Top 5 Australian midcourters from 90s to now
THROUGHOUT Diamonds history there has been a host of star players rotate through the midcourt, particularly the centre and wing attack positions. Since entering a new decade we decided to rank the top five midcourters from 1990 to now. This is an opinion-based article based on the perceptions of the individual writer and how they […]
Top 5 Australian defenders from 90s to now
THROUGHOUT Diamonds history there has been a host of star players rotate through both the goal defence and wing defence position. Since entering a new decade we decided to rank the top five defenders from 1990 to now. This is an opinion-based article based on the perceptions of the individual writer and how they rank […]
Top 5 Australian shooters from the 90s to now
THROUGHOUT Diamonds history there have been a host of star players in the goal circle. Since entering a new decade, we found it fitting to rank the top five shooters since 1990 to now. This is an opinion-based article based on the perceptions of the individual writer and how they rank against other goalers. With […]
Top 5 Australian goal keepers from the 90s to now
THROUGHOUT Diamonds history there has been a host of star players in the goal keeper position. Since entering a new decade we decided to rank the top five goal keepers since 1990 to now. This is an opinion-based article based on the perceptions of the individual writer and how they rank against other defenders. #1 […]
Netball Draft Central: Thank you
IT has been an action packed first year of Netball Draft Central filled with plenty of excitement and growth. The team here at Draft Central have worked exceptionally hard throughout the year to produce high quality content and cover a range of leagues across the world. The 2019 netball calendar was full to the brim […]
Top 5 international games of 2019
THIS year marked 12 months filled with international tournaments ranging from the Constellation Cup, Quad Series and most importantly the World Cup. #1 Australia (51) defeated by New Zealand (52) – World Cup Final The World Cup gold medal match lived up to the hype with traditional arch rivals going head to head in a […]
Top 5 Suncorp Super Netball moments of 2019
IN a year filled with milestones and mouth-watering contests we narrowed down five of the top games throughout the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season. We also saw a host of controversial games with the GIANTS calling for an inquiry into a result and injuries galore. #1 Sunshine Coast Lightning (47) defeated by NSW Swifts (64) […]
Top 10 all-time New Zealand and Australian retired greats
IT is hard to narrow down just 10 players from both New Zealand and Australia that have had an everlasting impact on the game with both countries boasting players full of class, star-power and excitement. This list is purely opinion-based, taking into consideration longevity, international caps and perceived impact on-court. #1 Irene Van Dyk – […]
Player Diary: Kim Commane on The BiG Showdown
By: Kim Commane Pre-season, it’s here. Teams are finally starting to take shape and Team Bath are no exception to that. With our fourteenth player finally in the country, exciting young South African centre Khanyisa Chawane, we had only one session with our full squad before The BiG Showdown – a two-day, 16-game pre-season tournament […]
Manchester Thunder win pre-season Mike Greenwood Trophy
HOSTS Manchester Thunder claimed the Mike Greenwood Trophy in the Pre-season Manchester Invitational with a seven-goal victory over the Saracens Mavericks in the grand final. It was a big day filled with action, but both the Mavericks and Thunder seemed to be a class ahead with the likes of Loughborough Lightning suffering heavy losses, while […]
New Zealand Super Club: Magpies claim crown over Mystics
COLLINGWOOD Magpies have become the first non New Zealand-based side to take out the Super Club competition title, defeating Northern Mystics by seven goals yesterday. It was a tight affair throughout the contest, with the Magpies increasing the lead by a goal each term, before enjoying a bit more freedom in the last to secure […]
2020 Pre-season Manchester Invitational preview: Mike Greenwood Trophy
FOUR Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) teams will battle it out for the Mike Greenwood Trophy as part of the Pre-season Manchester Invitational. Following Team Bath hosting its BiG Showdown earlier in the week, reigning VNSL premiers, Manchester Thunder will host this pre-season tournament which plays out over one day. Each team will play three round-robin […]
