Team of the Week: SSN – Round 2
ROUND 2 of Suncorp Super Netball was a big one, with two teams getting a second win apiece to start the season while three teams still sit winless for 2019. The first draw of the year took place between Queensland Firebirds and Collingwood Magpies, while the Adelaide Thunderbirds could not back up their stellar start […]
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 […]
Player focus: Vixens vs. Firebirds
IN the first game of the 2019 season the Melbourne Vixens flexed their muscles with a big win over the Firebirds. We attended the match and took notes on one player from each side, analysing their influence on the court. VIXENS: TEGAN PHILIP By: Sophie Taylor Goal attack, Tegan Philip is a veteran for the […]
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 […]
Vixens overcome slow start to overpower young Firebirds
MELBOURNE Vixens have come from an early deficit to overpower a young Queensland Firebirds outfit, 73-61 in front of 6475 people at Melbourne Arena on Saturday afternoon in the opening match of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season. Caitlin Thwaites and Tegan Philip put on a shooting display with 73 goals from 75 attempts, while […]
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 […]
Melbourne Vixens Season Preview
THE Melbourne Vixens had a relatively inconsistent 2018 campaign, but are shaping to be hot favourites heading into the third season of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN). They just missed out on finals last year, finishing fifth on the ladder but claimed some big upset wins, with a victory over the grand finalists and minor premiers, […]
Vixens soar to claim two wins in Bendigo
LAST weekend saw the Melbourne Vixens, Queensland Firebirds, West Coast Fever and Collingwood Magpies all head to Bendigo for their final pre-season hit out. Each team played two games each with the Melbourne Vixens winning both their clashes, while the Fever and Magpies claimed the one win. With a big weekend of netball action there […]
