Top 15 SSN training partners: #6 Allie Smith
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 15 training partners stepping up to the Suncorp Super Netball plate in 2020. Coming in at number six is Melbourne Vixens midcourter, Allie Smith. This countdown is purely opinion-based, taking […]
SSN training partners to watch in 2020
WITH the Suncorp Team Girls Cup announced and the Suncorp Super Netball season creeping up we take a look at one key training player from each team to watch over the season. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Charlee Hodges (GA/GS) Hodges is returning home after a stint in the ANZ Premiership in 2019 with the Northern Stars where […]
VIC M-League 2019: Mixed Premier/Div 1 League preview – Grand Final
BOTH mixed M-League grand finals are set to be big ones with two undefeated sides heading into the final match for the season as favourites in their respective divisions. Geelong Cougars come in as the underdogs but had an unprecedented week off last week so are sure to take it to Parkville Panthers while Ariels […]
2019/20 Australian Netball Youth Cup squad selected
A 24-athlete strong 2019/20 Australian Netball Youth squad has been announced ahead of the 2021 Netball World Youth Cup in Suva, Fiji. Based off performances across a variety of leagues across Australia, the Youth Cup Squad hosts a wealth of talent with eight Suncorp Super Netball-signed players among those selected, including Queensland Firebirds’ Macy Gardner […]
Vic M-League 2019: Mixed Premier Division weekly wrap – Round 9
ROUND 9 saw the final round before the Mixed Premier Division reverts back to the beginning of the fixture, with NNE Vipers having the final bye for the first half of the season. Unsurprisingly Parkville Panthers still sit atop the ladder undefeated, while St Therese had another tough week at the bottom of the ladder. […]
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 […]
Victorian Netball League: Grand Final Preview
AFTER a stellar performance against City West Falcons, the Casey Demons earnt a spot in the grand final against Geelong Cougars. The Cougars secured their spot in the semi-final with a strong performance against the Falcons. Both teams have hit their stride at the right time with the Demons hoping to claim their first premiership […]
Victorian Netball League Semi-Finals: Cougars pounce on Falcons in overtime
City West Falcons (65) defeated by Geelong Cougars (67) THE first game of the 2019 VNL finals series was arguably the most exciting and jaw-dropping game of the round with the match between City West Falcons and Geelong Cougars sent to overtime with scores level at full-time. In the end, it was the Cougars that […]
Australian Netball League Review: Round 4
IN Round 4 of the Australian Netball League there were plenty of close encounters, with the Queensland Fusion and Southern Force creating a thriller while the Victorian Fury and NSW Waratahs also produced a nail biter. Southern Force (53) defeated Queensland Fusion (52) It was a tight tussle from the first centre pass with neither […]
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 […]
