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 […]
SSN: Round 5 preview – Table-topping clash and Firebirds injury woes continue
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball is here, and with it brings some massive matches that could see the ladder shuffle massively. A battle for the top of the ladder will ensue between Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts, while two big name players will face their respective 2018 sides for the first time this season. […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 4
THE Round 4 edition of Draft Central’s Team of the Week is here, featuring some returning names as well as some fresh faces to the mix this week after some big results across the past weekend. All but one team have a member in the 10-player side this week, with Collingwood Magpies dominating with three […]
GIANTS win against injury ravaged Firebirds
GIANTS Netball strung together their second consecutive win after knocking off an injury-depleted Queensland Firebirds by eight goals. The Firebirds were struck with some big injury news with up and coming defender Kim Jenner out after breaking her finger, while captain Gabi Simpson was managed throughout the game due to a groin injury. With an […]
SSN: Round 4 preview – Injuries galore
WITH another big round of Suncorp Super Netball coming up this week, all eight sides will be looking to settle their starting lineups as the 2019 season starts to take shape. There are still two sides undefeated coming into Round 4, so their respective opposition will need a big boost to come out on top […]
Lightning triumph over the Firebirds in the Queensland derby
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning struck against their state rivals on the weekend, taking three bonus points in their 15-goal win against the Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds went into the match without their captain Gabi Simpson after straining her hip at training forcing the late change. Without Simpson on court the Firebirds lacked that experience and […]
SSN: Round 3 preview – GIANT challenge for bottom of the ladder
ROUND 3 of Suncorp Super Netball is set to be one for the books, with some big matchups taking the court as teams battle for early dominance. With only one Saturday match again this week, all eyes will be on the Melbourne Vixens as they look to make it three from three as they take […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 2
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball was a big one, with two teams getting a second win apiece to start the season while three teams still sit winless for 2019. The first draw of the year took place between Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood Magpies, while the Adelaide Thunderbirds could not back up their stellar start […]
Battle of the birds sees the first draw of 2019
IT did not take long for the first draw of the season to happen, with both the Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds unable to be separated. After a disappointing start to the season the Firebirds came out with a fire in the belly, pushing out to an eight-goal lead at half time before the Magpies […]
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 […]
