Moloney keen to keep competitive spirit alive to end season on a positive note
SUNCORP Super Netball’s (SSN) reigning premiers fate was sealed last Thursday night, with the Melbourne Vixens going down to the West Coast Fever, ruling them out of contention for the finals. Despite the devastating blow, Vixens captain Kate Moloney continues to demonstrate her resilient spirit that has made her the star and leader that she […]
Fever down niggling Firebirds to solidify spot in top four
MISSING a couple of key cogs the Queensland Firebirds had their work cut out for them against the West Coast Fever as the visitors powered home for a 10-goal win, 79-69. It was a tight tussle for majority of the game but the Fever showcased their class to get down to business when it counted. […]
Collingwood claim drought-breaking win over Swifts
COLLINGWOOD Magpies claimed their first win over NSW Swifts since 2019 in a scintillating performance (75-68). The Pies led from the first quarter and did not look like relenting with their hustle and cleanliness across the court keeping the Swifts on the back foot. It was turnover central to start the game with both sides […]
Stars end season on a high with scintillating 19-goal win
IN both teams’ final game of the home and away season, it was the Northern Stars that claimed the win over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by 19 goals (65-46). It was a one-sided affair as the Stars came out with a point to prove after dropping all the way down the ladder and missing […]
2021 SSN Round 12 preview
AFTER a week off given continued COVID-19 restrictions, Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) returns in what is going to be a condensed final couple of weeks of netball action. The finals are just around the corner and with the top four still not set, every win counts. Collingwood Magpies vs. NSW Swifts […]
Mystics impress against Mainland Tactix to claim a four goal victory
NORTHERN Mystics ended their home and away season on a high, denying Mainland Tactix the chance of hosting the elimination final next week with a four-goal win, 63-59. It was a tight tussle between the two teams but it was the Mystics that held sway for majority of the game and were intent on winning, […]
Steel star in narrow win over Pulse
WITH finals around the corner it was Southern Steel that stood strong to walk away with a narrow two-goal win over Central Pulse (59-57). In Gail Parata’s final game as head coach, the Central Pulse upped the ante and had their moments of magic but simply could not compete for a full 60 minutes. It […]
SSN 2021: Quiet achievers
WITH uncertainty around the fixture still remaining, Draft Central has taken a look at each Suncorp Super Netball team, unpacking which players have gone about their business but have not necessarily received a wealth of accolades. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Although it has not been the best of seasons for the Adelaide Thunderbirds, one player that has […]
Fever claim grudge match over Vixens in Queensland
ONE of the rivalries of the season between the two 2020 Suncorp Super Netball grand finalists was made much bigger a couple of weeks ago as the Round 8 Clash between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens was postponed due to stringent Western Australia border restrictions, as the New South Wales COVID situation worsened. […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Round 15
THE final round of the ANZ Premiership is set to have some ladder implications, although the Northern Mystics have already locked up top spot. The Stars and Magic will be battling it out for respect while the Pulse will be hoping to end their season on a high after not making finals for the first […]
2021 Stats wrap: SSN Round 11 and ANZ Premiership Round 14
ROUND 14 in the ANZ Premiership and 11 in the Suncorp Super Netball rolled around and it did not disappoint with a number of players racking up the stats. We take a look at some of the top performers across both leagues. Goals: Southern Steel goal shooter, George Fisher was accurate to post nailing 33 […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Team of the Week – Round 14
THE penultimate round of ANZ Premiership brought plenty of blockbuster results and huge individual efforts to get their respective sides over the line. The Southern Steel collected a huge win and with that had two players make the squad, and while the Pulse and Magic fell short in their matches, they still had a number […]
