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 […]
2021 VNL: Round 6 preview
EXPECT another huge round of Victorian Netball League (VNL) action this week as the ladder really begins to shape up. A couple of matches boast ladder repercussions, with the current top four sides going head-to-head and potential first wins up for grabs for the bottom-end, while North East Blaze will hope for a chance to […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young guns – Round 6
ROUND 6 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact they had for their respective sides. Northern Mystics: Grace […]
2021 ANZ Premiership – Team of the Week: Round 6
WITH no Vitality Netball Superleague this week, Draft Central composed a team solely made up of ANZ Premiership players. A number of Central Pulse players feature given their huge upset win over the previously undefeated Northern Stars while some inspired efforts from the Magic also gifted two players a chance to make their way into […]
Mystics topple Magic with last quarter fightback
NORTHERN Mystics survived a scare from the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to record their fourth win of the season and secure second spot on the ladder (67-59). It was heartbreak for the Magic after leading at every change but falling short in the final term credit to the class and stamina of the Mystics […]
Mainland Tactix make it three on the trot
THE Mainland Tactix have found their form in recent weeks, and this Round 6 matchup with Southern Steel was no different as the side flew out of the blocks and never looked like relinquishing their lead, running away with a 10-goal victory (60-50). Whilst the Steel battled hard, it was to no avail as the […]
GIANTS dig deep to overcome the reigning premiers
GIANTS made it five wins on the trot downing Melbourne Vixens at John Cain Arena in a tough slog (68-54). The Vixens put up a gallant effort but in the end the GIANTS showcased their class in the final term to reign supreme. The Melbourne Vixens raced out of the blocks scoring the first three […]
