Fever weather Lightning storm
DESPITE being challenged by the Sunshine Coast Lightning, the West Coast Fever overcame the challenge and recorded a nine-goal win over their gallant opponents. Both of these sides had key outs heading into the game. Jessica Anstiss was missing for the Fever, while Laura Scherian was missing for the Lightning. It was very even for […]
Thunderbirds back on the winners list
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are back in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) winner’s books, snapping a five-game losing streak after defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning 51-44 yesterday. The Thunderbirds had the ideal start to the match, nailing the first two goals of the match. Although the Lightning had plenty of chances to level things up, they […]
SSN Mid Season Report Cards
IT is officially halfway through the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, so it is time to take a look at where everyone sits on the ladder, and how the back half of their season might look. 8th – NSW Swifts – 2 wins The reigning champions have had a season they would rather forget […]
GIANTS stomp Lightning in SSN victory
GIANTS Netball have put on a show on the road, smashing the Sunshine Coast Lightning 82 to 54. The Lightning were dealt a blow before the opening centre pass, with Cara Koenen ruled out due to Health and Safety protocols, and it proved telling. It was goal for goal for the opening couple of minutes, […]
Lightning strikes twice to defeat Swifts
EARNING their second successive Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) victory, the Sunshine Coast Lightning have taken down a couple of key scalps, the latest being reigning premiers NSW Swifts by seven goals. The Lightning backed up their shock win over Melbourne Vixens the week before with a commanding start in the opening quarter against the Swifts, […]
Lightning cause upset of the season over Vixens
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have pulled off the upset of the season, defeating the Melbourne Vixens 71-58, handing the Vixens their first loss of the season. The first half was much more even than their respective ladder positions would have suggested. An attacking error saw the Vixens steal a goal from a Lightning centre pass […]
Undermanned Magpies on the board in 2022
DESPITE losing two of their shooters on the eve of the match, a stellar performance from inclusion Nyah Allen has seen Collingwood Magpies put their first win on the board for 2022, defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning by 10 goals. It was goal for goal for much of the opening first five minutes, but then […]
Firebirds the toast of Queensland as they win derby
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have won the Queensland derby and were able to right the wrongs of Round 1, defeating cross state rivals Sunshine Coast Lightning by 28 goals. The Lightning were dealt a huge blow pre match when captain Steph Wood was ruled out due to Covid. She was replaced in the side by Lightning training […]
West Coast running at Fever pitch in stellar win
WEST Coast Fever have started their season in the ideal fashion, beating the Sunshine Coast Lightning in a high-scoring affair in Perth 82-63. The Fever raced out to a bit of an early lead, and although the Lightning were able to peg it back a bit the Fever extended it back out again at the […]
2022 Suncorp Super Netball fixture analysis
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) fixture was announced yesterday, and we took a deeper dive into each team’s fixture, and the good, and bad aspects of the 14-round draw. >> 2022 SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL: TEAM-BY-TEAM FIXTURES Adelaide Thunderbirds THE GOOD: The Thunderbirds start the season at home with four consecutive matches on their home […]
