SSN Stats wrap: Round 6/7
OUR stats wrap takes a new form again this week, with the completion of the ANZ Premiership on Sunday seeing Suncorp Super Netball take centre stage. Instead of combining player stats from the two rounds, we will now take a look at the two different rounds of competitions separately and delve into the top performers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 6
ROUND 6 of Suncorp Super Netball will see one of the last rounds before reverse fixtures, meaning this round is each team’s opportunity to showcase what they can do and potentially switch up momentum going into the second half of the season. While a couple of teams are still sitting pretty at the top of […]
SSN Stats wrap: Round 5 – Young guns step up in Super Netball
EVERY year the Rookie of the Year award in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) is one that many look to as the player that has stepped up and been a massive influence on court. Inaugural winner Liz Watson has gone on to show how young guns can back up their first impressions with elite careers, […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 5 – Georgie Horjus
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 5 focus is Adelaide Thunderbirds goal attack, Georgie Horjus who has rarely skipped a beat at SSN level. Each set of […]
Thunderbirds make history with inaugural win over Collingwood
IT was a history making performance from Adelaide Thunderbirds who claimed their first Suncorp Super Netball win over Collingwood Magpies (60-52). The Thunderbirds were hot from the opening whistle with their connections on song to put Collingwood on the back foot and forced into playing catch-up netball. Adelaide burst out of the blocks with their […]