VNSL 2021: Team review – Manchester Thunder
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season is officially done and dusted, meaning it is now time for our postseason reviews. Despite a mid-season hiccup, Manchester Thunder was one of the leading teams in season 2021 with their consistency and exciting firepower never failing to deliver. Season form: 17-3 (2nd) It was another impressive season from […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 8 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw Team Bath make it eight wins straight with another strong performance to solidify their position atop of the table. Manchester Thunder, Loughborough Lightning and Wasps all claimed wins despite being challenged throughout their encounters. Manchester Thunder (48) defeated Leeds Rhinos (41) Player of the match: Laura […]
‘We are a family’ – Thunder culture is the key to retaining 2019 title
THE current reigning Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Champions Manchester Thunder have team culture at the heart of their franchise. The club has produced some of England’s most talented athletes through their pathway system and has a history of nurturing young netball potential. Manchester is one of the UK’s most passionate sporting cities and the Thunder […]
Future Roses: Who will make their mark for England in the coming years?
DESPITE the cancellation of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) this year, several of the up and coming stars for England have still had the opportunity to train at the elite level in 2020 through the Roses Futures programme. We at Draft Central cast our eye over some of those athletes, along with a couple of […]
