Can Ingles be replaced?
IN the wake of Renae Ingles retirement the Melbourne Vixens will be eagerly looking to find someone to replace the veteran wing defence. With a relatively stable list and strong defensive end it may be hard to find someone who will adequately fill the void left by Ingles. With that in mind we take a […]
SSN Head to Head: Grand Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Steph Wood (GA) v. Maddy Turner (GD) With a premiership on the line, both Steph Wood and Maddy Turner will want to bring their A-game to give their […]
Magpies and Wasps to battle Kiwis in Super Club tournament
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and Wasps Netball will join New Zealand’s six ANZ Premiership sides to contest the 2019 Super Club tournament in December. Held from December 8-13 in Nelson, the competition features 20 games played over six days at the Trafalgar Centre, with a Grand Final between the two best sides taking place on Friday, December […]
Who could the Firebirds defence turn to in season 2020?
WITH the Queensland Firebirds lacking experience in defence, there are plenty of options to help create a formidable defensive unit with multiple players out of contract at seasons end. Although Tara Hinchliffe and Kim Jenner have plenty of promise, the Firebirds could benefit from having a more seasoned defender to help replace retiree Laura Clemesha. […]
Who replaces Brandley at the Magpies?
WITH April Brandley announcing her pregnancy and subsequent time off netball who will the Magpies look for to replace her? Brandley has been a great contributor to the club working hard in defence and absorbing the pressure throughout her tenure. She has provided stability in the defensive end throughout Collingwood’s short history with Sharni Layton […]
Player Focus: SSN Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
WITH the preliminary final done and dusted we look at which player from each team stood out for their side. The NSW Swifts had contributors across the court but it was Maddy Turner that proved to be a real game changer, while Vixens captain Kate Moloney took ownership through the middle third. NSW SWIFTS: MADDY […]
Swifts secure grand final spot after demolishing Vixens
THE NSW Swifts have earned a spot in the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final against the Sunshine Coast Lighting, after a stellar performance knocking the Melbourne Vixens out of the finals race (60-47). It was a fiery clash from the first whistle with both teams leaving nothing to chance but the Swifts were simply […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. The preliminary final sees two international stars in wing attack and wing defence face off for their respective sides. NSW SWIFTS v. MELBOURNE VIXENS Nat Haythornthwaite (WA) v. Renae Ingles (WD) There is plenty on […]
SSN Preview: Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
BOTH the NSW Swifts and Melbourne Vixens will be fighting hard to win their way into the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. The Swifts have run out victorious in their past two encounters with the Vixens and will be hoping to keep that hot streak going. Despite struggling with form in the past couple […]
SSN Team of the Week: Semi-finals
THE Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning dominated our Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Team of the Week credit to their impressive performance in the semi-finals. After a disappointing performance in the semi-finals both the Magpies and Swifts failed to have players nominated for this weeks team. GK: Emily Mannix (Melbourne Vixens) The Melbourne […]
