SSN Head to Head: Round 14
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS Phumza Maweni (GK) v. Maria Folau (GS) Both teams have plenty to fight for with top spot on the line for the Lightning and a chance to jump […]
SSN Round 14 Preview – Final round to determine minor premier
THE final round of 2019 has hit Suncorp Super Netball, with both Collingwood Magpies and GIANTS Netball still fighting for one spot in the top four while the title of minor premiers will be decided by this round’s results. The only position secured in the top four is the Melbourne Vixens in third, while all […]
Emma Ryde’s wild journey
IT has been a massive year for goal shooter Emma Ryde, who has found herself returning to netball in 2019 and providing a massive target in the goal circle for every team she has taken the court with. While a relatively well known name in the netball community thanks to her stature in the circle […]
Finals are go for GIANTS after defeating Thunderbirds
IT was a highly physical encounter with plenty of players hitting the deck for both the GIANTS and Thunderbirds but in the end the GIANTS prevailed by 14 goals (54-40). The game was not without plenty of controversy and injuries with both Sasha Glasgow and Emma Ryde going down with knee injuries while Shamera Sterling […]
Half-dozen Vixens lead Super Netball list of uncontracted players
SIX Melbourne Vixens are yet to be signed for the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Season, named among a list of 36 uncontracted players on SSN lists announced by the league. JOIN OUR NETBALL DRAFT CENTRAL FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE CONTENT Three of those 36 players – Queensland Firebirds’ Laura Clemesha and Caitlyn Nevins as […]
Adelaide thunders home against struggling Firebirds
IT was a hard and fast start for the Queensland Firebirds in their final home game of 2019, but it was unfortunately a mostly forgettable match to say goodbye to upcoming retirees, Laura Clemesha and Caitlyn Nevins. The Adelaide Thunderbirds were far too good on the day, winning three bonus points against the struggling Firebirds […]
Another draw as the birds battle down to the wire
IT was a battle of defence between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies on Sunday afternoon, unable to be split with the match finishing in yet another draw showcasing the closeness of the 2019 season. This marked the sixth draw this season with both the Pies and Thunderbirds finishing a second respective match with no […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Adelaide Thunderbirds
THE final game of Round 10 brought plenty of excitement with the Adelaide Thunderbirds coming home strong and challenging the Melbourne Vixens in front of a hostile home crowd. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: RENAE INGLES By: Sophie Taylor […]
Vixens too strong for forceful Thunderbirds
LAST time the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens met saw a comfortable win by the Vixens and a 16-goal margin that the Thunderbirds were unwilling to submit to again. The six-goal victory this time around was not the margin the Vixens wanted for Tegan Philip’s milestone game – overtaking Bianca Chatfield for the most games […]
SSN midseason review: Adelaide Thunderbirds
WITH the World Cup forcing a break in the Suncorp Super Netball season the Adelaide Thunderbirds sit second from the bottom but have shown glimpses of brilliance. Having won two games and drawn with top of the table NSW Swifts the Thunderbirds will be wanting to build on their season after the break and cause […]
