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 […]
Underrated internationals – Felisitus Kwangwa
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 first player under the microscope is Zimbabwean Felisitus Kwangwa who is […]
South Africa should not be underestimated
THERE were a number of standout performances throughout the SPAR Challenge Test series between South Africa and Malawi as a couple of regulars well and truly stepped up to the plate and delivered for their home nation. The Proteas walked away with a clean sweep of the tournament claiming a record breaking 41-goal victory in […]
Positional analysis: Jury v. Fakahokotau (GK)
CONTINUING on from the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), postseason content, Draft Central has decided to broaden the horizon of the positional analysis series and take into account players from other competitions such as the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and ANZ Premiership. With the goal shooter position already done, the next position under the microscope is […]
South Africa star against Malawi
WITH limited international netball this year given the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not stop the SPAR Challenge Test series between South Africa and Malawi from getting underway – providing netball fans with some much needed matchplay. South Africa made a clean sweep of the Queens who were without lynchpin Mwai Kumwenda under the post but […]
Positional analysis: Wilson v. Dunn (GS)
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 first position to go under the microscope is the goal shooter slot in […]
Aussies Abroad: Part 2
AUSTRALIA has no shortage of netball talent with a host of players opting to ply their trade outside of the Suncorp Super Netball competition in Australia. This series takes a look at a number of players that are competing abroad, whether it be in the ANZ Premiership in New Zealand or Vitality Netball Superleague in […]
