VNSL 2021: Round 9 preview – Easter weekend sees huge clashes all around
ANOTHER huge round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is upon us, with three sides sitting out of Round 9 and handed an extended break during the Easter long weekend. Saracens Mavericks have the toughest task this week taking on two fellow top five sides, as London Pulse and Severn Stars have a really good […]
2021 VNSL: Team of the Week – Round 8
WINS to Team Bath, Wasps Netball, Loughborough Lightning and Saracens Mavericks in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw a number of their players earn a spot in the Round 8 Team of the Week. A number of familiar faces made their way back for consecutive weeks while there a couple of debutants after impressing for […]
2021 VNSL Stats: Round 8
ROUND 8 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) displayed a lot of good performances from a range of different players. Big wins from the Saracens Mavericks, Wasps, Team Bath and Manchester Thunder headlined the round with a number of those players featuring highly in the stats. Goals: Loughborough Lightning’s most consistent goaler, Mary Cholhok maintains her […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 ladder update
ANOTHER huge round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is done and dusted with plenty to talk about following Round 8, with Team Bath maintaining top spot and a couple of interesting results setting up a real charge to the finish. In this new series, each week Draft Central will compare the most recent ladders given how […]
Player in Focus – Jane Watson
UNDOUBTEDLY one of the most exciting defenders to watch, Mainland Tactix captain Jane Watson is one to keep an eye on coming into the 2021 ANZ Premiership season. Watching from an Australian netball perspective, Watson’s defensive style is unique and unmatched. While Suncorp Super Netball’s (SSN) defensive style is typically player on player, body on […]
Liz Watson out for 2021 SSN season
MELBOURNE Vixens and Diamonds midcourter Liz Watson will miss the entirety of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season after having surgery on her Navicular bone today. Watson has had a long-standing foot injury that she has been managing throughout her career, but now has deteriorated to the point of needing surgery. “This news came […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 – Monday wrap
VITALITY Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 8 continued on Monday, with Saracens Mavericks slamming home an impressive win to remain within the top four, as Leeds Rhinos recovered well from their Sunday loss to register a two-goal victory over London Pulse. Saracens Mavericks (53) defeated Severn Stars (36) Player of the match: Razia Quashie (Saracens Mavericks) A […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preseason: Who impressed?
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament brought plenty of excitement with each of the six teams testing out new combinations and proving not to be afraid of switching things up. the Northern Stars look like the real deal heading into the season proper while the Mainland Tactix also impressed. There were a number of players that […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 8 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw Team Bath make it eight wins straight with another strong performance to solidify their position atop of the table. Manchester Thunder, Loughborough Lightning and Wasps all claimed wins despite being challenged throughout their encounters. Manchester Thunder (48) defeated Leeds Rhinos (41) Player of the match: Laura […]
ANZ Premiership Preseason: Day 3
THE third and final day of the ANZ Premiership preseason series played out on Sunday with the Magic impressing and claiming the biggest win of the day. The remainder of the games were incredibly tight as the Stars and Tactix could not be separated while the Pulse just got over the line with a two-goal […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 2
DAY 2 of the ANZ Premiership preseason tournament played host to a number of enthralling clashes with the Northern Mystics and Northern Stars playing twice. All six sides tested out new combinations in preparation for the season proper with some strong connections already starting to form across the court. Here are a couple of key […]
Super Shot – Is it a help or hindrance?
THE infamous Super Shot has been at the centre of controversy since it was introduced at the start of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season. The Super Shot was brought in as a way to ‘evolve’ the game and make it more appealing to spectators. In the final five minutes of each quarter, a time […]
