Vixens make it two from two in a big win against the GIANTS at home
IN Kim Green’s 200th game the GIANTS came out with a real fire in the belly opening a two goal lead early in the first term but they were quickly overran by the Melbourne Vixens who proved to be too strong. The Vixens put out a dominant performance with slick ball movement down the court, […]
SSN: Round 2 preview – Grand Final rematch
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball is up this weekend, with a number of big matches set to make a dint on the competition. This week will see the grand final rematch between West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning, with both sides coming into this matchup after Round 1 losses. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 2
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood Magpies GRETEL TIPPETT (GA) v. APRIL BRANDLEY (GD) The match-up between one of the most athletic and unpredictable shooters in the league, Gretel Tippett and the in-form Collingwood defender, […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Episode 3
IN the third episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat about Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball, reviewing all four games and previewing Round 2. The team also chats about their Team of the Week, explored in detail here. Centre […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 1
THE opening round of Suncorp Super Netball saw some big wins and surprises to start the year, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds getting their first win in 27 matches, while the two 2018 grand finalists in Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever both lost their first match of the season. Collingwood Magpies had three players […]
Player focus: Vixens vs. Firebirds
IN the first game of the 2019 season the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win over the Firebirds. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their influence on the court. VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP By: Sophie Taylor Goal attack, Tegan Philip is a veteran for the […]
Nat Medhurst praises team connection in Magpies’ first win
WITH her first win under her belt for the Collingwood Magpies, star goal attack Nat Medhurst played an integral role in the attacking end for the black and white. It was a solid performance by the Magpies, with the side making history, winning their first Round 1 game in their short history. Collingwood came away […]
SSN Player focus: Magpies vs. Lightning
ROUND 1 saw the clash between Collingwood Magpies and Sunshine Coast Lightning. We attended this match and took notes on one key player for each side, analysing their game play and impact on the court. COLLINGWOOD: NAT MEDHURSTBy: Taylah Melki In her first official game for Collingwood, Nat Medhurst proved to be the missing […]
Thunderbirds claim nail-biting win over grand finalists West Coast Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds clinched their first win since 2017 and showed that they are a real threat in this year’s competition. It was a relatively high scoring match filled with plenty of big contests with the Thunderbirds narrowly edging out the West Coast Fever by one goal (61-60). The Fever started hot with their connections […]
Swifts send a message with inspiring win
THE NSW Swifts have claimed the Carole Sykes Trophy against GIANTS Netball by seven goals in the Round 1 New South Wales Derby. The Swifts went into the match as underdogs missing two key players in Nat Haythornwaite and Kate Eddy. Replacing the two the Swifts brought in training partners Tayla Fraser and Sophie Halpin. […]
