2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #2 Kate Heffernan
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. The second spot on the countdown goes to youngster Kate Heffernan. The up-and-coming midcourter enjoyed some more court time throughout the 2021 season with […]
2021 VNL deep dive: In the mix
WITH the remaining rounds of the 2021 Victorian Netball League season under question as lockdown measures continue throughout Victoria, we take this opportunity to delve into the eight Championship division teams and discover which team is the most well-rounded on the court. With limited statistics available, these notes are based on goals scored, accuracy and […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #3 Jamie Hume
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. Getting the nod at number three on the countdown is goaler Jamie Hume. In a team littered with big names, Hume left her mark […]
SSN: Player analysis – Sam Poolman
THERE are a number of under-recognised players in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) competition, and as the 2021 SSN Grand Final looms, it has become clear how critical Sam Poolman has become to the GIANTS lineup despite not being the flashiest player on the court. The goal keeper plays a pivotal role in the backend for […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #4 Kate Burley
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. Coming in at number four on the countdown is premiership winning defender Kate Burley. Crossing from the Northern Stars at the start of the […]
Australian Netball Championships replaced by hub-based model
FOR many Australian netballers coming up through the state, territory and national pathways, the 2021 Australian Netball Championships (ANC) provide a chance to prove what they are capable of and develop their craft within an elite environment. Unfortunately, with ongoing COVID-19 concerns and continued statewide lockdowns, Netball Australia has confirmed this week that the 2021 […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #5 Charlotte Elley
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. The next in line at number five is Charlotte Elley, with the wing defence proving to be a key cog for the Mainland Tactix. […]
GIANTS squash Fever for all-NSW grand final berth
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) preliminary final was always set to be a blockbuster, and neither the GIANTS nor the West Coast Fever let up in a huge battle for a grand final berth. A huge first quarter was the catalyst for the GIANTS, who will head into a monumental all-NSW grand final next […]
2021 SSN: Preliminary final – Head to head
WITH the grand final to play for the battle between the GIANTS and West Coast Fever is set to be a nail-biter. With thrilling match-ups across the court Draft Central delves into one particular contest that could have a huge sway on how the game goes with Amy Parmenter and Verity Charles set to fight […]
This week in netball: SSN coaches extend contracts as ANZ signings continue
THIS week in netball, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) finals series got off to a raring start, as ANZ Premiership player signings began and a number of SSN coaches extended their current contracts. The SSN finals produced some intriguing outcomes, as NSW Swifts earned a free ride to the 2021 grand final in a week’s […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #6 Whitney Souness
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. Returning to the Central Pulse this season and making her way in at number six on the countdown is speedster Whitney Souness. After plying […]
2021 SSN preview: Preliminary final
A SPOT in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Grand Final is up for grabs when GIANTS Netball take on West Coast Fever in the preliminary final this weekend. GIANTS Netball vs. West Coast Fever Saturday, August 21 @3:00pm These two sides met in the final round of the SSN, with the GIANTS coming away with […]
