VNL 2021: Game changers
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) is almost back for 2021 and with that comes plenty of excitement. After missing out on playing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season will be a great opportunity for some young developing players and more experienced talent to take to the court and ply their trade. We […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 1
THE long-awaited return of the ANZ Premiership kicks off on Sunday with Round 1 set to be a blockbuster. A number of new combinations will take centre stage for each of the six sides which will be hoping to show off their star recruits and get an early win on the board. Reigning two-time premiers […]
New-look Northern Stars bolstered by confident Crampton
JOINING a new team is never easy, however Gina Crampton has found the adjustment from the Southern Steel to the Northern Stars a relatively easy jump with the talented wing attack highlighting her enjoyment of being surrounded by a new environment both on and off the court. “Yeah, it’s actually been really, really cool, I’ve […]
VNSL 2021: Team of the Week Round 10/11
ROUND 10/11 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw the likes of Team Bath, Wasps Netball and Manchester Thunder dominate given their impressive performances across the round. A couple of familiar faces made their way into the side again while some debutants earned a call-up. GS: Mary Cholhok (Loughborough Lightning) GA: Eleanor Cardwell (Manchester Thunder) […]
Magic “are a force to be reckoned with” heading into the 2021 ANZ Premiership season
OUT with the old and in with the new. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic had a complete overhaul during the off-season with a multitude of new faces joining the fray for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season such as Temalisi Fakahokotau, Chiara Semple and Grace Kara. However one of the biggest names to join the side […]
2021 VNSL stats: Round 10/11
WITH Round 10/11 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season done and dusted there were a number of top performers once again as wins from Loughborough Lightning and Team Bath saw strong outings from their respective players. Goals: Loughborough Lighting goal shooter Mary Cholhok was her usual dominant self under the post taking her season […]
Endurance and consistency the staples for Tactix in 2021
PLAYING in their first grand final last season, Mainland Tactix are hoping to go one better in ANZ Premiership season 2021 and secure that elusive trophy. Maintaining a consistent list despite the departure of goal keeper Temalisi Fakahokotau and subsequent pickup of Silver Ferns and two-time Central Pulse premiership player Karin Burger, the Tactix are […]
Youth and unpredictability headline the Southern Steel in 2021
DEVELOPMENT is key for the Southern Steel heading into the 2021 ANZ Premiership season according to co-captain Shannon Saunders. There was a significant amount of player changeover at the end of last season with Gina Crampton and Kalifa McCollin departing, however those holes made way for youth to shine through, with the side boasting seven […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Under 21s to watch
THE ANZ Premiership season is just around the corner now and with that comes some new and exciting faces to the league. There has been a multitude of changes across the league over the off-season with some experienced names set to ply their trade in new colours for 2021, while player movement has also made […]
VNSL 2021: Round 10/11 – Sunday & Monday wraps
THE second half of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 10/11 saw plenty of intriguing results, with a number of blowouts as the top sides made light work of their lower-placed opponents, while a closely fought encounter between two of the top sides proved to be the match of the round, as expected. Surrey Storm (35) […]
VNSL 2021: Round 10/11 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THERE has been no shortage of action across Friday and Saturday with five games already played and more still to come as the season continues to heat up and the ladder starts to take shape. Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning kicked off Round 10/11 in style with a couple of strong wins while the Dragons […]
Northern Mystics “mana” set to spur them on in season 2021
NORTHERN Mystics fell short of a grand final appearance in the 2020 ANZ Premiership season, finishing third with goaler Grace Nweke headlining their shooting circle. Heading into Round 1 of the 2021 season, Nweke and the Mystics have a new mantra which the club are looking to implement entitled “Mystics mana”, with the side focusing […]
