2021 VNSL players to watch: Imports – Part 1
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and while the competition does not yet have an official start date for the season given ongoing COVID-19 limitations, all 11 franchises are gearing up for a big year of netball after such a disrupted 2020. With so much talent at each team’s disposal, Draft Central has […]
“It’s not about individuals, it’s about the team” – Dragons look to build on their connections in the Superleague this season
AS a franchise who is often unfairly overlooked in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), the Celtic Dragons should not be underestimated in the upcoming season. With new signings for 2021 and accomplished head coach Tania Hoffman steering the ship, the Welsh side has the potential to rattle the cages of some of the more experienced VNSL […]
VNSL preseason practice matches set the tone for 2021
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) has been gearing up to its 2021 season over the past few weeks, with practice matches played across the United Kingdom as the 11 franchises ready themselves for what will be an intriguing season. While a set starting date for the season has not yet been announced, it is safe […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Which teams will stand out in 2021?
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window is now firmly closed and all clubs have revealed their full roster for the upcoming season. With several exciting additions and big moves within the league, Draft Central took a look at each side’s major losses and gains, and some key points to note ahead of 2021. The […]
Aussies Abroad: Part 2
AUSTRALIA has no shortage of netball talent with a host of players opting to ply their trade outside of the Suncorp Super Netball competition in Australia. This series takes a look at a number of players that are competing abroad, whether it be in the ANZ Premiership in New Zealand or Vitality Netball Superleague in […]
This week in netball: SSN coaches announced, Wasps Netball feature and Junior Levi on the Centre Pass Podcast
ANOTHER huge week in netball has culminated in some significant signings across the netball world as the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trade period officially came to a close. A couple of new faces enter the SSN for season 2021, including former Celtic Dragons defender Latanya Wilson – joining an international-stacked Adelaide Thunderbirds outfit – and two […]
Fever make it two from two against Lightning
THE top four battle well and truly lived up to the hype in the opening stanza as the Sunshine Coast Lightning had the early ascendancy before West Coast put the pedal to the metal running out 20-goal victors (72-52). Neck and neck to start the contest, the Fever simply proved too strong across the court […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Round 8
ROUND 8 of Suncorp Super Netball saw some phenomenal matchups across every games and some highly talented players take the court. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their lack of experience. We take a […]
Fever dominate Lightning to leap back into top four
THE final match of Round 8 saw West Coast Fever and Sunshine Coast Lightning clash, with a huge 24-goal victory (80-56) going the way of the Fever and seeing the side slip back into the top four. With Fever head coach Stacey Marinkovich announced as the new Australian Diamonds coach on Saturday, the Fever came out […]
Controversial send-off steals Lightning’s thunder in 200th SSN match
THE 200th Suncorp Super Netball match started and ended with a bang, with the match likely to go down in netball history for more than just its milestone with the first ever player suspension seeing GIANTS Netball go down by one goal (58-57) to Sunshine Coast Lightning after leading for majority of the match. While […]
