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Team of the Week: SSN – Round 4

THE Round 4 edition of Draft Central’s Team of the Week is here, featuring some returning names as well as some fresh faces to the mix this week after some big results across the past weekend. All but one team have a member in the 10-player side this week, with Collingwood Magpies dominating with three […]

Player Focus: Collingwood Magpies v. Adelaide Thunderbirds

IN the opening match of Round 4, Collingwood Magpies gave themselves a much needed percentage boost with a big 18 goal win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their impact on the match. MAGPIES: GEVA MENTOR Stalwart England Roses goal keeper, Geva Mentor […]

Magpies swoop on all eight points against Thunderbirds

AFTER a disappointing loss last round against the previously winless GIANTS Netball, Collingwood Magpies have made an ominous statement to the rest of the competition in a huge 18-goal win over Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Magpies looked in control for almost the full hour on Friday night as they worked hard across the court, winning crucial […]

SSN: Round 4 preview – Injuries galore

WITH another big round of Suncorp Super Netball coming up this week, all eight sides will be looking to settle their starting lineups as the 2019 season starts to take shape. There are still two sides undefeated coming into Round 4, so their respective opposition will need a big boost to come out on top […]

Winless side causes GIANT upset

AFTER being touted as premiership favourites, the Collingwood Magpies were simply overran by the GIANTS who had a point to prove at home. Though it took a while for the GIANTS to kick into gear, they stood strong and applied good pressure to run away eight goal winners (58-50). Caitlin Bassett set the tone for […]

SSN: Round 3 preview – GIANT challenge for bottom of the ladder

ROUND 3 of Suncorp Super Netball is set to be one for the books, with some big matchups taking the court as teams battle for early dominance. With only one Saturday match again this week, all eyes will be on the Melbourne Vixens as they look to make it three from three as they take […]

Battle of the birds sees the first draw of 2019

IT did not take long for the first draw of the season to happen, with both the Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds unable to be separated. After a disappointing start to the season the Firebirds came out with a fire in the belly, pushing out to an eight-goal lead at half time before the Magpies […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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