SSN Team of the Week: Round 6
IT was a big round of Suncorp Super Netball with yet another draw and some blowout games. The New South Wales (NSW) Swifts snatched first spot on the ladder while the Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win against the Lightning. Credit to their impressive the performance the NSW Swifts earned three spots in […]
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 […]
GIANTS abolish the Thunderbirds
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are still yet to beat the GIANTS in Suncorp Super Netball while the 11-goal win puts the GIANTS in the top four after six rounds. Errors swung the ball backwards and forwards for the first few minutes of the match before the teams settled in. The Thunderbirds were the first to score […]
Vixens strike back at high-flying Lightning
THE Melbourne Vixens were looking to fight their way back to premiership contention this week after some average weeks on the track, and bite back they did – against one of the premiership favourites, no less. Coming into this match it looked like all the momentum was heading the Sunshine Coast Lightning’s way after some […]
All square again as Firebirds and Fever cannot be split
IN a remarkable game in Brisbane on Saturday, Queensland Firebirds were made to wait yet another week to taste their first victory, forced to share the points with West Coast Fever – both side’s second draws of the season. The home side headed into the match being the only side without a win, while the […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 6
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. GWS GIANTS v. Adelaide Thunderbirds JO HARTEN (GA) v. LAYLA GUSCOTH (GD) It is the first time that England Roses teammates Jo Harten and Layla Guscoth will go head-to-head in Suncorp Super Netball. […]
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 […]
Team of the Week SSN: Round 5
IN this week’s edition of Draft Central’s Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Week the Queensland teams dominated with five nominations- two from the Firebirds and three from the Sunshine Coast Lightning. The usuals made an appearance once again with Adelaide Thunderbirds goal keeper Shamera Sterling and West Coast Fever goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler making […]
Thunderbirds assemble to beat ailing Firebirds
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds enjoyed their second win of the year, outclassing a determined, yet wounded Queensland Firebirds by three goals, denying them of their first win on the board for season 2019. The battle of the birds saw the two lower teams on the ladder fight for dominance all match, with both sides having moments […]
Swifts stun Vixens to snatch top spot in 10-goal win
NEW South Wales (NSW) Swifts have produced their best performance of the season to down a strong Melbourne Vixens team on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Swifts lost Sophie Garbin before the game, but following on from the weekend’s trend of injured sides getting up – with the Fever downing the Magpies and Lightning […]
