2019 SSN season team review: Melbourne Vixens
THE Vixens were one win away from the big dance but fell victim to their inconsistency once again unable to put out a four quarter performance. Overall it was a successful season for Melbourne who showed that they came to play renowned for their strong connections and traditional game plan. Position: 3rd Percentage: 107.87% Win-loss: […]
2019 Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year
THE 2019 Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year is here, featuring 10 key players from across seven of the eight SSN sides. Despite a mostly successful season, GIANTS Netball is the only club with out at least one representative, while the only sides with more than one player featured in the side […]
Suncorp Super Netball 2020 Team Lists
WEST Coast Fever and GIANTS Netball are the first Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) sides to secure their 2020 team lists after re-signing their only uncontracted players in goaler, Kaylia Stanton (Fever) and the GIANTS’ quartet of Sam Poolman, Kristiana Manu’a, Amy Parmenter and Matilda McDonnell. On the other end of the scale, Melbourne Vixens have […]
Can Ingles be replaced?
IN the wake of Renae Ingles retirement the Melbourne Vixens will be eagerly looking to find someone to replace the veteran wing defence. With a relatively stable list and strong defensive end it may be hard to find someone who will adequately fill the void left by Ingles. With that in mind we take a […]
Who could the Firebirds defence turn to in season 2020?
WITH the Queensland Firebirds lacking experience in defence, there are plenty of options to help create a formidable defensive unit with multiple players out of contract at seasons end. Although Tara Hinchliffe and Kim Jenner have plenty of promise, the Firebirds could benefit from having a more seasoned defender to help replace retiree Laura Clemesha. […]
Player Focus: SSN Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
WITH the preliminary final done and dusted we look at which player from each team stood out for their side. The NSW Swifts had contributors across the court but it was Maddy Turner that proved to be a real game changer, while Vixens captain Kate Moloney took ownership through the middle third. NSW SWIFTS: MADDY […]
Swifts secure grand final spot after demolishing Vixens
THE NSW Swifts have earned a spot in the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final against the Sunshine Coast Lighting, after a stellar performance knocking the Melbourne Vixens out of the finals race (60-47). It was a fiery clash from the first whistle with both teams leaving nothing to chance but the Swifts were simply […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. The preliminary final sees two international stars in wing attack and wing defence face off for their respective sides. NSW SWIFTS v. MELBOURNE VIXENS Nat Haythornthwaite (WA) v. Renae Ingles (WD) There is plenty on […]
SSN Preview: Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
BOTH the NSW Swifts and Melbourne Vixens will be fighting hard to win their way into the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. The Swifts have run out victorious in their past two encounters with the Vixens and will be hoping to keep that hot streak going. Despite struggling with form in the past couple […]
SSN Team of the Week: Semi-finals
THE Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning dominated our Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Team of the Week credit to their impressive performance in the semi-finals. After a disappointing performance in the semi-finals both the Magpies and Swifts failed to have players nominated for this weeks team. GK: Emily Mannix (Melbourne Vixens) The Melbourne […]
