Player focus: Melbourne Vixens v. GIANTS
IN the final game of the round, the Melbourne Vixens asserted their dominance on the competition with an impressive 16 goal win over the GIANTS. We attended the game and took notes on one player from each side analysing their impact on the match. VIXENS: JO WESTON By: Sophie Taylor With poise, balance, speed and […]
Vixens make it two from two in a big win against the GIANTS at home
IN Kim Green’s 200th game the GIANTS came out with a real fire in the belly opening a two goal lead early in the first term but they were quickly overran by the Melbourne Vixens who proved to be too strong. The Vixens put out a dominant performance with slick ball movement down the court, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swifts send a message with inspiring win
THE NSW Swifts have claimed the Carole Sykes Trophy against GIANTS Netball by seven goals in the Round 1 New South Wales Derby. The Swifts went into the match as underdogs missing two key players in Nat Haythornwaite and Kate Eddy. Replacing the two the Swifts brought in training partners Tayla Fraser and Sophie Halpin. […]
Tips and Tricks: Round 1
VICTORIA dominated while two teams caused upsets in the first round of Suncorp Super Netball for 2019, as new-look teams took the court for their first official hitout. Saturday’s double header played out as expected with the Melbourne Vixens walking away 12-goal winners over the Queensland Firebirds. The Collingwood Magpies dismantled the Sunshine Coast Lightning […]
SSN: Round 1 Preview – 2019 Super Netball begins
WITH Round 1 of the Suncorp Super Netball set to commence with a double header in Melbourne this weekend, there is plenty of excitement brewing. All sides will be wanting to assert their dominance early on and show they can mix it with the best. Melbourne Vixens v. Queensland Firebirds The Melbourne Vixens are […]
Sunshine Coast Lightning Season Preview
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning will come into 2019 off the back of another dominant season, becoming the first team to become back-to-back premiers of the Suncorp Super Netball. The Lightning had a shaky start to 2018, dropping the first three games of the season before landing a win, however managed to collect bonus points in […]
GIANTS Netball Season Preview
THE GIANTS once again found themselves at the top of the table once again after a dominant 2018 season, knocking off ladder leaders the Fever in the last round to claim top spot and go into the finals with a spring in their step. But unfortunately, it was not to be enough going out in […]
Points to take from the #TeamGirls Cup
THERE was plenty to take away from the weekend’s pre-season competition with many of the teams unveiling a new look, while others did not live up to the hype. Magpies finally living up to the ‘dream team’ Coming off an underwhelming season the Magpies took out the inaugural #TeamGirls Cup on the weekend. Collingwood were […]
