SSN: Round 9 preview – Final round before World Cup break
ROUND 9 of Suncorp Super Netball sees the end of the first half of the season as the league pauses for July’s Netball World Cup. The Fever are surely looking for redemption after the Lightning dealt them a 25 goal thumping in the 2018 Grand Final rematch back in Round 2, while this is the […]
Lightning storm to victory over struggling Magpies
IN the first game of the round the Sunshine Coast Lightning well and truly turned the tables on their Round 1 opponents Collingwood Magpies, delivering a 23-point thumping. It was the lowest score ever recorded by the black and white in their short history, unable to control both the attacking and defensive prowess of Sunshine […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Collingwood Magpies
IN the last match of Round 7 the Collingwood Magpies won their first game against the Melbourne Vixens since their introduction into the competition. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: KATE MOLONEY In a game of more lows than highs […]
SSN: Round 7 preview – Top versus bottom and Queen’s Birthday clash
ROUND 7 sees the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season hit the halfway point, with some massive results so far dictating both the ladder and form of teams in the early stages of the competition. This is the final round before the fixture starts over, meaning the last chance to come in and cause a big […]
Swifts swoop on Magpies and claim top spot
IT was a big day out for the New South Wales (NSW) Swifts on Sunday as they hosted the Collingwood Magpies, winning all four bonus points on their way to a solid 16-goal win to sit at the top of the ladder once again. An early run for the Swifts saw a big win in […]
SSN: Round 6 preview – Top four do battle
AFTER a ladder-busting Round 5, Round 6 of Suncorp Super Netball is sure to see some more big matchups and challenges for top spot. GIANTS Netball will come into this round with a point to prove against the Adelaide Thunderbirds who managed a win last week, while the matchup between Queensland Firebirds and West Coast […]
Fever claim first win of the season over the Magpies in Bendigo
WITH captain Courtney Bruce returning, the West Coast Fever had a point to prove and they did just that with an upset win against the highly-fancied Magpies in a two-point thriller. After a draw last week the Fever looked more settled in attack and their midcourt connections started to fire proving too much for Collingwood […]
SSN: Round 5 preview – Table-topping clash and Firebirds injury woes continue
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball is here, and with it brings some massive matches that could see the ladder shuffle massively. A battle for the top of the ladder will ensue between Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts, while two big name players will face their respective 2018 sides for the first time this season. […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 4
THE Round 4 edition of Draft Central’s Team of the Week is here, featuring some returning names as well as some fresh faces to the mix this week after some big results across the past weekend. All but one team have a member in the 10-player side this week, with Collingwood Magpies dominating with three […]
Player Focus: Collingwood Magpies v. Adelaide Thunderbirds
IN the opening match of Round 4, Collingwood Magpies gave themselves a much needed percentage boost with a big 18 goal win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MAGPIES: GEVA MENTOR Stalwart England Roses goal keeper, Geva Mentor […]
