Derby take two proves history never repeats
THE second Sydney Derby of the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball has gone very differently to the first time around, with the NSW Swifts defeating the GIANTS 52 to 43. The first quarter was one of swinging momentums. The Swifts got the better start, before the GIANTS surged forward and then the Swifts retook the lead. […]
Efficient Mystics move eight points clear on top
A DOMINANT Northern Mystics outfit moved one step closer to earning an automatic ANZ Premiership Grand Final spot, defeating their northern rivals Northern Stars by three goals at Pulman Arena yesterday. The Mystics were on top for the majority of the contest, particularly at the breaks, but they never had it completely their own way, […]
Fourth quarter miracle sees West Coast take care of eastern visitors
IN an arm wrestle out west, Collingwood’s recent run of form has come to an end, going down to the West Coast Fever by five goals. It was an entertaining battle in the first term. It was goal for goal for much of the first half of the period, but the defensive pressure was also […]
Tactix storm home to win over Magic
AFTER trailing at each of the first three breaks, the Mainland Tactix stepped up when it counted to run over the top of Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and keep their ANZ Premiership finals hopes alive. In a battle of the bottom two sides – who were both coming off losses the day before – […]
Vixens clip Firebirds’ wings in nail-biter
AFTER trailing by four goals at half-time, the Melbourne Vixens have fought back to defeat Queensland Firebirds in front of a big John Cain Arena crowd to deliver a 66-64 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) victory. In what was an enthralling encounter, the Firebirds still lead by a goal at the final break, and scores remained […]
Stars stifle Magic attack in eight-goal win
AN outstanding defensive performance has guided the Northern Stars to a low-scoring eight-goal win over the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Round 9 of the ANZ Premiership today. In the first of back-to-back games for the sides in Auckland, the Stars ground out a 47-39 victory with goal keeper Anna Harrison continuing to age […]
Rhinos Storm to one-goal win over Surrey
LEEDS Rhinos have come from behind to run over the top of Surrey Storm and secure the one-goal Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) victory. It kicked off Round 17 of action on Friday night, with the standalone game tkaing place at the Allam Sports Centre, and the contest living up to all expectations.
ANZ Premiership Round 9 preview: Finals on the horizon
A BLOCKBUSTER five-game round of action takes place this weekend in the ANZ Premiership with Round 9 kicking off tomorrow. Four of the six teams – Northern Mystics, Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic – all play back-to-back games over the weekend at Pulman Arena, whilst Southern Steel and Central Pulse […]
SSN Round 8 preview: Time to get down to business
AS the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball Season (SSN) heads into its second half, every match becomes more and more crucial, especially the further you go down the ladder. This weekend sees four more mouth watering clashes on the menu, including a Sydney Derby to round out the weekend. Melbourne Vixens v Queensland FirebirdsSaturday at 5pm […]
Express train too fast for the Saints
IN this week’s match of the round in the VNL Championship Division, it was the Boroondara Express who were more consistent across the four quarters and earned a good win over the Wilson Storage Southern Saints. It did not even take five minutes for the Express to build a nice buffer, racing out to a […]
