Australian Development Team: Potential Starting Seven
WITH the Australia Development Squad set to fly out to New Zealand for a round robin competition from October 5-9, we take a look at a possible line-up for the clashes. Coached by Julie Fitzgerald the side will take on New Zealand and England with the program aimed at developing the next generation of players. […]
Sky is the limit for Hinchliffe
A DIAMOND of the future, Queensland Firebirds defender Tara Hinchliffe was dropped right into the thick of it throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season with the 21-year-old tasked with the challenge to hold up the defence end. The young defender started playing netball at age seven, relishing the opportunity to get off the sidelines […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division wrap – Round 6
ROUND 6 of Mixed Premier Division saw a number of interesting matches play out, with three close matches seeing minor tweaks to the ladder compared to last round – seeing a massive match between Geelong Cougars and NNE Vipers go down to the wire with the Cougars only coming out on top by three goals […]
2019 SSN season team review: NSW Swifts
IT was a fairytale season for the NSW Swifts, claiming their first premiership since 2008. Despite being devastated with injuries throughout the season the Swifts maintained their structures and game plan, treasuring the ball and working it down the court with ease. Position: 2nd Percentage: 111.92% Win-loss:10-1-3 Overview: Goal keeper Sarah Klau had a breakout […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division preview – Round 6
ALL four Men’s Premier Division matches this week are set to change up the ladder once more, with the top four facing off and mirroring the bottom four in matchups. VIC M-League 2019 Men’s Premier Division – Round 6 2/10/19 8:20pm Undefeated Geelong Cougars take on Pasifika Sharks in fourth, with a massive match ahead. […]
2019 SSN season team review: Sunshine Coast Lightning
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning almost made history in 2019, making it to their third consecutive grand final but falling at the last hurdle. They farewelled coaching mastermind Noeline Taurua while the future of Laura Langman is still unknown. Position: 1st Percentage: 112.65% Win-loss: 12-2 2019 Overview: The Lightning were dealt a relatively big blow over […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 6
WITH a big top four matchup between Parkville Panthers and Eastside Sonics on Wednesday, it seems that the mostly even ladder could see some big change ups with results across the board that could change the competition during these early stages. VIC M-League 2019 Mixed Premier Division – Round 6 2/10/19 7:00pm, 9:40pm While the […]
2019 SSN season team review: West Coast Fever
COMING off a 2018 grand final defeat, the West Coast Fever were brought back down to earth in 2019, unable to reach the heights of the previous season and only notching up two wins for the year. The Fever’s successful game style from 2018 was worked out, with the West Australian side unable to get […]
Firebirds swoop on Vixens’ Venter
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have secured the first official signing from an opposition Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) club for the 2020 season, securing the services of Melbourne Vixens’ goaler Ine-Mari Venter for 2020. The signing meant the Firebirds have secured their line-up for 2020, investing in some young local talent while adding Venter into the mix. After […]
2019 SSN season team review: Queensland Firebirds
IT was a relatively unsuccessful year for the Queensland Firebirds who only managed one win for the season and came agonisingly close in a couple of other match-ups, registering two draws. Despite the challenging season there are plenty of positives to come out of 2019, with some young up-and-coming players making their way through the […]
