SSN Team of the Week: Round 10
WITH Round 10 done and dusted it was the Melbourne Vixens that dominated our Draft Central Team of the Week with four nominations while the Sunshine Coast Lightning notched up two nominations credit to some strong wins. There were plenty of milestone players named in this weeks team given their impressive performance throughout the round. […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Adelaide Thunderbirds
THE final game of Round 10 brought plenty of excitement with the Adelaide Thunderbirds coming home strong and challenging the Melbourne Vixens in front of a hostile home crowd. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: RENAE INGLES By: Sophie Taylor […]
Player Focus: Magpies v. GIANTS
WE headed to the clash between the Magpies and the GIANTS and took notes on two key players from each side. Ash Brazill celebrated her hundredth national league game while Diamonds’ Jamie-Lee Price showcased her skill throughout the match. COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES: ASH BRAZILL By: Taylah Melki The milestone woman showcased her versatility and sheer athleticism […]
Vixens too strong for forceful Thunderbirds
LAST time the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens met saw a comfortable win by the Vixens and a 16-goal margin that the Thunderbirds were unwilling to submit to again. The six-goal victory this time around was not the margin the Vixens wanted for Tegan Philip’s milestone game – overtaking Bianca Chatfield for the most games […]
NSW Swifts continue winning ways
THE NSW Swifts fought back after a slow start to run out four-goal victors over a determined West Coast Fever side, 53-49 and secure their spot at the top of the table. With new players across the court, it took the Swifts a while to adjust to the new combinations with Kayla Cullen and Tayla […]
Firebirds almost snatch victory from Lightning
A spirited fightback from the Queensland Firebirds fell short in a brave effort against finals-bound Sunshine Coast Lightning in the second Queensland derby of the season, losing 64-66. It was a relatively even match in the opening minutes with both sides going goal for goal before Sunshine Coast struck first going on a four-goal run […]
GIANTS derail Magpies finals hopes
IN a milestone game for both clubs, it was GIANTS Netball that came away with the win against Collingwood Magpies, 63-56 to snatch fourth spot on the Suncorp Super Netball ladder. Both the GIANTS and Magpies welcomed back star players after competing in the World Cup with the likes of Geva Mentor, April Brandley, Jamie-Lee […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 10
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. WEST COAST FEVER v. NSW SWIFTS Jhaniele Fowler (GS) v. Sarah Klau (GK) With both players coming off the Netball World Cup but having not played each other in the tournament, they will want […]
Suncorp Super Netball Preview: Round 10
SUNCORP Super Netball returns this weekend after a mid-season hiatus due to the World Cup in England and with finals approaching all eight teams will be wanting to put their best foot forward and impose themselves on the contest. There will be plenty of players with tired bodies given the World Cup while others will […]
SSN Midseason review: West Coast Fever
WITH big injuries to start the season finishing with a loss in Round 1, it became apparent early that the West Coast Fever of 2018 would not be making a miraculous 2019 resurgence. An up and down start to the season sees last year’s grand finalists sitting in sixth on the ladder at the midway […]
