SSN: Round 2 preview – Grand Final rematch
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball is up this weekend, with a number of big matches set to make a dint on the competition. This week will see the grand final rematch between West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning, with both sides coming into this matchup after Round 1 losses. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood […]
ANZ Premiership Preview: Round 11
ROUND 11 marks the Super Sunday round with five games played with the Central Pulse, Mainland Tactix, Northern Mystics and Southern Steel all playing two games each. It will be a big round for the clubs still trying to work their way into the top three with the end of the season quickly approaching. […]
SSN Head to Head: Round 2
IN each round we will identify one key match-up and provide an in-depth analysis of both players and compare the two styles. Queensland Firebirds v. Collingwood Magpies GRETEL TIPPETT (GA) v. APRIL BRANDLEY (GD) The match-up between one of the most athletic and unpredictable shooters in the league, Gretel Tippett and the in-form Collingwood defender, […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 18
THE final round of the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague begins and ends on Saturday, with all five games played at 6pm at venues across the UK. Four teams are still currently in contention for a finals finish, with the Saracens Mavericks relying on a win at home and a loss from one of Manchester Thunder, […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Round 10
WITH only three rounds left until finals all the sides are vying for the best ladder position and the chance to play at the end of the season. The Northern Stars mustered up their first win in a couple of rounds, while the Central Pulse continued their domination over the rest of the competition. Northern […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 17
THE penultimate round of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is done and dusted, with a big win for Team Bath over Manchester Thunder meaning three of the top four teams are sat on the same percentage, with Saracens Mavericks in fifth needing a win in the final round to guarantee a finals spot. London Pulse […]
Centre Pass Podcast: Episode 3
IN the third episode of the Centre Pass Podcast for 2019, host Jarrad Gardner and presenters, Steph Smarrelli, Taylah Melki and Sophie Taylor chat about Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball, reviewing all four games and previewing Round 2. The team also chats about their Team of the Week, explored in detail here. Centre […]
Team of the Week: SSN – Round 1
THE opening round of Suncorp Super Netball saw some big wins and surprises to start the year, with the Adelaide Thunderbirds getting their first win in 27 matches, while the two 2018 grand finalists in Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever both lost their first match of the season. Collingwood Magpies had three players […]
Player focus: Vixens vs. Firebirds
IN the first game of the 2019 season the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win over the Firebirds. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their influence on the court. VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP By: Sophie Taylor Goal attack, Tegan Philip is a veteran for the […]
Nat Medhurst praises team connection in Magpies’ first win
WITH her first win under her belt for the Collingwood Magpies, star goal attack Nat Medhurst played an integral role in the attacking end for the black and white. It was a solid performance by the Magpies, with the side making history, winning their first Round 1 game in their short history. Collingwood came away […]
Victorian Netball League: Round 5 Review
NORTH-EAST Blaze were dealt their first loss of the season going down to the undefeated City West Falcons who are sitting pretty at the top of the ladder. Round 5 saw Boroondara Express secure their first win of the season with the Lightning also going down to the Geelong Cougars who put on a dominant […]
SSN Player focus: Magpies vs. Lightning
ROUND 1 saw the clash between Collingwood Magpies and Sunshine Coast Lightning. We attended this match and took notes on one key player for each side, analysing their game play and impact on the court. COLLINGWOOD: NAT MEDHURSTBy: Taylah Melki In her first official game for Collingwood, Nat Medhurst proved to be the missing […]
