New Zealand Cadbury Series: Game 1 preview
THE Cadbury Series gets underway tonight as the New Zealand Under 21s take on the New Zealand Men’s squad in the opening game of the series. The other game of the night sees New Zealand A lock horns with the Silver Ferns in what is set to be an action packed start to the series. […]
New Zealand Cadbury Series: Squad release
THE Cadbury Netball Series is set to kick off on Wednesday with the competition consisting of four teams; Silver Ferns, New Zealand A, New Zealand Under 21s and New Zealand Men’s making for an action packed couple of days. The competition will be run over four days, with two games per night. The top two […]
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 […]
2020/21 Australian Development Squad
DESPITE there being no international series in 2020 the Australian Diamonds have released the Development Squad consisting of 14 up-and-coming prospects. The squad welcomes seven fresh faces credit to the number of young guns stepping up to the plate in the Super Netball season, while five of the 14 players listed in the Squad hail […]
‘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 […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]
2020/21 Diamonds: Young gun focus
THE 2020/21 Diamonds squad has been announced with a couple of young up and coming players making the cut. Although there will be no international tests for the Diamonds this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions there is talk of a training camp. Draft Central takes a look at the […]
2020/21 Diamonds Squad list released
THE 2020/21 Australian Diamonds Squad list has been released this morning, with plenty of returning names in the mix and a couple of newbies to the fray. While players with continued injuries in Kelsey Browne and Ash Brazill are missing from the squad, Liz Ellis Diamond winner Gretel Bueta has still been named despite missing […]
‘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 […]
