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Browne backing reinvigorated Pies
ROUND 1 has been a long time coming for Collingwood Magpies and Australian Diamonds midcourter Kelsey Browne who missed a large chunk of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, recovering from an aggravated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. A lot has changed since the last time she stepped out on court with a new […]
VNSL 2021: Round 12 – Monday wrap
MONDAY night’s Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is done and dusted with the final games of Round 12 bringing plenty of excitement. The Wasps reversed their fortunes despite the short turnaround while both Surrey and London Pulse hit the court for the first time this round. Wasps Netball (53) defeated Severn Stars (27) Player of […]
2021 SSN Preview: NSW Swifts
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: […]
Mystics secure strong win over young Steel side
NORTHERN Mystics notched up their first win of the season defeating the Southern Steel by six goals 64-58 thanks to a much more composed and measured approach across the court. It was a fast start from the Mystics and they looked to keep their foot on the pedal throughout the contest, nullifying the quick ball […]
2021 SSN Preview: Melbourne Vixens
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 SSN Season Preview: GIANTS Netball
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 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership is set to bring plenty of excitement and unpredictability after a blockbuster opening round of action. Central Pulse are looking for their first win of the season as are the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix, making for an enthralling round of action. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel Saturday, April […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 1 – George Fisher
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 1 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 1 wrap: City West Falcons and Geelong Cougars play out thrilling draw
AFTER a year-long hiatus the Victorian Netball League (VNL) returned last night and did not disappoint with a number of close shaves and stellar performances dictating the Championship Division. The reigning premiers, Geelong Cougars fought out a draw with City West Falcons as the Hawks just toppled the Southern Saints. However the final game of […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young gun watch – Round 1
THE opening round 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. […]
Magic hold off fast-finishing Mystics to claim Round 1 win
WAIKATO Bay of Plenty Magic survived a late scare from the Northern Mystics to secure their first win on the board, claiming a six-goal victory (64-60) to complete the opening round of ANZ Premiership action. Some last minute changes from the Magic seemed to be exactly what the doctor ordered to withstand the onslaught and […]
Fisher-inspired Southern Steel shock Tactix with 18-goal win
SOUTHERN Steel stamped their authority on the competition with a resounding win over grand finalists Mainland Tactix (54-36). Sporting new recruit George Fisher from the get-go, the Steel flexed their muscles in attack and dominated play right across the court while the Tactix looked lacklustre without the services of injured star Te Paea Selby-Rickit. It […]