Super Shot – Is it a help or hindrance?
THE infamous Super Shot has been at the centre of controversy since it was introduced at the start of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season. The Super Shot was brought in as a way to ‘evolve’ the game and make it more appealing to spectators. In the final five minutes of each quarter, a time […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 1
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament kicked off on Friday with multiple fresh faces gracing the court for their respective sides. The reigning premiers – Central Pulse – played two games, donning a new look line-up given the departure of a couple of key players across the board while the Magic also got out on court […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 preview – Top sides look to consolidate ladder-leading positions
ROUND 8 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is set to provide some interesting match-ups, with the top end of the ladder really looking to find some separation and a couple of sides hoping to add a much-needed win to the books. Surrey Storm will enjoy a week off to recuperate and look to go […]
Player in focus – Caitlin Bassett
REGARDED as one of the best shooters in the world, Caitlin Bassett needs very little introduction. With 102 test caps, two netball World Cup championships, a gold medal and 13 years experience under her belt, Bassett is famous for her strong hold style and accuracy in the ring. In a move that shocked the netball […]
2021 VNSL: Team of the Week – Round 7
TEAM Bath remain undefeated after seven rounds of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with a number of their players as a result making their way into Draft Central’s Team of the Week. Strong performances from the Wasps, Strathclyde Sirens and Manchester Thunder also saw representatives from the two sides make their way into the squad. […]
2021 VNSL stats: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) was dictated by a number of star performances from key players across the court. Big wins to Team Bath and Manchester Thunder headlined the round and although Loughborough Lightning did not play they still have top contenders in each respective field. Goals: Despite not playing this week […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 ladder update
A HUGE Round 7 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action has seen yet another shuffle of the ladder, with real separation beginning to become clear across the leaderboard as match discrepancies continue to change standings. In this new series, each week Draft Central will compare the most recent ladders given how quickly things can change, and […]
2021 VNL announces squad lists for upcoming season
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) announced its squad lists yesterday, with just one month to go until Round 1. Reigning champions Geelong Cougars have signed their 2019 Best and Fairest and VNL’s 2019 MVP Julia Woolley, whose experience over her netball career will be a great asset to their goal circle. At the other end […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Monday wrap
ROUND 7 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is complete, with Team Bath and Leeds Rhinos reigning supreme in the final two matches of the round. Both blue and yellow sides proved clinical, with Bath taking top spot on the ladder drawing even with Loughborough Lightning for matches, as Leeds moved up to sixth following […]
ANZ Premiership preseason tournament: Newcomers and returnees
A MONTH out from the ANZ Premiership season and the Ōtaki preseason tournament is set to get underway this weekend with the teams preparing for another action packed year. There are a number of fresh faces joining the league with a mix of experience and youth set to take centre stage as they look to […]
