Does the postponement of the 2020 Constellation Cup benefit the Diamonds?
THE 2020 Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing restrictions surrounding travel. It will be the first time in 32 years that the Diamonds and Silver Ferns have not played each other and the first time since 1984 that Australia has not played an international […]
Draft Central’s top international performers in SSN
THERE is no shortage of international stars throughout the Suncorp Super Netball league and with one round remaining in the home and away season Draft Central casts an eye over the top performers hailing from the some of the top ranked netballing nations. Given that there is only one player in Laura Langman representing New […]
Potential Australia Development Squad players
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season edging ever closer, Draft Central casts an eye over potential new inclusions to the Australian Diamonds Development Squad based on their performances throughout the 2020 season. The Development Squad focuses on up and coming players that would benefit from the opportunity to train in an elite environment […]
Australia and New Zealand release Under 21 squads
BOTH Australia and New Zealand have released their Under 21 squads ahead of the Netball World Youth Cup expected to take place in 2021, with some familiar and exciting names amongst the ranks for both countries. AUSTRALIA Coached by Kylee Byrne there is no shortage of excitement looking at the Australian Under 21s squad which […]
Future Roses: Who will make their mark for England in the coming years?
DESPITE the cancellation of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) this year, several of the up and coming stars for England have still had the opportunity to train at the elite level in 2020 through the Roses Futures programme. We at Draft Central cast our eye over some of those athletes, along with a couple of […]
London Pulse have their eyes on the prize for 2021
FOLLOWING a tough inaugural season in 2019, London Pulse managed to turn the tables and opened the 2020 season without dropping a game in the first three rounds. With a new head coach at the helm and several star players in the lineup, it was obvious to Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) fans that the revamped […]
Mid-season Diamonds contention: Who will reap the reward from SSN?
WE have surpassed the midway point of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season, meaning that young players have now had an opportunity to step up and prove they are capable of an Australian Diamonds berth. With a new head coach at the helm, the 2020/21 Diamonds squad could have a new look for the upcoming […]
Excitement mounts as the VNSL Signing Window opens
FOLLOWING the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to return with a bang for 2021. With the addition of the new franchise Leeds Rhinos, the league confirmed that plans are in place for a February start. We do not know for certain whether we will be […]
Stacey Marinkovich announced as new Australian Diamonds coach
THE highly anticipated wait is over with West Coast Fever coach Stacey Marinkovich appointed as the new Australian Diamonds coach. Marinkovich is set to be the 15th Diamonds coach and boasts a wealth of experience having coached the Fever for the past five years. She has also plied her trade on the international stage as […]
2020 Silver Ferns squad predictions
ONE day out from the Silver Ferns squad announcement, Draft Central has compiled a team of 16 potential players to don the black dress when the international season commences. We take a look at some new players likely to join the fray after an impressive 2020 ANZ Premiership season along with some familiar names also […]
