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 […]
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 […]
