GIANTS overrun winless Firebirds
GIANTS Netball have held off a gallant Queensland Firebirds in a high intense and physical game to maintain fourth spot in the Suncorp Super Netball thanks to a six-goal win. Neither side was willing to take a backwards step and bodies were flying everywhere throughout the four quarters, but in the end it was the […]
Lightning strikes twice against NSW Swifts
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning asserted their dominance on the competition once again with a huge come-from-behind win over NSW Swifts in a top-of-the-table clash over the weekend. The Swifts had a chance to tie things up in the dying seconds of the game but a crucial miss from youngster Sophie Garbin saw the Lightning propel […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 11
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. GWS GIANTS v. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Jamie-Lee Price (C) v. Erin Burger (C) The Queensland Firebirds are in desperate need of a win, coming close last week but sorely wanting to go one better this […]
Victorian Netball League Semi-Finals: Casey Demons run down tired Blaze
North-East Blaze (54) defeated by Casey Demons (70) IT was a slow start to Casey Demons’ inaugural VNL finals run, with the side having plenty of difficulty early against the defensive pressure of North-East Blaze losing the first term by a single goal. However the side came back with a phenomenal 20 goals to 14 […]
Vitality Netball Superleague 2020 signing window – August
FOR the remainder of the year, Draft Central will help keep track of movements in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) 2020 signing window, with a monthly article updated when a new signing has occurred. We will link back to the VNSL website for full details. Remember to join our Facebook group for updates on content, […]
SSN Preview: Round 11
ROUND 11 of Suncorp Super Netball will see a battle of one and two take place, with the Sunshine Coast Lightning taking on the NSW Swifts in hope to claim top spot. Meanwhile the improving West Coast Fever take on the Melbourne Vixens who are in hot form while Collingwood will be hoping to make […]
Victorian Netball League Semi-Finals: Cougars pounce on Falcons in overtime
City West Falcons (65) defeated by Geelong Cougars (67) THE first game of the 2019 VNL finals series was arguably the most exciting and jaw-dropping game of the round with the match between City West Falcons and Geelong Cougars sent to overtime with scores level at full-time. In the end, it was the Cougars that […]
SSN Team of the Week: Round 10
WITH Round 10 done and dusted it was the Melbourne Vixens that dominated our Draft Central Team of the Week with four nominations while the Sunshine Coast Lightning notched up two nominations credit to some strong wins. There were plenty of milestone players named in this weeks team given their impressive performance throughout the round. […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Adelaide Thunderbirds
THE final game of Round 10 brought plenty of excitement with the Adelaide Thunderbirds coming home strong and challenging the Melbourne Vixens in front of a hostile home crowd. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: RENAE INGLES By: Sophie Taylor […]
Victorian Netball League Preview: Semi-Finals
SEMI-finals are about to kick off with City West Falcons set to take on Geelong Cougars while North-East Blaze will face Casey Demons in hope to progress through to the big dance on August 14. All four sides are renowned for their ability to score with speed while their quick transitions down the court makes […]
Player Focus: Magpies v. GIANTS
WE headed to the clash between the Magpies and the GIANTS and took notes on two key players from each side. Ash Brazill celebrated her hundredth national league game while Diamonds’ Jamie-Lee Price showcased her skill throughout the match. COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES: ASH BRAZILL By: Taylah Melki The milestone woman showcased her versatility and sheer athleticism […]
Vixens too strong for forceful Thunderbirds
LAST time the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens met saw a comfortable win by the Vixens and a 16-goal margin that the Thunderbirds were unwilling to submit to again. The six-goal victory this time around was not the margin the Vixens wanted for Tegan Philip’s milestone game – overtaking Bianca Chatfield for the most games […]
