VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division wrap up – Round 3
THE bye did not do any favours for St Therese who were handed a big loss at the hands of DDNA (44-70) while the NNE Vipers were also in the same boat going down by 30 goals to top of the table Parkville Panthers (34-64). The Vipers are yet to win a game this season […]
Can Ingles be replaced?
IN the wake of Renae Ingles retirement the Melbourne Vixens will be eagerly looking to find someone to replace the veteran wing defence. With a relatively stable list and strong defensive end it may be hard to find someone who will adequately fill the void left by Ingles. With that in mind we take a […]
SSN Head to Head: Grand Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Steph Wood (GA) v. Maddy Turner (GD) With a premiership on the line, both Steph Wood and Maddy Turner will want to bring their A-game to give their […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division wrap – Round 3
IT was another big round of netball action in the Men’s Premier Division with the top of the table Geelong Cougars claiming another dominant win this time against Melbourne City Blackhawks (71-40). The Cougars went on a scoring rampage in the final term piling on 25 goals to 11 thanks to a shooting masterclass from […]
Magpies and Wasps to battle Kiwis in Super Club tournament
COLLINGWOOD Magpies and Wasps Netball will join New Zealand’s six ANZ Premiership sides to contest the 2019 Super Club tournament in December. Held from December 8-13 in Nelson, the competition features 20 games played over six days at the Trafalgar Centre, with a Grand Final between the two best sides taking place on Friday, December […]
Who could the Firebirds defence turn to in season 2020?
WITH the Queensland Firebirds lacking experience in defence, there are plenty of options to help create a formidable defensive unit with multiple players out of contract at seasons end. Although Tara Hinchliffe and Kim Jenner have plenty of promise, the Firebirds could benefit from having a more seasoned defender to help replace retiree Laura Clemesha. […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division preview – Round 3
ROUND 3 of Men’s Premier Division is shaping up to be an interesting one, with the top four sides taking on the bottom four in a bid to break away from the pack. While the top three sides are still undefeated, the real question this round is who will finish the week off in fourth […]
Who replaces Brandley at the Magpies?
WITH April Brandley announcing her pregnancy and subsequent time off netball who will the Magpies look for to replace her? Brandley has been a great contributor to the club working hard in defence and absorbing the pressure throughout her tenure. She has provided stability in the defensive end throughout Collingwood’s short history with Sharni Layton […]
Player Focus: SSN Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
WITH the preliminary final done and dusted we look at which player from each team stood out for their side. The NSW Swifts had contributors across the court but it was Maddy Turner that proved to be a real game changer, while Vixens captain Kate Moloney took ownership through the middle third. NSW SWIFTS: MADDY […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 3
ROUND 3 of Mixed Premier League will see a number of big matches, with a few early season ladder-defining matchups. While Parkville Panthers are likely to come out of this round on top of the ladder once again when they take on cellar dwellers NNE Vipers, intriguing battles will take place throughout the rest of […]
Swifts secure grand final spot after demolishing Vixens
THE NSW Swifts have earned a spot in the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final against the Sunshine Coast Lighting, after a stellar performance knocking the Melbourne Vixens out of the finals race (60-47). It was a fiery clash from the first whistle with both teams leaving nothing to chance but the Swifts were simply […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary Final
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. The preliminary final sees two international stars in wing attack and wing defence face off for their respective sides. NSW SWIFTS v. MELBOURNE VIXENS Nat Haythornthwaite (WA) v. Renae Ingles (WD) There is plenty on […]
