Steel stun Mystics with scintillating first term
SOUTHERN Steel wowed the Northern Mystics in a thrilling clash to notch up their fourth win of the season and put some fear into the second placed side with a 63-58 finish. The Steel flew out of the blocks in the first term and while things tightened up as the game went on the Mystics […]
Lightning steal win over fired-up Thunderbirds
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball action began with a bang on Saturday, and Sunday’s opening contest would be no less intense as the Adelaide Thunderbirds pushed the Sunshine Coast Lightning all the way in another close encounter. While the Thunderbirds took charge on home turf after a trailing the first quarter in a seesawing […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 – Friday/Saturday wrap
IT was a blockbuster start to the double round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action with matches played in front of a crowd for the first time this season. The Friday and Saturday games gave fans plenty to cheer about as Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning continued their winning ways. Celtic Dragons (30) defeated by […]
Rahni Samason steals the show as she guides Melbourne Vixens to first win
MELBOURNE Vixens got their first win on the board thanks to the elevation of superstar shooter Rahni Samason. The young goaler lived out every girls fantasy nailing the winning shot after the siren to defeat the Queensland Firebirds (66-64). Tongues were sent wagging as Samason got the nod for the Melbourne Vixens in at goal […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 preview – Crowds return as last double round arrives
CROWDS return to the Vitality Netball Superleague for the first time this season in a blockbuster double round of action, as the ladder continues to heat up with just one spot within the top four still up for grabs. There is no doubt plenty to play for this round, with home fans expected in droves […]
2021 SSN Round 5 – Head to head
ROUND 5 is set to showcase some enticing Suncorp Super Netball clashes, with one between West Coast Fever and GIANTS Netball standing out with four wins apiece. The two sides have no issue finding hands to ball and have proved high-scoring, as an exciting matchup looms between a couple of young up and coming talents […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 7
THE Northern Stars’ winning streak has ended while Mainland Tactix have found their winning formula with three consecutive wins. ANZ Premiership Round 7 is set to bring some exciting matchups as Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic hunt for their second victory of the season. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel The contest between the Northern Mystics […]
2021 VNL Round 6 wrap
ROUND 6 of the Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement and close shaves. A couple of ladder-defining battles kept players and spectators on the edge of their seats as two matches were decided by less than five goals highlighting the high calibre of action on display. North East Blaze (53) defeated Southern Saints (51) […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 5
ROUND 5 of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season gets underway this weekend over a three-day playing period. The GIANTS still maintain their top spot position, while the Thunderbirds and Vixens are still looking to get some points on the board. We preview the entire round of action to come. Queensland Firebirds vs. Melbourne Vixens […]
2021 SSN: Round 4 – Five things we learnt
THERE was no shortage of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action in Round 4 with the Queensland Firebirds falling to Collingwood Magpies and the GIANTS keeping their unbeaten streak alive. In this new series, Draft Central will look at five key learnings from the round whether it be consistent themes or standout performances. Defensive masterclass The […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 6 – Aliyah Dunn
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account now only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 6 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
2021 Stats Wrap: SSN Round 4 and ANZ Premiership Round 6
ROUND 4 of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season saw the Collingwood Magpies, West Coast Fever, Sunshine Coast Lightning and GIANTS take home the wins. Over the ditch, the Central Pulse, Mainland Tactix and Northern Mystics were the winner in Round 6 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership. We take a look at some of the […]
