Team Bath fires on Day 1 of BiG Showdown
TEAM Bath Netball put on a show in front of home fans on the opening day of the BiG Showdown, winning all three games to sit atop of the table heading into the second and final day of the pre-season tournament. Bath’s closest rivals were Saracens Mavericks and Knights Netball, who both won two of […]
2019 VNSL Big Showdown Preview
THE Big Showdown will take place over two days from December 7-8 with six teams competing in the round robin tournament hosted by Team Bath. The Saracens Mavericks, Severn Stars, Strathclyde Sires, Surrey Storm along with men’s premier team Knights will all play in a series of games over the two-day period with the top […]
Vic M-League 2019: Mixed Premier/Div 1 League wrap – Semi-finals
WITH a blowout in both leagues, the Mixed Premier and Division 1 semi-finals provided plenty of excitement and put some real talent on show. Parkville Panthers had a massive win over Valley Wolves, not skipping a beat after a bye last round, while Pasifika Sharks were dealt a blow when a late forfeit was required, […]
2019/20 Australian Netball Youth Cup squad selected
A 24-athlete strong 2019/20 Australian Netball Youth squad has been announced ahead of the 2021 Netball World Youth Cup in Suva, Fiji. Based off performances across a variety of leagues across Australia, the Youth Cup Squad hosts a wealth of talent with eight Suncorp Super Netball-signed players among those selected, including Queensland Firebirds’ Macy Gardner […]
2019 New Zealand Super Club: Young players to watch
WITH a host of marquee players named for the Super Club test series we look at an up and coming player from each of the eight teams competing. For the likes of invitational teams in particular – Magpies (Suncorp Super Netball) and Wasps (Vitality Netball Superleague) – some of the players will be a relatively […]
Vic M-League 2019: Men’s Premier/Div 1 League wrap – Semi-finals
THE semi-finals of both Men’s Premier Division and Division 1 featured some massive clashes, seeing closer results than expected in some matches while one went down to the wire. In the Premier division Melbourne City Blackhawks went toe to toe with Geelong Cougars to come close to victory, putting on a strong performance against the […]
2019 New Zealand Super Club preview
THE five day Trans-Tasman competition – the New Zealand Super Club competition – is set to take place from December 8-13 with the Collingwood Magpies making the trek across the ditch to play against all six ANZ Premiership teams and Vitality Netball Super League team, Wasps Netball. There are eight teams competing in the Super […]
Parmenter recognised with Rising Star award
IN her debut season GIANTS wing defence, Amy Parmenter claimed the Suncorp Super Netball Rising Star award winning from the likes of Cara Koenen, Kim Jenner and Tara Hinchliffe. Parmenter made a real splash for the GIANTS with her dynamic movement, strong drives and strength. After being trialled in centre, Parmenter migrated into wing defence […]
VIC M-League 2019 – Men’s Premier/Div 1 League preview: Semi-finals
WITH finals coming up in full force, four men’s matches across the two divisions will play over two time-slots. With both divisions relatively close and no side left undefeated this season, every match could see plenty of opportunity for an upset. VIC M-League 2019 Men’s Premier Division – Semi-finals 4/12/19 7:15pm Geelong Cougars (1) v. […]
Briony Akle adds to silverware with Coach of the Year award
IN Netball Australia’s night of nights it was NSW Swifts coach Briony Akle that walked away with the Joyce Brown Coach of the Year award thanks to her excellent leadership throughout 2019 guiding her side to premiership glory. Akle was humbled by the award, paying tribute to the staff behind the scenes at the Swifts […]
VIC M-League 2019 – Mixed Premier/Div 1 League preview: Semi-finals
The M-League mixed semi-finals are set to be a cracker, with eight teams across two divisions going head to head for a spot in the elusive grand final. With four 2018 grand finalists among their ranks and two reigning premiers in Parkville Panthers (Premier Division) and Melbourne Bucks Mixed (Division One), the four mixed matches […]
Recruits flood to VNL as 2020 fixture released
ROUND 1 of the 2020 Victorian Netball League (VNL) is set to commence at the end of March with an additional seven venues added to the already extensive list. The season will run for 18 rounds and sees some marquee players sign with clubs in the hope to boost their standings on the VNL ladder. […]
