2020 Suncorp Super Netball: Five talking points – Round 9/10
ROUND 9 and 10 of the Suncorp Super Netball saw some impressive individual performances from a couple of towering shooters while the GIANTS’ struggle in the attacking third continued as they dropped to sixth spot on the ladder. The Firebirds mustered up another win for the season as the Adelaide Thunderbirds showcased they should not […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Round 10 – Kate Eddy
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. Our Round 10 focus is Melbourne Vixens’ Kate Eddy, with the defender slotting in seamlessly to the Vixens’ midcourt and defensive rotation. Each […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 10
ROUND 10 of Suncorp Super Netball saw some phenomenal matchups across every games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack of experience. We take a […]
Thunderbirds clinch fifth spot after impressive final term against Collingwood
IN the first game in Adelaide for the season the contest between the bottom two sides lived up to the hype as both the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Collingwood Magpies contested every pass that came their way. In the end it was the Thunderbirds that pulled away thanks to a dominant final term securing their fourth […]
Lightning strikes back at GIANTS in tight contest
IT was a rematch of the 200th Suncorp Super Match to open Sunday’s proceedings, with both sides hungry to go one better than their controversial last outing. Early messiness and inaccuracy from the GIANTS saw a shaky start seemingly pay off against the Lightning, and while the Lightning were far cleaner and efficient, the GIANTS […]
Firebirds defeat Swifts in huge four-quarter effort
THE Queensland Firebirds executed a huge victory over the reigning premiers NSW Swifts on Saturday afternoon, dominating all throughout the contest and flying down court with newfound confidence. While the Swifts had their chances, the Firebirds were clinical and put on a show across the court, coming away with a magnificent 13-goal victory (77-64). An […]
Vixens fight back from 14 goals down to secure a Feverous draw
IT was a heart racing finish to the game as the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever were unable to be separated finishing the game on 63 goals apiece. The Fever skipped out to a 14-goal lead midway through the third term before the Vixens fired back courtesy of the super shot to mount an […]
Mid-season Diamonds contention: Who will reap the reward from SSN?
WE have surpassed the midway point of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season, meaning that young players have now had an opportunity to step up and prove they are capable of an Australian Diamonds berth. With a new head coach at the helm, the 2020/21 Diamonds squad could have a new look for the upcoming […]
2020 SSN – Head to head: Rounds 10/11
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. This week’s head to head sees two internationals battle it out under the goal post with Romelda Aiken leading the way for the Firebirds and Sarah Klau the last line of defence for […]
2020 ANZ Premiership season review – Central Pulse
IT was an unprecedented season as the ANZ Premiership came to a halt after Round 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but later returned in June to round out the remainder of the season, bar Round 10. The season saw plenty of intriguing battles as teams plied their trade across the court in hope to […]
2020 Suncorp Super Netball preview: Round 10
WITH the home stretch in sight now that we have surpassed the midway point of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season, teams will be raring to go to prove that they are capable of pushing the top teams and get in the way of a finals berth. This round will be a repeat of Round […]
SSN Momentum shifts: Round 9
WITH the race home for finals approaching, Round 9 of Suncorp Super Netball saw some phenomenal matchups across every games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite […]