SSN Head to Head: Round 2
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood Magpies GRETEL TIPPETT (GA) v. APRIL BRANDLEY (GD) The match-up between one of the most athletic and unpredictable shooters in the league, Gretel Tippett and the in-form Collingwood defender, […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 10
WITH only three rounds left until finals all the sides are vying for the best ladder position and the chance to play at the end of the season. The Northern Stars mustered up their first win in a couple of rounds, while the Central Pulse continued their domination over the rest of the competition. Northern […]
Player focus: Vixens vs. Firebirds
IN the first game of the 2019 season the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win over the Firebirds. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their influence on the court. VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP By: Sophie Taylor Goal attack, Tegan Philip is a veteran for the […]
Nat Medhurst praises team connection in Magpies’ first win
WITH her first win under her belt for the Collingwood Magpies, star goal attack Nat Medhurst played an integral role in the attacking end for the black and white. It was a solid performance by the Magpies, with the side making history, winning their first Round 1 game in their short history. Collingwood came away […]
Victorian Netball League: Round 5 Review
NORTH-EAST Blaze were dealt their first loss of the season going down to the undefeated City West Falcons who are sitting pretty at the top of the ladder. Round 5 saw Boroondara Express secure their first win of the season with the Lightning also going down to the Geelong Cougars who put on a dominant […]
SSN Player focus: Magpies vs. Lightning
ROUND 1 saw the clash between Collingwood Magpies and Sunshine Coast Lightning. We attended this match and took notes on one key player for each side, analysing their game play and impact on the court. COLLINGWOOD: NAT MEDHURSTBy: Taylah Melki In her first official game for Collingwood, Nat Medhurst proved to be the missing […]
Thunderbirds claim nail-biting win over grand finalists West Coast Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds clinched their first win since 2017 and showed that they are a real threat in this year’s competition. It was a relatively high scoring match filled with plenty of big contests with the Thunderbirds narrowly edging out the West Coast Fever by one goal (61-60). The Fever started hot with their connections […]
SSN Head 2 Head: Round 1 – Fowler vs. Sterling
IN each Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In this edition, we take a look at Jamaican counterparts, 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and leading goalscorer, Jhaniele Fowler going up against newcomer to the SSN, Shamera Sterling. […]
SSN: Round 1 Preview – 2019 Super Netball begins
WITH Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball set to commence with a double header in Melbourne this weekend, there is plenty of excitement brewing. All sides will be wanting to assert their dominance early on and show they can mix it with the best. Melbourne Vixens v. Queensland Firebirds The Melbourne Vixens are […]
ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 10
WITH only three rounds remaining until finals, the ANZ Premiership is heating up with all the teams vying for that spot in the top three. The Central Pulse have all but secured their spot while the Northern Stars, Southern Steel and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic all hoping to etch their way into finals contention […]
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan: Part 2 – International success
THE Northern Stars wing attack, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan is no stranger to the big stage captaining Central in the Beko National League to a title and winning the Netball World Youth Cup in 2017. We take a look at her international career in Part 2 of the two-part feature on the talented netballer. You can read […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 9
THE Central Pulse continued their winning ways in Round 9 showing why they are top of the table while the Northern Stars suffered their fourth consecutive loss, casting doubt over their finals chances. Central Pulse (54) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (33) The Central Pulse made it ten from ten with a demolition win […]
