Firebirds shake off Lightning in Queensland derby
THE third matchup of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Round 6 was a huge battle between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Queensland Firebirds, with the Firebirds getting the chocolates in this one credit to a huge opening half of action, eventually claiming the 61-52 victory. Whilst the Lightning had their moments, the Firebirds came out hunting from […]
Swifts claim NSW derby with accurate showing
IT was always set to be a huge clash between the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball, and the two sides fought tooth and nail to ensure it would remain that way throughout an enticing contest, which saw the Swifts claim a 63-51 victory after leading at every change. Both sides had everything to play for […]
Fever torch Pies to remain undefeated in season 2021
WEST Coast Fever made it six on the trot with a strong performance against Collingwood Magpies (78-55). It was all one way traffic and while the Pies made somewhat of a comeback in the third term it was not enough to ruffle the feathers of the Fever who had the game on their terms from […]
2021 SSN Round 6 – Head to head
ANOTHER round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action is upon us and this week sees some exciting match-ups across the board. The battle we will cast an eye over is that of Adelaide Thunderbirds goal shooter Lenize Potgieter and Melbourne Vixens defender Kadie-Ann Dehaney with the two internationals pillars for their respective sides. Melbourne Vixens […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 6
ROUND 6 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season gets underway this weekend, with the GIANTS still looking comfortable with their top spot position. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are now the only team yet to find a win, while Fever are creeping higher and higher up the ladder despite their negative point start. We preview the […]
2021 SSN: Round 5 – Five things we learnt
IT was Indigenous Round in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and the round definitely delivered the goods, with a number of close contests as the three of the four games were decided by two goals or less. In this new series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be […]
Richardson looking to build on Magpies consistency in 2021
FINISHING the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season as wooden spooners, the Collingwood Magpies have had a better start this season, currently sitting at 5th on the ladder – a position which coach Nicole Richardson is happy with for the time being. “If you look at the top four teams (GIANTS, Lightning, Swifts and Fever), they’ve […]
Fever turn around quiet first half to claim one-goal win over ladder leaders
THE Round 5 clash between West Coast Fever and GIANTS Netball was always set to be a blockbuster, and blockbuster it was, as it came down to the last 10 seconds of the game. The late Monday night clash over in Perth had fans hoping it would be decided before the buzzer, with a speedy […]
Swifts’ stellar final term pips Pies at the post
IT was a seesawing affair between NSW Swifts and Collingwood Magpies in Round 5 of Suncorp Super Netball, but in the end it was the former that prevailed thanks to a dominant final term of play to run out 62-53 victors. The Swifts were put through their paces as the Pies left nothing to chance […]
Lightning steal win over fired-up Thunderbirds
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball action began with a bang on Saturday, and Sunday’s opening contest would be no less intense as the Adelaide Thunderbirds pushed the Sunshine Coast Lightning all the way in another close encounter. While the Thunderbirds took charge on home turf after a trailing the first quarter in a seesawing […]
