VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 – Friday & Saturday wraps
A BLOCKBUSTER Round 5/6 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action began on Friday evening, with two significantly different results opening the weekend following a week off last weekend. It did not stop there though, with three Saturday encounters setting the tone for the remainder of the double round, with a couple of teams asserting themselves […]
2021 SSN fixture confirmed with blockbuster Round 1 set
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball fixture has dropped, with the new season beginning on May 1, including 14 rounds and three weeks of finals commencing on August 14. The 2021 grand final will play out on August 29, with the fixture flexible and subject to change pending COVID-19 border restrictions. Unlike last season, there will […]
Stats sheet: Constellation Cup
THE 2021 Constellation Cup is complete, with the New Zealand Silver Ferns running down a rebuilding Australian Diamonds squad for a 3-1 sweep of the series and bragging rights on the international stage. With that said, both nations had their moments and whilst New Zealand took out the title, did they win on the stats […]
Surrey pathway key to Kelly’s emergence
YOUNGSTER Sophie Kelly has taken the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) quite literally by storm, debuting for Surrey in Round 1 and announcing herself as an extremely talented goaler. In her first outing on the big stage, she posted 18 goals at 78 per cent to complement the likes of former Melbourne Vixens goal shooter Karyn […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 preview -Another double round of action as VNSL ladder heats up
AFTER a week off, the combined Round 5/6 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to kick off on Friday night. Manchester Thunder and Team Bath look to keep their undefeated record intact while Loughborough Lightning will be eager to remain atop the ladder with another win. The Saracens Mavericks and Celtic Dragons are […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Team of the Series
FOUR huge test matches between Australia and New Zealand are done and dusted, with plenty of players putting their hands up for regular selection in the respective starting sevens following excellent form. GS: Maia Wilson (NZ) GA: Kiera Austin (AUS) WA: Liz Watson (AUS) C: Kate Moloney (AUS) WD: Sam Winders (NZ) GD: Jane Watson […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Young guns
THE Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand saw a number of fresh faces join the fold while a couple of familiar names reacquainted themselves with the squad and impressed across the four matches. This series will look at the young guns that got a chance to ply their trade for their respective nations and […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Five things we learned
THE first international test matches between Australia and New Zealand are well and truly done and dusted, with the New Zealand Silver Ferns dominating the 2021 Constellation Cup and winning 3-1 to take home the trophy for the first time since 2012. With all four matches complete and plenty of talking points, Draft Central is […]
Collingwood Magpies star against undermanned Swifts side in preseason clashes
COLLINGWOOD Magpies made light work of the NSW Swifts in both of their preseason matches in Tasmania over the weekend, highlighting some developing connections and the side’s scoring prowess. The Pies had a relatively stacked line-up in comparison to the Swifts who were missing a number of key players such as Maddy Proud, Paige Hadley […]
Ferns rally in final term to steal six-goal win over Diamonds
A FAST-starting Diamonds side simply could not hold on against New Zealand as the home nation powered to a six-goal win (55-49). The Ferns seemed to have all the answers in the dying minutes of the game, using their speed and tenacity to keep Australia at bay despite their best efforts. It did not take […]
