Draft Central 2019 Netball Power Rankings: Top 15
AFTER a busy year of international netball and domestic competitions such as Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) and ANZ Premiership, we cast an eye over who our top 15 netballers in the world are based purely on 2019 form. The list is composed of five defenders, shooters and midcourters. This is purely an opinion based piece, […]
Constellation Cup: Every Diamond ranked
WITH the Constellation Cup over and Australia claiming victory for the seventh consecutive year we take a look at the performances from each Diamond across the four game series and rank them. They are listed in order of who influenced the contest most. A+ Gretel Tippett: There is no denying that Gretel Tippett well and […]
Diamonds make it seven straight Constellation Cup victories
IN typical Australia and New Zealand style it all came down to the last game of the Constellation Cup for the winner to be decided with the Diamonds securing the trophy for the seventh consecutive time with a 53-46 victory. It was a milestone game for the Diamonds with Maddy Turner debuting, captain Caitlin Bassett […]
Constellation Cup: Game 4 Preview
THE fourth and final game of the Constellation Cup marks the decider with the Silver Ferns currently sitting one game clear – but the Diamonds can catch up if they win in Perth on Sunday. Australia suffered another one goal less in their last outing and will be seeking vengeance in Game 4 to maintain […]
Constellation Cup: Game 3 – Langman and Ekenasio stand up in another nail-biter
AMELIARANNE Ekenasio and Laura Langman were the toast of New Zealand after three critical moments between them in the last 90 seconds to secure a remarkable come-from-behind Silver Ferns victory in game three of the Constellation Cup. For the third time in four games, New Zealand Silver Ferns got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals, […]
Constellation Cup: Game 2 – Diamonds get one back in milestone 150th test match
IN their 150th encounter it was the Diamonds that reigned supreme over the Silver Ferns with a well-earned six-goal victory (48-42). Australia came out with a point to prove after a disappointing game one of the Constellation Cup, upping the intensity in defence and shutting down the New Zealand attack end. It was a relatively […]
Constellation Cup wrap: Match 1 – Silver Ferns go back-to-back
A MASSIVE start to the 2019 Constellation Cup saw plenty of action and feisty gameplay from the start, with the Australian Diamonds travelling to Christchurch for the first of four test matches against the New Zealand Silver Ferns. Both came into this match with plenty to prove, given the Aussies were still hurting following their […]
Constellation Cup: Game 1 preview
GAME one of the Constellation Cup between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns is set to kick-off on Sunday, in New Zealand with both nations vying to claim the first win. Australia will be searching for vengeance after going down in the World Cup Gold Medal Match, whereas the Ferns will be hoping to start a […]
2019 SSN season team review: Collingwood Magpies
AFTER a dominant pre-season tournament the Magpies looked in good stead to take the competition by storm. Collingwood notched up a convincing Round 1 win before faltering as the season went on, struggling to find consistency but hitting their straps at the right time to sneak into the finals. Position: 4th Percentage: 102.2% Win-loss: 7-2-5 […]
2019 Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year
THE 2019 Draft Central Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year is here, featuring 10 key players from across seven of the eight SSN sides. Despite a mostly successful season, GIANTS Netball is the only club with out at least one representative, while the only sides with more than one player featured in the side […]
