2021/2022 Australian Diamonds squad announced
A COUPLE of fresh faces are set to join the 2021 Australian Diamonds squad, with the squad named on Sunday morning. Some familiar names return to the fold ahead of the upcoming international season, with the Development Squad also named boasting a number of young up and coming players. Youngsters Amy Parmenter and Sunday Aryang […]
Northern Mystics crowned 2021 premiers
THE Northern Mystics have been crowned 2021 ANZ Premiership champions with a hard-fought two goal win over the Mainland Tactix, 61-59. Sitting at the top of the ladder for the past five rounds, the Mystics capped their season off in style, securing the coveted silverware. The Mystics hit the scoreboard first off the hands of […]
GIANTS secure minor premiership with win over Fever
IT was a battle of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) heavyweights as the Fever and GIANTS went head to head, but in the end it was the latter that got the chocolates and the minor premiership (75-73). The GIANTS pulled off a huge come-from-behind win to set up an exciting preliminary final next week. Jo […]
Swifts stamp authority with five goal win over Lightning
IN a fight for top four positions it was the Swifts that got the job done in convicning fashion against the Sunshine Coast Lightning (69-64). The fast start from the Swifts gifted them the upper hand from the opening quarter and they did not look like relenting running out with a strong four quarter performance. […]
SSN Round 14 – Gamechangers
WITH the final round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action almost done and dusted, instead of running through a key head to head, this round Draft Central will run through individual gamechangers who could turn the tide for their respective teams. With all four teams set to play finals next week, these two matches will […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Grand final preview
The ANZ Premiership grand final is only days away and the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix will be vying for the coveted 2021 premiership trophy. It is not their first rodeo with the Tactix gearing up for their second appearance in as many years while the Mystics have climbed their way back up the ladder […]
2021 VNL Round 11 wrap
THE Victorian Netball League (VNL) made a one day only return on Wednesday night, with the competition going ahead on a rare weekday night between lockdowns before the state snapped back into lockdown on Thursday evening. Four huge clashes got away though, with significant results and missing faces on court setting the tone during a […]
Toeava taking things one step at a time ahead of grand final
THE Northern Mystics crept their way up the ladder in season 2021 and ended the home and away season with a bang to steal top spot and safe passage into the ANZ Premiership Grand Final. One player that has been a lynchpin and a key reason for the Mystics’ success this season is wing attack […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Head to Head
MAINLAND Tactix are gearing up for their second consecutive grand final appearance having snuck through the elimination final, while the Northern Mystics enjoyed the week off and will be raring to go. With key match-ups across the court Draft Central takes a close look at the potential battle between Te Paea Selby-Rickit and Kate Burley. […]
Queensland Firebirds end their season on a high against struggling Vixens
WITH both sides unable to make Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) finals it was a matter of pride as the Queensland Firebirds just snuck over the line against the Melbourne Vixens (62-58). It was a see-sawing battle to say the least as they traded the lead back and forth credit to the high intensity out on […]
Swifts rally to topple courageous Thunderbirds
WITH head coach Briony Akle back at the helm the NSW Swifts looked more at home and comfortable against the Thunderbirds taking out a five-goal win (58-53). It was a real grind with the Thunderbirds refusing to give up and the Swifts having to dig deep to take home the points. Sophie Garbin got the […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Team of the Year
WITH the grand final around the corner Draft Central has compiled its 2021 ANZ Premiership Team of the Year based on the number of times players have made it into the Team of the Week. It is no surprise that a number of players from both the Mainland Tactix and Northern Mystics have made their […]
