International netball update: Africa Netball Cup – Days 1-3
THREE days down at the Africa Netball Cup, and some intriguing results have already played out. With nine nations playing out for the trophy in Windhoek, Namibia, top ranked South Africa, Malawi and Uganda currently lead the pack on three wins apiece, with second-ranked Uganda slightly ahead of Malawi on the leaderboard due to greater […]
Australian Diamonds: Player analysis – Amy Parmenter
A NEWCOMER to the Australian Diamonds program in 2021/22, Amy Parmenter is one of the players to watch come international tests with her ability to impact, and impact heavily. A talented NSW junior and starting wing defence for GIANTS Netball, Parmenter has continually upped her game throughout the pathways and into the Suncorp Super Netball. […]
Compare the Pair: Tiana Metuarau and Jamie Hume
AS the off-season continues, Rookie Me Central will return to a regular Compare the Pair series; delving into, and analysing two fan favourites from different competitions. In this edition, we compare and contrast a couple of upcoming New Zealand Silver Ferns goal attacks in Central Pulse’s Tiana Metuarau and Northern Stars’ Jamie Hume, whose respective breakout 2021 […]
First crop of 2022 training partners announced
FOUR Suncorp Super Netball clubs have now announced their 2022 training partner selections, with GIANTS Netball and Sunshine Coast Lightning joining the Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood Magpies, who confirmed their nominations late last week. With plenty of exciting talent at hand, we run through the first crop of SSN training partners in the leadup to […]
What if: The Constellation Cup cannot go ahead in 2021
THE second edition of the 2021 Constellation Cup was almost a go before COVID-19 got in the way once more, plunging both Australia and New Zealand into lockdowns with both nations still in various stages of restrictions. While the Constellation Cup has since been postponed indefinitely, it seems to be less and less likely that […]
2022 early look: SSN/ANZP/VNSL
ALL three major netball competitions in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have official 2022 start dates, meaning it is time to have a look at the 2021 clubs and where they could sit in the upcoming seasons. While the UK’s Vitality Netball Superleague always has an early start, both Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball […]
2022 SSN movers and changers: Player details
OVER the past few weeks, Rookie Me Central has run through a variety of Suncorp Super Netball player profiles, particularly newcomers to the competition and players who have switched their colours for the upcoming season. Check out all of their information below. >>FULL 2022 TEAM LISTS CLUB NEWCOMERS SSN NEWCOMERS/ELEVATIONS
Compare the Pair: Towera Vinkhumbo and Eboni Usoro-Brown
AS the off-season continues, Rookie Me Central will return to a regular Compare the Pair series; delving into, and analysing two fan favourites from different competitions. We compare and contrast a couple of impressive defenders, focusing on Towera Vinkhumbo and Eboni Usoro-Brown, who boast very different attributes despite playing the same position. – First, let’s take […]
International netball update: Africa Netball Cup to begin
THE Pent Series may have been done and dusted last week, but expect another huge flurry of African netball action in the coming days as the Africa Netball Cup plays out from November 9-16 in Windhoek, Namibia. 24th-ranked Namibia will again host world number six, Malawi, world number seven, Uganda, world number 12, Zimbabwe, world […]
This week in netball: Fast5 showcases UK talent, Africa Pent Series and Vixens fined
ANOTHER huge week in netball has come and gone, with plenty happening both on and off the court once more. In huge news off the court this week, the Melbourne Vixens have been fined over their failure to travel to Perth for their Round 8 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) fixture against the West Coast Fever. […]
2022 VNSL season confirmed for early February
THE 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) fixture has been announced, with another huge season set to begin on Saturday, February 5, and carry through to the grand final on Sunday, June 5. Boasting 20 rounds and a blockbuster weekend of finals action, there is no doubt the 2022 season is set to showcase the best […]
2021 British Fast5 All-Stars: Top performers
THE 2021 British Fast5 All-Stars event on Saturday, October 30 provided plenty of exciting action, with a number of top performers putting on a show across the range of matches. Whilst Team Bath won the ultimate prize and bragging rights, we run through the top player from each of the eight teams and who to […]
