Malawi shooter focused on SSN return
WITH netball on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak we take a look back at our interview with star Malawi goal shooter Mwai Kumwenda which appeared in our 2019 Netball World Cup magazine. — THE 2018 year was a big one for netball, and no less for Malawi Queens’ star goal shooter, Mwai ‘MJ’ Kumwenda […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #14 Ruby Barkmeyer
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team takes a look at the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) plate in 2020. The next in line at #14 is Melbourne Vixens up and coming goaler Ruby Barkmeyer. This countdown […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #9/#8
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. Moving into the top 10 is a couple of former Melbourne Vixens teammates Kadie-Ann Dehaney and Ine-Mari Venter. With so much talent […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #13/#12
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues with Australian young guns Cara Koenen and Kate Eddy. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is […]
Netball fantasy team: All-Star Vixens v. All-Star Swifts
THERE is no denying that over the years both the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts have welcomed their fair share of star players and have played in some epic battles to ignite the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup. Therefore, Draft Central has decided to create a fantasy team taking into account players that have been at each respective […]
Compare the Pair: Julie Corletto and Jo Weston
THE Draft Central Compare the Pair series will aim to analyse two players from different Australian Diamonds eras, with the next showcasing defenders Julie Corletto (née Prendergast) and Jo Weston. When thinking of defenders with plenty of composure and intensity, one cannot go past the consistency and excitement machines of Julie Corletto and Jo Weston. […]
Netball Australia partners with NETFIT to bring netball into homes
IN the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic there are few bright signs in sport at the moment with many competitions around the country – and indeed, the world – being delayed until further notice. But while other sports have left it there, Netball Australia has partnered with NETFIT Netball to bring free netball fitness programs […]
Melbourne Vixens impress with back-to-back wins in Trans-Tasman Challenge
THE Trans-Tasman Challenge brought plenty of intrigue with both the Melbourne Vixens reigning supreme against ANZ Premiership sides, Northern Stars and Northern Mystics. The tournament proved to be a good opportunity for new recruits and young up and coming players to get some court time and iron out any issues ahead of the season. Northern […]
SSN Player focus: Kadie-Ann Dehaney
WHILE the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) might be done and dusted for 2019, we will review a number of talented players who stepped up this year and take a look at just what they have to offer and how they can improve further. DOB: 04/09/1996 Height: 192cm Position: GK Melbourne Vixens: Kadie-Ann Dehaney Season overview: […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball fixture released
THE full 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) fixture has been announced, with a new structure set for the biggest season yet after a disrupted 2019. The season will commence on May 2 with the final round of the home and away season spread across three days on August 7-9. The season will consist of 14 […]
