SSN: Round 5 preview – Table-topping clash and Firebirds injury woes continue
ROUND 5 of Suncorp Super Netball is here, and with it brings some massive matches that could see the ladder shuffle massively. A battle for the top of the ladder will ensue between Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts, while two big name players will face their respective 2018 sides for the first time this season. […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 13
IN the final round of the season the bottom three sides had a point to prove with the Northern Mystics claiming a surprise win over the Central Pulse and the Mainland Tactix putting on an impressive performance against the Magic. Mainland Tactix (60) defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (48) It was a hard and […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 4
THE Round 4 edition of Draft Central’s Team of the Week is here, featuring some returning names as well as some fresh faces to the mix this week after some big results across the past weekend. All but one team have a member in the 10-player side this week, with Collingwood Magpies dominating with three […]
Australian Netball League Review: Round 3
THE Victorian Fury are the only side that remain undefeated after Round 3 claiming convincing wins against the Western Sting, while the GIANTS collected both games this round. Western Sting (46) defeated by Victorian Fury (64) The Fury were hot from the get go credit to their crisp ball movement and accuracy to post nailing […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) saw all the teams play at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, with the City West Falcons continuing their winning streak. The Geelong Cougars and Hawks Netball both claimed big wins against their opponents extending the margin between the top four and the bottom teams. Melbourne University […]
Vixens stunned by undermanned Fever
IT was a blockbuster game between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens with neither side able to be separated at the final whistle. Both sides were neck and neck drawing the third and fourth quarter highlighting their intensity and pressure. It was clear that the Fever had a point to prove and they well […]
Player Focus: Collingwood Magpies v. Adelaide Thunderbirds
IN the opening match of Round 4, Collingwood Magpies gave themselves a much needed percentage boost with a big 18 goal win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MAGPIES: GEVA MENTOR Stalwart England Roses goal keeper, Geva Mentor […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Grand Final
IN such a big season of the Vitality Netball Superleague, it is no wonder the biggest game of the season went down to the wire. Despite a hard and fast start from Wasps Netball, Manchester Thunder came back from a six-goal buffer to win by five goals, with an exceptional shared goaling accuracy of 89 […]
GIANTS win against injury ravaged Firebirds
GIANTS Netball strung together their second consecutive win after knocking off an injury-depleted Queensland Firebirds by eight goals. The Firebirds were struck with some big injury news with up and coming defender Kim Jenner out after breaking her finger, while captain Gabi Simpson was managed throughout the game due to a groin injury. With an […]
Lightning take Swift victory
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning ended the New South Wales (NSW) Swifts winning streak, claiming victory by two goals on the weekend. It was a close encounter with the lead chopping and changing throughout the match, and the result not decided until the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. Both sides won two bonus points, each […]
Magpies swoop on all eight points against Thunderbirds
AFTER a disappointing loss last round against the previously winless GIANTS Netball, Collingwood Magpies have made an ominous statement to the rest of the competition in a huge 18-goal win over Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Magpies looked in control for almost the full hour on Friday night as they worked hard across the court, winning crucial […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Grand Final
SATURDAY’S Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final is set to be a big one, with the two highest scoring teams of the season raring to go in the biggest match of the league at London’s Copper Box Arena. Wasps Netball will defend their Superleague title and attempt their third victory in a row, while Manchester Thunder […]
