Roses too strong in game two of Netball Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses came away with another stunning win in the Netball Legends Series, taking out the Jean Hornsby Trophy after downing the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in game two of the series, 67-44. While the All Stars certainly brought their A-game in the second match, they lacked the depth required to really challenge […]
Huge weekend set to complete Vitality Netball Legends Series
THE England Roses will take on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars two more times this weekend as players from both squads gear up for the upcoming Superleague season, following an extended off-season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first match done and dusted and the Roses’ experienced connections reigning supreme, the captains […]
Roses take out first win of Netball Legends Series
DESPITE a competitive start from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in the first match of the Netball Legends Series, the England Roses’ experienced connections reigned supreme in the clash. Trailing by just a couple of goals at each of the quarter breaks, the All Stars looked the goods and well within their rights […]
VNSL All Stars squad revealed for three match Netball Legends series
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars squad for the upcoming Netball Legends Series against the England Roses has been revealed, with a host of international and domestic talent looking to test the England national side and promote the exciting array of talent in the UK’s premier netball league. While the likes of Malawian Joyce Mvula and […]
Roses to play VNSL All Stars in three-match VNSL Legends Series
WHILE international netball was dealt a big blow with the cancellation of the test series between England Roses and the Jamaica Sunshine Girls, England Netball has introduced the 2021 Vitality Netball Legends Series, with three matches taking place on the evenings of January 20, 22 and 24 between the Roses and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) […]
Netball Draft Central – Happy holidays and what to expect in 2021
IN what has been a challenging year for everyone, Draft Central would like to thank everyone for the support throughout 2020 in what was a remarkable year for the organisation. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, Draft Central was able to expand its coverage and increase its reach across the country far greater than […]
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 […]
Underrated internationals: Zanele Vimbela
A NEW series looking at underrated players across the netball world is underway with the Draft Central team casting an eye on players who tend to fly under the radar but have proven to have plenty of class and talent across the board. The next player under the microscope is Zanele Vimbela with the talented […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Which teams will stand out in 2021?
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window is now firmly closed and all clubs have revealed their full roster for the upcoming season. With several exciting additions and big moves within the league, Draft Central took a look at each side’s major losses and gains, and some key points to note ahead of 2021. The […]
Positional analysis: Guthrie v. Saunders (C)
CONTINUING on from the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) postseason content, Draft Central has decided to broaden the horizons for the upcoming positional analysis series taking into account players from other competitions such as the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and ANZ Premiership. The next instalment compares a couple of exciting midcourters in Shannon Saunders and Serena […]
