Taylah Melki

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2020 ANZ Premiership: Round 3 – Player of the Week

EACH week Draft Central will analyse player performances from across the round in the ANZ Premiership and determine a “Player of the Week” based on game day performances. A player can be nominated as many times as deemed necessary given their individual performance across the round.  The good times keep on rolling for Sulu Fitzpatrick […]

ANZ Premiership: Round 3 – Pulse hold off a determined Mystics outfit

IN a battle of the undefeated teams it was the reigning premiers that came out on top in what was an intense and highly defensive battle to finish the third round of the ANZ Premiership. Neither the Pulse or Mystics were willing to give an inch and despite it being their second game of the […]

2020 SSN: Season preview- Adelaide Thunderbirds

AFTER an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is set to commence on August 1. Draft Central takes a look at each team, starting off with the Adelaide Thunderbirds.  Coach: Tania Obst Captain: Layla Guscoth and Chelsea Pitman 2019 finish: 7th  Breaking their 27 game losing streak in […]

ANZ Premiership: Round 3 – Steel notch up opening win of the season

IN a rematch of the 2019 elimination final there was plenty of feeling in the game with the Steel claiming redemption and their first win of the season (49-47). Although the two goal win was marred with injury the Steel proved the short turnaround did not phase them, coming out hot from the get go, […]

2020 ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 3

AFTER an action packed return of netball, teams will be eager to prove that it was not a one off with strong showings in Round 3. The Steel and Magic will both play two games this round with the remainder only taking part in the one game. Arguably the game of the round will be […]

2020 ANZ Premiership Young Gun Focus: Round 3

WITH a host of young talent littered throughout the ANZ Premiership competition Draft Central takes a look at one key player each week. This week the player in focus is Northern Stars defender Kate Burley who starred last round with her read of the play and efforts across the court to win ball back.  Age: […]

2020 ANZ Premiership Head to Head: Round 3

IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. The return to netball sees two Silver Ferns at different stages in their netball career up against each other. CENTRAL PULSE v. NORTHERN MYSTICS Aliyah Dunn (GS) v. Sulu Fitzpatrick (GK) Both fresh off […]

Who could lead SSN stats in 2020?

WITH the Suncorp Super Netball set to return in just over a month there is plenty of hype surrounding the season and which team will assert themselves on the competition. Last year the Lightning and Swifts seemed to dominate most areas when it came to statistics, but that did not stop Adelaide Thunderbirds recruit Shamera […]

ANZ Premiership Player focus Round 2: Kelly Jury

EACH week Draft Central will analyse the performance of one key player from across the ANZ Premiership and delve into what worked well and crucial moments in the game. Round 2 of the ANZ Premiership brought plenty of intensity and heat with each team stepping out on court and showcasing their dominance with the Central […]

2020 ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Player of the Week

EACH week Draft Central will analyse ANZ Premiership player performances from across the round and determine a “Player of the Week” based on gameday performances. A player can be nominated as many times as deemed necessary given their individual performance across the round.  Missing just the four goals for the game in Round 2 it […]

2020 ANZ Premiership – Team of the Week: Round 2

AFTER impressive performances across the returning round of ANZ Premiership action it was difficult to narrow down which players should get the nod for Round 2’s Team of the Week. A strong win to Central Pulse saw the reigning premiers secure four players in the team credit to their sheer dominance on court, while Northern […]

Two Tays in a Pod: Suncorp Super Netball Two-Goal Super Shot

IN the first episode of “Two Tays in a Pod” Centre Pass Podcast duo Sophie Taylor and Taylah Melki delve into the current controversy surrounding the introduction of the Super Shot in the Suncorp Super Netball. The pair discuss the potential ramifications the changes could have on the Super Netball season and international netball as […]

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