West Coast Fever claim thrilling one-goal victory over Adelaide Thunderbirds
AFTER a difficult start to the season, the West Coast Fever claimed a season-defining win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds prevailing by one goal, 53-52. It was a hot contest with both sides jostling hard to secure the four points but in the end after weeks of close calls the Fever just did enough to hold […]
GIANT controversy in the West
IT was yet another draw for the West Coast Fever who claimed their third draw in four weeks after fighting back against the GIANTS in a thriller at RAC Arena. With a controversial ending the GIANTS just missed out on snatching a one-goal victory with the umpires clock and scoreboard showing different times, disallowing the […]
SSN: Round 7 preview – Top versus bottom and Queen’s Birthday clash
ROUND 7 sees the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season hit the halfway point, with some massive results so far dictating both the ladder and form of teams in the early stages of the competition. This is the final round before the fixture starts over, meaning the last chance to come in and cause a big […]
All square again as Firebirds and Fever cannot be split
IN a remarkable game in Brisbane on Saturday, Queensland Firebirds were made to wait yet another week to taste their first victory, forced to share the points with West Coast Fever – both side’s second draws of the season. The home side headed into the match being the only side without a win, while the […]
SSN: Round 6 preview – Top four do battle
AFTER a ladder-busting Round 5, Round 6 of Suncorp Super Netball is sure to see some more big matchups and challenges for top spot. GIANTS Netball will come into this round with a point to prove against the Adelaide Thunderbirds who managed a win last week, while the matchup between Queensland Firebirds and West Coast […]
Fever claim first win of the season over the Magpies in Bendigo
WITH captain Courtney Bruce returning, the West Coast Fever had a point to prove and they did just that with an upset win against the highly-fancied Magpies in a two-point thriller. After a draw last week the Fever looked more settled in attack and their midcourt connections started to fire proving too much for Collingwood […]
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 […]
Vixens stunned by undermanned Fever
IT was a blockbuster game between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens with neither side able to be separated at the final whistle. Both sides were neck and neck drawing the third and fourth quarter highlighting their intensity and pressure. It was clear that the Fever had a point to prove and they well […]
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 […]
