Who could lead SSN stats in 2020?
WITH the Suncorp Super Netball set to return in just over a month there is plenty of hype surrounding the season and which team will assert themselves on the competition. Last year the Lightning and Swifts seemed to dominate most areas when it came to statistics, but that did not stop Adelaide Thunderbirds recruit Shamera […]
ANZ Premiership Player focus Round 2: Kelly Jury
EACH week Draft Central will analyse the performance of one key player from across the ANZ Premiership and delve into what worked well and crucial moments in the game. Round 2 of the ANZ Premiership brought plenty of intensity and heat with each team stepping out on court and showcasing their dominance with the Central […]
2020 ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Player of the Week
EACH week Draft Central will analyse ANZ Premiership player performances from across the round and determine a “Player of the Week” based on gameday performances. A player can be nominated as many times as deemed necessary given their individual performance across the round. Missing just the four goals for the game in Round 2 it […]
2020 ANZ Premiership – Team of the Week: Round 2
AFTER impressive performances across the returning round of ANZ Premiership action it was difficult to narrow down which players should get the nod for Round 2’s Team of the Week. A strong win to Central Pulse saw the reigning premiers secure four players in the team credit to their sheer dominance on court, while Northern […]
Two Tays in a Pod: Suncorp Super Netball Two-Goal Super Shot
IN the first episode of “Two Tays in a Pod” Centre Pass Podcast duo Sophie Taylor and Taylah Melki delve into the current controversy surrounding the introduction of the Super Shot in the Suncorp Super Netball. The pair discuss the potential ramifications the changes could have on the Super Netball season and international netball as […]
Suncorp Super Netball introduces two-goal Super Shot
IN a surprising addition to an already compromised season, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) has today announced it will go ahead with a two-goal Super Shot in the 2020 season. This is the third new rule confirmed for 2020, with rolling substitutions and extra time also implemented ahead of the season start. According to a […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Stars fire back in dual milestone match
FRESH off a loss on Sunday, the Northern Stars were keen to make amends and were faced with potential grand final challengers, Mainland Tactix to finish round two. But while the Tactix seemed to have much of the momentum early, it was the Stars who led all changes, with plenty of players stepping up to […]
Who will replace Bongi Msomi as captain of South Africa?
THE Spar Proteas have risen up the rankings, seen as a team to beat with star players across the court and speed to boot. Led by inspirational captain Bongi Msomi, South Africa have pushed many of the top four nations to their limits, collecting crucial wins and getting inside opposition heads. But in a look […]
Memorable Matches: Zimbabwe’s debut win at 2019 Netball World Cup
WITH netball taking a back seat to coronavirus in 2020, Draft Central is taking a look at memorable matches in world netball history. Next up is Zimbabwe’s debut win at the 2019 Netball World Cup, winning their first match of the tournament against Sri Lanka, well and truly putting a stamp on the competition in […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Pulse reign supreme in grand final rematch
A LOT has changed between the two ANZ Premiership sides since they last met in the grand final with the likes of Temepara Bailey, Leana de Bruin and Ellen Halpenny both retiring while Kayla Cullen announced her move to the Swifts. Meanwhile, Sulu Fitzpatrick and Whitney Souness both left the Pulse. But that did not seem […]
ANZ Premiership Round 2 midpoint update: Mystics and Tactix secure seven-goal wins
AT the midpoint of the ANZ Premiership’s Round 2, the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix have secured early wins to kick-start their seasons again, whilst Northern Stars prepare to go back-to-back over the next two days, including a grand final rematch tonight. COMPLETED MATCHES: Northern Mystics (47) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (40) THE […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 2 – Tactix topple Steel in the Southern Derby
AS the rest of the netball world looked on in envy, the ANZ Premiership once again displayed why their domestic league has produced some of the best talent on the planet. Much like the first game back after the break, the matchup between Mainland Tactix and Southern Steel lived up to the hype. It was […]