team Bath) WA: Iona Christian (Wasps Netball) C: Nat Panagarry (Loughborough […]
