Thunderbirds back on the winners list
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are back in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) winner’s books, snapping a five-game losing streak after defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning 51-44 yesterday. The Thunderbirds had the ideal start to the match, nailing the first two goals of the match. Although the Lightning had plenty of chances to level things up, they […]
SSN Mid Season Report Cards
IT is officially halfway through the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, so it is time to take a look at where everyone sits on the ladder, and how the back half of their season might look. 8th – NSW Swifts – 2 wins The reigning champions have had a season they would rather forget […]
Fever rises to clip Thunderbirds
WEST Coast Fever have bounced back from last week’s shock loss in the best way they could, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds 60-51. It was goal for goal early, but the Fever did not look like the confident team fans have come to expect. It was the Thunderbirds who built the first lead of the game, […]
Vixens bounce back againt Thunderbirds
THE Melbourne Vixens have bounced back from their first loss of the season, to defeat the Adelaide Thunderbirds by six goals yesterday, 53-47. Both sides had big outs pre game, with Kate Moloney missing for the Vixens due to Health and Safety protocols, while Lenize Potgieter was out for the Thunderbirds with a knee injury. […]
SSN Player Focus: Shamera Sterling (Adelaide Thunderbirds)
IT has been a tough few rounds for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball competition. Two one-goal losses then a 10-goal loss last weekend means they are in a bit of a form slump at the moment. But, one player who has really shone for the Thunderbirds not just in the last week […]
Firebirds too strong in the Battle of the Birds
IN the first Battle of the Birds for season 2022, it was the Queensland Firebirds who emerged victorious, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball yesterday by 10 goals, 60-50. The Firebirds raced away to an early lead, and they were 4-0 up before the Thunderbirds scored their first. The Thunderbirds then called a […]
Swifts hang on in SSN nail-biter
THE NSW Swifts won their second match in a row last night, beating the Adelaide Thunderbirds by a single goal. One-point nail-biters are starting to become the Achilles heel of the Adelaide Thunderbirds so far this season. They lost their second nail biting match by the slimmest of margins in a row. Despite some brilliant […]
Thunderbirds down wounded GIANTS
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds took care of a understrength GIANTS Netball side, winning by 13 goals in yesterday’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) contest. It was always going to be a tough task for the GIANTS who were severely undermanned, but they did match it with the Thunderbirds for much of the match. Despite the relative experience […]
Horjus ensures Thunderbirds Are Go
A TERRIFIC performance from the versatile Georgie Horjus has enabled Adelaide Thunderbirds to claim an opening round Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) win over Collingwood Magpies. The Magpies were missing cross-coder Ash Brazill from that defensive midcourt role, and it showed, with Horjus able to impact both through goal attack and wing attack to help the […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Adelaide Thunderbirds
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Today we take a look at the Adelaide Thunderbirds, who finished seventh in 2021. Season 2021 Ladder: 7thWin-loss: 5-9Percentage: 91.5% It […]
