SSN: Possible trade options heading into 2020
WITH the end of the season quickly approaching and the list of uncontracted players from each team officially announced we analyse what each side may look for heading into 2020 and which players could fill that role. FOR NOTIFICATIONS ON MORE NETBALL CONTENT, JOIN OUR NETBALL DRAFT CENTRAL FACEBOOK GROUP. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Beth Cobden Maria […]
Injury rate rises as fight for finals intensifies
AFTER a blockbuster Round 13 of netball there has been plenty of intrigue and upset with a host of players going down with injuries. In fact, there are only two teams that have not been affected by injury throughout the season with the GIANTS and Sunshine Coast Lightning maintaining a relatively stable line-up. Collingwood Magpies […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Sunshine Coast Lightning
IN a ladder-defining match it was the Sunshine Coast Lightning that snatched victory over Melbourne Vixens to claim top spot on the ladder. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP The Vixens’ goal attack got off to a hot […]
Firebirds get maiden win to continue streak over Fever
QUEENSLAND Firebirds finally had the game they have been waiting for this season, running home in the final quarter to defeat the West Coast Fever by six goals (68-62). Fever were missing captain Courtney Bruce allowing the Firebirds to take full advantage of their understrength defensive unit to claim their first victory of the season […]
Finals are go for GIANTS after defeating Thunderbirds
IT was a highly physical encounter with plenty of players hitting the deck for both the GIANTS and Thunderbirds but in the end the GIANTS prevailed by 14 goals (54-40). The game was not without plenty of controversy and injuries with both Sasha Glasgow and Emma Ryde going down with knee injuries while Shamera Sterling […]
Magpies triumph over NSW Swifts
THE Magpies claimed an emphatic win against ladder leaders NSW Swifts in Tasmania to keep their finals aspirations alive (64-56). Despite the impressive win, the Magpies’ victory was soured by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to speedster and playmaker Kelsey Browne midway through the second term. Collingwood came out with a real spring in […]
Noeline Taurua reflects on stunning Lightning comeback
AFTER a gallant second half performance the Lightning fought back to run out victors by one goal against the Melbourne Vixens (55-56). Head coach, Noeline Taurua labelled the win as “massive considering [they] were down in the first half”. It was an incredibly tight game with both sides tussling hard to secure the win with […]
Lightning secure top spot after downing Vixens
IN a top-of-the-table clash it was the Sunshine Coast Lightning that claimed victory by one goal over the Melbourne Vixens (55-56). Both teams tussled hard to find their feet early and build some momentum throughout the match with the Vixens settling first but the Lightning did not back down silencing the Melbourne crowd. Despite an […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 13
IN each round we will identify one key match-up, provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. WEST COAST FEVER v. QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Courtney Bruce (GK) V. Romelda Aiken (GS) With neither side able to make finals both the Fever and Firebirds still have plenty to play for heading into next […]
Player Focus: VNL Grand Final
THE grand final of the 2019 Victorian Netball League brought plenty of excitement with the Geelong Cougars defeating Casey Demons for their inaugural VNL Championship title. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. Brooke Allan (Geelong Cougars) The goalkeeper had no easy opposition […]
SSN: Round 13 preview – Fourth spot up for grabs in big weekend
IN the penultimate round of the home and away season, there is plenty to play for in hope to secure prime position on the ladder. Both the Magpies and GIANTS are vying for fourth spot on the ladder, while the tussle for the top of the table will continue with the Lightning and Swifts hoping […]
Victorian Netball League: Geelong Cougars claim their inaugural Championship title
WITH both teams fighting for their first premiership it was the Geelong Cougars that broke their hoodoo with a 14-goal victory over the Casey Demons (69-55). In their inaugural season the Casey Demons well and truly showcased that they have the skill and intent to put on a show but simply could not match the […]
