Thunderbirds claim nail-biting win over grand finalists West Coast Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds clinched their first win since 2017 and showed that they are a real threat in this year’s competition. It was a relatively high scoring match filled with plenty of big contests with the Thunderbirds narrowly edging out the West Coast Fever by one goal (61-60). The Fever started hot with their connections […]
Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
SSN Head 2 Head: Round 1 – Fowler vs. Sterling
IN each Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In this edition, we take a look at Jamaican counterparts, 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and leading goalscorer, Jhaniele Fowler going up against newcomer to the SSN, Shamera Sterling. […]
SSN: Round 1 Preview – 2019 Super Netball begins
WITH Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball set to commence with a double header in Melbourne this weekend, there is plenty of excitement brewing. All sides will be wanting to assert their dominance early on and show they can mix it with the best. Melbourne Vixens v. Queensland Firebirds The Melbourne Vixens are […]
Adelaide Thunderbirds Season Preview
THE 2018 season was a tricky year for the Adelaide Thunderbirds who failed to win a game and only managed to secure a couple of bonus points. But with a big offseason of recruiting, the Thunderbirds could pose a real threat if they can establish strong connections down the court. The Thunderbirds said goodbye to […]
Centre Pass Podcast – Episode 1
IN the first episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat all things Suncorp Super Netball ahead of the new season beginning on 27 April. The first part of two preseason episodes, this episode focuses on the lower end of the 2018 […]
Suncorp Super Netball Internationals 2019
WITH so many changes made to the Suncorp Super Netball team lineups following the end of season 2018, it is hard to keep track of players past, present and future. Netball Draft Central has put together your definitive list of international players for the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS Beth Cobden: England […]
Suncorp Super Netball: Season Review
IT was another huge year of Suncorp Super Netball with plenty of teams putting their mark on the competition. But it was ultimately the Sunshine Coast Lightning that claimed victory for the second year in a row. While the Collingwood Magpies and Adelaide Thunderbirds found themselves at the bottom. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Down the bottom of […]