One GIANT step for Sophie Dwyer
THE GIANTS have hit the ground running during the first three rounds of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, sitting pretty at the top of the ladder with all 12 possible points. Last week the team got to play their first home game at the new Ken Rosewall Arena against the Firebirds, something youngster and […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 4 – Elle Temu
EACH week, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the ANZ Premiership round taking into account not only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 4 saw a number of key players lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot forward. This week the […]
Undefeated Stars too strong for Magic
ANOTHER day, another win as the Northern Stars extended their winning streak to five games straight and continue to be the only undefeated side in the ANZ Premiership competition, comfortably defeating Wakaito Bay of Plenty Magic 61-49. It was all one-way traffic in the opening quarter with the defensive gauge well and truly dialled up […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Round 5 preview
NORTHERN Stars will be on the prowl for their fifth straight win for the ANZ Premiership season while Central Pulse will be eager to bounce back after a slow start to their title defence in this week’s action. Central Pulse vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 16 @ 4:15pm There is no shortage of youth and […]
2021 Stats wrap: SSN Round 2 and ANZ Premiership Round 4
ROUND 2 of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season saw wins for the GIANTS, West Coast Fever, Sunshine Coast Lightning and the Queensland Firebirds. Over the ditch, the Round 4 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership winners went to the Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and the Northern Mystics. We take a look at some of the […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young guns – Round 4
ROUND 4 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
Mainland Tactix rally to produce first win of 2021
THE home crowd seemed to be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Mainland Tactix as they registered their first win of the season defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by four goals (63-59). It was a heart in your mouth finish to the game as the Tactix pulled out all the stops in the […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview – Round 4
NORTHERN Stars will be looking to keep their undefeated record intact heading into Round 4 while all eyes will turn to the winless Mainland Tactix who despite putting in a strong effort last round fell agonisingly short. Northern Stars vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 9 @4:15pm It is going to be an enthralling clash between […]
Stars maintain undefeated record in 2021
THE Northern Stars remain the only undefeated team in the ANZ Premiership after toppling the renewed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (55-51). They held on despite a strong comeback from the Magic in the final term, who mustered up all their energy to cause plenty of nerves across the board. It did not take long […]
Finals in sight for GIANTS in 2021
HEADING into her third season with the GIANTS, Amy Parmenter is keen to see what the girls in the orange and charcoal can do this season, touting the impressive level of depth they have across the court as a real weapon. “I think a big thing for us is just being united and playing defensive […]
