ANL Review: Round 7
WITH the final round of the Australian Netball League done and dusted the NSW Waratahs claimed top spot with Victorian Fury also imposing themselves at the top of table. Cellar dwellers Queensland Fusion failed to make a splash this season while the Southern Force and Western Sting only managed four wins for the season. Western […]
Swifts steal victory in battle of the bridge
THE Swifts timed their run to perfection in the final match of Round 8, coming from behind in the dying minutes to beat a confident GIANTS outfit, 59-56. It was an even start to the match, with the sides unable to be split at quarter time to sit even at 13 goals apiece, with only […]
West Coast Fever claim thrilling one-goal victory over Adelaide Thunderbirds
AFTER a difficult start to the season, the West Coast Fever claimed a season-defining win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds prevailing by one goal, 53-52. It was a hot contest with both sides jostling hard to secure the four points but in the end after weeks of close calls the Fever just did enough to hold […]
ANZ Premiership Season Review: Southern Steel
WITH the ANZ Premiership season done and dusted we take a look back at each club and analyse their season. In this edition we look at Southern Steel, who impressed throughout the season but fell short when it all counted. Ladder: 2nd Win-loss: 12-3 Percentage: 116.9% After claiming the premiership in 2018 the Southern Steel […]
Lightning storm to victory over struggling Magpies
IN the first game of the round the Sunshine Coast Lightning well and truly turned the tables on their Round 1 opponents Collingwood Magpies, delivering a 23-point thumping. It was the lowest score ever recorded by the black and white in their short history, unable to control both the attacking and defensive prowess of Sunshine […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 8
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. NSW Swifts v. GWS GIANTS SARAH KLAU (GK) v. CAITLIN BASSETT (GS) It will be an exciting match-up between the two Diamonds players. The Swifts have been in undeniably the best form of […]
ANZ Premiership Season Review: Northern Stars
WITH the ANZ Premiership done and dusted for the season we reflect on each teams year. The next in line is the Northern Stars who had a very up-and-down season but fired when they had to. Ladder: 3rd Win-loss: 6-9 Percentage: 93.5% After a strong start to the season the Northern Stars fell away with […]
SSN: Round 8 preview – Indigenous Round sees teams back to square one
THE 2019 season of Suncorp Super Netball has officially hit the halfway mark, with all eight teams gearing up to take on their Round 1 opposition in the reverse fixture for the 2019 Indigenous Round. Queensland Firebirds are still looking for their first win of the season so will come in hungry against the Melbourne […]
Player Focus: Melbourne Vixens v. Collingwood Magpies
IN the last match of Round 7 the Collingwood Magpies won their first game against the Melbourne Vixens since their introduction into the competition. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MELBOURNE VIXENS: KATE MOLONEY In a game of more lows than highs […]
SSN Team of the Week: Round 7
AFTER a big round of netball, we see some regulars return to the Draft Central Team of the Week with Karla Pretorius making her fourth appearance in the side after an impressive performance. While the top of the table NSW Swifts have two players feature in the side along with the Collingwood Magpies. Despite suffering […]
GIANT controversy in the West
IT was yet another draw for the West Coast Fever who claimed their third draw in four weeks after fighting back against the GIANTS in a thriller at RAC Arena. With a controversial ending the GIANTS just missed out on snatching a one-goal victory with the umpires clock and scoreboard showing different times, disallowing the […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 11
ROUND 11 of the Victorian Netball League saw some blowout games and close contests. The City West Falcons continued their dominant ways with the Geelong Cougars and Southern Saints also following suit. Casey Demons (31) defeated by City West Falcons (66) The City West Falcons put out an impressive and clinical four quarter performance against […]
