Vixens flip the script in seven-goal win over Thunderbirds
IN a match that could have completely changed up the ladder, the final match of Suncorp Super Netball’s Round 7 saw a hard slog and an ugly win to the Melbourne Vixens, defeating Adelaide Thunderbirds by seven goals (50-43) in what was a much tighter contest than the final margin suggested. While last time the […]
Swifts power through final quarter against Lightning
THE NSW Swifts exacted revenge over the Sunshine Coast Lightning following an earlier loss to the Lightning this season, to run home seven-goal victors in what was a seesawing affair (61-54). Holding the lead at half-time the Lightning simply could not maintain that level of intensity as the Swifts elevated their attacking play and boosted […]
2020 ANZ Premiership & SSN: Five talking points – Grand final/Rounds 5/6
LOOKING back on Round 5 and 6 of the Suncorp Super Netball there have been some huge talking points as the Firebirds notched up their first win while a common denominator in rotating shooters has seen the top three spots dominate. Meanwhile over in New Zealand the premiers were decided with Central Pulse going back-to-back […]
GIANTS snatch victory in final 10 seconds against Firebirds
IT was an enthralling and heart stopping battle as GIANTS Netball stole a narrow one-goal win against Queensland Firebirds in the dying seconds of the game. Coming off their first win of the season, the Firebirds were up and about early but the super sub in Caitlin Bassett proved to be the difference between the […]
Fever too good for sloppy Pies
IN the first reverse fixture for 2020, the Collingwood Magpies took on the West Coast Fever in a repeat battle that saw the Fever dominate all four quarters for a huge 14-goal victory (71-57). It was a one goal margin last time they met and the Magpies came out fighting, but the impeccable form of […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 6 – Lauren Moore
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 6 focus is NSW Swifts starlet, Lauren Moore who has stepped up seamlessly to the SSN and is an excitement booster […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball sees a battle between second and third on Wednesday night, while the bottom placed Magpies look to claw their way up the ladder with a win. Coming off another short break, having just played on the weekend fatigue could be a real factor throughout the round but that […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 6
ROUND 6 of Suncorp Super Netball over the weekend saw some phenomenal matchups across all four games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack of […]
Lightning defeat Thunderbirds to remain in top two hunt
THE final match of Suncorp Super Netball Round 6 saw a top four battle between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Adelaide Thunderbirds, with the two sides evenly matched for the most par,t but home court advantage and experience paying off for the Lightning in a 53-45 victory. A tight and somewhat error-ridden first quarter from both […]
Vixens flex muscles to snatch top spot
MELBOURNE Vixens recorded their fifth win of the season credit to a blistering third quarter performance against GIANTS Netball that saw them turn on the afterburners in attack and bring it home in the final term (63-58). The five goal win sees them reclaim top spot on the ladder and prime them nicely for the […]
