VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division wrap – Round 2
ONLY one side still sits undefeated after Round 2 of Mixed Premier Division, with Parkville Panthers narrowly defeating Geelong Cougars (50-54) to retain top spot and three of the four matches finishing in close margins. Eastside Sonics mounted a massive comeback against the Valley Wolves after trailing at every break, missing a shot on the […]
SSN Preview: Preliminary Final – NSW Swifts vs. Melbourne Vixens
BOTH the NSW Swifts and Melbourne Vixens will be fighting hard to win their way into the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. The Swifts have run out victorious in their past two encounters with the Vixens and will be hoping to keep that hot streak going. Despite struggling with form in the past couple […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division wrap – Round 2
ROUND 2 of Men’s Premier Division saw some big results, with three sides still left undefeated – and all sitting on the same points scored – with Geelong Cougars holding top spot after a 24 goal victory over DDNA (62-38). In other games, Pasifika Sharks sit in third after a solid 15 goal win against […]
SSN Team of the Week: Semi-finals
THE Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning dominated our Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Team of the Week credit to their impressive performance in the semi-finals. After a disappointing performance in the semi-finals both the Magpies and Swifts failed to have players nominated for this weeks team. GK: Emily Mannix (Melbourne Vixens) The Melbourne […]
VIC M-League 2019: Men’s Premier Division preview – Round 2
WITH Round 1 of the Victorians Men’s and Mixed League out of the way, a number of interesting matches are sure to take place on Wednesday evening with teams close to settling their line-ups. Four teams will be hoping for their first win of the season with only two of the top sides facing off […]
Player Focus: SSN Semi-Final – Melbourne Vixens vs. Collingwood Magpies
IN the big match that decided who goes forth to the preliminary final next Saturday, the Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies had a battle for state netball bragging rights and a spot in finals. We attended the match and took notes on two players from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Jo Weston […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division preview – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the Victorian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association kicks off on Wednesday with the Valley Wolves set to take the court for the first time this season in the Mixed Premier Division. The uneven number of teams means one side will have a bye each week which could be both beneficial and detrimental […]
Lightning three-peat on the cards
THE Lightning put the minor premiership curse to bed, running out 10-goal victors against the NSW Swifts (58-48) in the first semi-final. It was neck and neck early, with both sides contesting hard before the Sunshine Coast pulled away, exploiting the Swifts’ vulnerabilities at every turn. Lightning centre, Laura Langman set the tone within the […]
Melbourne Vixens flex muscles to progress to Preliminary final
A WEEK is a long time in sport and it showed out on the court when Melbourne Vixens downed Collingwood Magpies by 13 goals (62-49) at the State Netball and Hockey Centre today. In doing so, the Vixens booked a place in the preliminary final against NSW Swifts next week, enjoying the first finals win […]
SSN Head to Head: Semi-final Vixens v. Magpies
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In the minor semi-final we look at the goal circle battle between two international stars. MELBOURNE VIXENS v. COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES Caitlin Thwaites (GS) v. Geva Mentor (GK) After only playing each other last week […]
SSN Semi-finals preview: Cross-town rivals set to face off
AFTER their Round 14 battle, Collingwood and Vixens will meet once again this week in a do-or-die final. Coming off a big win against their cross-town rivals, the Magpies will be hoping to replicate their dominant performance and progress through to the preliminary final. Collingwood have flexed their muscles in the last couple of weeks […]
SSN Head to Head: Semi-Final – Lightning v. Swifts
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. In the major semi-final we look at the midcourt battle between two talented centres. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. NSW SWIFTS Laura Langman (C) v. Paige Hadley (C) In the first game of the semi-finals […]
