VNSL 2021: Round 19 – Monday wrap
TWO more matches completed Round 19 of Vitality Netball Superleague action on Monday night, with huge results seeing one side dealt a devastating blow to their finals potential and the other a dent to their confidence ahead of their finals campaign. London Pulse (46) defeated Saracens Mavericks (33) Player of the match: Ashleigh Dekker (London Pulse) […]
Fisher steers Steel to hard-fought two goal win
IT was always going to be a tough task without Ellie Bird and although the Mainland Tactix put up a good fight the Southern Steel showcased their grit and determination to steal a two goal win in a low-scoring affair (47-45). The Steel have gotten good at coming from behind to snatch victory, replicating their […]
Mystics continue winning form and keep Magic planted to bottom of the ladder
A DOMINANT final quarter gifted Northern Mystics the win as they toppled Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by five goals (68-63). There were a couple of key figures that retuned to both sides as Khiarna Williams and Tayla Earle both made their way back onto the court for their respective teams after being sidelined with […]
VNSL 2021: Round 19 – Sunday wrap
THE penultimate round of Vitality Netball Superleague action is almost done and dusted, with three huge Sunday afternoon clashes playing out rather than the scheduled four due to the Surrey Storm and Wasps Netball clash being postponed following a positive COVID-19 case amongst the Wasps playing group. That match is set to be rescheduled in […]
Stars shine in final quarter comeback
NORTHERN Stars revered their fortunes against Central Pulse sneaking home with a narrow two-goal win to get back on the winners list (55-53). It was heartbreak for the Pulse who held the lead at three quarter time but were simply overpowered by the Stars who found that extra gear to kick into. After a quiet […]
Fever continue winning run with classy victory over Firebirds
WEST Coast Fever overcame the last remaining side in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) on Sunday afternoon, completing a clean sweep of each team with a 10-goal victory over Queensland Firebirds, 79-69. While the Firebirds certainly took it to the Fever at times throughout the intense clash – which also marked defender Kim Jenner‘s 50th game […]
Adelaide Thunderbirds stun Swifts claiming back-to-back wins
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds have claimed a huge upset win over NSW Swifts, securing their second victory for the season 58-53. The Thunderbirds won every quarter and subsequently led at every break with their full court defensive pressure proving to be the real tipping point for the Swifts. It was an uncharacteristically sloppy start by NSW Swifts […]
Magpies claim bragging rights in Melbourne Derby
DESPITE the Melbourne Derby not being played in Victoria, the game still lived up to the hype with Collingwood Magpies getting the chocolates over a struggling Melbourne Vixens unit (67-51). It was a tight opening quarter before Collingwood well and truly put the foot down in the final second half to notch up its third […]
Lightning secure top spot
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning have cemented their top spot on the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) ladder, defeating the GIANTS in a nail-biter (52-58). Unfortunately for GIANTS coach, Julie Fitzgerald, her milestone 350th game was a disappointing one, with both sides competing hard but not cleanly, and keeping fans on their edge of their seats into […]
VNSL 2021: Round 19 preview – Penultimate round sees do-or-die clashes
A HUGE penultimate round of Vitality Netball Superleague action is upon us, with one side in Wasps potentially taking the court for the final time this season as Leeds Rhinos earn the week off and the remaining nine sides go head-to-head, with London Pulse and Saracens Mavericks both taking the court twice. SUNDAY, JUNE 13 […]
2021 SSN Head to head: Round 7
THE highly anticipated match-up between Queensland Firebirds and West Coast Fever headlines Round 7 of the Suncorp Super Netball. With plenty of key contests across the court, Draft Central hones in one on battle between a couple of experienced figures in Firebirds captain Gabi Simpson and Fever pocket rocket Verity Charles. Queensland Firebirds vs. West […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the ANZ Premiership rolls around with the ladder continuing to chop and change given the unpredictable season so far. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will be eager to get another win on the board after falling agonisingly short last round. Northern Stars vs. Central Pulse Sunday, June 13 @6:15pm The Northern Stars […]
