SSN Team of the Week: Round 8
WITH the Sunshine Coast Lightning dominating in all areas across the court, there is no surprise that four players made their way into the Draft Central Team of the Week. The Magpies and Fever were the only teams to miss out on a player being selected with all other clubs having at least one nomination. […]
Vixens prevail after Firebirds hot start
IT was a tale of two halves with the Queensland Firebirds owning the first half before the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles in the third and fourth quarter to run home with an 11-goal victory, 71-60. The unpredictable nature of the Firebirds caught Melbourne off guard early with Queensland showcasing their potential if they play […]
West Coast Fever claim thrilling one-goal victory over Adelaide Thunderbirds
AFTER a difficult start to the season, the West Coast Fever claimed a season-defining win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds prevailing by one goal, 53-52. It was a hot contest with both sides jostling hard to secure the four points but in the end after weeks of close calls the Fever just did enough to hold […]
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 […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 8
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. NSW Swifts v. GWS GIANTS SARAH KLAU (GK) v. CAITLIN BASSETT (GS) It will be an exciting match-up between the two Diamonds players. The Swifts have been in undeniably the best form of […]
SSN: Round 8 preview – Indigenous Round sees teams back to square one
THE 2019 season of Suncorp Super Netball has officially hit the halfway mark, with all eight teams gearing up to take on their Round 1 opposition in the reverse fixture for the 2019 Indigenous Round. Queensland Firebirds are still looking for their first win of the season so will come in hungry against the Melbourne […]
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 Team of the Week: Round 7
AFTER a big round of netball, we see some regulars return to the Draft Central Team of the Week with Karla Pretorius making her fourth appearance in the side after an impressive performance. While the top of the table NSW Swifts have two players feature in the side along with the Collingwood Magpies. Despite suffering […]
GIANT controversy in the West
IT was yet another draw for the West Coast Fever who claimed their third draw in four weeks after fighting back against the GIANTS in a thriller at RAC Arena. With a controversial ending the GIANTS just missed out on snatching a one-goal victory with the umpires clock and scoreboard showing different times, disallowing the […]
Thunderbirds challenge Lightning in Top End battle
THE first match at Territory Netball Stadium almost saw the Adelaide Thunderbirds get a win at their home away from home, before a final quarter burst from Sunshine Coast Lightning saw the top four side fight for their fifth win of the season to secure second on the ladder in Round 7 of the Suncorp […]
