Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
Magpies storm past Lightning in first opening round win
COLLINGWOOD Magpies have kick-started their 2019 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season with a bang, running away with a 14-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning. The Magpies led early on and despite some challenges from the Lightning throughout, the Magpies’ defensive end led by April Brandley and Geva Mentor was superb. Up the other end, fellow […]
SSN Head 2 Head: Round 1 – Fowler vs. Sterling
IN each Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In this edition, we take a look at Jamaican counterparts, 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and leading goalscorer, Jhaniele Fowler going up against newcomer to the SSN, Shamera Sterling. […]
Vixens overcome slow start to overpower young Firebirds
MELBOURNE Vixens have come from an early deficit to overpower a young Queensland Firebirds outfit, 73-61 in front of 6475 people at Melbourne Arena on Saturday afternoon in the opening match of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season. Caitlin Thwaites and Tegan Philip put on a shooting display with 73 goals from 75 attempts, while […]
SSN: Round 1 Preview – 2019 Super Netball begins
WITH Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball set to commence with a double header in Melbourne this weekend, there is plenty of excitement brewing. All sides will be wanting to assert their dominance early on and show they can mix it with the best. Melbourne Vixens v. Queensland Firebirds The Melbourne Vixens are […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Episode 2
IN the second episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat all things Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) ahead of the new season beginning on 27 April. The second part of two preseason episodes, this episode focuses on the 2018 SSN finalists; Queensland […]
West Coast Fever Season Preview
THE West Coast Fever are likely to come into season 2019 with a vengeance, ready to win back glory after a phenomenal 2018 Suncorp Super Netball season saw them pipped at the post in the grand final, with the Sunshine Coast Lightning just too good on the day. Coach Stacey Marinkovich has signed on for […]
Sunshine Coast Lightning Season Preview
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning will come into 2019 off the back of another dominant season, becoming the first team to become back-to-back premiers of the Suncorp Super Netball. The Lightning had a shaky start to 2018, dropping the first three games of the season before landing a win, however managed to collect bonus points in […]
Queensland Firebirds Season Preview
WITH the return of netball great, Laura Geitz the Queensland Firebirds flexed their muscles in 2018 taking some big scalps finishing third after a solid start. But the Firebirds were unable to bring that intensity in the finals knocked out in the first round against eventual premiers. Looking ahead to 2019 the Firebirds have maintained […]
NSW Swifts Season Preview
THE New South Wales (NSW) Swifts will hit the court wanting to prove they can be one of the best this season. The Swifts finished sixth last year after a solid season that saw them challenge the top teams and come away with a few unexpected wins. The 2019 Swifts line-up remains mostly unchanged with […]
