Recruits flood to VNL as 2020 fixture released
ROUND 1 of the 2020 Victorian Netball League (VNL) is set to commence at the end of March with an additional seven venues added to the already extensive list. The season will run for 18 rounds and sees some marquee players sign with clubs in the hope to boost their standings on the VNL ladder. […]
Is umpire inconsistency causing headaches at international level?
UMPIRING standards in netball have been brought to the forefront of media contention over the last few weeks, not for the first time in 2019 – and with the standard of the sport itself growing every year, it is clear why. With so much questioned regarding fairness in sports these days, whether it be from […]
Magpies and Wasps to battle Kiwis in Super Club tournament
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and Wasps Netball will join New Zealand’s six ANZ Premiership sides to contest the 2019 Super Club tournament in December. Held from December 8-13 in Nelson, the competition features 20 games played over six days at the Trafalgar Centre, with a Grand Final between the two best sides taking place on Friday, December […]
Emma Ryde’s wild journey
IT has been a massive year for goal shooter Emma Ryde, who has found herself returning to netball in 2019 and providing a massive target in the goal circle for every team she has taken the court with. While a relatively well known name in the netball community thanks to her stature in the circle […]
Victorian Netball League Awards
WITH the Victorian Netball League (VNL) season officially over there were plenty of award winners across all three divisions, along with a Team of the Year announced for the 19 and Under, Division One and Championship leagues. 19 and Under Jasmine Mackie claimed the 19 and Under Hot Shot award for her efforts throughout the […]
Player Focus: VNL Grand Final
THE grand final of the 2019 Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement with the Geelong Cougars defeating Casey Demons for their inaugural VNL Championship title. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Brooke Allan (Geelong Cougars) The goalkeeper had no easy opposition […]
Victorian Netball League: Geelong Cougars claim their inaugural Championship title
WITH both teams fighting for their first premiership it was the Geelong Cougars that broke their hoodoo with a 14-goal victory over the Casey Demons (69-55). In their inaugural season the Casey Demons well and truly showcased that they have the skill and intent to put on a show but simply could not match the […]
VNL Grand Finals – Under 19s and Division 1
City West Falcons (53) defeated Peninsula Waves (41) Victorian Netball League 19 and Under By: Sophie Taylor It was a close match to begin with in the VNL Under 19s Grand Final, with a goal for goal start seeing both City West Falcons and Peninsula Waves unable to find their form. It was the Falcons […]
Victorian Netball League: Grand Final Preview
AFTER a stellar performance against City West Falcons, the Casey Demons earnt a spot in the grand final against Geelong Cougars. The Cougars secured their spot in the semi-final with a strong performance against the Falcons. Both teams have hit their stride at the right time with the Demons hoping to claim their first premiership […]
Casey Demons’ pathway to finals
IN their inaugural season the Casey Demons have stormed into the grand final, well and truly announcing themselves as fierce competitors. Goal shooter Emma Ryde has been a key member in that charge, using her height and wingspan to her side’s full advantage. “I think we are a bit of the underdog, I don’t think […]
