Youth and unpredictability headline the Southern Steel in 2021
DEVELOPMENT is key for the Southern Steel heading into the 2021 ANZ Premiership season according to co-captain Shannon Saunders. There was a significant amount of player changeover at the end of last season with Gina Crampton and Kalifa McCollin departing, however those holes made way for youth to shine through, with the side boasting seven […]
Surrey pathway key to Kelly’s emergence
YOUNGSTER Sophie Kelly has taken the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) quite literally by storm, debuting for Surrey in Round 1 and announcing herself as an extremely talented goaler. In her first outing on the big stage, she posted 18 goals at 78 per cent to complement the likes of former Melbourne Vixens goal shooter Karyn […]
Vixens goalers Stanton and Barkmeyer confident in achieving goal of back-to-back premierships
WHEN it comes to Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) list changes following the 2020 season, there are not many teams that suffered the same changes as 2020 SSN Premiers, Melbourne Vixens. Whilst a number of squads made cuts and added new strings to their bows, the Vixens’ entire frontline was dealt an overhaul as the squad, […]
Koenen has her eye on the prize in debut Diamonds tour
A NEW ERA of Diamonds is set to be unleashed when Australia takes on New Zealand in the Constellation Cup in March. Littered with fresh faces across the court, newcomer Cara Koenen sees this as an opportunity to “create something a little bit different” for the Diamonds given the youth across the squad. Having developed […]
Shadine van der Merwe reflects on SPAR Challenge series
JUST over a week ago South Africa took on Malawi in the SPAR Challenge Series which saw the two nations play out three games, all of which South African won. It was a convincing performance from the home side which not only managed a clean sweep but also notched up a record-breaking win against the […]
Mavericks strive to prosper next season after a tumultuous 2020
HAVING re-signed the majority of their star-studded lineup for 2021, Saracens Mavericks are certainly among the ones to watch in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) next season. Draft Central spoke with Head Coach Kat Ratnapala and dynamic defender Razia Quashie about how their side is shaping up for next year, the crossover between Roses and […]
Wasps look to continue their VNSL dominance in 2021
SINCE their inception in 2017, Wasps Netball have been setting the standard and dominating the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). The midlands franchise won back to back Superleague titles in their first and second seasons, and have played in every Grand Final opportunity since they first formed – including Fast 5’s in 2018 and 2019. Draft […]
Sirens engaging both on and off the court ahead of VNSL 2021
SCOTTISH Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) franchise Strathclyde Sirens have been developing their game in recent seasons and finished 2020 on a high with a win at home over Surrey Storm. They are a really exciting franchise intent on building their fanbase and gathering momentum in the UK netball scene. Draft Central spoke to head coach […]
Loughborough Lightning secure Cobden for 2021
FOLLOWING an injury-ridden start to the 2020 season, Loughborough Lightning have announced several key signings this week and are aiming to make an impact in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) next season. The Midlands side have an impressive record in the Superleague and narrowly missed out on claiming titles in 2017 and 2018. Draft Central […]
Rhinos coach leading the charge for progress in the VNSL
YORKSHIRE-based Leeds Rhinos are the brand new franchise on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) block for 2021, and they are already causing a bit of a stir within the UK netball community. Their statement signing of England’s most capped player in Jade Clarke, who will be joined by up-and-coming Roses young gun Vicki Oyesola, has […]
