Positional analysis: Guthrie v. Saunders (C)
CONTINUING on from the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) postseason content, Draft Central has decided to broaden the horizons for the upcoming positional analysis series taking into account players from other competitions such as the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and ANZ Premiership. The next instalment compares a couple of exciting midcourters in Shannon Saunders and Serena […]
Positional analysis: Jury v. Fakahokotau (GK)
CONTINUING on from the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), postseason content, Draft Central has decided to broaden the horizon of the positional analysis series and take into account players from other competitions such as the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and ANZ Premiership. With the goal shooter position already done, the next position under the microscope is […]
Magic captain excited about luring ‘CBass’ to club
AFTER somewhat of a disappointing 2020 season, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic captain Sam Winders is more than excited about bolstering her line-up for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, with no bigger name than Caitlin Bassett. The Australian Diamonds captain and former GIANTS goal shooter announced on Thursday that she will be playing across the […]
2020 ANZ Premiership season review: Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
IT was an unprecedented season as the ANZ Premiership came to a halt after Round 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but later returned in June to round out the remainder of the season, bar Round 10. The season saw plenty of intriguing battles as teams plied their trade across the court in hope to […]
2020 ANZ Premiership – Season stats leaders
THE 2020 ANZ Premiership season has come to a close with Central Pulse claiming back to back premierships after a dominant season. There were plenty of star players across the competition as Draft Central reflects on the top five players in each key performance indicator. Mainland Tactix and Northern Mystics impressed throughout the year with […]
Tactix secure ANZ Premiership Grand Final spot by defeating depleted Pulse
THE Mainland Tactix have defied the odds to earn themselves a spot in the ANZ Premiership Grand Final for the first time with a week to spare, after defeating Central Pulse – their opponents in the fortnight’s decider. Pulse rested two key starting players in Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Maddy Gordon, due to illness and injury respectively, and […]
ANZ Premiership – Round 9: Tactix defeat Mystics en route to finals
A SEASON defining matchup between the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix opened Sunday’s proceedings of ANZ Premiership action, with both teams fighting to the finish and the Tactix running away with a thrilling one-goal win (43-42). The Tactix extended their consecutive winning record, with the tally now at five on the trot as the side […]
ANZ Premiership – Young gun focus: Round 9
WITH a host of young talent littered throughout the ANZ Premiership competition Draft Central takes a look at one key player each week. This week the player in focus is Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic goaler Khiarna Williams who starred in their victory over the Southern Steel last round. Age: 17 Height: 183cm Position: GS/GA […]
2020 ANZ Premiership: Round 8 – Player of the Week
EACH week Draft Central will analyse player performances from across the round in the ANZ Premiership and determine a “Player of the Week” based on game day performances. A player can be nominated as many times as deemed necessary given their individual performance across the round. Whitney Souness is a well-deserving recipient for Round 8, with the […]
ANZ Premiership: Round 8 – Deadly opening quarter gives Stars the edge
COMING off a difficult loss against the Mainland Tactix, the Northern Stars had no issue dominating the Southern Steel with a convincing 50-43 win. Uncertainty and a lack of connection in the Steel attack end, due to a string of unfortunate injuries, meant that a tenacious Stars defence were able to come out on top […]
