Australian Development Team: Potential Starting Seven
WITH the Australia Development Squad set to fly out to New Zealand for a round robin competition from October 5-9, we take a look at a possible line-up for the clashes. Coached by Julie Fitzgerald the side will take on New Zealand and England with the program aimed at developing the next generation of players. […]
Sky is the limit for Hinchliffe
A DIAMOND of the future, Queensland Firebirds defender Tara Hinchliffe was dropped right into the thick of it throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season with the 21-year-old tasked with the challenge to hold up the defence end. The young defender started playing netball at age seven, relishing the opportunity to get off the sidelines […]
2019 SSN season team review: NSW Swifts
IT was a fairytale season for the NSW Swifts, claiming their first premiership since 2008. Despite being devastated with injuries throughout the season the Swifts maintained their structures and game plan, treasuring the ball and working it down the court with ease. Position: 2nd Percentage: 111.92% Win-loss:10-1-3 Overview: Goal keeper Sarah Klau had a breakout […]
2019 SSN season team review: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning almost made history in 2019, making it to their third consecutive grand final but falling at the last hurdle. They farewelled coaching mastermind Noeline Taurua while the future of Laura Langman is still unknown. Position: 1st Percentage: 112.65% Win-loss: 12-2 2019 Overview: The Lightning were dealt a relatively big blow over […]
2019 SSN season team review: West Coast Fever
COMING off a 2018 grand final defeat, the West Coast Fever were brought back down to earth in 2019, unable to reach the heights of the previous season and only notching up two wins for the year. The Fever’s successful game style from 2018 was worked out, with the West Australian side unable to get […]
Firebirds swoop on Vixens’ Venter
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have secured the first official signing from an opposition Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) club for the 2020 season, securing the services of Melbourne Vixens’ goaler Ine-Mari Venter for 2020. The signing meant the Firebirds have secured their line-up for 2020, investing in some young local talent while adding Venter into the mix. After […]
2019 SSN season team review: Queensland Firebirds
IT was a relatively unsuccessful year for the Queensland Firebirds who only managed one win for the season and came agonisingly close in a couple of other match-ups, registering two draws. Despite the challenging season there are plenty of positives to come out of 2019, with some young up-and-coming players making their way through the […]
VIC M-League: Men’s Premier Division wrap – Round 5
THE Geelong Cougars retained their unbeaten start to the season top spot on the ladder in the Men’s Premier Division notching up their fifth straight win. Round 5 saw plenty of action with close games between DDNA and Ariels (60-54) along with the Blackhawks and Sirens (57) and while some matches were only decided by […]
2019 SSN season team review: Melbourne Vixens
THE Vixens were one win away from the big dance but fell victim to their inconsistency once again unable to put out a four quarter performance. Overall it was a successful season for Melbourne who showed that they came to play renowned for their strong connections and traditional game plan. Position: 3rd Percentage: 107.87% Win-loss: […]
VIC M-League: Mixed Premier Division wrap – Round 5
ROUND 5 marked a mixed bag of results for the Mixed Premier Division with some blowout games and close encounters. Top-of-the-table Parkville Panthers were handed the bye this week but held onto first spot while the Geelong Cougars cemented their claim on second spot, a game clear of the Valley Wolves. Despite getting agonisingly close […]
2019 SSN season team review: Collingwood Magpies
AFTER a dominant pre-season tournament the Magpies looked in good stead to take the competition by storm. Collingwood notched up a convincing Round 1 win before faltering as the season went on, struggling to find consistency but hitting their straps at the right time to sneak into the finals. Position: 4th Percentage: 102.2% Win-loss: 7-2-5 […]
2019 SSN season team review: GIANTS Netball
IN a tale of unfortunate events, the GIANTS narrowly missed out on a top four spot and finals. After a see-sawing year the GIANTS looked to have all but secured a finals berth but were knocked out by a desperate Collingwood side in the final round. New recruits and young up-and-coming players paved the way […]
