Top 20 players over 30: #17 Phumza Maweni
THERE are a host of international players across the world that, much like a fine wine, have simply gotten better with age. With netball on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Draft Central takes a look at players that fall into the category of over 30 and still have plenty in the tank given their […]
Top 20 players over 30: #19 Laura Scherian
THERE are a host of international players across the world that, much like a fine wine, have simply gotten better with age. With netball on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Draft Central takes a look at players that fall into the category of over 30 and still have plenty in the tank given their […]
Netball fantasy teams: All-Star Queensland teams
OVER the years there have been a multitude of stars pulling on the Firebirds dress and while the Lightning are still relatively new to the netball world compared to their state rivals, Sunshine Coast have had some A-list players come through the doors. Draft Central has comprised two teams filled with past and present players […]
Top 15 SSN training partners: #15 Ashlee Unie
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is taking a look at the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020. The countdown begins with Sunshine Coast Lightning midcourt defender, Ashlee Unie. This countdown is purely opinion-based, taking […]
What if … Laura Langman did not return to SSN in 2019?
IN the inaugural season of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) back in 2017, New Zealand Silver Ferns veteran and centre Laura Langman played a crucial role in her sides’ premiership. The Sunshine Coast Lightning were filled with a wealth of talent ranging from Australian Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett, partner-in-crime Steph Wood and England Roses star Geva […]
Memorable Matches: Lightning win inaugural 2017 Suncorp Super Netball premiership
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look at memorable matches in world netball history. Next up is Sunshine Coast Lightning’s maiden premiership over GIANTS Netball in 2017. The inaugural season of Suncorp Super Netball in 2017 was filled with highs and lows, with the ultimate high […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #13/#12
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The countdown continues with Australian young guns Cara Koenen and Kate Eddy. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is […]
Collingwood and Lightning set to face off in practice match
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and the Sunshine Coast Lightning are set to face off in Hobart on Friday night, with both sides preparing for yet another big year of Suncorp Super Netball. It will be the Magpies’ first outing in 2020 since winning the Super Club tournament over in New Zealand, while the Sunshine Coast will be […]
SSN Player focus: Cara Koenen
WHILE the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) might be done and dusted for 2019, we will review a number of talented players who stepped up this year and take a look at just what they have to offer and how they can improve further. Sunshine Coast Lightning- Cara Koenen DOB: 27/02/1996 Height: 190cm Position: GS/GA Season […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball fixture released
THE full 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) fixture has been announced, with a new structure set for the biggest season yet after a disrupted 2019. The season will commence on May 2 with the final round of the home and away season spread across three days on August 7-9. The season will consist of 14 […]
