Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #19/#18
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues with Team Bath midcourter Imogen Allison and New Zealand Silver Ferns youngster Kelly Jury. With so much talent at […]
What if… Fever signed Medhurst for 2019?
REWIND to 2018. It was the year of the West Coast Fever, making it all the way to the grand final but falling agonisingly short to the juggernaut that is Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Fever were one of the most dominant sides of 2018 despite being pipped at the post when it came to both […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #21/#20
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. Next in line at number 21 and 20 respectively is a pair of 22-year-olds coming into the prime of their netball years […]
Fantasy Head 2 Head – Australia vs. New Zealand 1990 to now
AUSTRALIA and New Zealand have been locked in their fair share of battles throughout history so Draft Central has combined the ultimate fantasy team combining players from the 1990 era to now. With a host of star players littered across the court it is hard to determine which country has the upper hand given both […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #23/#22
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues at number 23, with English shooter and recent Roses addition Sophie Drakeford-Lewis along with up and coming Australian defender […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Tactix, Stars and Steel search for first win
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership will see three teams looking for their first win while the others will be hoping to make it two straight. Northern Mystics v. Mainland Tactix Sunday, 22 March Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland The Northern Mystics are coming off a narrow win, while the Tactix on the other hand will be […]
ANZ Premiership: Leading stat-toppers from Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the ANZ Premiership done and dusted we look at the leading stat-getters from each side. Northern Mystics: The Mystics kicked off Round 1 with a hard-fought win thanks to some strong individual performances from a host of their key players. Shooting sensation Grace Nweke was a pivotal part in her sides […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review Round 4: Stars stun Wasps while Thunder make it four on the trot
ONLY two games were played in Round 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) as a result of the coronavirus. While not all the games went ahead, the two games that happened provided plenty of intrigue and a surprising upset. Severn Stars (59) defeated Wasps (54) The first game of the round well and truly […]
Magic Steels win on the road
THE Magic kicked off their season in style with a six-goal victory over Southern Steel 54-48. Playing in front of an empty stadium due to the coronavirus outbreak the home court advantage was all but stripped away with the Steel on the back foot from the opening term thanks to Waikato Bay’s hot start. While […]
Mystics win northern thriller over Stars
IN their first game of the season, the Northern Mystics showed plenty of promise for the year ahead notching up a well-deserved win over grand finalists Northern Stars, 59-55. After an up and down 2019 season, the Mystics seemed to iron out their on-court issues and string together a strong performance despite being challenged throughout […]
Pulse pick up where they left off with strong win over Tactix
WITH a new look line-up, the Tactix showed that they meant business racing out of the blocks before reigning premiers, Central Pulse highlighted why they should be considered a threat once again in 2020 taking out a 12-goal win, 53-41. Central regained control after the first quarter relying on their strong connections and signature ball […]
2020 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 1 – Tactix to host reigning premiers
THE long awaited ANZ Premiership season is set to commence on Sunday with the reigning premiers traveling to Blenheim Stadium in hope to kick their season off in style while the Northern Stars and Southern Steel will play host to their opponents in the opening round of the season. Mainland Tactix v. Central Pulse Sunday, […]
