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SSN Head to Head: Round 5
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In Round 5, we take a look at the midcourt battle between two international players, New Zealand star centre Laura Langman, and Australian opponent, Jamie-Lee Price. Sunshine Coast Lightning vs.GIANTS Netball LAURA LANGMAN […]
ANZ Premiership Elimination Final Preview
WITH the grand final approaching there is plenty of excitement surrounding the ANZ Premiership. The final structure is quite different to many other leagues with three and two set to face off with the winner playing first place in the grand final. Therefore, the Southern Steel and Northern Stars are set to do battle with […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 13
IN the final round of the season the bottom three sides had a point to prove with the Northern Mystics claiming a surprise win over the Central Pulse and the Mainland Tactix putting on an impressive performance against the Magic. Mainland Tactix (60) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (48) It was a hard and […]
Australian Netball League Review: Round 3
THE Victorian Fury are the only side that remain undefeated after Round 3 claiming convincing wins against the Western Sting, while the GIANTS collected both games this round. Western Sting (46) defeated by Victorian Fury (64) The Fury were hot from the get go credit to their crisp ball movement and accuracy to post nailing […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) saw all the teams play at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, with the City West Falcons continuing their winning streak. The Geelong Cougars and Hawks Netball both claimed big wins against their opponents extending the margin between the top four and the bottom teams. Melbourne University […]
Vixens stunned by undermanned Fever
IT was a blockbuster game between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens with neither side able to be separated at the final whistle. Both sides were neck and neck drawing the third and fourth quarter highlighting their intensity and pressure. It was clear that the Fever had a point to prove and they well […]
GIANTS win against injury ravaged Firebirds
GIANTS Netball strung together their second consecutive win after knocking off an injury-depleted Queensland Firebirds by eight goals. The Firebirds were struck with some big injury news with up and coming defender Kim Jenner out after breaking her finger, while captain Gabi Simpson was managed throughout the game due to a groin injury. With an […]
Lightning take Swift victory
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning ended the New South Wales (NSW) Swifts winning streak, claiming victory by two goals on the weekend. It was a close encounter with the lead chopping and changing throughout the match, and the result not decided until the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. Both sides won two bonus points, each […]
ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 13
IN the final round of the season all the teams will be hoping to end on a high. With the top three spots already sewn up by the Central Pulse, Southern Steel and Northern Stars respectively, there is still plenty of interest in the final round as the Stars and Steel get a warm-up game […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 12
IN the second last round of the home and away season, the Central Pulse have all but secured top spot on the ladder after racking up another win while the despite a loss to the Magic, the Mystics secured third spot and will play Southern Steel in the preliminary final. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic […]
ANL Review: Round 2
IN Round 2 of the Australian Netball League (ANL) the Tasmanian Magpies and Victorian Fury continued their undefeated start to the season. Meanwhile the GIANTS slumped to the bottom of the ladder unable to record a win. Netball NSW Waratahs (55) defeated Western Sting (49) It was a relatively even start with both sides contesting […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 7
WITH Round 7 done and dusted, the Ariels won a thriller over the Lightning, while the City West Falcons extended their winning streak. The North-East Blaze also put out a dominant performance along with the Geelong Cougars who edged ahead of the Demons to secure third place on the ladder. Geelong Cougars (69) defeated Casey […]