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 […]
Swift comeback sees NSW go three from three
IN an unprecedented start to West Coast Fever’s 2019 season, a loss to the NSW Swifts on Sunday relegated Fever to eighth on the ladder after three losses in as many weeks. Meanwhile, the Swifts are sitting in second on percentage with three solid wins under their belt, securing a 14 goal win with a […]
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 […]
Grand Final rematch sees Lightning strike again
THE Grand Final rematch between West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning was always set to be a big match as both sides came into Round 2 with a loss opening their season, however no one would have expected the 25-goal victory outcome as Lightning outclassed Fever at every opportunity. The heavily Fever-based crowd held […]
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 […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 1
THE opening round of Suncorp Super Netball saw some big wins and surprises to start the year, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds getting their first win in 27 matches, while the two 2018 grand finalists in Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever both lost their first match of the season. Collingwood Magpies had three players […]
Thunderbirds claim nail-biting win over grand finalists West Coast Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds clinched their first win since 2017 and showed that they are a real threat in this year’s competition. It was a relatively high scoring match filled with plenty of big contests with the Thunderbirds narrowly edging out the West Coast Fever by one goal (61-60). The Fever started hot with their connections […]
Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
SSN Head 2 Head: Round 1 – Fowler vs. Sterling
IN each Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In this edition, we take a look at Jamaican counterparts, 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and leading goalscorer, Jhaniele Fowler going up against newcomer to the SSN, Shamera Sterling. […]