Express train too fast for the Saints
IN this week’s match of the round in the VNL Championship Division, it was the Boroondara Express who were more consistent across the four quarters and earned a good win over the Wilson Storage Southern Saints. It did not even take five minutes for the Express to build a nice buffer, racing out to a […]
Tactix stun Steel to kick-start season
AFTER a shaky start to the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, Mainland Tactix have been able to notch up their second win of the season, defeating the Southern Steel by nine goals last night. The Tactix won all four quarters to gain a bonus point and move off the bottom of the ladder, adjusting their win-loss […]
SSN Player Focus: Molly Jovic (Collingwood)
COLLINGWOOD secured an important win in the Suncorp Super Netball on the weekend against their crosstown rivals the Melbourne Vixens, and a big part in that success was midcourt star Molly Jovic. Jovic has a strong season thus far in 2022, and although she has had strong performances, she often flies under the radar as […]
VNL Round 7 preview: Can the Saints stop the Express?
BOROONDARA Express are living up to their name as the Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship side is on the move up the ladder. After dropping their first four games of the season, Boroondara has had back-to-back wins smashing both Ariels (26 goals) and Casey Demons (19) to be back in contention for finals. Their next […]
Loughborough proves Lightning does strike twice
SEVERN Stars won their second game of the season in Round 16, as Loughborough Lightning went 2-0 across the weekend in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). All the rescheduled games were completed, meaning teams will be back on track heading in Round 17 next weekend.
SSN Mid Season Report Cards
IT is officially halfway through the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, so it is time to take a look at where everyone sits on the ladder, and how the back half of their season might look. 8th – NSW Swifts – 2 wins The reigning champions have had a season they would rather forget […]
Collingwood swoops Vixens to rule Melbourne
COLLINGWOOD have caused one of the upsets of the Super Netball season, beating the Vixens in the Melbourne Derby 70 to 60. The Magpies got on top early in the first term. Their movement down court was smooth while their defence was strong. The Vixens also looked rattled in the first quarter, as uncharacteristic misses […]
Stars shine in one-goal win over Pulse
TURNING around a 10-goal loss to their opponents five days earlier, the Northern Stars produced an impressive one-goal victory over Central Pulse in their Round 8 ANZ Premiership clash yesterday. The Stars started the way they hoped to lead at quarter time, and though the Pulse were able to hit back in a topsy-turvy momentum-swinging […]
GIANTS stomp Lightning in SSN victory
GIANTS Netball have put on a show on the road, smashing the Sunshine Coast Lightning 82 to 54. The Lightning were dealt a blow before the opening centre pass, with Cara Koenen ruled out due to Health and Safety protocols, and it proved telling. It was goal for goal for the opening couple of minutes, […]
Fever rises to clip Thunderbirds
WEST Coast Fever have bounced back from last week’s shock loss in the best way they could, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds 60-51. It was goal for goal early, but the Fever did not look like the confident team fans have come to expect. It was the Thunderbirds who built the first lead of the game, […]
Queensland Fires up to defeat nifty Swifts
QUEENSLAND Firebirds have bounced back from last week’s disappointing loss to defeat the New South Wales Swifts by 13 goals in the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN). The first quarter was fast paced and intense. It was goal for goal for the opening four centre passes, before the Firebirds pinched a goal off the Swifts’ centre. […]
ANZ Premiership Round 8 preview: Mystics look to continue winning ways
THREE games stretched out over four days makes for a fascinating round of ANZ Premiership action. The first game starts on Sunday, with clashes following on Monday and then Wednesday. We take a look at how Round 8 pans out.
