Thunderbirds are a-going again to the top of the SSN tree
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are queens of Australian netball again, after defeating the Melbourne Vixens 59-57 in an epic Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. Despite some contentious umpiring calls, the full court defensive game of the Thunderbirds proved the ultimate difference, which really wore down the Vixens. Player of the Match honors went to Romelda Aiken-George, […]
Marvellous McKinnis makes Melbourne make history repeat
MELBOURNE Vixens head coach Simone McKinnis and her troops are back in a familiar place, back in a Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final two years after their last appearance in the big dance. McKinnis said that the fact that the vast majority of the group is the same as it was two years ago has […]
PREVIEW | 2024 ANZ Premiership Grand Final
SUNDAY afternoon sees the biggest day in New Zealand domestic netball – the ANZ Premiership Grand Final. It is a battle between the minor premiers and the reigning premiers as the Pulse take on the Mystics, but will the trophy be staying in Wellington or heading north to Auckland? GRAND FINAL Central Pulse vs Northern […]
Boroondara through to a decider, but not all goes Expressly their way
THE Boroondara Express are through to another Victorian Netball League decider after defeating the Hawks 51 goals to 47. Although the Hawks put in a solid fight back at the end of the game, a strong first half from the Express meant that their efforts proved futile. The Express’ intent was on show early, as […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final
THIS weekend sees the biggest day in the Australian netball calendar – the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. On Saturday night the Adelaide Thunderbirds will host the Melbourne Vixens for the second time in a month, but only one will emerge with the ultimate prize in Australian netball. GRAND FINAL Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne […]
Star coach goes from one side in purple to another
AFTER a lot of uncertainty, the Queensland Firebirds have announced their permanent replacement for coach Bec Bulley. After the Firebirds finished their 2024 season with a few interim coaches, it has been announced that Kiri Wills will be the club’s coach for the next two years. A former Kiwi Under 21 international, Wills comes to […]
Vixens out fox Fever to reach yet another decider
THE Melbourne Vixens are through to their third Grand Final in five years after a 73-72 goal win over the West Coast Fever in yesterday’s Suncorp Super Netball Preliminary Final. In a match worthy of its title and a continuation of the rivalry these teams have built over the past few years, it was as […]
Magical Mystics earn another shot at glory
THE Northern Mystics will get a shot at back-to-back premierships after a 68-64 goal win over the Mainland Tactix in yesterday’s ANZ Premiership Elimination Final. The first half saw the match just about as dead even, with the scores tied at quarter time, and the Mystics only leading by two at the main break. A […]
PREVIEW | 2024 SSN Preliminary Final
THE Suncorp Super Netball has one grand finalist for 2024, and tomorrow the second will be decided. The Melbourne Vixens and the West Coast Fever are both perennial finalists in recent years, but which one will make it back into the Super Netball Grand Final for the first time since 2022? PRELIMINARY FINAL Melbourne Vixens […]
PREVIEW | 2024 ANZ Premiership Elimination Final
AFTER an exciting regular season over the last almost four months, it is time for the 2024 ANZ Premiership finals series. It all kicks off tomorrow with a sudden death elimination final between the Mainland Tactix and Northern Mystics. For the winner the prize is a grand final berth against the Central Pulse next week, […]
