This week in netball: Langman retires, SSN signings and NZ Cadbury Series
THIS week in netball saw a heap of excitement, with the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season complete last weekend and the beginning of Draft Central‘s postseason SSN content following the Melbourne Vixens’ maiden SSN grand final victory. In international netball, the Netball New Zealand Cadbury Series began on Wednesday with Silver Ferns coming out […]
2020 Sunshine Coast Lightning: Season review
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season done and dusted Draft Central takes a look back at the year that was for each team, where they went wrong, improvements and hopes for the 2021 season. It has been an unconventional season to say the least with a condensed season, rolling subs, introduction of the super […]
SSN Stats wrap: Preliminary final
THE preliminary final saw some impressive performances from the Fever especially when it came to their lynchpins down either end of the court while Sunshine Coast Lightning struggled to generate much flow or rhythm across the court, as a couple of star players uncharacteristically coughed up the ball. It is no surprise that Jhaniele Fowler […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball: Five talking points – Preliminary final
WEST Coast Fever got the job done against Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final to move into the grand final, while there was no shortage of action off the court with some big announcements surrounding 2021 rosters and coaches. Caitlin Bassett signing with Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Australian Diamonds captain […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Preliminary final
THE Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final saw some phenomenal matchups across the court with some highly talented players tussling to push their side into the grand final. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their […]
Fever dominate Lightning to earn 2020 grand final berth
AN exciting Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final matchup between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever saw the Fever dispose of the Lightning in another exceptional showing, dominating the first three quarters to run away with a 73-59 win and a chance at holding the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trophy next week when they […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary final
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. The semi-final sees a couple of well-versed internationals lock horns in Lightning goal attack Steph Wood and England Roses and West Coast Fever defender Stacey Francis. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. WEST COAST FEVER […]
Suncorp Super Netball preview: Preliminary final
IT is do-or-die for Suncorp Super Netball 2020 as 2018 grand finalists Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever face-off in the preliminary final, in hope to progress through to the grand final against the Melbourne Vixens next week. Sunshine Coast Lightning v. West Coast Fever Sunday, 11 October The Fever have been resurgent in […]
SSN Stats wrap: Semi-finals
TWO huge battles waged during the first round of 2020 Suncorp Super Netball finals, with the Melbourne Vixens propelled straight into the grand final. The Vixens were convincing against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, dominating much of the contest while the West Coast Fever mounted a solid comeback against the NSW Swifts, knocking the reigning premiers […]
Suncorp Super Netball – Five talkings points: Semi-finals
WITH the first round of finals done and dusted there were plenty of talking points to come out of the two games. The NSW Swifts’ loss saw them bundled out of the finals while the Melbourne Vixens’ 16-goal victory showcased why they are premiership favourites. A couple of youngsters also stepped up to the plate, […]
