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 […]
Moloney excited for grand final challenge
IT is safe to say that that 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) has not gone to plan for many teams, but despite all the hardships and global pandemic, two teams in the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever have pushed through the difficulties and come out the other side, set to hit the court on […]
Bruce: West Coast Fever have one eye on the prize
PLAYING in her second grand final in three seasons, West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce is gearing up for the big clash on Sunday against minor premiers Melbourne Vixens. Although the 2018 grand final did not go to plan, falling short to Sunshine Coast Lightning, the captain is determined to not dwell on the past […]
‘It’s about survival’ – Surrey aim to weather the storm of 2020
SURREY Storm is a VNSL team with a proud history of making it to grand finals and producing performances of the highest standard. Since they began their partnership with the University of Surrey in 2009, they have appeared in five grand finals, winning twice in 2015 and 2016, and, despite some changes to their roster […]
Magic captain excited about luring ‘CBass’ to club
AFTER somewhat of a disappointing 2020 season, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic captain Sam Winders is more than excited about bolstering her line-up for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, with no bigger name than Caitlin Bassett. The Australian Diamonds captain and former GIANTS goal shooter announced on Thursday that she will be playing across the […]
Verity Charles: Mindset is the key to Fever’s resurgence
THE announcement of Stacey Marinkovich as head coach of the Australian Diamonds earlier in the year provided an extra edge and something to play for in the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season for the West Coast Fever. Talented midcourter, Verity Charles highlighted how the Fever playing group are determined to recognise and reward Marinkovich […]
‘We are a family’ – Thunder culture is the key to retaining 2019 title
THE current reigning Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Champions Manchester Thunder have team culture at the heart of their franchise. The club has produced some of England’s most talented athletes through their pathway system and has a history of nurturing young netball potential. Manchester is one of the UK’s most passionate sporting cities and the Thunder […]
