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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
2019 SSN season team review: Adelaide Thunderbirds
WITH a new coach at the helm, the Adelaide Thunderbirds kicked the year off in style, breaking the winless drought of the previous season with an emphatic win over the West Coast Fever in Round 1. But their season was plagued with inconsistency, unable to string together four quarter performances, while also being struck with […]
2019 Australian Development Team & Squad
WITH a big season of international netball set to commence, the Australian Diamonds have released a Development Team and Squad consisting of 20 players. The side is dedicated to strengthening the Aussie stocks and fostering the talent of young up-and-coming players to become future Diamonds. Experienced heads Gabi Simpson, Kate Moloney and Emily Mannix have […]
