2021 VNL: Round 9 preview
ROUND 9 of Victorian Netball League (VNL) action has arrived, with all 10 teams now on an even playing field and plenty of ladder changes expected as the round comes to a close. With three matches playing out at the State Netball Centre in Parkville and two elsewhere, Round 9 of action is set to […]
2021 VNL Round 8 wrap
MINIMAL spectators returned to the fray as the Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship division completed its eighth round of action on Wednesday evening. We wrap up the talking points of the inaugural VNL Pride Round. Ariels (50) defeated by Hawks Netball (75) The opening clash of the round was always set to be a tough […]
2021 VNL: Round 8 preview
ROUND 8 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) is set to be an absolute cracker with a couple of battles between the two top teams headlining the round. Ariels vs. Hawks Netball Sitting on two wins apiece the Ariels and Hawks will be eager to impose themselves quickly and gain some early momentum. The seventh […]
2021 VNL Round 7 wrap
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) returned this week after an impromptu midseason hiatus, with all five Championship Division matches playing out with some intriguing results on Wednesday night across four different venues. Casey Demons (70) defeated Southern Saints (52) It was a huge clash between top four side Casey and the winless Southern Saints, with […]
2021 VNL: Round 7 preview
THE long awaited return of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) kicks off tonight with Round 7 set to bring plenty of excitement. It has been almost a month since the last game given the COVID-19 enforced lockdown and regulations surrounding sport making for an enthralling battle this week. Casey Demons vs. Southern Saints Casey Demons […]
Relentless and dogged defence key to Melbourne University Lightning’s undefeated start
SITTING pretty atop of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) ladder, Melbourne University Lightning were enjoying a hot start to the season prior to the pause in play due to the state wide COVID-19 lockdown. A key reason for their success this season has been the development of Melbourne Vixens training partner Gabby Coffey who credits […]
VNL top performers: Midseason deep-dive
THE 2021 Victorian Netball League (VNL) season got off to a flying start, with teams shaking off the cobwebs immediately following a full year without all three divisions last season due to the COVID-19 enforced statewide lockdown. With another unprecedented break almost done and dusted and matches expected to return on June 16, we take […]
2021 VNL Round 6 wrap
ROUND 6 of the Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement and close shaves. A couple of ladder-defining battles kept players and spectators on the edge of their seats as two matches were decided by less than five goals highlighting the high calibre of action on display. North East Blaze (53) defeated Southern Saints (51) […]
2021 VNL: Round 6 preview
EXPECT another huge round of Victorian Netball League (VNL) action this week as the ladder really begins to shape up. A couple of matches boast ladder repercussions, with the current top four sides going head-to-head and potential first wins up for grabs for the bottom-end, while North East Blaze will hope for a chance to […]
2021 VNL Round 5 wrap: Lightning make it five on the trot
ROUND 5 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) was completed on Wednesday night with Melbourne University Lightning once again leaving their mark on the competition, notching up their fifth straight victory to take out top spot, while Casey Demons and Geelong Cougars also got back on the winners list. City West Falcons (66) defeated North […]